🌿 Week 1 – Vegetative Stage – Mango Kush (Zamnesia Seeds) Grower: Dog Doctor Strain: Mango Kush Breeder: Zamnesia Seeds Light: Future Off – Black Series 600 Feed: Aptus Regulator & Start Booster (1 ml/L each) ⸻ 🌱 One Strong Soul – The Survivor Queen This week brought a bit of unexpected news. Despite what appeared to be three successful germinations, only one seedling actually made it out of the soil. It’s a mystery we may never fully solve, but in hindsight, it might have something to do with a cheap heat mat purchased online on Amazon. We noticed inconsistent temperature zones across the mat—some areas were too hot, others too cool. That uneven heating likely stressed or even cooked the other two seeds below the soil. The mat’s now in the garbage where it belongs. 🔥🗑️ Lesson learned: not all tools sold online are built with plants in mind. But rest assured, this is not a setback. This is just one of those things that happens when you’re working with living beings and delicate systems. We’ve already germinated a fresh Mango Kush seed, and she will be joining the journey: 🌕 12/12 from seed, a special feature for our series, showing a different growing style with a late-starting plant. She’ll be a little different, and we love that. ⸻ 👑 The Queen That Stands Our remaining Mango Kush lady is growing beautifully. She’s on her way to the third pair of true leaves, and she’s doing it with grace and vigor under the Black Series 600 LED by Future Off. The spectrum is doing wonders, it’s balanced, deep, and promoting lush leaf development without overstretching. She had a tough start, but she’s a fighter. With a little support and good lighting, she stood back up and now stands proud and strong. ⸻ 💧 Feeding & Watering Routine We’re continuing with the same gentle, rooting-focused feeding regimen: • Aptus Regulator – 1 ml per liter • Aptus Start Booster – 1 ml per liter Both products support strong cell development and early-stage vitality without overstressing young roots. We are bottom-watering—placing water in the tray and allowing the plant to wick up moisture from below. This encourages the roots to grow downward, strengthening the root system and minimizing the chance of rot or topsoil compaction. It’s gentle and precise, just how we want it at this fragile stage. ⸻ 🔍 What This Week Is (and Isn’t) What it is: • A week of resilience and learning. • A reminder that every plant has its own path, and sometimes the one that survives tells the best story. • A good week for root development, gentle light, and close care. What it’s not: • A week for rushing or overfeeding. • A week for disappointment, we keep going, we adjust, and we grow stronger with every lesson. 🎥 A Special Chapter Begins Soon, the second Mango Kush will join, and she’ll be flowering from seed under 12/12 lighting, a beautiful side story in our main grow series. Different paths, same love. This series is all about showing real growth, from the victories to the surprises, and teaching along the way. With humility, strength, and the light of our Black Series, Dog Doctor 📲 Don’t forget to Subscribe and follow me on Instagram and YouTube @DogDoctorOfficial for exclusive content, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes magic. We’ve got so much more coming, including transplanting and all the amazing techniques that go along with it. You won’t want to miss it. • GrowDiaries Journal: https://growdiaries.com/grower/dogdoctorofficial • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogdoctorofficial/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dogdoctorofficial ⸻ Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow If you’re curious about the tech I’m using, check out these links: • Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more – Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/ • Environmental control & automation – TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/ • Advanced LED lighting – Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/ • Root and growth nutrition – Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/ • Nutrient systems & boosters – Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/ • Soil & substrate excellence – PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae • Curing and storage – Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/ ⸻ We’ve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the next steps, let’s push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together! As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Let’s 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. 💚 Growers love to all 💚