š± Week 7 From Seed | 12/12 From Germination
Transition Phase ā Early Flower (Week 1)
š Quick Context (For New Readers)
These plants have been grown 12/12 from seed from day one.
Because of this light schedule, development timelines do not match traditional veg/flower calendars.
Although we are technically at Week 7 from seed, the plants are now entering what we consider Early Flower (Week 1).
Pre-flower signs are present but still subtle, which is completely normal for this method, especially with training involved.
Think of this as:
Week 7 from seed ā Week 5 in overall physiological development
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šæ Overall Plant Status
All plants are healthy, vigorous, and responding extremely well to training.
⢠Strong lateral growth
⢠Very bushy structure
⢠Tight internodes
⢠No major deficiencies or stress responses
The genetics are clearly expressing well under this method and environment.
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š§ Training Update & Learning Moment
This week involved low-stress training using plastic clamps and this was my first time.
⢠Most plants responded beautifully
⢠However, one branch was left clamped slightly too long, resulting in a partial break
Recovery Action ⢠White tape was applied immediately
⢠The branch is stable
⢠Early pre-flower signs are still visible on that plant
š Based on experience and current visuals, full recovery is expected.
For comparison:
⢠Another plant is trained using metal clamps, shown in the last photo
⢠This plant is more delayed and not yet showing flower signs
This contrast clearly shows how training intensity and timing can influence flowering onset under 12/12 from seed.
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š”ļø Room Conditions
Despite very cold temperatures outside, the room has been stabilized well:
⢠Temperature: 27.5°C
⢠Relative Humidity: 65.4%
⢠COā: ~909 ppm
Humidity is slightly higher than ideal for flower, but plants are thriving and showing no negative responses.
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š§ Root Zone & Nutrition
Adjustments were made this week to prepare the plants for flowering demand.
⢠EC: Increased to 2.4
⢠Water Temperature: ~21°C (70°F)
⢠pH: Raised to 6.5
š¬ Why the pH Change?
This was a deliberate, science-based decision, not guesswork.
As plants transition into flower, a slightly higher pH:
⢠Improves availability of Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus
⢠Supports early flower initiation
⢠Helps the plant shift metabolic focus
From here:
⢠pH will be cycled between 6.0 ā 6.5
⢠Always kept above 6.0
⢠Adjusted based on plant feedback
Until now, pH ranged around 5.8ā6.0, which favored vegetative uptake.
This marks the nutritional transition into flower physiology.
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š” Lighting Update
⢠PPFD Range: ~600ā800 µmol/m²/s
⢠Taller plants receive closer to 800ā850
⢠Smaller plants around 600ā700
⢠Top Lights: 100%
⢠Under-Canopy Lighting: ~40ā45% and increasing gradually
The goal is to let plants adapt to photons coming from all directions, promoting:
⢠Stronger lower growth
⢠Better canopy balance
⢠Reduced larf later in flower
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š® What to Expect Next
Next 1ā2 weeks:
⢠Clear flower initiation on most plants
⢠Stretch phase beginning
⢠Increased nutrient demand
⢠Continued canopy management (tucking & bending only)
What NOT to expect yet:
⢠No heavy defoliation
⢠No aggressive stress training
⢠No rushing the transition
The harder training plant will be given more time ā no forcing.
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š Final Words
Thanks to everyone following along ā newcomers, supporters, critics, and sponsors alike.
This run is about learning, transparency, and showing what 12/12 from seed really looks like when done patiently and intentionally.
More updates soon š±
As always ā observations welcome.
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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.
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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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