BCN critical XXL ( F )

DarwinTHC Looks like a good start, apparently the substrate from Aurora Genetics suits them well. I mixed 60% original mix with 40% coco fiber to lighten the substrate since I don't have the light in the shop.

DarwinTHC For this second week, I had to make a bit of room in my plastic bins because the little ones take up space quickly, so now it's only 5 per bin.

DarwinTHC Big repotting week into 7L pots with a mix of 80% original and 20% coconut fiber. LST for all followed by an apical cut. I hope they repay all this work well.

DarwinTHC Awesome, the apex cut had the expected effect, as well as the LST. It's slowly but surely taking shape. I'm going to gradually start using the Soul nutrients from Aurora Genetics, a big first for me since I was using the Roots line before.

DarwinTHC For this week, a lot of work on the training to even out the canopy. I'm using waxed string to adjust everything, and watering is becoming tedious.

DarwinTHC Again and again with LST, I did a little test on the different possible shapes to best optimize my space and especially to see the possible yields.

DarwinTHC Second to last week before the big day. You can't say there's not a green tide here, I'm really happy with this variety, it truly appreciates pruning and training. I really recommend it to anyone wanting to learn different growing techniques because of its ease of use and adaptability.

DarwinTHC Last adjustment on the LST before starting flowering and especially a big cleanup. I always take the opportunity at this stage to empty out my closet, change the bulb, set the timers, and disinfect the entire growing area.

DarwinTHC Good start to the stretch, already gained 10 cm; first pistils appearing, I continue to readjust the LST and did the first trim for the lower branches.

DarwinTHC appearance of the first little Buds for this second week of flow. given the density of the canopy, I'm trimming the lower branches that are under the canopy as well as the first two layers of leaves.

DarwinTHC End of the stretch, big slowdown in height gain, now it's time for the buds. I'm doing a final clean-up of the lower levels by removing the small popcorns.

DarwinTHC I have to admit that I will need to spread my LST a bit more to let in a bit more light on each bud so that they can develop evenly.

DarwinTHC Well, we're almost there, the buds are starting to swell normally, the next 3 to 4 weeks are dedicated to that. The liquid fertilizers HP2, HPK, Big Swell, Peak, and the powdered fertilizers Terp Tea Blomm and Seabird Guano are ideal for this period as they are very rich in phosphorus and potassium, which the plant will demand throughout the flowering period and even more in the middle of flowering.

DarwinTHC A lemon smell 🍋 and candy 🍬 now perfumes my entire grow space. For this 6 weeks of flowering, I just increased the doses of Soul Peak and I also topped all my plants considering the nice buds that are getting ready.

DarwinTHC For this 7th week of flowering, I increased the doses of P and K. The buds keep getting bigger; they're already quite large and especially very compact.

DarwinTHC 8th week of flowering, I'm doing my last feeding before the flush. You can see that senescence has started. Personally, I remove the yellowing leaves as I go to avoid any mold.

DarwinTHC 9th week, I'm starting the flushing, the buds are nice and big, the trichomes are 80% milky, I'm continuing to remove the yellowing leaves.

DarwinTHC 10th week and it already smells like the end for at least 4 of them. The buds are making the branches droop, which is a good sign. In the end, I could have continued the nutrients for another week.

DarwinTHC A big thank you to Seedstokers for this BCN Critical XXL strain that offers a powerful high with a lemon flavor and a very fruity smell; it keeps you awake and creative.