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Week 4 Flower – Supercrop Week: Taming the Moon-Shooter
Both Sundae Driver girls are thriving, stacking bud sites and frosting up fast. Pheno #2 tried to aim for the moon, so this week I performed a supercrop to keep the canopy even and unlock more lateral sites. She bounced back within days and is already curving up; new sites are catching light beautifully. I also did a light, targeted defoliation to open airflow, nothing heavy.
Feed & Mix (this week)
Testing a hybrid Aptus + Plagron approach at low solution EC to complement the rich, pre-amended soil.
• Plagron Power Buds – 1 ml/L
• Plagron Green Sensation – 1 ml/L
• Plagron Sugar Royal – 1 ml/L
• Aptus Regulator – 0.15 ml/L
• Aptus CalMag Boost – light dose, just to keep LED demand covered
Why low feed?
The living/“easy” soil we built is still hot and active (medium EC ~2.96 mS/cm), so I’m keeping the solution EC ~0.4–0.5 mS/cm with pH ~6.1. That lets the soil do most of the work while I steer with gentle inputs and avoid salt stacking or tip burn.
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Deep Dive: Supercropping (What, Why, When, How)
What it is
Supercropping is a high-control, high-reward training move: you soften (pinch) the inner stem tissues and bend the stem over without tearing the skin. The plant heals with a strong “knuckle,” redistributes hormones, and pushes more energy to side shoots. Result: flatter canopy, better light use, more productive sites.
Why do it (Week 4 Flower)?
• Pheno #2 outpaced the canopy and was nearing the lights
• Even canopy = more uniform PPFD and bud development
• Bending redirects auxins to lower sites → more usable bud sites
• A late stretch check without heavy cutting
Best timing
• Ideal: late veg through early flower stretch (Weeks 2–4 of flower) while stems are still pliable.
• Later than Week 4: be more cautious—stems lignify and snap easier.
Step-by-step
1. Hydrate first: Slightly hydrated plants bend better than very dry ones.
2. Choose the internode you want to lower (usually the tall outlier).
3. Pinch and roll the stem gently between thumb and forefinger for 5–10 seconds to soften the pith.
4. Bend to ~45–90° toward an open space in the canopy.
5. Support: If the skin shows micro-cracks, wrap loosely with plant tape; add a soft tie or stake to hold position.
6. Aftercare: Keep airflow up, avoid heavy feeding changes for 24–48h, and don’t stack stress (no major pruning at the same time).
What to expect after
• Leaves may droop for a few hours; prayer and curve-up typically return within 24–72 hours.
• A hardened knuckle forms in 3–7 days, strengthening the stem.
• Side sites along the bent branch accelerate; top re-orients upward.
• Usually less foxtailing later because tops are kept at ideal distance from the light.
Risks & how to avoid them
• Snap/tear: Don’t bend dry or cold stems; soften first and bend slowly.
• Infection: If skin splits, tape loosely and keep humidity in check.
• Over-stressing: Avoid combining with heavy defol or big feed changes on the same day.
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Canopy & Care Notes
• Minor defoliation only this week—just a few broad fans that shaded key sites. I prefer leaf tucking elsewhere to preserve photosynthetic “engines.”
• Aroma is coming on; both phenos are stacking clean white pistils with visible trichome build on sugar leaves.
• I took the girls outside the tent for a careful studio shoot—this might be the last time. Intentional supercropping is great; accidental branch breaks during handling are not.
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Why this recipe (and why it’s gentle)
• Power Buds helps flower initiation/transition behave predictably.
• Green Sensation brings a compact PK + micro package and carbs; paired at low EC to avoid over-layering with the soil’s nutrients.
• Sugar Royal supports metabolism and aroma precursors.
• Regulator + CalMag keep cell walls strong, transpiration steady, and LEDs fed.
• With substrate EC ~2.96, I’m letting biology and amendments supply most macros; the solution (~0.4–0.5 EC, pH ~6.1) is a steering wheel, not the engine.
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What’s Happening Now
• Stretch is nearly done; supercrop leveled the canopy without stalling growth.
• Bud sites multiplying and beginning early stacking.
• Trichomes appearing across sugar leaves; calyx build just starting.
