๐ฑ Folder #1 โ Lemon Cherry Gelato
Week 3 Veg โ 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 honestlyโฆ itโs performing well beyond expectations. This is my first time ever running autoflowers under a strict 12/12 cycle from day one, and I didnโt know what to expect going in. What Iโm seeing now is clear, confident growth โ calm, structured, and healthy.
We are currently moving into the third pair of leaves, and whatโs interesting is how balanced the behavior feels. At moments it almost feels like:
โข the autoflowers are behaving like photoperiods
โข or the photoperiods are behaving like autos
Either way, the plant is responding beautifully.
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๐ฟ Growth & Structure
โข Stage: Week 3 veg
โข Light cycle: 12/12 from seed
โข Height: ~10 cm
โข Nodes: Third pair of leaves forming
โข Overall vigor: Strong, steady, controlled
The leaves are lush, vibrant green, with excellent posture and spacing. Growth is compact but not stalled โ exactly what I want to see at this stage, especially under 12/12.
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๐จ Leaf Expression & Personality
Weโre starting to see a bit of personality show up โ nothing problematic at all.
There is some light discoloration / pigmentation variation on the leaves, creating a subtle, almost camouflage-like pattern.
Important to note:
โข No signs of deficiency
โข No stress signals
โข 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. Iโm loving it, and Iโm very curious to see how this expression evolves as the plant matures.
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๐ก๏ธ Environment & Feeding
All parameters remain identical to the previous report, keeping consistency across the room:
โข Same temperatures
โข Same humidity
โข Same solution
โข Same EC & pH
โข Same airflow philosophy
Nothing changed โ and thatโs exactly the point.
The plant is responding positively within the system.
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๐ง Observations So Far
What stands out most is how comfortable these autoflowers seem under 12/12. Thereโs no rush, no panic, no weird stretch โ just calm, confident development with a strong focus on structure and roots.
This run is already teaching me something, and weโre only in week three.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youโre curious about the tech Iโm using, check out these links:
๐ Lighting & Environmental Control
โข Future of Grow โ Advanced LED lighting technology
https://www.futureofgrow.com/
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โข Lumiflora โ Under-canopy LED lighting
https://lumiflorade.com/
โข TrollMaster โ Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
โข Zamnesia Seeds โ Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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๐ฑ Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
โข Plagron โ Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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๐ Storage, Curing & Preservation
โข Grove Bags โ Curing and storage solutions
https://grovebags.com/
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๐ธ Photography Equipment & Tools
(Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit)
โข Sony A6700
โข Sony full-frame macro lens + few more
โข Stacking photography workflow - learning
โข iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots)
Weโve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonโt want to miss the next steps, letโs push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letโs 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.
๐ Growers love to all ๐
๐ธ P.S. โ The Eye Behind the Lens
All photos in this diary (for now โ 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 โ itโs how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words canโt always capture.
Iโve also started experimenting with photo stacking โ 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.
Itโs not digital enhancement or AI; itโs pure photography โ a way to reveal the plantโs beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal.
Youโll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots โ camera, lens, setup โ because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art.
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