We just wrapped up an absolute scorcher of a week! The summer heat went into overdrive, with outdoor temperatures climbing up to a blazing 35–38°C. It’s been a massive test of endurance for the girls with quite a bit of heat stress, but I have to say, they are proving just how tough these genetics really are.
The Feeding & Watering Marathon: 💧
With the sun beating down like a furnace, the plants have turned into absolute water-guzzling monsters. They’ve been drinking between 3 to 4 liters of water per day just to stay cool!
Because they are cycling through water and processing energy so rapidly, I’ve been feeding them every 2 to 3 days to keep their nutrient levels stable—sticking to their respective organic and mineral menus.
Plant Health & Defoliation: 🍂
Under this kind of intense heat, the ladies did shed a few of their older, lower leaves, which have dried up and fallen off. Honestly, it’s not surprising at all given the extreme weather, and it’s just their natural way of focusing energy on the canopy and bud production. Despite the sweat-inducing conditions, all four plants are still looking great and holding their ground beautifully.
Growth & Structure: 📏
It looks like we have officially reached our final heights! There was no change in vertical growth this week, which confirms the stretch is completely done.
Lemon Cherry Cookies: Sitting pretty at her final 70cm.
The Rest (Amnesia Haze, Banana Purple Punch, Bruce Banner): Parked comfortably around the 50cm mark.
No training or interventions on my part this week—at this point, it’s just about keeping them well-hydrated, well-fed, and letting them battle through the peak of summer while they stack up those flowers. Let's hope the temperatures drop just a tiny bit so they can catch their breath!