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Week 19 of Vegetative Growth (Transition Week โ€“ Pre-Flower Move)** This week marks an important milestone for the Pineapple Upside Down Cake: she was finally moved into the tent where sheโ€™ll spend her entire flowering phase. Sheโ€™s not flipping yet โ€” this stage is all about controlled acclimation before the real show begins. Up until now, she was growing under a 5000K blue-leaning veg light at low wattage, which kept her compact and focused on structural development. Inside the flowering tent, the lighting is completely different: a full-spectrum 3500K panel, warmer, broader, and naturally more stimulating. A spectrum switch like this can easily stress a plant, especially in late veg, so the intensity was intentionally reduced to 300 PPFD to give her a soft landing. Temperature conditions also shifted: about 21ยฐC during the day and 17ยฐC at night, with the light set to 25% power. Itโ€™s a cool, stable environment โ€” ideal for a plant adjusting to a brighter and wider spectrum. The second key topic of the week was training strategy. Her growth was accelerating fast, and the debate was wide open: Should she be topped? Should we go for a scrog? Should we prune more aggressively? In the end, the most coherent choice was a clean LST session. Her main branches โ€” roughly ten apexes โ€” were gently bent and opened to create a wider, flatter canopy. This approach keeps stress minimal while giving her a solid architecture to handle the upcoming stretch. Over the next few days, sheโ€™ll naturally stand back up, and once she does, her true structure will become clearer. At that moment, weโ€™ll be able to judge whether she needs extra shaping: a light defoliation, selective pruning, or even a late top if it really makes sense. For now, the plan is simple and strategic: โ€ข monitor her adaptation to the new spectrum, โ€ข watch how she reacts to the LST, โ€ข keep the environment stable, โ€ข and only move to flowering once she shows full vigor again. Summary for Week 19 (Vegetative Growth): โ€“ Successful transition into the flowering tent โ€“ Spectrum shift managed smoothly with 300 PPFD โ€“ Cooler environment helping with acclimation โ€“ Clean LST performed on about ten apexes โ€“ No visible stress, good potential for a controlled stretch โ€“ Next step: wait for full adaptation before flipping See you next week for the follow-up โ€” the pre-flower phase is getting close.
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Day 0 โ€” Soaked in Hydrogen peroxide for 45m โ€” Placed in paper towel in the dark Vibe: ๐Ÿ™ Day 000 โ€” Taproots long โ€” Placed in soil pods Vibe: ๐Ÿ’ช
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I like the structure alot I might be doing this with all me plants in the future.... I even got the whole kit ready for another grow and guess what we got next? Even bigger monsters. So far with this little beast I'm not getting g deficiencies or any signs of anything being wrong, I wanted the colas to stretch a little more so I added grow formula on day 5... today on 12th Feb I added Connoisseur Bloom for the first time to the mix, i will Try to use that scrog net but I might only be using it to support the pla ts other then that I need to flush them in about 2 weeks so I can Contiue on giving the full dose at a safe window which is after a flush.. they will be hungry i wonder how fat the buds are going to be.. Btw I got a seed from some cali pack my friend bought and I'm very curious what it's going to be... the bud we took it from locked so frosty we couldn't belive our eyes to I'm looking forward to seeing if the seed I got from the bud but do any good. Happy growing!
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๐Ÿ“† Week 17, 14-20 May 2024 14 May - Defoliated yellowing and older leaves. 15-16 May - Observed and let the plant mature. 17 May - Decreased DLI to help mature buds. ๐Ÿ“‘ Another decision was made to defoliate more yellowing and older leaves. There are plenty of green leaves left and the light now penetrates to the bottom buds. With about 2 weeks left in flower, this gives her ample time to get as close to matureing as a whole plant as possible. It was also time to start lowering the DLI slightly. ๐Ÿถ 14 May changed nutrient solution ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 14 May updated feeding schedule ๐Ÿ’ง Using reverse osmosis water with EC/TDS at 0 ๐Ÿ‰ Nutrient Solution EC 1.7 at 70 degree F ๐Ÿ”† Light power: one at 75%, and one at 50%, DLI 35-40 canopy coverage at 12hrs ๐Ÿ˜ค Using General Hydroponics, HGC728040, Dual Diaphragm Air Pump, 320 GPH That is it for this week. Thanks for the look, read and stopping by.
