๐ธ Week 4 Flower โ Gelonade Run (Week 8 from Seed)
The garden this week feels like a song in mid-chorus, not at the beginning, not at the climax, but at that perfect moment where everything flows together, alive and in rhythm.
The Gelonade girls continue to thrive as they enter their fourth week of flower. Both phenos are strong, healthy, and stacking nicely, but once again, the spotlight belongs to Pheno #2, our unicorn with her unforgettable leaves.
๐ The Freak Leaves โ Natureโs Masterpiece
Every week she amazes me. The leaves are massive, sculpted, and utterly unique, opening like fingers folding out of a hand, splitting and stretching in ways Iโve never seen before. They donโt just capture light; they capture attention. Theyโre freakish only in the sense of being extraordinary.
This week I did a light defoliation, removing just a few fan leaves here and there to let air and light move through the canopy. Nothing heavy, just enough to open the girls up so they can breathe freely. The freak leaves still dominate the show, and I couldnโt be happier.
๐ง Nutrition โ Aptus x Plagron Fusion
The nutrient strategy stays consistent, built on the solid foundation of super soil and pellets while enhancing with a balanced booster program:
โข Aptus Regulator โ for structure and stress resistance
โข Aptus CalMag Boost โ for strong frames and chlorophyll balance
โข Plagron Trio (Power Buds, Sugar Royal, Green Sensation) โ each at 1 ml/L
This blend is improvisation, yes, but with intention. Aptus provides the backbone, while Plagron brings a bloom-focused push. EC remains low (around 0.6) and pH steady at 6.1. The girls are feeding happily without signs of deficiency or excess.
Environment & Conditions
Temperatures are still a little warm at times, but airflow and extraction keep things under control. Humidity floats between 50โ60%, and the TrolMaster system continues to guide watering, keeping soil moisture around that 19โ20% mark before irrigation. The ecosystem, from lights to sensors to airflow, is tuned and humming, letting the girls focus on flowering.
๐ฑ Quick Recap โ From Seed to Now
โข Week 1โ2: Germination and fragile seedling stage, roots digging in.
โข Week 3โ4 Veg: Vigorous branching, structure building, unicorn leaves making their first appearance.
โข Week 5โ6: Transition to flower, pistils forming, stretch in full swing.
โข Week 7โ8 (now): Bud sites stacking, white hairs everywhere, plants at ~88 cm, morphing beautifully into early bloom.
Itโs been a journey of balance โ super soil below, light above, and the growerโs touch in between.
๐ฎ Looking Ahead
Next week, I expect to see the beginnings of bud swelling as calyxes start to stack and flowers take shape. Pistils will multiply, resin glands will begin to sparkle, and the true magic of flower development will begin. What not to expect just yet: density. These next couple of weeks are about building the frame of the buds; the bulk will come later.
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Plant Stats โ Week 4 Flower / Week 8 from Seed
โข Height: ~80 cm
โข Temperature: 28โ32ยฐC
โข Humidity: 50โ60%
โข VPD: ~1.8โ2.0 kPa
โข EC: 0.6
โข pH: 6.1
โข Nutrients: Regulator, CalMag Boost, Power Buds, Sugar Royal, Green Sensation
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May the light kiss their leaves,
may the roots hold steady,
and may each new flower remind us
that beauty is often found in the unexpected
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โจ The Gelonades are glowing. Strong, healthy, and uniquely beautiful โ especially Pheno #2, who reminds us every day that difference is beauty.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youโre curious about the tech Iโm using, check out these links:
โข Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more โ Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
โข Environmental control & automation โ TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
โข Advanced LED lighting โ Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
โข Root and growth nutrition โ Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
โข Nutrient systems & boosters โ Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
โข Soil & substrate excellence โ PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
โข Curing and storage โ Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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Weโve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonโt want to miss the next steps, letโs push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letโs celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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