š± Folder #1 ā Lemon Cherry Gelato
Week 3 Veg ā 12/12 From Seed
This run continues to surprise me in the best possible way.
This plant is an autoflower, grown 12/12 from seed, and honestly⦠itās performing well beyond expectations. This is my first time ever running autoflowers under a strict 12/12 cycle from day one, and I didnāt know what to expect going in. What Iām seeing now is clear, confident growth ā calm, structured, and healthy.
We are currently moving into the third pair of leaves, and whatās interesting is how balanced the behavior feels. At moments it almost feels like:
⢠the autoflowers are behaving like photoperiods
⢠or the photoperiods are behaving like autos
Either way, the plant is responding beautifully.
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šæ Growth & Structure
⢠Stage: Week 3 veg
⢠Light cycle: 12/12 from seed
⢠Height: ~10 cm
⢠Nodes: Third pair of leaves forming
⢠Overall vigor: Strong, steady, controlled
The leaves are lush, vibrant green, with excellent posture and spacing. Growth is compact but not stalled ā exactly what I want to see at this stage, especially under 12/12.
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šØ Leaf Expression & Personality
Weāre starting to see a bit of personality show up ā nothing problematic at all.
There is some light discoloration / pigmentation variation on the leaves, creating a subtle, almost camouflage-like pattern.
Important to note:
⢠No signs of deficiency
⢠No stress signals
⢠No structural issues
Just natural expression, and honestly, it looks beautiful and unique. This is one of those moments where observation matters more than reaction. Iām loving it, and Iām very curious to see how this expression evolves as the plant matures.
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š”ļø Environment & Feeding
All parameters remain identical to the previous report, keeping consistency across the room:
⢠Same temperatures
⢠Same humidity
⢠Same solution
⢠Same EC & pH
⢠Same airflow philosophy
Nothing changed ā and thatās exactly the point.
The plant is responding positively within the system.
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š§ Observations So Far
What stands out most is how comfortable these autoflowers seem under 12/12. Thereās no rush, no panic, no weird stretch ā just calm, confident development with a strong focus on structure and roots.
This run is already teaching me something, and weāre only in week three.
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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/
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⢠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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