Week 1 Flowering: The Stretch is On!
āUpdate:
Weāve officially wrapped up the first week of flower (Day 8 since the first 12/12 flip). The girls have really hit their stride and the stretch is in full effectāitās amazing to see how much theyāve picked up speed over these past few days. Nebula and Caramba are looking strong, with that deep, healthy green color I love to see.
āTraining & Defoliation:
Iāve been heavy on the maintenance this week. Iāve done a solid round of defoliation below the ScrOG net to ensure maximum airflow and direct all that energy into the bud sites. Every now and then, Iām also plucking a few larger fan leaves from the canopy if they're shading the lower growth too much. Itās all about getting that light penetration dialed in from the start.
āClimate Challenges:
Itās been a bit of a battle with the temps lately. Iāve been dealing with some heat spikes in the garage, which is definitely the biggest challenge right now. Iāve just made a major setup changeāventing the exhaust directly outside the garage. Itās already showing signs of improvement, and it's a huge relief to know I'm not just recirculating that hot air.
āIām currently running HPS, but Iāve got my eyes on the prize: a new LED setup is coming in 2-3 weeks. Iām confident that will be the game-changer I need to stabilize the microclimate. Just gotta push through this heatwave until the upgrade arrives!
āCurrent Vibe:
Despite the climate hurdles, the plants are showing great resilience. Theyāre thirsty, happy, and starting to form those early bud sites. Iām keeping a close eye on the VPD and staying consistent with the feeding. Canāt wait to see how they fill out that net as the stretch continues!
āStay tuned, more to come!