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🌸 Week 4 Flower – Gelonade Run (Week 8 from Seed) The garden this week feels like a song in mid-chorus, not at the beginning, not at the climax, but at that perfect moment where everything flows together, alive and in rhythm. The Gelonade girls continue to thrive as they enter their fourth week of flower. Both phenos are strong, healthy, and stacking nicely, but once again, the spotlight belongs to Pheno #2, our unicorn with her unforgettable leaves. 🍃 The Freak Leaves – Nature’s Masterpiece Every week she amazes me. The leaves are massive, sculpted, and utterly unique, opening like fingers folding out of a hand, splitting and stretching in ways I’ve never seen before. They don’t just capture light; they capture attention. They’re freakish only in the sense of being extraordinary. This week I did a light defoliation, removing just a few fan leaves here and there to let air and light move through the canopy. Nothing heavy, just enough to open the girls up so they can breathe freely. The freak leaves still dominate the show, and I couldn’t be happier. 💧 Nutrition – Aptus x Plagron Fusion The nutrient strategy stays consistent, built on the solid foundation of super soil and pellets while enhancing with a balanced booster program: • Aptus Regulator – for structure and stress resistance • Aptus CalMag Boost – for strong frames and chlorophyll balance • Plagron Trio (Power Buds, Sugar Royal, Green Sensation) – each at 1 ml/L This blend is improvisation, yes, but with intention. Aptus provides the backbone, while Plagron brings a bloom-focused push. EC remains low (around 0.6) and pH steady at 6.1. The girls are feeding happily without signs of deficiency or excess. Environment & Conditions Temperatures are still a little warm at times, but airflow and extraction keep things under control. Humidity floats between 50–60%, and the TrolMaster system continues to guide watering, keeping soil moisture around that 19–20% mark before irrigation. The ecosystem, from lights to sensors to airflow, is tuned and humming, letting the girls focus on flowering. 🌱 Quick Recap – From Seed to Now • Week 1–2: Germination and fragile seedling stage, roots digging in. • Week 3–4 Veg: Vigorous branching, structure building, unicorn leaves making their first appearance. • Week 5–6: Transition to flower, pistils forming, stretch in full swing. • Week 7–8 (now): Bud sites stacking, white hairs everywhere, plants at ~88 cm, morphing beautifully into early bloom. It’s been a journey of balance — super soil below, light above, and the grower’s touch in between. 🔮 Looking Ahead Next week, I expect to see the beginnings of bud swelling as calyxes start to stack and flowers take shape. Pistils will multiply, resin glands will begin to sparkle, and the true magic of flower development will begin. What not to expect just yet: density. These next couple of weeks are about building the frame of the buds; the bulk will come later. ⸻ Plant Stats – Week 4 Flower / Week 8 from Seed • Height: ~80 cm • Temperature: 28–32°C • Humidity: 50–60% • VPD: ~1.8–2.0 kPa • EC: 0.6 • pH: 6.1 • Nutrients: Regulator, CalMag Boost, Power Buds, Sugar Royal, Green Sensation ⸻ May the light kiss their leaves, may the roots hold steady, and may each new flower remind us that beauty is often found in the unexpected ⸻ ✨ The Gelonades are glowing. Strong, healthy, and uniquely beautiful — especially Pheno #2, who reminds us every day that difference is beauty. 📲 Don’t forget to Subscribe and follow me on Instagram and YouTube @DogDoctorOfficial for exclusive content, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes magic. We’ve got so much more coming, including transplanting and all the amazing techniques that go along with it. You won’t want to miss it. • GrowDiaries Journal: https://growdiaries.com/grower/dogdoctorofficial • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogdoctorofficial/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dogdoctorofficial ⸻ Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow If you’re curious about the tech I’m using, check out these links: • Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more – Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/ • Environmental control & automation – TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/ • Advanced LED lighting – Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/ • Root and growth nutrition – Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/ • Nutrient systems & boosters – Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/ • Soil & substrate excellence – PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae • Curing and storage – Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/ ⸻ We’ve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the next steps, let’s push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together! As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Let’s 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. 💚 Growers love to all 💚
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Just jarred up for the cure, and these flowers are already top 10 favorite all time. It's just full of chemical funk, and makes me high like I was back in HS. Holy shit. I can't say enough good things about the terp profile on this stuff. I can barely describe it in the state it's put my mind at the moment, wow. I wish I had treated her well during the grow, but I'm still learning. I will 100% be growing these genetics again. Given how good it is with my newbie skills, I can hardly imagine what it'll be like when I know what I'm doing. I grew two ladies in one 13 gallon RDWC bucket. Even sharing root space, they outgrew my tent and I spent all of her flower trying to save the run. Not much more I can write at the moment other than 10/10 wow.
