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Hey Grow Diaries fam, Welcome back to another update on our PCR adventure! We're at Week 9, which marks Week 4 of the flowering stage, and things are getting exciting! Overview The PCRs are flourishing, and the transformation is nothing short of spectacular. The tent is buzzing with energy, and every day brings new developments. The buds are swelling beautifully, and the trichome production is off the charts. This week has been all about maintaining optimal conditions and ensuring our ladies get everything they need to reach their full potential. Environment and Conditions Tent: 3x3, cleaned and prepped from top to bottom to ensure a pristine environment. Lighting: ViparSpectra P2000, delivering a perfect spectrum for this stage of growth. The balanced PAR output and efficient energy use keep our girls happy and thriving. Watering: TDS at 410, pH 5.8, and water temperature at 21°C. This ensures the nutrients are perfectly balanced and readily available. Nutrient Regimen We’ve kept up with our Aptus Holland feeding schedule, and it's paying off big time. Here's the current mix: Nutritional Spray: Aptus Holland NutriSpray to keep those leaves lush and healthy. TopBooster: Replaced StartBooster with TopBooster to promote flower development. P-Boost: Added to the mix for that extra phosphorus kick, crucial for blooming. K-Boost: a must for them to go fat as we like. The results speak for themselves – lush green foliage and robust bud formation. Defoliation At the end of this week, we performed a mass defoliation. It's always a bit nerve-wracking, but the results are worth it. Removing excess leaves ensures better light penetration and airflow, reducing the risk of mold and pests. Plus, it allows the plant to focus its energy on bud production. And let me tell you, after the defoliation, the PCRs look sexy as ever with their long legs and sculpted structure! Clones Update Our clones are thriving, showing the longest and whitest roots I've ever seen. We treated them with a water mix that included K-Boost and Mycor Mix at 1 gram per liter. This combination has worked wonders, promoting vigorous root development and overall plant health. Reflections This week has been a testament to the importance of a clean environment and precise nutrient management. The PCRs are responding exceptionally well, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with their progress. We're well on our way to an incredible harvest, and I can't wait to see these beauties in full bloom. A huge shout out to: Aptus Holland: For the top-notch nutrients and constant support. You guys rock! Art Genetix: For creating such an incredible strain. The PCRs are truly something special. Grow Diaries Community: Your support and feedback are invaluable. Keep the positive vibes coming! Here’s to another fantastic week of growing! Stay positive, keep pushing forward, and enjoy every moment of this beautiful journey. Genetics - P.C.R. @Art_Genetix_Team https://artgenetix.world/ Nutricion @aptusholland https://aptus-holland.com/ LED Power @Lumatek and @viparspectra As always thank you all for stopping by , for the love and for it all, i fell blessed to have you all with me for one more love journey Thank you Thank you Thank you , you guys are great and have been amazing , thank you for everything ! #aptus #aptusplanttech #aptusgang #aptusfamily #aptustrueplantscience #inbalancewithnature #trueplantscience #dogdoctorofficial #growerslove
 With true love comes happiness , Always believe in your self and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart , be a giver and the universe will give back to you in ways you could not even imagine so ! Growers love to you all
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This week seems to be bulk week. Under the microscope it look like the Amber trichomes would be here. But not yet. I'm not fussed😎.. More weight is a good thing. Flawless finish is going to be used for the 1st time
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End of week 3 of flower for some reason my phone wont take clear shots, so decided to provide a video for this week Everything seems fine, starting to smell them now All plants looking healthy
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Automatic Royal Amnesia is growing at a rate that we really like a lot and with a very stable and orderly regularity. We made the topping leaving 2 floors of branches underneath that one as our usual style. She looks really strong, healthy and very beautiful.