What to Expect Next (Week 5+)
• Expect:
• Stretch to taper off; energy shifts into stacking and calyx swell
• Noticeably more trichomes; first hints of terp profile intensifying
• The supercropped knuckle to fully harden; consider stakes or light trellis to support future weight
• Don’t expect (yet):
• Final density or full resin push—that’s more a Weeks 6–8 game
• Heavy leaf stripping; I’ll keep it light to protect photosynthesis
• Keep an eye on:
• Humidity management as flowers bulk—tighten RH stepwise to mid-50s to reduce microclimate risk
• Mg/K demand under strong LEDs (watch for interveinal fade or edge crisping)
• Wound sites from supercrop—good airflow, no standing moisture
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Connection & Monitoring
I’ve logged a set of videos this week: TrolMaster data screens plus hands-on canopy time. Daily check-ins are still the best way to catch tiny changes before they become big ones—and it keeps the grower-plant connection strong.
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Closing
Week 4 is the hinge between stretch and stack. One deliberate supercrop turned a moon-shot into a level, efficient canopy, opening light to more sites without slowing momentum. With a living soil doing the heavy lifting and a gentle, targeted feed, both Sundae Drivers are on track for a clean, aromatic finish.
Cant wait for the stacking phase.
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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/
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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.
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First week of adding Resin finish to stop cel devision and increase trichome production.
Dropped ec to 1.35
No change on buds just yet other than mild rusting / deficiencies. Maybe light increase is trichomes. Purchased a jewellers loupe so i can now watch the trichomes ripen
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@central_flgrow420
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She smells sweet like grape/ berries, going to flush next week then , chop chop
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@Andres
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she grows strong and healthy. their daylight hours are not always right. that is why I think flowering was lengthened. I have to take her out of her tent outdoors because it is difficult for me to enter and take good photos..
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It’s been a while since last update and apologies ,
3x dos si dos 33 in auto pots
1x dos si dos in all mix soil and hand watered
1x peyote critical auto pot
3x cookie dough sundae auto pot
but the dos si dos 33’s are tanking along and proving very well , lovely Aromas so far , there’s a nice sharp sour lime flavour to it . Few weeks to go still and hoping they keep on flourishing as they are , this lot is from seeds so it also looks like a have couple of pheno’s of the strain .
Buds are forming very well and growing big and dense.
Peyote critical is stacking up nicely and doing well as always , sweet and earthy notes so far .
Great structure to the buds also
Cookie dough sundaes have been a challenge to deal with as I have very little info on this strain but after they seem slow to chunk up through mid flower they are finally making some gains and looking very sativa like with the shape of bud and going to need 10-11 weeks on this which I wasn’t quite wanting or expecting but it is what it is , but saying that the flavours from this is super sweet and tangy and really look forward to this new flavour to hit on .
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8/28/2022 - 21 days since my little girl sprouted from seeds🌱
The third week of vegetation of my BCN Power Plant 🌴🌴🌻
Nutrients:
Jungle Indabox - I had to adjust the dosage, after the first dose of nutrients, the lower leaves of the plant lightened a bit, this was especially visible on her sister Orange Sherbet Auto, which burned the tips of the lower leaves - after this week I reduced the dose by half 🍃🍃
Hesi: Hesi Root Complex I give this root stimulator for root support, although Jungle Indabox also supports root growth, namely:
Jungle Urban A - (N-P-K) - (2-1-6) Everything for healthy growth and formation of the root system
Atami - ATA Calmag - I missed completely
Advanced Nutrients - Bud Candy - I also adjusted the dosage by half 🍬🍬
Preflowering: Classic white hairs have not yet appeared on the stem, indicating the female gender 👩🌾👧🏼
Light: Mars Hydro TS1000 - really great lamp with sufficient lighting and energy-friendly 💡💡
Training:
Topping: I usually top in the third week of the plant's life, just like this time. However, now the girls are very advanced in growth, so they will have more main branches 🌴🌴
LST: Two days after topping, I anchored the lowest branches to the ground with metal clips, tied the higher branches with a string towards the edges of the flower pot, so that the light would shine on each of them 💡💡
Defoliation: In the next two days, I cut off all the large leaves that were shading the branches 🌞🌞
The girl is no longer a child, she is a strong young lady, full of branches and leaves. Its color has also changed, it is now deep green again. The stem is rough, so I assume a strong root system 🌲🌴🌾
Thanks for the likes and you can follow me on Twitter 🐦: @ Targona666
See you soon 😍
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Got a QB this week and oh my word the temp drop is lovely. In time might grab a couple of strips to compliment as the new LM301H diode is out.
