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Hard to believe in about a month these buds will be getting smoked. That’s gonna be such a rewarding feeling as a first time grower.plant is just stacking up on bud size it’s insane to watch
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Legend Timestamp: 📅 EC - pH: ⚗️ Temp - Hum: 🌡️ Water: 🌊 Food: 🍗 pH Correction: 💧 Actions: 💼 Thoughts: 🧠 Events: 🚀 Media: 🎬 D: DAY, G: GERMINATION, V: VEGETATIVE, B: BLOOMING, R: RIPENING, D: DRYING, C: CURING ________________________________ 📅 D56/V49 - 10/01/24 ⚗️ EC: 1.1 pH 7.2 🌡️ T: 23 °C H: 58% 🌊 🍗 💧 💼 🧠 🚀 🎬 Added Time lapse video ________________________________ 📅 D57/V50 - 11/01/24 ⚗️ EC: 1.1 pH 7.2 🌡️ T: 23 °C H: 58% 🌊 🍗 💧 💼 Big Defolation and LST 🧠 Preparation for blooming stage 🚀 Finally she has her space back, so all the grow box is for her 😊 🎬 Added 4 pics ________________________________ 📅 D58/V51 - 12/01/24 ⚗️ EC: 0.9 pH: 7.6 🌡️ T: 23 °C H: 58% 🌊 Added 4L 🍗 Added Bud Candy - B52 💧 💼 Added ScrOG net. Defolation and LST to prepare the blooming stage 🧠 Blooming mode almost ready 🚀 🎬 Added Time lapse video and 1 pic ________________________________ 📅 D59/V52 - 13/01/24 ⚗️ EC: 0.9 pH: 7.6 🌡️ T: 23 °C H: 58% 🌊 🍗 💧 💼 🧠 pH is rising too much, but I'll not adding nothing for now 🚀 🎬 Added Time lapse video ________________________________ 📅 D60/V53 - 14/01/24 ⚗️ EC: 0.9 pH: 7.4 🌡️ T: 23 °C H: 58% 🌊 Added 6L 🍗 Calmag - Grow A-B- B-52 - Bud Candy 💧 💼 🧠 It's time to bloom triggering, in the next days I'll change the water for flush and bloom nutes 🚀 🎬 Added Time lapse video ________________________________ 📅 D61/V54 - 15/01/24 ⚗️ EC: 0.1 pH: 7.4 🌡️ T: 23 °C H: 58% 🌊 RES Changed 💦💦💦. Flushing until tomorrow 🍗 💧 💼 Passed lights to 12-12 (21.00 ON and 09.00 OFF) 🧠 🚀 🎬 ________________________________ 📅 D62/V55 - 16/01/24 ⚗️ EC: 0.1 pH: 7.4 🌡️ T: 23 °C H: 58% 🌊 Flushing almost finish, all is ready 🍗 💧 💼 Made some LST 🧠 🚀 Let's BLOOMING !! YEAHHHHHH 🎉🥂 🎬
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******************************************** Week 13 Late flower (week 7 flower) ******************************************** Light cycle=12/12 Light Power=150w 63% Extractor controller settings (during lights on). High temp= 25c Temp step=0c High Rh= 50% Rh step=0% Speed max=10 Speed min=3 Extractor controller settings (during lights off). High temp= 21c Temp step=0c High Rh= 55% Rh step=0% Speed max=10 Speed min=3 Smart controller settings (during lights on). Lights on=9.00am Radiator on= -22.c Radiator off=+22.5c Top fan on= Smart controller settings (during lights off). Lights off=9.00pm Radiator on=-19.0c Radiator off=+19.5c Top fan on VPD aim=1.0-1.4 DLI aim=35-40 EC aim=1.0-1.6 PH aim=6.0-6.5 💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧 NPK= 8-17-26 Method= Automatic Feed=Flower nutes Neutralise=0.1ml/L Plagron bloom=4ml/L Plagron Power buds=1ml/L Green Sensation=1ml/L Easy Ph down=0ml/L (1ml=24 drops, 1 drop=0.04ml) Easy Ph Up=0.02ml/L (1ml=24 drops, each drop is 0.04ml) Ec=1.55 PH=6.2/6.1 Runs=18 Run times=4mins (0.3L each) Gap times=16 mins Total runtime=72mins(5.5L each) Total flowrate= ml/min(ml/min each) Auto start time=10.00am Auto stop time=15.44pm 💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧 ******************************************** ******************************************** 📅29/12/24 Sunday (Day 85)(flower day 45) 📋Light power now 150w 63% H=93cm D=22cm Dli=43.5 ppfd=1010 💧 Automatic Water (Neutralise) Easy Ph down= 0.01ml/L ( 3 drop total) Ec=0.15 PH=6.3/6.2 Volume=13L Volume left=2L Volume used=11L(ml/min) Volume each=5.5L(ml/min) Runoff. Total runoff=2.4L Ec=3.5 PH=/6.2 💧 📅30/12/24 Monday (Day 86)(flower day 46) 📋 📅31/12/24 Tuesday (Day 87)(flower day 47) 📋New year's eve. 