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🌱 Week 1 Seedling Report — The Yin & Yang Expression Strain: Amnesia Skunk Breather : Zamnesia Seeds Stage: Seedling Week: 1 Light Cycle: 12/12 from seed Medium: PRO-MIX soil Container: Grow bags Feeding Program: Plagron schedule Grower: DogDoctorOfficial ⸻ Overview Amnesia Skunk is settling beautifully into her environment. From the very first week, she’s already showing personality — expressing a distinct Yin & Yang pattern in her second pair of true leaves. Long, elegant blades curve in opposite directions, creating a natural balance that immediately stands out, especially when viewed from above. This is not stress — this is character. ⸻ 🌿 Growth & Structure • All plants have successfully developed their second pair of true leaves • Leaves are long, narrow, and well-defined • The second node is where the Yin & Yang expression becomes visible • Growth is steady, symmetrical, and healthy • Stem strength is developing nicely with no signs of stretch • Plants are responding very well to PRO-MIX soil in grow bags Even at this early stage, her structure hints at future vigor. ⸻ 📸 Visual Notes (Bird’s-Eye View) Bird’s-eye photos clearly show: • The mirrored curvature of the second leaf pair • Clean leaf edges and healthy coloration • Balanced spacing and posture • A calm, centered growth pattern supported by the PRO-MIX medium The Yin & Yang expression is most visible from above. ⸻ 🌡️ Environment & Conditions Conditions remain identical to previous reports in this run: • Stable temperatures • Balanced humidity • Same light source, distance, and photoperiod • Same watering strategy • Same soil system (PRO-MIX in bags) No environmental changes were introduced this week. ⸻ 💧 Watering & Feeding (Plagron Recipe) • Light, controlled watering appropriate for seedlings • Following the Plagron feeding schedule • Gentle early-stage nutrition only, respecting seedling sensitivity • No signs of overwatering or nutrient stress • Roots are establishing well within the PRO-MIX substrate ⸻ Observations Amnesia Skunk is expressing early phenotypic uniqueness through leaf morphology rather than speed. The Yin & Yang leaf formation suggests a balanced, expressive plant — a reminder that early structure often hints at future personality. What to Expect • Early transition toward preflower due to 12/12 from seed • Continued expression of symmetry and leaf character • Moderate stretch rather than aggressive vegetative growth • Clear phenotypic traits appearing earlier than in 18/6 runs ⸻ ⚠️ What Not to Expect • Heavy vegetative mass • Long internodal stacking typical of extended veg • Rapid topping or training windows • High nutrient demand at this stage This approach is about expression, not size. ⸻ 📝 Summary Week one has been smooth, healthy, and visually distinctive. Amnesia Skunk is rooted, balanced, and already expressing her individuality under 12/12 from seed. A calm, promising start to a very intentional journey. Looking forward to seeing how this symmetry evolves as she moves deeper into vegetative growth. FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial 📲 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: 🔆 Lighting & Environmental Control • Future of Grow — Advanced LED lighting technology https://www.futureofgrow.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: DOG20 • Lumiflora — Under-canopy LED lighting https://lumiflorade.com/ • TrollMaster — Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration) ⸻ Genetics • Zamnesia Seeds — Genetics used in this project https://www.zamnesia.com/ ⸻ 🌱 Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support • Plagron — Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products https://plagron.com/en/ ⸻ 🎒 Storage, Curing & Preservation • Grove Bags — Curing and storage solutions https://grovebags.com/ ⸻ 📸 Photography Equipment & Tools (Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit) • Sony A6000 / Sony A6700 • Sony full-frame macro lens + few more • Stacking photography workflow - learning • iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots) 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 💚 📸 P.S. – The Eye Behind the Lens All photos in this diary (for now — except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6000 (for now A6700 will be doing all future updates) paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more. Photography is part of the story — it’s how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words can’t always capture. I’ve also started experimenting with photo stacking — 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. It’s not digital enhancement or AI; it’s pure photography — a way to reveal the plant’s beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal. You’ll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots — camera, lens, setup — because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art. FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial NEW DISCORD - Official Server Invite Link : https://discord.gg/ksjAkA5T74
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GROWING REALLY WELL. THIS WEEK REALLY BOLTED. 4 OUT OF 5 SPROUTED OUTDOOR. NOW THIS IS TRUE OUTDOOR. B/C I POP THE SEED OUTDOOR. IN MY EXPERIENCE IT IS EASIER TO SPROUT THE SEED IN A TENT BECAUSE MORE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT HIGHER RATE OF SPROUT. THESE GIRLS IS DEFINITLY GETTING BIGGER. BUT STILL KINDA SMALL FOR 3RD WEEK. AGAIN, NOT GONNA TRAIN THESE. I WANT TO SEE HOW TALL THEY WILL GROW W/O TRAINING. WILL IT REALLY REACH OVER 1M FOR ME?
