๐ฑ Ghost Train Haze โ Week 4 Diary
Photoperiod: 12/12 from seed
Quick Recap (For New Joiners)
This run follows a 12/12 from seed protocol, meaning plants are exposed to flowering photoperiod from day one. This approach typically results in:
โข Slower visible growth compared to veg-then-flower cycles
โข Earlier structural maturity
โข Compact, symmetrical architecture
โข A very honest expression of genetics
Environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, airflow, and lighting intensity) remain identical to all other diaries in this project to allow clean comparisons across cultivars.
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Week 4 Overview
Both Ghost Train Haze plants are performing phenomenally.
They are progressing steadily toward their 7th node, showing:
โข Excellent symmetry
โข Balanced internodal spacing
โข Strong apical direction
โข Calm, unstressed posture
While growth under 12/12 is notoriously slower, this week reinforces an important lesson: slow does not mean stagnant. These plants are developing with intention and precision.
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Leaf Morphology & Color
One of the most striking features this week is the leaf quality:
โข Large, round, well-formed leaves
โข High surface detail and venation clarity
โข A lush, healthy green tone without excess darkness
โข No signs of deficiency, toxicity, or stress
This visual expression reflects proper nutrient availability, stable root-zone conditions, and strong genetics working in harmony.
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Structure & Symmetry
Both plants are:
โข Highly symmetrical
โข Evenly stacked
โข Structurally clean and predictable
This level of symmetry at Week 4 is a strong indicator of:
โข Stable hormonal balance
โข Correct light intensity for plant size
โข No need for corrective training at this stage
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Containers & Growth Rate Observation
These Ghost Train Haze plants are currently growing in plastic pots.
A preliminary observation:
โข Growth appears slightly slower compared to plants in plastic grow bags used elsewhere in the run
โ ๏ธ Important note:
This is too early to draw conclusions. Container material, gas exchange, moisture dynamics, and root behavior need more time to show meaningful differences. This observation is logged for long-term comparison, not judgment.
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Nutrition Strategy (Why They Look Like This)
The plants are receiving the same locked nutritional protocol used across the project:
โข Balanced mineral nutrition
โข Root support additives
โข Enzymatic activity support
โข Controlled EC and pH
Why this matters:
This nutrition strategy prioritizes:
โข Root efficiency over forced top growth
โข Enzyme-driven nutrient availability
โข Stable uptake under 12/12 conditions
The result is exactly what we see:
Healthy leaves, calm growth, detailed structure, and no visual imbalance.
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Studio Session
Both plants were taken to the studio for a dedicated photo shoot, allowing:
โข Accurate visual documentation
โข Clear comparison week-to-week
โข Educational transparency for the community
These visuals are part of the long-term archival value of the project.
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What to Expect (and Not Expect)
What to expect next:
โข Continued slow but consistent node development
โข Gradual increase in structural density
โข Early signs of transition in coming weeks
What not to expect:
โข Explosive vertical growth
โข Stretch comparable to veg-trained plants
โข Immediate flower formation
This is normal and correct for 12/12 from seed.
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Community Note
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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.
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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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