White Widow ā Week 5 | First Signs of Pre-Flower šøāØ
Light Schedule: 11/13 from seed
Room Temp: ~30.7°C
Humidity: 57ā60%
VPD: ~1.89 kPa
Water pH: 6.0ā6.1
EC: 0.6
Watering Method: Hand watering
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The Story So Far
This queen has a story worth telling. We started with multiple White Widow seeds, but due to an uneven heat mat (lesson learned!), only one seed survived, this very plant. Sheās been with us from germination, through her careful transplant into a prepared super soil boosted with Aptus Micro-Mix, Mycor-Mix, and substrate buffer powder.
From the start, sheās been under an 11/13 light shuttle, and while I expected earlier flowering, she surprised me, holding back, stacking nodes, and keeping compact. This week, in her fifth week, she finally shows her first clear pre-flower signs.
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Her Look Right Now
Sheās not tall, but sheās perfectly built, beautiful leaf structure, tight internodes, and starting to branch nicely. The leaves are a deep, healthy green and carry the classic White Widow vigor. I took her out for a studio photo session this week, capturing top shots, side views, and close-ups of her perfect symmetry.
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Feeding Update
Up to now, sheās had:
⢠Aptus Regulator
⢠Aptus CalMag Boost
⢠Aptus All-in-One Liquid
⢠Aptus Start Booster
Now that sheās entering pre-flower, Iāve removed Start Booster and added Top Booster to support the transition. Current mix:
⢠Regulator
⢠CalMag Boost
⢠Top Booster
EC sits around 0.6, pH about 6.0ā6.1.
Even though sheās in rich super soil, this light feeding supports her until the full soil biology kicks into gear.
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Conditions
Yes, temps are a bit on the high side at 30.7°C with 57ā60% RH, giving a VPD of ~1.89 kPa. Not ideal, but sheās handling it well, no signs of stress. Hand watering continues, and I might keep it that way for the full run to maintain control and intimacy with the plant.
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What to Expect Next
Now that sheās showing pre-flowers, I expect a slow but steady transition. Being in 11/13 from seed, she might flower more compactly, with denser bud sites rather than stretching heavily. This phase will be key to see how White Widow expresses under this unconventional light cycle.
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Gratitude & Shoutouts š
Huge thanks to those making this journey possible:
š± Zamnesia Seeds ā for preserving and sharing this legend of the 90s
š§ Aptus Holland ā for the precise, high-quality nutrients keeping her thriving
š” ThinkGrow ā for the perfectly balanced LED bars delivering even canopy light
š Future of Grow ā for the powerful Black Series 600W
š§ TrolMaster ā for environmental precision across the grow
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šø Check the gallery for close-ups, overhead shots, and a short video tour of this beautiful survivor.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
⢠Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more ā Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
⢠Environmental control & automation ā TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
⢠Advanced LED lighting ā Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
⢠Root and growth nutrition ā Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
⢠Nutrient systems & boosters ā Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
⢠Soil & substrate excellence ā PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
⢠Curing and storage ā Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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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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