Fastbuds Blueberry vs Zamnesia Blueberry

Nordicfire Transplanted into the final 5L pot in week one. The Eazy Plugs were well rooted. I put a humidifier in the tent. I placed a heat mat under the drain table to start with, due to the rather cool temperatures in the basement. The lights were still at 25%, so it was too cool, especially during the dark periods. This kept the temperature at 21°C at night and 24°C during the light period. I thoroughly pre-watered the pots, but only with root complex. I didn’t adjust the pH; the soil’s buffering capacity is enough at the beginning.

Nordicfire Day 14 - Watered only with root complex and Canna Mono MG to adjust the magnesium level in my tap water to approximately a 3:1 Ca:Mg ratio Gradually increased the lighting to 32% / with a little more distance. Climate stayed constant at 23.5–24 degrees and 60–65% RH. Very good root development. First side shoots forming.

Nordicfire Dimmed to 38%. First signs of pre-flowering visible on day 21. Reduced the distance between the Sanlights slightly.

Nordicfire First week of flowering, stretch begins, lights are slowly being turned up from the dimmed setting, around 45%. Switching to Bloom Complex.

Nordicfire The stretch is in full swing. So far, everything is still even and relatively uniform despite the different strains; one Blueberry seems to be stretching a bit more. Light at 52%.

Nordicfire Day 37, defoliated and lollipopped. A little finicky with nutrient uptake. The pots are root-bound, so I’ve switched to watering every 2 days. About 1.5 L per plant / 20% runoff. Lights are now running at 60%..

Nordicfire Days 42–49 / Light at 65% (maximum). Bud production is in full swing. Removed a little foliage here and there where it was getting in the way. Otherwise, I’ve left the plants alone for a bit. Checked the EC of the runoff to see how things are looking in the substrate. Feeding is right on track / around EC 1.7. A few tips are showing signs, but otherwise everything is OK.

Nordicfire The plants are in full growth, and both strains are growing like crazy. The tent already smells really fruity.

Nordicfire Day 64 - Incredible growth. Brown pistils are appearing more frequently now; they are now transitioning into the ripening phase.

Nordicfire Days 69–73 – The color is slowly starting to come through now. The buds have swollen to their maximum, and the Zamnesias are showing much more color! Great looks, great smell Reduced Blütecomplex by 1 ml and added a little Phosphor Plus

Nordicfire Day 76–78. Partial harvest of the smallest Fastbuds Blueberry. The rest is still ripening.

Nordicfire Last flowering week. Ripening at maximum. Trichomes consistently milky, minimal amber

Nordicfire The harvest from 5 Fastbuds plants was about 1070 g.

Nordicfire Harvest of the Zamnesia Blueberry. Another 1000 g or so wet. Dried the trim and made dry sift, then pressed it into hash. Overall, a very satisfying result. A little disappointed with the Zamnesia plants—they were very colorful. Dense, firm buds, but the smell was more floral, and the blueberry came through quite weakly.