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TH 1Q2025 - Week 7 - Flower 4 
(ON Haze X Original Haze) X Northern Lights #2 “Todd’s Haze” Objective - 8 Female Plants, Topped ONCE @ Flip, 12” when topped - Modified Sea of Green Seeds Wet: 1139PM, 28.2.2025 Germinated: 2.3.2025 Flip: 21.3.2025 Harvest: 77 Days, DATE: 6.6.2025 _________________________________________ Initiate Auto-Fertigation LightDistance: [ 19.5, in] # We’re in STRETCH, ~1.5”/day! 11” Top Canopy - [ ] TM-7: [ 0.125, g] # Prep - [ ] Fertigation: [12, 12, 6] # [Primer A, Primer B, Silica Skin], Dilute to EC - [ ] Photosynthesis Plus: [ 6, ml] __ Fri Apr 18, 2025 TH 1Q25 29:F:4:1 __ Sat Apr 19, 2025 TH 1Q25 30:F:4:2 2000 Watering w/ PCAL 1660 Fertigation: [ 1, gal] RLA: [ 8.5, 4.2, 3.4] PCAL 1660: [ 2.5, ml] # Micronized Powder __ Sun Apr 20, 2025 TH 1Q25 31:F:4:3 Light Distance[TOP]: [ 11, in] # Still Stretching LightIntensity[TOP]: [ 925, µ], [ 40, mol/day] LightIntensity[Main]: [ 801, µ], [ 34.6, mol/day] We’ll Raise EC by 0.1 mS/cm/day till we’re comfortably ~ 2.4 (IFF They’re happy) … Would like to see overall GREEN both darkening & evening out . . . Defoliation - [x] Remove Fan Leaves below Node 7 # Preparation for Understory Lighting - [x] Remove Branches with TOPS bottom 25% of canopy Auto-Fertigation Today - [x] CLEAN Chiller - [x] Vinegar - [x] H202 - [x] High Throughput (Blast the interior AFTER Vinegar & H202) Initial Reservoir Fill: EC: [ 2.0, mS/cm] - [x] 4 Gallons (Dehu, RO, or Distilled) - [x] Primer A & B: [ 54, ml] - [x] Silica Skin GEN 3: [ 27, ml] - [x] Photosynthesis Plus: [ 24, ml] While configuring - Ran 2 Gallons of Feed Before UNPLUGGING. ;-} __ Mon Apr 21, 2025 TH 1Q25 32:F:4:4 - [x] Light Distance[TOP]: [ 9, in] # Still Stretching 1.5 - 2”/Day Reservoir Fill: EC: [ 2.1, mS/cm] - [x] 4 Gallons (Dehu, RO, or Distilled) - [x] Primer A & B: [ 54, ml] - [x] Silica Skin GEN 3: [ 27, ml] - [x] Photosynthesis Plus: [ 24, ml] - [x] SLF-100: [ 20, ml] We’ll take EC to 2.4 mS/cm (Relatively Heavy) IFF They’re all happy with the ‘upgrade’. ;-} Picked up 8 gallons of Distilled from HEB. Used for to refresh tank after last nights flush. Going for NO MORE than 2 Gal/Day. We’ll feed MORE than necessary to get DOWN TO Optimal delivery. Irrigation Timer is set to Every 3 Hours, 1 min flow, four times a light period. __ Tue Apr 22, 2025 TH 1Q25 33:F:4:5 Observation Vibrant, Uplifted, Rockin’ - 1250 runoff, Grew TWO MORE INCHES, Light Distance 6” 1900: Measure Runoff - Amount: [ 1250 , ml] - EC: [ 2.1, mS/cm] - [x] Harvest Dehu - [x] Refresh Reservoir - 2 Gallons - [x] EC: 2.1 - [x] Primer A & B: [ 27, ml] - [x] Silica Skin GEN 3: [ 14, ml] - [x] Photosynthesis Plus: [ 12, ml] - [x] SLF-100: [ 10, ml] __ Wed Apr 23, 2025 TH 1Q25 34:F:4:6  Plants Look GREAT!
