eek 1 Flower ā Light Shift, Energy Shift: The Sundae Driver Flip Begins
The light has changed. The rhythm has changed. And so begins the next phase of our journey with these two beautiful Sundae Driver phenosāF2 and F3, strong, structured, and ready for the path ahead.
Light Flip: 11/13 Schedule
This week marks the official light flip, weāve moved from 18/6 to 11 hours ON, 13 hours OFF.
This is more than a timer tweak, itās an intentional signal to the plants. It tells them:
āItās time to shift your energy. Itās time to bloom.ā
Why 11/13 and not the classic 12/12?
From past experience, this slightly reduced light period tends to:
⢠Encourage faster onset of flowering
⢠Mimic natural seasonal changes more closely
⢠Push plants gently but clearly into the bloom phase
⢠Slightly reduce internodal stretching, depending on strain
Itās a subtle technique for growers who want to bring their genetics into flower with intention, not just automation.
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Current Plant Stats
Both Sundae Driver phenos are looking phenomenal:
⢠F2 (Pheno #2): 7 to 8 solid nodes, well-structured branching
⢠F3 (Pheno #3): 6 to 7 nodes, evenly spaced, healthy top growth
⢠Height: ~40 cm each
⢠Structure: Symmetrical, thriving, ready to stretch
Theyāre not showing pistils yetāno visible pre-flowers, no white hairs, but thatās expected.
Itās Week 1 Flower by light schedule, not by physiology. The hormonal shift has just begun.
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Nutrient Shift ā From Start to Top
This week also marks a change in the feed program.
Weāre saying goodbye to Aptus Start Booster and welcoming Top Booster into the rotation.
⢠Why the switch?
Because the plants are transitioning from root-zone stimulation to pre-flower induction.
⢠Top Booster is designed to:
⢠Initiate floral development
⢠Begin the phosphorus-potassium push
⢠Provide trace elements aligned with bloom-stage signaling
Weāre using the same measurements as Start Booster, no shock, no surge. Just a clean hand-off, keeping the biological engine running smooth.
Current Feed Includes:
⢠Aptus Regulator
⢠Aptus CalMag Boost
⢠Aptus All-in-One Liquid
⢠Aptus Top Booster (new this week)
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Environmental Stats ā Pushing the Edge, Managing the Heat
⢠PPFD: 760 µmol/m²/s ā Measured on the TrolMaster MBS-PAR sensor, dialed in
⢠Temp: 31°C ā Yes, a bit high, but the girls arenāt complaining
⢠Humidity: 50%
⢠VPD: 2.23 ā High, but within tolerance while waiting for AC upgrade
Weāre riding the edge this week. Itās warm, itās dry, but the plants are thriving, showing no signs of stress. Their resilience is a testament to your setup, your genetics, and your love.
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Looking Ahead ā What to Expect
Weāre now in the hormonal build-up phase. The girls are about to stretch, about to signal floral commitment. Hereās what we might see by next week:
⢠First white pistils
⢠Stretch kicking in
⢠Top growth pushing harder than lower nodes
⢠Nutrient demands subtly shiftingāwatch potassium and magnesium uptake
What not to expect yet:
⢠Buds
⢠Resin
⢠Drastic shape changes
That comes soonābut not quite yet.
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Closing Thoughts ā A Sunday Drive Into Bloom
This isnāt just a new phase, itās a new pace. The grow has shifted gears, and you can feel it in the rhythm of the room.
Light is shorter. Energy is tighter.
But the intention is louder than ever.
The Sundae Driver girls are leading us gently into bloom, graceful, balanced, and full of promise.
Thank you for following along. Letās keep this community connected, curious, and committed to the craft.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
⢠Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more ā Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
⢠Environmental control & automation ā TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
⢠Advanced LED lighting ā Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
⢠Root and growth nutrition ā Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
⢠Nutrient systems & boosters ā Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
⢠Soil & substrate excellence ā PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
⢠Curing and storage ā Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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Weāve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonāt want to miss the next steps, letās push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letās celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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