📅1/1/25 Wednesday (Day 88)(flower day 48) 📋New year's day. 📅2/1/25 Thursday (Day 89)(flower day 49) 📋 💧 Automatic late bloom nutes Ph up=0.24ml, 6 drops Ec=1.55 PH=6.2/6.0 Volume=12L Volume left=1L Volume used=11L(152ml/min) Volume each=5.5L(76ml/min) Runoff. Total runoff=1.1L Ec=3.3 PH=/6.2 💧 📅3/1/25 Friday (Day 90)(flower day 50) 📋 Started snowing 📅4/1/25 Saturday (Day 91)(flower day 51) 📋H=93cm D=22cm Dli=43.5 ppfd=1010 ******************************************** Weekly roundup. 📋 Loving this plant, she's got some decent size flowers. She's coming along nicely. Radiator is still doing a fair amount of work using 28.77Kw £7.19 Back soon. Take it easy. ********************************************
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Danke liebe Politik dass ich mein Hobby ausleben darf❤️❤️ Ich bin wirklich zutiefst dankbar und erleichtert.
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Starting week 8 left one is doing really well wasnt expecting that size and that much “nugs” to come out , the right one is having an harder time lots of leaves are yellowing and dying and pistils doesnt seems to want to explode like the other one is doing
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Watering has become an issue like I knew it would be. I need to start watering twice a day because at once a day they are drying out fast. To pull a couple of leaves because they turned yellow from lack of water.
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Growing this strain was straightforward, demonstrating high resistance to mold. Despite its modest yield, the plant exuded a strong aroma of pineapple and strawberry. The smoke was notably smooth, emitting sour floral notes, though not exceptionally potent. Overall, it proved to be a stable and enjoyable cultivar.
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Week 4 Update: Plant Growth: Noticed some plants lagging behind by 5-9 days, so I've been focusing on giving extra care to these ones. Implemented Low Stress Training (LST) on the stronger plants, particularly the Gorilla Glue and Gelato varieties, to encourage more even growth. Weather has been a mixed bag – occasional bursts of sunlight, but mostly rainy days. To compensate, I've set up a makeshift box with LED lights to ensure the plants get consistent light exposure. Nutrient Management: Adjusted feeding schedule to once every 2-3 days to provide a balanced mix of nutrients. Using a combination of guano, worm tea, and Grow NPK Autogrow mix to feed the plants, which seems to be working well so far. Considering adding Cal-Mag to the mix to ensure the plants are getting all the nutrients they need for healthy growth. Observations: Despite my efforts, I can't shake the feeling that some of the plants might be experiencing slower growth than expected. It's a bit frustrating, but I'm staying patient and hopeful that they'll catch up soon. Looking Ahead: As I prepare for the next batch of seeds, I'm already thinking about the lessons I've learned from this experience and how I can apply them to future grows. Despite the challenges, I'm feeling optimistic about the future and looking forward to seeing how these plants continue to develop in the coming weeks.