Plants stretched 2 - 3” last night. If we don’t stop, we’ll need to supercrop the Exceptions. Cleaned MANIFOLD FILTER - Had GRANULAR feel, on top of a little slime. Will check Thursday. Doubled IRRIGATION TIME from one to two minutes x 5 Irrigations. We had negligible runoff last night. 1900: Measure Runoff - Amount: [ negligible, ml] - EC: [ ? , mS/cm] - [x] Harvest Dehu __ Thu Apr 24, 2025 TH 1Q25 35:F:4:7 - [x] Harvest Dehu - [x] Refresh Reservoir - 2 Gallons - [x] EC: 2.3 - [x] Primer A & B: [ 31, ml] - [x] Silica Skin GEN 3: [ 16, ml] - [x] Photosynthesis Plus: [ 12, ml] - [x] SLF-100: [ 10, ml]
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Huge growth this week with this girl. Just feeding with water still, but she's chugging along. 2 weeks above ground as of this update (2.5 weeks from seed). I'll be starting my next seed this week, decided to go with Diesel Auto from Royal Queen Seeds as the next up. Look for that journal next week.
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Day28: sign of flowering, BB3 still small but growing. Slowly increasing water and fertilizers. This week it’s time for some early flower defoliation/lollipopping. Day30: bouncing back from defoliation.
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Bonjour à tous, ces derniers jours ce sont bien passé pour mes petit bébés elles grandissent doucement mais sûrement.C’est la première fois que je travail avec cette gamme de produits (je vous est mis des photos des produits 😉) pour l’instant j’en suis satisfait après, il faut voir le résultat final ce qui est moins facile 😂. Mes petit bébés commence leurs 5ème semaine (je me suis trompé d’une semaine 😕 désolé 😉) trop pressé!!! 😂 de mettre de nouvelles photos 😜. Je vous dis à là semaine prochaine vivement 😉 bonne journée à tous. Je vous remercie 😉.
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fat banana is starting to frost and thicken branches are nice and thick and stacked quite well to say I was unable to spread as much as the purple queen she's drinking a good 3l before any runoff and is one of the thirstiest strains iv grown so far iv been removing odd leaves here and there to try keep a decent penetration shes going to have a mini flush and a few days water and start back on nutes thanks for reading happy growing guys
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DAY 16 At the begenning oh 3th week we can see one twins is littel bigger and we can see the leaf dimension in the picture. I think that i had some problem with fertilizazion becuse i see one leaf crumpling and in the border of two leaf some sign of overfert. i think overfert because i have used water with ph 6.2.......look at the picture......At day 16 i watered only with water ph 6.2 for security of my plant. what do you thing about these sign on leaf? certainly i will do flushing when i switch in bloom phase at the end of this week. DAY 18 VIDEO Look at the video for see how grow very fast and hard my Twins!! I'm very happy for this!!! Now they are 17 cm tall and tomorrow I switch them in the bloom stage. Happy growing for all 🙏 GGG
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everythings on time. Probably another 2 weeks maybe 3, of veg. No water today, probably tomorrow with fert again. thats all for now Any input or tips always appreciated! -
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Week 13 (24-4 to 30-4) 24-4 Temperature: 23.8 degrees (lights on) 18.9 degrees (lights off) Humidity: 66% (highest) 53% (lowest) No pictures. Opened the reservoir for a couple of minutes. 25-4 Temperature: 24.7 degrees (lights on) 18.9 degrees (lights off) Humidity: 66% (highest) 52% (lowest) Increased the strength of the light from 60% to 65%. 26-4 Temperature: 25.2 degrees (lights on) 19.5 degrees (lights off) Humidity: 66% (highest) 51% (lowest) No pictures. I emptied the reservoir, there was 2750ml left. I made a 15L new feed and added it to the reservoir. Opened the reservoir for a couple of minutes. 27-4 Temperature: 26 degrees (lights on) 19.9 degrees (lights off) Humidity: 65% (highest) 47% (lowest) 28-4 Temperature: 26.4 degrees (lights on) 21.5 degrees (lights off) Humidity: 64% (highest) 47% (lowest) Opened the reservoir for a couple of minutes. 29-4 Temperature: 26.4 degrees (lights on) 20.6 degrees (lights off) Humidity: 64% (highest) 39% (lowest) Increased the strength of the light from 65% to 70% Opened the reservoir for a couple of minutes. 30-4 Temperature: 27.4 degrees (lights on) 21.1 degrees (lights off) Humidity: 62% (highest) 47% (lowest)
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I did small LST to get more light to the buds. Smells really nice, I look forward growing next plant.
