๐ Disclaimer / Timeline clarification
Before we begin, a quick note for transparency:
Last week, while compiling the reports, I unintentionally included some photos that actually belong to this week. That oneโs on me. Itโs fairly easy to notice which photos those are, and to avoid duplicating files, Iโll keep the correct visuals where they are while continuing to share this weekโs genetics shots and videos as intended.
Thank you for the understanding โ clarity and honesty always come first here ๐
๐ฌ๏ธ Week 4 Veg โ Sour Diesel
Quick recap (how we got here)
This Sour Diesel has moved through veg without interruptions or stress. From early establishment to now, the focus has been consistency: stable environment, balanced nutrition, and no unnecessary interventions.
No setbacks.
No corrections.
Just steady development and strong genetic expression beginning to show.
Anyone joining us now is seeing her at a point where the foundation is already built.
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๐ก๏ธ Room Conditions & Environment
Conditions remain identical and stable, exactly as intended for mid-vegetative growth:
โข Temperature: 25.7 ยฐC
โข Relative Humidity: 60%
โข Airflow: constant and gentle
โข VPD: comfortably in range for veg
This environment allows Sour Diesel to:
โข transpire efficiently
โข maintain lush coloration
โข build internal momentum without stress
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๐ก Lighting (Week 4 Veg)
โข LEDs: running at 90%
โข Lighting source: top lighting only
โข Under-canopy lighting: not active yet (planned for flower)
Sheโs growing into the light, not being pushed by it.
Weโre monitoring PPFD across the canopy using the TrolMaster PAR sensor, walking the room to understand distribution โ not to chase numbers, but to stay informed.
No adjustments are being made. Observation only.
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๐ฑ Nutrition Program
Same trusted, balanced approach:
โข Plagron Terra Grow โ vegetative base nutrition
โข Power Roots โ strong, expansive root system
โข Pure Zym โ enzymatic support and cleaner substrate
โข Sugar Royal โ metabolic and microbial encouragement
โข Vita Race โ foliar vitality and micronutrients
The response is clear:
lush green growth, expressive leaves, and relaxed posture.
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๐ฟ Plant Observations
โข Color: rich, healthy green
โข Vigor: calm but confident
โข Growth rate: steady, as expected for Week 4 veg
โข Structure: quietly stacking potential
Sheโs a lush plant, no other way to say it.
Balanced, beautiful, and clearly comfortable in her environment.
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๐ฎ What to Expect (and What Not to Expect)
Expect:
โข noticeable acceleration soon
โข tighter internodal spacing
โข increased nutrient demand as root mass peaks
Donโt expect:
โข explosive stretch just yet
โข dramatic visual changes this
โข the need for interventions or corrections
This is the calm before the surge โ the moment where Sour Diesel gathers herself before showing her true pace.
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Closing Notes
Week 4 veg is about trusting the process.
Sour Diesel is exactly where she should be โ healthy, lush, and preparing for the next chapter.
Community Note
Due to YouTube community guidelines, our educational channel was taken down.
While we firmly believe the content was purely educational, we respect YouTubeโs decision and are actively exploring alternative platforms to continue sharing this work.
๐ก Please stay tuned.
๐ Thank you for your patience and continued support.
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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/
DISCOUNT CODE: DOG20
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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