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Today marks two weeks since germination and also the start of my journey with APTUS and their premium line program. 😎 First time working with these products so I´m gonna take it slow... mixing Regulator & Startbooster with PH at 6 and temp at 20ºC. 😉 Lowered the lights by 10 cms and the average for the week was 23,5ªC (temp) and 70% (hum). 😊 The supplies have arrived and the upgrades already installed... 2x 200mm duct vents for the side walls air entrance and swapped the 150 combi ducting for a 125 PhonicTrap acoustic ducting, that was just laying around here from a previous giveaway and wanted to test it out. Required a plastic reducer and some duct tape but the job was done 😅 As bonus a little trick I developed about placing sticky cards outside the tent near the side vent as first barrier and a little video with all the ladies together 😍 Really stoked with this one! 😋
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Just began flower, smells a little, but coming along, also with hips of bud sites. Some buns from net nut mix.
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✨ Fairytale Leaves & Phenotype Magic Welcome to flowering, where potential meets reality. Both Gelonade phenos are stepping into this new phase with vigor, balance, and beauty — but one of them is telling a very special story. 🍃 Pheno #2: The Leaf Dancer This pheno has leaves that defy convention — opening in a structure that resembles a human hand folding out from the palm, each finger unfurling in elegant rhythm. Imagine: • Three central “fingers” • Each outer one splitting into three more • Forming a seven-pointed star, nested within a trinity of growth It’s not a mutation that hinders — it’s a genetic flourish. A dance of symmetry, expression, and vitality. 🌿 These aren’t just leaves. They’re art. 🖼️ We’ve captured this in photos and video — no filter needed. Just nature doing its finest work. Plant Stats – Week 1 Flower / Week 5 from Seed: • Height: approximately 40 cm • Light Intensity (PPFD): 766 µmol/m²/s • Temperature: 31°C • Humidity: 50% • VPD: 2.23 kPa • EC: 0.6 • pH: 6.1 Despite slightly high temps and VPD, the girls are loving it. They’re adapting, stretching slightly, and showing excellent turgor and coloration. ⸻ 💧 Nutrition & Soil Strategy This run is driven by a super soil base, and it’s doing the heavy lifting. That’s why we’re keeping the water feed light and strategic. 💦 Current Feed (per liter): • Aptus Regulator – 0.15 ml → Strengthens cell walls, improves nutrient flow • Aptus CalMag Boost – 0.25 ml → Supports structure and photosynthesis • Aptus Top Booster – 0.25 ml (new this week) → Prepares for flower, encourages early bloom structure ⚠️ No All-In-One Liquid now → The slow-release pellets in the soil cover the macro-nutrient demands. → This keeps EC low (~0.6) and prevents salt buildup. We’re letting the soil biome + amendments guide the bulk of nutrition. Water is a carrier, not a crutch. ⸻ Why Switch from Start Booster to Top Booster? Start Booster = roots & early leaf Top Booster = flower signal + potassium focus This switch marks the turning point: Roots are now established, and it’s time to nudge the girls toward blooming, gently and with precision. Top Booster also enhances: • Early bud site formation • Transition metabolism • Potassium availability for cell expansion ⸻ Gear Check Everything is tuned in and working in harmony: • Lights: Future of Grow LED + ThinkGrow Model One • Controllers: TrolMaster Tent-X + Spider Farmer GGS • Airflow: • Two 6” carbon-filtered exhaust fans • One 6” filtered intake • Controlled by both ecosystems All this tech = manual precision + automated consistency ⸻ 🔮 What to Expect Next We’re not seeing pistils yet, but the structure is shifting. Nodes are spacing. Branches are reaching. Energy is focusing upward. Here’s what we might expect in Week 2 Flower: • First signs of pistils • Shift in leaf texture • Possible terpene expression (early scent) • Stretch phase (up to 2x height) ⸻ The Fairytale of Pheno #2 Sometimes, a single plant will speak louder than others. Pheno #2 is doing just that, not with speed or size, but with shape, rhythm, and elegance. The leaves whisper a story: Of lineage, light, and mystery. Of something old reborn in a new form. Of a garden that listens, and a grower who sees. ⸻ 💚 Final Thoughts This isn’t just a grow. It’s a living exploration of genetics, care, and love. As the Gelonades