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ok so everything has gone fantastic , no nutrient burns at all , and have been slowly creeping up the base nutrients , i have stopped the cal mag and now adding house and gardens bud XL at full strength these girls are now in full swing of flower and i bought a new ph stick this week , i have found when PHing the feed bucket that its best too have air stones in the bucket , add all nuts and then ph but do not use the feed that day as if you check the next day the ph is off again so i left it 24 hours after i add more ph down , and it seems too make the measurements alot easier and stable , i have bent down the main stems " without damaging them onto my netting too A keep the canopy all the same high so my lighting is covering all plants at the same distance and also it allowed the side stems too reach up too , i also was sponsored another new led light by kingbo this week so have added another 600watt led too the grow , so now have two 600's and one 900watt , and temps are still fine sitting at 24c lights on and 19-20 off , so am pleased with that , this lady is by far the bushyist plant with the most branches she also didn't stretch much and is packed with bud sites ,
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I will update after drying and curing about 12 days, peace Jah!
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Hello Diary. And the third week of flowering is behind me, Watermelon has begun to stagnate in growth so a height of about 70 cm is the maximum it will reach. 😎 At the end of the week I did a defoliation, I removed the lower leaves and branches and some of the leaves inside the plant itself, which were already very yellow. I’m still not sure what is the cause of the brown spots and leaf decay. If it’s an excess of nutrients, then the conclusion is that Purple Punch (which keeps her company in the Box) is much more resistant than Watermelon. Another possible cause is nicotine disease, because in the plant itself, there is an opening through which air enters the Box, and if there is a lot of tobacco in the room in front, it is possible. 😟 If anyone is reading this text, and has an idea of ​​the cause of leaf decay, I ask him for advice. 🙏 The flowers develop nicely, are full of already visible trichomes and begin to take on an increasingly intense scent. Also, the flowers can be seen to turn purple. 😍 After all, everything can be seen in detail in the photos. At this stage of flowering I started doing photos on a black background, the photos are much nicer. Regardless of the leaves, I was still adding nutrients since everything was fine with her roommates Purple Punch. This will be a test to see how much is really enough to dose them, especially since each strain reacts differently. Here is a brief overview of the week. 04/03/2021 - Day 37. Watering. I regulated p.H. at 6.3 with Plagron’s Lemon Kick, and added one Easy Bloom Booster tablets to a total of 7 gallons of water. With that, I watered all three plants evenly. Temp / Humidity on the farm - 25.3 degrees and 41% humidity. 08/03/2021 - Day 41. Watering. p.H. I regulated to 6.2, I added 1ml / lit CalMg and BioBizz as scheduled for the third week of flowering. Temp / Humidity on the farm - 25 degrees and 39% humidity. 09/03/2021 - Day 42. Defoliation and photography. I photographed the plants in the Box, to see the current condition and after that I did a defoliation. For the end, I took the final photos of the plant for the end of the 6th week. Temp / Humidity on the farm - 25.2 degrees and 38% humidity. That’s it for this week, see you soon with a new report. 🙌
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the girl is growing perfectly :) although there were several really strong storms, it didn't hurt her:) from today I'm leaving her alone for 6-7 weeks :( I'm going on vacation, so only her and nature will be left :) there will be an update, you'll just have to wait for it :) good luck to everyone: )
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This first week in flower was a bit more exciting than previous weeks. I decided to put in a scrog net to help spread and even out the canopy. So naturally, I 3D-printed one. (Yes, I can be that nerdy.) Besides, it was the quickest and easiest solution as I don't like the stretchy-net kind so need a frame. Much easier to download a file and press print :D Installing it was a breeze and I also cleared away most branches and leaves below the screen. The stuff that won't make it above the screen and will just result in a bunch of larf. I'm still seeing chlorosis (which I suspect has to do with her transitioning into flower and stretching), so I gave her a bit of Orgatrex and Bactrex. Next week, I'll start feeding her PK booster. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This grow is generously sponsored by Bio Tabs Bio Tabs is an organic growing system that uses slow-release tablets of beneficial microbes, mycorrhizal fungi, and nutrients to create living soil that feeds plants naturally throughout their growth cycle. It’s designed to simplify growing and promoting strong roots, healthy growth, and large yields. Use code GDBT420 for 15% off at the BIOTABS Webshop https://biotabs.nl/en/shop/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––