🌿 Lava Cake – Week 4 VEG | Queen Energy & Full Ecosystem Build 🌿
Both Lava Cake phenos are thriving post-transplant—zero signs of stress, branching vigorously, and growing like there’s no tomorrow, they’re glowing like true queens under the summer sun. 👑
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🌱 Growth Highlights
• Structure: Lateral branches coming in fast and healthy
• Leaves: Deep green, thick, full of life—new sets coming in strong
• Resilience: No transplant shock observed; they’re in full takeoff mode
• Training: Not started yet, but their shape is ideal for light training soon
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💧 Nutrient Profile
Current feeding recipe (per liter of water):
• Aptus Regulator – 0.15 ml
Supports nutrient flow, strengthens cell walls, anti-stress defense.
• Aptus CalMag Boost – 0.25 ml
Helping frame formation and boosting photosynthetic power.
• Aptus All-in-One Liquid – 1 ml
Serving as the balanced nutrient base.
• Aptus Start Booster – 0.2 ml
Still enhancing root expansion and early leaf vigor.
We’re still watering from below, by filling the tray and letting the substrate absorb from the bottom up, encouraging strong root systems and oxygen-rich zones in the upper soil.
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🌡️ Environment Overview
• Room Temp: 27°C
• Humidity: 57.4%
• CO₂: 632 ppm
• Water Temp: 18.5°C
• pH: 5.83
• EC: 1.01
Everything monitored in real time via the TrolMaster Ecosystem, providing precision control and remote access, yes, even while we’re in the bathroom. 😉
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💡 Lights & Zones
We’ve now expanded our setup into the 8x8 tent, and the Lava Cakes are sharing space with their sisters across two dedicated zones:
• Future of Grow – Black Series 600:
Full-spectrum power delivering compact, colorful growth.
• ThinkGrow Model Ones:
Smart spectrum and PPFD control, perfectly synced with the TrolMaster system.
Both lighting zones are tuned for veg—intensity dialed in, and spectrum tuned for lush photosynthesis.
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🌬️ Airflow & Filtration
• Exhaust: Two 6” inline fans with carbon filters for odor and purity
• TrolMaster Aerofan 6” (controlled by Tent-X controller)
• Spider Farmer 6” Inline (controlled by GGS Controller)
• Intake: One 6” active intake with filter
This full cycle keeps airflow fresh, clean, and optimized, essential for plant metabolism and VPD balance.
💡 Why carbon filters even now?
Because purity matters. Even in early veg, it keeps the air crisp and microbial risks low. Plus, stealth mode always on. 🔇
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📈 Sensors in Action
We’re dialing in with:
• CO₂ sensor (live ppm tracking)
• Humidity/Temp sensor
• PPFD sensor for light mapping and consistency
These tools allow us to optimize every square meter of canopy, ensuring no girl is left behind.
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🌿 Looking Ahead
• Light training coming soon
• Roots will now fully colonize the 11L Amnesia fabric pots
• Expect explosive top and side growth
• Canopy management will begin as needed
• More studio photo sessions—before the girls outgrow the door! 📸
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🧠 Final Notes
This is a very special run. The Lava Cakes are being treated like royalty—from tailored nutrients to cutting-edge control systems. The goal: maximum quality, transparency, and education every step of the way.
We’re not just growing plants, we’re growing understanding, one leaf at a time.
Thank you so much for following our journey. Let’s keep growing beautiful, together. 💚
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If you’re curious about the tech I’m using, check out these links:
• Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more – Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
• Environmental control & automation – TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
• Advanced LED lighting – Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
• Root and growth nutrition – Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
• Nutrient systems & boosters – Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
• Soil & substrate excellence – PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
• Curing and storage – Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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We’ve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the next steps, let’s push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Let’s celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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