Seeing loads of amber in places, im going to chop during the week. I have 2 more 2 week old seedlings ready for the tent that I germed outside, but this is England and they haven't grown all that much yet.
Smell from these two is fantastic anyway, I will update soon
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Merry Christmas everyone, im happy with this strain she grew well. Plant was 4weeks on 18/6, then 12/12, after harvested fotoperiod she was 14/10 and last day 24hrs, im happy with results buds smells very strongly of mandarines then grape tail- pretty fruity fresh. Cannot wait for dry buds! Happy growing gardeners 👍
17.1.2024/ Sorry fellow gardeners I need finally end this diary. I have lots of reasons of innactivitty, just LIFE IS A PAIN - PAIN IS A LIVE. My kidneys are not in the best shape. So I decided growing for 1 year. So SSH dry weight was 120g, AH 132g. main problem was space and i will fight with this again. Sorry for my late comeback. Life is unpredictable
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Hi dear smokers and growers!! 😎
Chilling Racoons here 😏
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F1 seeds have unparalleled uniformity, impressive resistance to disease, great productivity and flavours and effects that will inspire you to grow these seeds again and again.
So we are sure to grow big and stable plants, we have only to cure them well!!
We are excited to try the Royal Queen Fertilizers like the tablets and the easy boost! They will give a big kick to our plants 🤩 🤩 🤩
We posted some of the RQS Ferts and Merchandising, look at the stuff, I am happy like a child 🤤
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Both seeds germinated in 48H, after the root came out, we immediately planted the seed in the soil.
We are growing MILKY WAY AUTO #1 in a 11L Plastic Pot and the MILKY WAY AUTO #2 in 15L Smart Pot. Seeds are directly planted in the final pot to avoid transplant stress.
We planted these seeds in different pots to see if there are difference in growing and yield.
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Variety: F1 Hybrid auto
Genetic Background: Blue Mammoth x Blue Dream x Sin Tra Bajo Auto
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Yield: XXL
Height: 55 - 75 cm
Flowering time: 42 - 45 days
Harvest: 70 - 75 days after germination
Major terpenes: Farnesene, Myrcene, Pinene
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Flavor: Chocolate, Citrus, Pungent, Skunk
Climate: Short Summers
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OUR GERMINATION METHOD STEP BY STEP
We germinate all seeds in cotton pads because in my opinion is the best way, I'll tell you why.
You should use cotton pads because it is one of the fastest way to germinate seeds, it is also one of the more reliable way because with these few steps, you could have a 99% of success if seeds are fresh (we store our seeds in a dark and sealed container in the fridge and they last years!).
This is a NOOB-FRIENDLY technique BUT you have to respect some little and easy steps:
1️⃣take one cotton pad, spray it 5 times with water;
2️⃣dispose seeds in the sprayed cotton pad, remember to leave minimum 1cm of space between seeds,
3️⃣take a new cotton pad, spray it 3 times with water, face the wet side down and put it on the seeds of the first cotton pad;
4️⃣spray the dry side 3 times.
5️⃣put your "sandwich/es" in a sealed dark container of a sufficient size to store them, I use a plastic container (glass or plastic are equal) with about this size: 15x30cm .It contains about 8 "sandwitches".
6️⃣store the container in a dark place with a temperature from 17°C (23/24 °C are optimal)and more. REMEMBER: More light they see and colder is the place,slower will be the germination and lower will be the germination ratio.
*(If your seeds are old, not good stored and with a low germination ratio, I suggest you to use Seed Booster. Old seeds and maybe stored in a very hot place for a long time may will be death and may will not never germinate).
Generally a normal cotton pad is good for 3 seeds.
If you follow these steps, you will hardly have problem of non-germinating seeds. I tried all methods (except rockwool cube) and in the last two years (and I germinated a lot of seeds) I can tell this is the fastest and reliable way. I loved to use paper towel but with this method is very easy to put too much water...
I really hope that this "rule" will help all growers to improve their skills.
ENJOY.