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For my second grow, I am OVER THE MOON!! I just yielded 16.1 ounces (wet trimmed) from a single lady in a small 23"x19" x 48" DIY tent. The strain; Mandarin Cookies v2 from Ethos Genetics, was very easy to manage and did not have any issues even in my small space. It was really difficult to determine the run time, it suggested 9 weeks from the breeder, I ended up going almost 13 weeks!! the trichomes stayed white
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Just water her u til harvest she is full of seeds
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THURSDAY 12/20: Both plants are still packing on the pistils. It's a race between the buds finishing and the leaves all falling off.. FRIDAY: The new evaporative cooler is working pretty well in the tent. High temp was 84f with it running on medium and with ice in the reservoir. That's a win. I suspect that when I need to run the other two 85w bar lights it will be pushing 90f again unless I run it on high. RH is is staying between 38% and 45%, which is another win! SATURDAY: I fed them about a gallon of full-strength bloom nutes today. Continuing Beastie Blooms, but will switch to Cha Ching later this week. SUNDAY: Photo session...Cruella is a little more densely budded, but Carlotta has a more pungent aroma at this point. MONDAY: too lazy to update TUESDAY: too lazy to update WEDNESDAY: too lazy to update
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The plant has just switched into the flowering stage, I meant to train her this week b tying some branches down as she is getting tall, however I didn't get round to it. 18.7.25: I watered with 3ltrs of dechlorinated water PH'd to 6.4, containing the following nutrients; ๐Ÿ’œ 2ml Ecothrive Trace PH: 6.4 PPM: 365 20.7.25: I watered with 2ltrs of dechlorinated water PH'd to 6.3 containing the following nutrients; ๐Ÿ’œ 2ml Ecothrive Trace ๐Ÿ’œ 1/4 TSP Ecothrive Biosys 25.7.25: I watered with 3ltrs of dechlorinated water PH'd to 6.5, containing the following nutrients; ๐Ÿ’œ 2ml Ecothrive Trace ๐Ÿ’œ 1/4 TSP Ecothrive Biosys PH: 6.5 PPM: 361 28.7.25: I watered with 6.5ltrs of dechlorinated water PH'd to 6.0 with; ๐Ÿ’œ 7ml Trace ๐Ÿ’œ 1.5 TSP Ecothrive Biosys PH: 6.0 PPM: 351 Thank you for checking in this week and hanging out in the comments ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ™Œ
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This week went very well! One will be getting cut an hung to dry while the rest finish up with one more week of flush ! These ladies are smelling so lovely I hope you all enjoy! Stay tuned for next week! Cheers ๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ
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๐ŸŒธ Week 8 Flower โ€“ The Trichome Symphony Begins ๐ŸŒธ Eternity Grow Cup This weekโ€ฆ itโ€™s all about the frost. โ„๏ธ We are diving deep into the universe of trichomes, those magical crystal-like structures that define potency, aroma, and visual beauty. Each pheno this week is presented with its own dedicated video โ€” so everyone can witness the uniqueness and evolution of these genetics firsthand. The photos? Focused close and true on the trichomes and their stalks, the very essence of the plantโ€™s protective and expressive language. ๐Ÿ’Ž What Are Trichomes? Trichomes are tiny resin glands that cover the surface of cannabis flowers and sugar leaves. Theyโ€™re responsible for producing and storing cannabinoids (like THC and CBD), terpenes, and flavonoids โ€” the compounds that create the plantโ€™s effects, scents, and flavors. They act as the plantโ€™s natural defense โ€” from UV rays, pests, and environmental stress โ€” and in return, they gift us with beauty, medicine, and art. Why So Many Trichomes Here? This room has turned into a crystal forest thanks to a harmonious mix of tech, care, and nature: ๐Ÿ”น Spectrum Tunings: Using the TrolMaster system, weโ€™ve dialed in a spectrum rich in reds, far-reds, and UV at precise times to stimulate trichome