Quick recap ā seed to now (for anyone joining late)
⢠š± 12/12 from seed
⢠LSD genetics showing consistency and vigor
⢠Early structure set without aggressive training
⢠Environment prioritized over chasing charts
⢠Feed increased gradually, never pushed
⢠Plants transitioned naturally into flower
⢠Defoliation timed after structure was established, not before
This is calm, intentional growing. No panic moves.
Why we changed nothing (and why thatās not doing nothing)
Your room conditions:
⢠š”ļø Day temp: ~28 °C
⢠š§ RH: ~65%
⢠┠EC: 2.4
⢠pH: 6.5
⢠š Height: ~40ā80 cm
⢠š” LED lighting
On paper, some growers would panic at 28 °C in flower.
But hereās the key difference between growing by numbers and growing by understanding:
Under LED, leaf temperature ā room temperature.
LEDs donāt radiate infrared heat like HPS. So while the wall sensor says 28 °C, the leaf surface is usually 2ā4 °C cooler. And the plant does not āfeelā the room ā it feels its own leaf temperature.
Thatās where leaf VPD comes in.
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Leaf VPD ā the part most people skip
VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit) is simply the difference between how much moisture the air can hold and how much it actually holds.
But hereās the nuance most charts miss:
⢠Room VPD is calculated with room temp
⢠Leaf VPD is calculated with leaf temp
So if:
⢠Room = 28 °C
⢠Leaf = ~24ā26 °C
⢠RH = 65%
š our leaf VPD lands right in the comfort zone for earlyāmid flower.
And the plants are confirming that with their behavior:
⢠Deep, relaxed green
⢠No tacoing, no praying too hard
⢠Internodes strong and structured
⢠Uniform nutrient uptake across phenotypes
Thatās the real data.
Weāre not ignoring numbers
Weāre letting the plant be the final authority.
Stability here beats āfixingā something that isnāt broken.
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Defoliation ā why this time was heavier
Letās be very clear:
This was not aesthetic defoliation.
This was functional defoliation.
Context matters:
⢠š 8Ć8 room
⢠š± ~27 plants
⢠š¬ļø Airflow, light penetration, humidity pockets all scale differently
Sometimes a single plant wouldnāt āaskā for leaves to be removed ā
but the room does.
Why you defoliated:
⢠Improve airflow through a dense canopy
⢠Reduce micro-humidity pockets
⢠Allow photons to travel deeper, not just hit the roof
⢠Reset apical dominance and refocus energy on flowering sites
Yes ā i went harder than originally planned.
But:
⢠Genetics are strong
⢠Plants are healthy
⢠Root zone is dialed
⢠Feed is stable
Healthy plants recover fast.
Stressed plants donāt.
These girls are the first category.
And importantly: we didnāt stack stress.
No feed change. No environment change. No light shock.
Thatās how we āgo hardā safely.
What to expect next week (and what not to expect)
Expect:
⢠Slight pause as plants redirect energy
⢠Fresh flower site definition
⢠Upright posture returning after defoliation
⢠Strong tops responding to improved light access
Do NOT expect:
⢠Explosive vertical stretch (that window is closing)
⢠Deficiency symptoms (unless something external changes)
⢠Need for immediate correction
Next week is observation week again.
Hands in pockets. Eyes open.
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Gratitude ā because this matters
Letās say it properly:
⢠Thank you to GD for the platform
⢠Thank you to the GD community
⢠Thank you to the Discord family
⢠Thank you to the OGs, the new faces, the quiet readers
⢠Thank you to the lovers and the haters ā both keep the wheel turning
⢠Thank you to the sponsors, past and present
⢠Thank you to everyone who believes growing can be calm, thoughtful, and honest
This is a special report ā because itās not about hype.
Itās about trusting the plant and respecting the process.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
š Lighting & Environmental Control
⢠Future of Grow ā Advanced LED lighting technology
https://www.futureofgrow.com/
DISCOUNT CODE: DOG20
⢠Lumiflora ā Under-canopy LED lighting
https://lumiflorade.com/
⢠TrollMaster ā Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
⢠Zamnesia Seeds ā Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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š± Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
⢠Plagron ā Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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š Storage, Curing & Preservation
⢠Grove Bags ā Curing and storage solutions
https://grovebags.com/
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šø Photography Equipment & Tools
(Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit)
⢠Sony A6700
⢠Sony full-frame macro lens + few more
⢠Stacking photography workflow - learning
⢠iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots)
Weāve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonāt want to miss the next steps, letās push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letās celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine.
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šø P.S. ā The Eye Behind the Lens
All photos in this diary (for now ā except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6700 paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more.
Photography is part of the story ā itās how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words canāt always capture.
Iāve also started experimenting with photo stacking ā a technique where multiple images, each taken at a slightly different focus point, are layered together to create one perfectly sharp image from front to back.
Itās not digital enhancement or AI; itās pure photography ā a way to reveal the plantās beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal.
Youāll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots ā camera, lens, setup ā because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art.
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