Week 5: Pre-Flower Surge and Canopy Management
Update: 27.06 2025 | Day 45
Consistent 32°C+ temperatures require watering every 2-3 days as roots fully occupy the 15L pots. Slow, edge-focused watering ensures lower soil activation without runoff.
Strain Progress:
Forbidden Runtz
She's showing the furthest progress. Colas start to form and I only bend down branches that overshadow other parts of the plant. The smell develops a distinct fruity scent just by rubbing the stems. Can't wait for the full bloom aroma. This girl appears to be a definite winner in all aspects.
Bruce Banner
She's really pulling off the growth show now! Keeping up feels demanding - bending every new shoot while managing space constraints around the fabric pot. From above, numerous bud sites emerge through the canopy. The structure shows incredible potential - imagining this genetic as a photoperiod tree excites future plans. FastBuds delivers impressive genetics.
Green Crack
Last week's prediction holds true: overdrive mode engaged! While not matching Bruce's pace, she's nearly caught Forbidden Runtz in size. Within 48 hours, white pistils transformed nodes into defined bud sites. Strategic tie-downs on dominant tops redirected energy to younger shoots, creating a balanced canopy.
Environmental Management:
- Greenhouse humidity stabilized (25-28°C)
- Evening watering with temperature-matched water
- Zero runoff maintained to preserve soil biology
Next Priorities:
- Apply Bokashi juice (1:100) - microbes will activate Biotabs nutrients
- Continue selective LST adjustments
- Monitor lower canopy light penetration
- Sniff aroma development daily
The real bud porn begins when colas start stacking - patience and observation now pay dividends later.
Catch ya next week.
– Smoking_Joe_Frazier