production. The plants are responding in full. ๐Ÿ”น Lighting: The under-canopy power of the ICL 300s, combined with the canopy-level intensity of the Model 1s, is creating full-spectrum saturation from top to bottom. Buds are stacked, frosty, and glowing from every angle. ๐Ÿ”น Nutrition Synergy: The tag-team of Aptus Holland and Plagron has been flawless. The clean base, balanced micro and macro elements, and biostimulants have driven these girls into full expression mode. You can see the nutrition working in every crystal. ๐ŸŒฟ Where Are We Now? Weโ€™re likely one week to ten days from harvest, but of course weโ€™ll follow the plantsโ€™ signals. Theyโ€™re still swelling and building โ€” itโ€™s the final stretch, and theyโ€™re sprinting. Nerdy Note: Trichomes can be bulbous, capitate-sessile, or capitate-stalked โ€” and in this run, the capitate-stalked ones are standing tall and loaded. Expect a full cannabinoid and terpene profile when itโ€™s time for analysis.( bro talk not lab hihihihi) ๐ŸŒŸ Letโ€™s take a moment to recognize that weโ€™re witnessing the peak of this cycle. This is living art, frozen in time by a camera lens but alive in scent and energy. This Weekโ€™s Feeding Program To support this explosive trichome production in Week 8 Flower, weโ€™re feeding with precision and purpose. Every drop counts now, and hereโ€™s the clean, efficient mix weโ€™re running: โ€ข Aptus Holland โ€“ Regulator: 0.15 ml/L โ€ข Aptus Holland โ€“ System Clean: 0.25 ml/L โ€ข Aptus Holland โ€“ RO Water Condition: 0.8 ml/L โ€ข Aptus Holland โ€“ All-In-One Liquid: 1.25 ml/L โ€ข Plagron โ€“ Green Sensation: 1 ml/L โ€ข pH set at 6.2 ๐Ÿ’ง Weโ€™re keeping it clean, clear, and consistent. No extra PK boosters or unnecessary additives. Just smart nutrition, tuned spectrum, and stable conditions to let the plants express themselves naturally. The synergy between Aptus Hollandโ€™s Clean Program and Plagronโ€™s Green Sensation is clearly showing in every frosty bud. This week, weโ€™ve fine-tuned the spectrum to push the plants into full resin-production mode. Iโ€™ve reduced the white light intensity to 40% while keeping the reds and UVs running at 100%. This shift focuses energy on the wavelengths that directly stimulate secondary metabolite productionโ€”especially trichomes. Red light enhances flower development and density, while UV exposure encourages plants to produce protective compounds, like cannabinoids and terpenes, as a natural defense. This balance between lower photosynthetic pressure and high-spectrum stimulation is helping the girls finish strong, frosty, and full of character. ๐Ÿ™ Massive thanks to all sponsors, followers, friends, and growers in the community. To the ones competing, to the ones just watching โ€” THANK YOU. This is almost the end of the road, and every diary, every plant, every effort deserves respect. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Donโ€™t forget to follow the full 4K experience on YouTube, and for behind-the-scenes action and updates, join us on Instagram. With Growerโ€™s Love, DD ๐ŸŒฑ Genetics - Runtz https://www.zamnesia.com/6000-zamnesia-seeds-runtz-feminized.html Nutrients - Plagron https://plagron.com/en/hobby - Aptus Holland https://aptus-holland.com/ Controls - Trol Master https://www.trolmaster.eu/ LED - https://www.futureofgrow.com/en LED - https://www.thinkgrowled.com Soil - https://www.promixgardening.com/en Germination - Cannakan https://cannakan.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopXr-inLXajXu3QFgKXCXXos4F1oEvScjMKIB5MR5dk8-GJ-F49 DOGDOCTOR 15% off Smoking Papers - https://ziggioriginal.com/ Terpene saver - https://grovebags.com/ As always thank you all for stopping by, for the love and for it all , this journey of mine wold just not be the same without you guys, the love and support is very much appreciloved and i fell honored with you all in my life 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 As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. The journey with nature is one of discovery, creativity, and respect. Letโ€™s celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together! Growers Love To you All ๐Ÿ’š #EternityGrowCup #RuntzHunt #GrowersLove #CannabisCommunity #AptusHolland #ProMixSoil #TrolMaster #Zamnesia #Plagron #ZiggiPapers #Grovebags
