Week 4 Report: White OG ā Bigger Roots, Bigger Heights! š
What a week for our White OG! š± Sheās had an epic milestone week with her first transplant into a larger pot and her first topping at node 7. Each step has been about preparing her for greatness, and sheās taken everything in stride. Letās dive into the details of her journey this week and why these steps are so important for her development.
The Transplant: New Home, New Opportunities šæ
The first big move of the week was upgrading her from her small pot to a bigger pot with a perfect blend of soil and nutrients to fuel her next stage of growth.
Soil Choice: PRO-MIX HP Mycorrhizae + Bacillus
This premium soil mix is a growerās best friend, designed to give plants a perfect foundation. Hereās why I chose it:
⢠High Porosity (HP): Promotes excellent drainage and aeration, preventing overwatering and ensuring roots have access to oxygen.
⢠Mycorrhizae: These beneficial fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the plantās roots, increasing water and nutrient uptake while improving overall root health and vigor.
⢠Bacillus Subtilis: A powerful beneficial bacterium that helps protect against soil pathogens, enhances nutrient absorption, and boosts overall plant resilience.
This mix creates an optimal environment for strong, healthy roots to develop, setting the stage for explosive vegetative growth.
Aptus Holland All-in-One Pellets: Nutrient Perfection
To supercharge the soil, I incorporated Aptus Holland All-in-One Pellets into the mix. These pellets are a complete slow-release nutrient solution that ensures consistent feeding over time.
⢠Key Benefits:
⢠Long-lasting nutrient release (up to 2-3 months).
⢠Contains macro and micronutrients essential for steady, balanced growth.
⢠Supports microbial activity in the soil, further boosting nutrient availability.
⢠Easy to use and prevents nutrient burn.
By combining Pro-Mix HP with Aptus Pellets, sheās getting the best of both worlds: a thriving microbiome and consistent nutrition to fuel her development.
The Topping: Encouraging Bushier Growth š±āļø
At the end of the week, I decided it was time for her first toppingāa critical training technique to shape her growth structure. I chose to top her at node number 7, leaving a solid foundation for future growth.
What Is Topping?
Topping involves cutting off the plantās main growing tip to encourage it to grow multiple main colas (branches). This redirects energy from vertical growth to lateral (side) growth, creating a bushier, more productive plant.
Why Topping Matters:
1. Maximizes Yield: By encouraging more colas, the plant can produce more flowers during the flowering stage.
2. Improves Light Penetration: A bushier plant allows light to reach more leaves and nodes, improving overall growth.
3. Encourages Even Canopy: Topping helps create a flat, even canopy, which is ideal for maximizing light distribution.
The timing of topping is crucial, and at node 7, sheās strong enough to handle the stress while still early enough to recover quickly and focus on lateral growth.
Environment and Feeding Routine: Consistency Is Key š
This week, the environment has stayed perfect for her needs:
⢠Temperature: Warm and steady, promoting steady vegetative growth.
⢠Humidity: Still high to support root development post-transplant.
⢠Lighting: The Future of Grow (FOG) LED continues to shine now at 300 PPFD, delivering just the right intensity for compact, strong growth.
Nutrient-wise, we stuck with the reliable Aptus Holland lineup:
⢠Regulator (0.15 ml/L): Strengthening her structure and managing stress from the transplant and topping.
⢠CalMag Boost (0.25 ml/L): Supporting chlorophyll production and preventing deficiencies.
⢠All-in-One Liquid (1 ml/L): Providing her with balanced, immediate nutrients to complement the slow-release pellets.
⢠Start Booster (0.25 ml/L): Encouraging her roots to keep pushing deeper and stronger.
Looking Ahead: Building on a Strong Foundation
Next week, Iāll be watching for her recovery from topping and monitoring how she adjusts to her new pot and nutrient-rich soil. Iām expecting explosive growth as she settles into her new environment and gets ready for the big stages ahead!
Shoutouts and Love š
A massive thank you to everyone who makes this journey possible:
⢠Seedsman Seeds for the amazing geneticsādonāt forget to use the DOGDOCTOR 10% off discount code!
⢠Aptus Holland for their unparalleled nutrient line.
⢠Pro-Mix Soil for providing the perfect foundation for growth.
⢠TrolMaster for precise environmental control.
⢠Future of Grow LED for consistent, reliable lighting.
⢠Cannakan for helping with germination.
⢠And, of course, Grow Diaries, for giving us this incredible platform to share, learn, and grow together.
To all the lovers, haters, followers, and the entire communityāyouāre the heartbeat of this journey. š Letās keep growing strong!
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