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💣Quantum board - 480w - 4x120w Boards
Samsung LM301B 288 led/board 3000K 0dB noise
+24led/board led Osram 660nm
Efficiency 2.6 umol/J 220 lm/w
Driver: Meanwell HLG-480H-36B
💣Quantum board - 240w - 2x120w Boards
Samsung LM301H 504 led 3500K 0dB noise
+24led/board led Osram 660nm
Efficiency 2.7 umol/J 220 lm/w
Driver: Meanwell HLG-240H-48B
-ESTRACTION FAN:
Blauberg 125 Turbo Pro Series
Maximum air flow: 430-560 m³ / h 50W 32-44 dBA
💊💉💊FEEDINGS
TOP CROP:
-DEEPER UNDERGROUND: to stimulate roots system
-TOP VEG: for an excellent growth in the vegetative phase
-GREEN EXPLOSION: to promote creation of bud sites and to allow a faster growth
-MICRO VITA: bacterias for equilibrate the soil and to make the plant healty
-BIG ONE: to stimulate bud sites and to stimulate resin production
-TOP BLOOM: to achieve excellent big and hard buds
-TOP CANDY: to feed the buds with molasses for a tastier smoke and to gain weight
-TOP BUD: to enlarge buds and to gain weight
PLAGRON: PK 13-14 to have big and hard buds and to feed plants with lower effort
ADVANCED NUTRIENTS: Sensi Cal-Mag Extra-> for cal mag deficiency
GROTEK: CAL MAG for cal mag deficiency
HESI: PowerZyme to clean and balance the soil. It feeds the plant cleaning the soil.
GHE: - Final Part (ex Ripen) accelerate the final flowering phase, dissolves minerals in excess
- Flash Clean to flush the plant and to be sure that all excesses are out from plant and pot
These two products improve A LOT the smoke of our babies
-PURPINATOR to stimulate flavonoids and to have a better taste and smell.
-BIOBIZZ: CAL-MAG, great product to correct deficiencies without Nitrogen!
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Cut down wet weight 721 g :))))))
Bottom half to do in a week or two:)))) will up date all in harvested week
first weigh in 165 g :))))
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6/21: Topped off buckets and adjusted pH to 6.2
6/22: Removed growth that was not getting light. Topped off buckets, adjusted pH to 6.2
6/23: Topped off buckets and adjusted pH to 6.2
6/24: Defoliate Canopy a bit and Topped off buckets, adjusted pH to 6.2
6/25 Trim up canopy again. Topped off Buckets, adjusted pH to 6.2
6/26 Trim up canopy again. Topped off Buckets, adjusted pH to 6.2
6/27: Changed Buckets, adjusted pH to 6.2, Trimmed up canopy again.
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Flower: 61 days
Oreoz from 3rd Coast Genetics is a gorgeous strain with super frosty nugs. The aroma has a nice kick of coffee with earthy undertones, complemented by a flowery, sugary finish. She is also covered in seeds from Father (Skunk #1 x Congolese) so the next generation is going to be very unpredictable.
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Girls are doing great! Tent is very stinky inside. Started watering with 6 gallons now. So 1 gallon per plant with full strength nutes. They seem to want water about every other day. Temps have gone up a little. I had to install a dehumidifier. Also added a large metal 20" fan to counteract the heat from dehumidifier. Averaging around 88 f and 50%RH. About the best I can do without getting an A/C unit.
I'm pulling out dead leaves under the bottoms. Still tucking in fan leaves daily to expose buds to maximum light. The buds are getting very sticky and frosty. Had to break out the box of rubber gloves. Or else have sticky fingers with a lingering odor of fantastic. This grow has been fun and looks like a decent possible yield for a noobie. These pics are day 28 and 29 of flowering.
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Week 5 (1.15.26 --1.22.26)
took photos on 1.22.26
1.16.26
stopped watering only 2 stagnant plants because they sit in a pool of water and the roots need oxygen. (Remove water line clippers after coco dries)
1.19.26
transitioned to late bloom nutes
1.21.26
Removed clippers from 2 drippers from the right stagnant plant (the coco has dried enough)
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@XxDetermined100
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The plant was easy to grow overall .. it grew fast and a little on the tall side which had me nervous but I was able to raise the lights up just enough to finish, so it all worked out in the end. buds came out hard and frosty no complaints . This was a freebie seed too! didn’t expect it to come out as fire as it did man was i wrong. Straight fire 🔥
Ran into root rot in the beginning of veg but the great white and hydroguard saved my ass.🙏