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Would definitely recommend for an easy grow. Takes forever due to 100% sativa genetics but well worth the grow. Smells just like cannalopes with a hint of cocoa and a strong dank/sour odor. High is fantastic starting and feeling heaviest right behind the eyes/sinuses. Spreads to extremities in a slight relax feeling. The taste and smell of the smoke is extremely smooth and tastes like the sour + cantaloupes. The buds have a lot of shades of green but are predominantly dark covered in crystals. Smell isn’t extremely strong in bag but once buds begin breaking apart it is almost unbearable and resin makes it hard to break apart by hand do grinder is needed.
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Hola a todo el mundo!!!. Esta semana solo regué con agua, ya que he visto las hojas no muy bien. Y mañana ya comienzo con el lavado de raíces. Espero ansioso el corte🤪🤪🤪😅😅😅
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Hey guys, hope all is well ! Nothing much going on except the fact I have to break ice to get my water now lol . I’m just letting them try to find themselves a little on their own this week. I find one of the biggest advantages of indoor growing could also become a problem is that you spend way to much time staring through the window then opening it back up and playing with stuff !!!
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Ise grows incredibly fast and gets such huge leaves. I'm curious to see how big the flowers will be.
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This week went by quickly. They're doin their Pre-Flower stretch and getting big quickly!! I added my Pre-Flower mix to them this week. My Nutrient Pre-Flower Mix consists of H20, Coconut, Bananas, Pineapple, Sweet Potatoes, Kelp, Alfalfa Meal, All Organic Non-Pasturized Whole Milk, Epsom Salts, Black Strap Molasses, and L.A.B. or Lactic Acid Bacteria. First, I boiled the coconut, pineapple, sweet potatoes, the bananas, and left the skins on as well except the coconut of course! That I had to split in half and make sure to keep the water inside to add to the boil. After boiling everything I then let it cool and then added it to a blender to blend little by little. After blending I left separate and placed into the fridge. Then I took 1 Tbsp of Alfalfa Meal and 2 Tbsp of Kelp, 500mL of the milk, 2 Tbsp of Epsom Salts, and mixed them in a 750 mL bottle. Then I took 1L of the mix and added 2 Tbsp of L.A.B. and 2 Tbsp of Black Strap Molasses and then shook the bottle well! Then I took the 750mL bottle and the 1L bottle and fed that to the plants adding 250 mL of pH H2O to the plant as well to flush the ingredients all into the plant with the H20. I wanted to also note that I choose to slowly defoliate so that the plant doesn't go into shock and also fan leaves collect light in all spectrums so taking too many off at a time could hurt or slow the growth of your plant! The amount of light your plant takes in daily is called DLI or Daily Light Index. Overall, they're really growing and have a ton of bud sites developing! I'm excited to see the growth weekly and their colors!
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another very sunny week. with temperatures up to 38 degrees. she coped very well. the buds are getting thicker and thicker and it smells very good. not too strong, very pleasant. she is also coping very well with the fertiliser. she has also been given power buds from plagron
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End of Week 13 (6 week of flower) Cruise control on! Trying to make sure the environment is 100% in check, and I made a very light compost tea with some molasses and worm castings and a little bit of bone meal just to give them a calcium boost and some extra sugars so they can flourish into their final couple of weeks of flower. I have been keeping a cooler average temperature - and also keeping the relative humidity lower. Pest Report: None
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The Rhino Ryder is coming in beautify with the buds swelling up an getting a really nice stink the strawberry gorilla is growing very weird I haven't been able to really give it nutrients because everytime I try she burns well see I guess