GolliGrows Golli Racing | Driver #01 – Granddaddy Black
🏁 THE BOTANICAL GRAND PRIX — GRID REPORT
Meet Driver #01: Granddaddy Black – The Heavyweight, representing Original Sensible Seeds!
The experienced heavyweight driver. Calm, solid, and carrying a certain presence. This driver's profile will focus on structure, flower development, and that unique character that makes Granddaddy Black stand out. But can this heavyweight live up to the name? Only time will tell.
A big thank you to the team at Original Sensible Seeds for sponsoring this grow. I'm genuinely grateful for the support and the opportunity to run your genetics on my track!
I planted two Granddaddy Black seeds, just like the other strains. Unfortunately, one of them developed mold and had to be removed early on. No major setback, though — the other seed germinated successfully and is off to a good start. That's why you always have a backup driver ready!
This season also marks a new chapter in my grow setup. With the AC Infinity Hydrone 7 now on board, I'll control the exhaust fan according to temperature and let the dehumidifier manage humidity independently.
That means this will be my first grow guided by VPD! I'm starting with a VPD chart as my reference and will fine-tune the approach based on how the plants respond. It's a new challenge, and I'm excited to see what we can learn along the way.
The driver nicknames are just part of the fun. Whether this plant really turns out to be the heavyweight of the grid remains to be seen — discovering each plant's true character is what this diary is all about.
🏎️ Four contenders. Two breeders. One track.
Each plant gets its own GrowDiaries journal, while the complete racing season comes together in one combined diary on Instagram.
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Let's see what this heavyweight has under the hood!
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Used method
Other
Germination Method
1
Week 1. Vegetation
14h ago
1/4
5 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
24 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
No Smell
Smell
65 %
Air Humidity
22 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Night Air Temp
15 liters
Pot Size
1.5 liters
Watering Volume
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 2
Ph Min
1 mll
Power Roots
1 mll
GolliGrows Golli Racing | Driver #01 – Granddaddy Black
🏁 THE BOTANICAL GRAND PRIX — RACE UPDATE
The Heavyweight has settled into the race!
Granddaddy Black is getting acclimatized to its new environment and has started putting on some growth. Nothing spectacular to report just yet — we're still in the very early stages, and the driver is only just getting comfortable on the track.
The next update should give us a much better look at how this heavyweight is developing. For now, patience is part of the strategy!
Meanwhile, the new climate-control setup is already proving its worth. The AC Infinity Hydrone 7 is doing exactly what I hoped it would do, keeping humidity right where I want it, with precise control down to the percentage point. This makes managing VPD much easier and helps address some environmental control issues I struggled with in previous grows.
A promising start for both the driver and the pit crew!
🏎️ Engines warming up. The race is on.