White Widow ā Week 3 Flower | 12-12 From Seed šøāļø
Cycle: 12/12 (sometimes 11/13) from seed
Stage: Flowering ā Week 3
Feeding: Aptus + Plagron + All-in-One Liquid
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Full Flower Mode
Our White Widow has fully embraced her flowering stage. This week marks her third week in flower, and sheās already showing beautiful bud formation from top to bottom. Despite her compact size, sheās filling in evenly and with excellent structure.
What really stands out is the early frost. Resin glands are already visible, sparkling under the light. For such a modest-sized plant, her energy is clearly going into dense flowers and resin production, not stretch. Sheās showing her true White Widow heritage, compact, resin-heavy, and vigorous.
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Nutritional Strategy
This week, her feeding remains consistent with the established recipe:
⢠Aptus Regulator ā 0.15 ml/L
⢠Aptus CalMag Boost ā 0.25 ml/L
⢠Plagron Power Buds, Sugar Royal, Green Sensation ā 1 ml/L each
But weāve added something new:
⢠All-in-One Liquid š±
This addition is meant to give her a balanced nutrient push during this critical phase. By Week 3, plants are transitioning from bud set into flower bulking, and the All-in-One helps provide extra micronutrients and macros that might not be fully covered by the base mix. The goal is to give her everything she needs for flower development, without overloading her.
Weāll be watching closely to see how she reacts, but so far, sheās thriving.
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Whatās Happening Now
At this stage, we see:
⢠Bud stacking beginning across multiple sites.
⢠Resin production kicking in early, with noticeable frost.
⢠Minimal stretch, as she stays compact and focuses on density.
⢠Healthy leaf expression, still a deep, vibrant green.
This week is often called the āfoundation of flower.ā The plant sets the stage now for how heavy, dense, and resinous the later weeks will be. If nutrition and environment stay on track, we can expect these bud sites to start bulking steadily over the next 2ā3 weeks.
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What to Expect (and What Not To)
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Expect:
⢠Rapid increase in bud density.
⢠More trichome development, the frost we see now is just the beginning.
⢠Aroma starting to intensify as terpenes begin expressing.
ā Donāt expect:
⢠Major vertical growth, her stretch is over, and sheāll remain compact.
⢠Early harvest, White Widow typically flowers for at least 8ā10 weeks.
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Educational Note ā Why Early Frost Matters
Trichome production this early is a good indicator of plant health and genetic quality. Resin glands serve as protection for the plant against heat, light, and pests, so seeing frost at Week 3 tells us sheās thriving under the current conditions and that her genetics are naturally resin-heavy. For growers, this means a higher chance of strong aroma, flavor, and potency later on.
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A Quick Recap of the Journey
⢠Germination: Not an easy start ā mistakes were made, but this White Widow was the survivor.
⢠Veg: Compact growth under 12/12 from seed, slower to show flowers, but structurally beautiful.
⢠Flowering: Took her time to enter full flower mode, but now sheās moving fast and strong.
Sheās the perfect example of how patience, careful nutrition, and trust in the genetics pays off.
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Shoutouts & Gratitude š
š± Zamnesia ā for the legendary White Widow genetics
š§ Aptus Holland ā for reliable, precision nutrition
šø Plagron ā for flower enhancers that push her into full bloom
š” ThinkGrow & Future of Grow ā for the light power and spectrum balance
š§ TrolMaster ā for stable and adaptive control of the grow environment
And most of all ā thank you to everyone following along this diary. Your time, support, and interest in this journey mean everything. This isnāt just a grow log, itās a story weāre writing together.
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šø This weekās gallery includes:
⢠Close-ups of bud development and trichomes āļø
⢠Studio shots highlighting her compact beauty
⢠Room updates with environmental stability
Next Week Goals & Forecast š®
As we move into Week 4 of flower, hereās what weāll be watching for:
⢠Bud Bulking ā Flowers should begin to thicken, with calyxes swelling and pistils multiplying.
⢠Resin Expansion ā Expect a noticeable increase in trichome coverage, making her sparkle even more under the lights.
⢠Aroma Kickoff ā White Widow is famous for her pungent, earthy-spicy scent. We should start catching stronger whiffs this week.
⢠Nutritional Balance Check ā With All-in-One Liquid added, weāll be observing closely for any signs of overfeeding or lockout, though so far sheās responding beautifully.
⢠Environmental Consistency ā The new AC unit is stabilizing temps and humidity ā a perfect setup for flower development. Holding VPD steady will be key.
ā What we donāt expect yet:
⢠No real ripening signs (amber trichomes or fading leaves) ā itās still too early.
⢠No heavy weight yet ā the bulking comes between Weeks 4ā7.
This next stage is often described as the āearly swellā phase. Itās where flowers go from just āformingā into recognizable buds with weight, density, and stickiness.
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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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