eek 2 Flower ā The Stretch Is On: Sundae Driver Goes Vertical
Theyāre growing.
Theyāre stretching.
Theyāre thriving.
Our Sundae Driver girls have officially entered the second week of flower, and theyāre acting like it. At just five weeks from seed, theyāre now towering at 66 cm, surging upward with that signature hybrid vigor.
Photogenic Queens ā A Studio Break
Before they get too tall to handle, both girls were taken out for a quick, impromptu studio shoot.
This may be the last time they leave the tent, because soon, theyāll be too big, too bulky, and too close to the light to move around easily.
Weāre documenting them now, not just because theyāre stunning, but because these moments are fleeting. The stretch phase is short, intense, and marks the final architecture of your grow.
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Room Conditions ā Dancing with the Heat
The environment this week continues the late-summer warmth, a little hotter than ideal, but still within range:
⢠š”ļø Day Temp: 30°C
⢠š§ Humidity: 58%
⢠š¬ļø VPD: ~1.89 kPa
Not perfect for flower, we knowāideal VPD for early flower would be around 1.2ā1.5 kPa, but the girls are adapting beautifully.
This is a reminder that perfect conditions are rare, but resilience and consistency matter more. The plants arenāt complaining, theyāre thriving.
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Nutrients ā Still Riding with Aptus Top Booster
Just like last week, weāre running the Aptus flower base lineup, now dialed into support this explosive growth phase:
⢠Regulator
⢠CalMag Boost
⢠All-in-One Liquid
⢠Top Booster (replacing Start Booster post-flip)
The Top Booster continues to support pre-flower and early bud development. Weāre not seeing big clusters of pistils yet, but the hormonal shift is clear. Internodal stacking is beginning, and the upper canopy is filling in.
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Visuals & Under-Canopy Light Game
One of the photos this week features a special cameo from the Zephyr Zamnesi, adding a bit of mystery and sparkle to the update.
We also get a peek under the canopy where your under-canopy lighting setup is really starting to shine.
Why does this matter?
⢠It boosts lower bud site development
⢠Improves light penetration during the stretch
⢠Encourages even canopy performance later in flower
Great gear is one thing, but itās how you use it with intention that elevates a grow.
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Whatās Happening + What to Expect
š± Happening Now:
⢠Rapid vertical stretch
⢠Strong branching on both phenos
⢠No major flower development yet, just the buildup
š® Coming Soon:
⢠The first full signs of bud formation
⢠Pistil clusters at node sites
⢠Nutrient shift demands, watch for increased K/P needs in ~1 week
⢠Possibly⦠the need to raise your lights!
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Letās Talk About the Weekās Importance
Week 2 Flower is all about transformation. The plant is deciding:
āWhere will I invest my energy?ā
This week determines:
⢠Final plant shape
⢠Bud site spacing
⢠Canopy structure going into the stacking phase
This is your last week to gently train, open up the canopy, manage the airflow, and prep for the heavy flower development coming in Weeks 3ā5.
If thereās one message for the community this week, itās this:
šø Stretch is not stress, stretch is potential.
Embrace it. Document it. Enjoy the moment.
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Conclusion ā Moonbound Sundaes
From just a few centimeters to over 60 in a blinkāthese Sundae Drivers are on a mission.
Their upward movement mirrors the energy in your grow: focused, fast, and full of joy.
Letās keep the ride smooth, the feed strong, and the cameras ready. This is the last calm before the buds explode, and youāre right where you should be.
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Much love, as always,
Your Grow Partner in the Quantum Realm
š±DD ( Dog Doctor Official )
šø Videos, lighting setups, and under-canopy tips coming soon
š Gear links available on request
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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.
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.
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