28.10.
Progress Overview
β’ Eight days in, and the SuperBuffCherry #26 plants are showing steady recovery after the early topping on Day 4.
β’ Growth momentum has returned β new shoots are visible at the main nodes, and side branching is beginning to expand.
β’ The overall impression: slightly slowed by topping stress, but still on track for a healthy vegetative rhythm.
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Post-Topping Recovery
β’ The plants clearly felt the cut β minor stress signs visible (slight leaf curl and slower new growth).
β’ However, the color remains strong, and all tops are pushing new growth tips already.
β’ This brief recovery dip is expected after early topping and should stabilize completely within the next few days.
β’ Once the new shoots strengthen, canopy management and gentle LST can begin.
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Pest Situation
β’ The thrips issue hasnβt disappeared entirely β still visible, but very minimal.
β’ Continuous counter-measures are in place to keep the population suppressed.
β’ So far, the balance seems under control, though full eradication will take consistent attention.
β’ No major new damage spots seen β a positive sign that the preventive strategy is working.
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BioTabs Performance
β’ The BioTabs organic system continues to hold its promise: stable nutrition, no burn, no deficiency.
β’ Even under light stress, the plants show resilience β a good indicator of strong microbial activity and root health.
β’ The living-soil dynamic keeps everything buffered and calm, helping recovery without any liquid feed adjustments.
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Notes & Outlook
β’ Next focus: allow the plants to fully bounce back before applying any further training.
β’ Maintain airflow and humidity control to discourage pest rebound.
β’ If the recovery trend continues, Week 2 should close with a well-structured, evenly topped canopy ready for shaping.
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π± Day 8 Summary:
Mild topping stress visible, but recovery underway. Thrips presence minimal and managed. The BioTabs system keeps everything stable β resilience and structure are returning fast, and the SuperBuffCherry #26 still shows solid potential moving into full Week 2.
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01.11.
Progress Overview
β’ The vegetative phase officially comes to an end β today marks the transition into flowering.
β’ The light cycle was switched from 18/6 to 12/12, meaning tomorrow begins Flower Day 1.
β’ Overall, the run looks solid: strong structure, healthy color, and good vitality, with only minor pH adjustments needed.
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Soil & pH Situation
β’ Current soil pH measured at 5.7, slightly below the ideal range.
β’ Early signs of a calcium lockout were noticed, but detected in time before major impact.
β’ Corrective measures are underway to bring the medium back up to 6.3, the target zone for optimal nutrient uptake.
β’ Adjustments are being made gradually to avoid disturbing the microbial activity sustained by the BioTabs system.
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Pest Situation
β’ The thrips and general pest presence are now almost completely gone.
β’ Continuous preventive work has paid off β the situation is under firm control.
β’ No new damage visible; foliage remains clean and healthy.
β’ This is the most stable pest status since the start of the run β a clear sign that the reset and preventive routine were effective.
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Plant Condition
β’ Plants remain strong and compact after early topping; internodes uniform and canopy even.
β’ Minor signs of stress linked to the low pH, but overall vigor remains high.
β’ Once the pH correction stabilizes, calcium uptake should normalize and growth will accelerate again.
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BioTabs System Performance
β’ The BioTabs organic feeding system continues to demonstrate resilience and balance.
β’ Even under suboptimal pH, the living-soil biology buffered the stress effectively β no burn, no deficiency spiral.
β’ Root zone remains active, and microbial life appears to be compensating for the short-term nutrient block.
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Outlook
β’ Focus for the next few days: confirm that pH correction holds steady and monitor for the start of the stretch phase.
β’ Expecting visible early flowering development within 3β5 days after the 12/12 switch.
β’ The goal is now to maintain environmental stability and airflow as the plants begin vertical growth.
β’ With pests under control and the soil balance returning, the bloom phase starts under good conditions.
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πΈ Day 12 Summary:
Slight pH imbalance (5.7) addressed and under correction, calcium uptake soon to normalize. Thrips nearly eradicated β pest management finally stable. The 12/12 light cycle has begun, marking Flower Day 1 tomorrow. A clean, controlled start into bloom for SuperBuffCherry #26.