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The girl looks very healthy and ready for full flower,however I've noticed that she's not a very "big" plant she has the same size as her sister and her sister is in a 15 liter pot and she's in a 25 liter one,however the smell so far on the start of the second week is delicious,very aromatic and sweet, can't imagine how she's gonna smell like in a few weeks more.
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Week four was definitely the week when the plants started to really grow bigger, I started some LST at my way cause even if I check thousands of videos I end it up doing what I thought was better for my plants, I perhaps was a bit late so it wasnโ€™t stretching as I thought it would have, maybe I shouldnโ€™t have wait this long, but again first time learning a lots.. I let the plant grow with LST only in week 4 in week 5 I introduced a scrog I made myself cause I thought that I couldnโ€™t keep doing lst because I started too late
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12/12 has been initiated. Girls are looking amazing and filled up the trellis really well over the week. The contrast Pheno in the back right still out growing the others. I got the canopy as even as I could possibly get it even with the height differences. Got the light at 12 inch per spider farmer recommendation and light at 50 percent. Aiming for about 28 DLI for first week and will continue to ramp up as weeks progress.
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As of day 28, the Blue Dream'Matic has been growing very vigorously with tons of branching. I have added to the plant's timelapse to include the previous weeks growth. I have begun training it wide, and considering it is not yet in its flowering stretch, it will be a pretty good sized auto. I am sticking with around 1.2ms/cm during fertigation as any higher than that produces leaf tip issues for this plant. Any lower leaf issues seem to have stopped and all the new growth is healthy. Its very close to switching over to flowering, so I will be transitioning the nutrients and updating the diary to reflect that. Thanks for reading! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŒฑ Day 30: flowering has begun. Day 33: very stretchy, it is getting to be a pretty large auto.
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Hey guys :-) A lot has happened this week :-). She has developed very well. Today it was topped on the main shoot for the first time. How often I will use topping on her, I make it dependent on how everyone else develops. I want to bloom soon so it won't happen very often :-). It was poured twice this week with 1 l each time (for nutrients, see table above). Fast plant spray from GBL was applied 2 times this week. New was added this week Fast Bud from GBL is preparing her for the coming flowering. Bio Grow Stay away for a while because the substrate is 30-50 % consists of fresh earth and the ladies are nice and dark green :-). Today there was another spray with neem oil against the remaining tripse which I will repeat one last time next week. As always, everything was cleaned and checked. Have fun with the update and stay healthy ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ You can buy this Nutrients at : https://greenbuzzliquids.com/en/shop/ With the discount code: Made_in_Germany you get a discount of 15% on all products from an order value of 100 euros. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ You can buy this strain at : https://www.exoticseed.eu/ Water ๐Ÿ’ง ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ง Osmosis water mixed with normal water (24 hours stale that the chlorine evaporates) to 0.2 EC. Add Cal / Mag to 0.4 Ec Ph with Organic Ph - to 5.8 - 6.4 MadeInGermany