Vegetation Week 3: Steady Gains, Environmental Harmony & the Art of Boring
Update: 30.03.2025
What’s up, my Growmies?
Week 3 with the Blueberry and Durban Poison was blissfully… ordinary. No drama, no breakthroughs—just the quiet hum of plants doing their thing. Here’s the low-key recap!
Current Observations: Subtle Wins
Leaf Development: The first true fan leaves are finally unfurling—wider, darker green, and more serrated. My Blueberry lady is slightly ahead of my Durban Poison babe!
Stem Thickness: Those once-spindly stems now feel sturdy and stable, thanks to their exposure to light winds.
Environment Report: Stability Wins
The weather’s been a steady 10–16°C with occasional clouds. Plants are now outdoors soaking up direct light as long as possible (still bringing them in at night—better safe than sorry with these chilly temps!).
The "Boring" Philosophy
No news is good news! This week’s mantra: Don’t fix what isn’t broken.
Watering Rhythm: Sticking to plain pH’d water (~6.3) only when the pots feel light. No overthinking, no overwatering.
No Nutes Yet: Biobizz Light Mix is still feeding them plenty. No rush to disrupt the balance.
Future Prep: Laying Groundwork
Topping Plans: I’m planning to top them next week for the first time! I’ll decide spontaneously if the girls look stable enough, but I’m leaning toward waiting until Node 5 to minimize stress. Slow and steady wins the race—no stunting allowed!
Week 3 Takeaway: Slow, stable growth means the plants are content. Sometimes, boring is beautiful.
Until next time: Stay grounded, stay growing… and stay blazing!
– Smoking_Joe_Frazier