move toward flower, we’re watching not just for yield, but for expression. For surprises. For beauty in all forms. Week 1 of flower is quiet, but underneath, everything is shifting. Let’s walk slowly. Observe closely. Love fully. And let’s see what Week 2 has to say 🌸 With love and green respect, DD (Dogdoctor) & The Gelonade Girls 📲 Don’t forget to Subscribe and follow me on Instagram and YouTube @DogDoctorOfficial for exclusive content, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes magic. We’ve got so much more coming, including transplanting and all the amazing techniques that go along with it. You won’t want to miss it. • GrowDiaries Journal: https://growdiaries.com/grower/dogdoctorofficial • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogdoctorofficial/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dogdoctorofficial ⸻ 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/ ⸻ 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. 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. 💚 Growers love to all 💚
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Its very frosty and I would say overall very good if you are looking for hash. I personally do not get much flavors out of it. I harvested 3 plants, flushed them properly, and dried them properly. All of that said, the flavor just wasnt there for me. I get a coffee aroma from its buds but definitely lacks flavor. I do not get any sweet notes from it like I should. This strain is strawbanana cream x do-si-do so I was hoping for a bit more flavor. I do not weigh wet, so final dry weight after a tight trim was a little over 6 ounces.
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12 weeks / 84 days old today. So my first grow journey is coming to an end! Not a lot to report this week. Been using my jewellers loupe daily to keep an eye on the trichomes and can definitely see a big difference. (Sorry, pictures are crap - don’t have enough hands to get a good one!) Still watering with plain water but they’re taking a lot less and only been watered every 4 days or so. Sticky orange has lots of cloudy trichomes and starting to get a few Amber. Her leaves are drying off so she is getting harvested before the weekend. Purple skunk is a bit behind so I think I will wait and see how she goes for another week or so. I always thought she’d be the one to finish first too. I think I will be drying in the garage. We are consistently getting 18 degrees outside now but with the temperature drops at night, I am not sure whether to bring the buds inside overnight. I’ll be drying in a hanging ‘herb’ dryer and I have my curing jars all labelled and ready to go. Thinking of wet trimming roughly then going in for a final dry trim later once dry to neaten them up. Drying advice welcome! I did think I’d have to harvest in stages and chop the lower buds later on. But even the bottom buds look like they’ve caught up this week. I have honestly enjoyed every second of this grow and I’m almost disappointed it’s nearly finished. But at the same time, I can not wait to see (and taste) the final result!
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🍼Greenhouse Feeding BioGrow ⛺️MARSHYDRO The ⛺️ has a small door 🚪 on the sides which is useful for mid section groom room work. 🤩 ☀️ by VIPARSPECTRA (models: P2000 & XS 2000)
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It was my first grow but thanku to everyone who helped me it was outstanding thanks again
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Esa familiaa, estoy impresionado porque estas skunk están muy compactas, es una cepa increíble, y no la fume todavía, solo hay que verlas no solo lo prietas que van, si no lo tricomas as que están . Hay que felicitar a Zambezaseeds ya que esta variedad es muy estable y sencilla de llevar. Ph controlado, quitamos productos y lavamos raíces, pronto solo agua. Ph controlado, temperatura por debajo de 29 y humedad por debajo del 40%, deseando que estén listas para ver la producción, esss flores pesarán, hasta la semana que viene fumetillas.
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I really like this strain. Its hands down one of my favorites. It flowers extremely fast therefore if u are not on top of its training you will lose out on yeild. She smells amazing and tastes like dessert... My kinda lady. Will be attempting to breed her. I also took a flowered clone and have a moster crop clone of her that I just flipped... Cant wait...