š± Ghost Train Ace ā Week 10 From Seed (Week 5 Flower)
āThe Rise of Big Mamaā
š Quick Recap ā How We Got Here
This run has been unique from day one.
12/12 straight from seed ā no traditional veg phase ā letting each plant express itself naturally from the start.
What weāre seeing now is a perfect example of what happens when strong genetics meet minimal restriction:
⢠Explosive vertical growth
⢠Natural structure formation
⢠Zero training, just guidance
And now, one plant has clearly stepped forward.
Big Mama ā standing around 180ā183 cm, claiming her space, her light, and her identity.
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šæ The Star of the Room
From this point forward, the focus shifts.
The other plants are doing well and will get their final report ā but this oneā¦
this one is something special.
⢠Massive vertical structure
⢠Strong lateral branching
⢠Bud sites stacking clean and aggressively
⢠Resin already forming heavily for this stage
And one of the most beautiful signs:
š§ Constant transpiration (āalways praying and sweatingā)
ā This is a plant fully engaged with her environment
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š” Light Intensity ā Controlled Chaos
PPFD ranges:
⢠Top canopy: ~1500 PPFD
⢠Lower canopy: ~800 PPFD
This variation is not a flaw ā itās a reflection of natural structure.
Because:
⢠Different heights = different light exposure
⢠Different phenotypic expression = different light tolerance
And sheās handling it like a champion.
š The top buds are pushing high photosynthetic limits
š Lower sites still receive enough energy to develop properly
This creates:
⢠Strong apical dominance
⢠But still productive secondary flowers
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š”ļø Environment & VPD Balance
⢠Temperature: 26°C
⢠Humidity: 60%
⢠COā: ~1000 ppm
At first glance, 60% RH in flower might raise eyebrows ā
but hereās the key:
š Leaf VPD is in a functional range due to elevated COā and active transpiration
What weāre seeing:
⢠High metabolic activity
⢠Constant water movement
⢠No stagnation
This is not a passive environment ā itās alive.
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šØ Airflow ā The Silent Engine
At this stage, airflow becomes critical.
Not just for:
⢠Mold prevention
But for:
⢠Gas exchange
⢠Transpiration efficiency
⢠Heat distribution across the canopy
With a plant this dense and tall, airflow isnāt optional ā itās structural support.
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š§ Feeding Strategy ā Why This Approach
This plant is on AutoPots, running mostly mineral feeding:
⢠Terra Bloom
⢠Power Buds
⢠CalMag Pro
With occasional organic input (non-strict, intuitive)
Why this works here:
AutoPots favor:
⢠Stability
⢠Clean nutrient delivery
⢠Consistent EC
š Minerals ensure:
⢠Immediate availability
⢠No buildup or biofilm risk in the system
š Occasional organics:
⢠Add complexity
⢠Support microbial interaction (even if limited)
This hybrid mindset gives:
⢠Control + Expression
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ā” Current Parameters
⢠EC: 2.8
⢠pH: 6.5
⢠Adjusted with:
⢠Lemon Kick
⢠pH Plus
Sheās feeding heavy ā no doubt about it.
Estimated water intake:
š ~1.8 ā 2L per day
Which matches:
⢠Her size
⢠Her metabolic rate
⢠Her constant transpiration
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āļø Frost & Genetic Expression (ACE Influence)
This is where things get exciting.
ACE genetics tend to:
⢠Stretch aggressively
⢠Build structure before density
⢠Then suddenly flip into resin production
And thatās exactly whatās happening:
š Early frost development
š Aromas already loud at Week 5
š Bud formation still expanding
This is the transition phase:
Structure ā Resin ā Density
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š Stretch Status
Stretch appears to be:
š Mostly complete
Any further growth:
⢠Likely minimal
⢠Focus shifting into flower mass and resin production
And honestlyā¦
with a plant already near 2 meters ā thatās a blessing š
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š® What to Expect Next Week
⢠Bud stacking acceleration
⢠Increased resin coverage
⢠Stronger terpene expression
⢠Higher nutrient demand stabilization
⢠Possible slight fade starting on older leaves
This is where she begins to define her final form.
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š Gratitude ā Always
To everyone following this journey:
⢠The day-one supporters
⢠The silent watchers
⢠The ones who comment
⢠The skeptics
⢠The OGs
⢠The new growers
⢠The platform
⢠The community
⢠The sponsors
⢠The genetics
⢠The tools
⢠The lessons
And even the challengesā¦
Everything plays a role.
From grower to growers ā energy is shared, always.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
š Lighting & Environmental Control
⢠Future of Grow ā Advanced LED lighting technology
https://www.futureofgrow.com/
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⢠Lumiflora ā Under-canopy LED lighting
https://lumiflorade.com/
⢠TrollMaster ā Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
⢠Zamnesia Seeds ā Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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š± Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
⢠Plagron ā Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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š Storage, Curing & Preservation
⢠Grove Bags ā Curing and storage solutions
https://grovebags.com/
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šø Photography Equipment & Tools
(Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit)
⢠Sony A6700
⢠Sony full-frame macro lens + few more
⢠Stacking photography workflow - learning
⢠iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots)
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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šø P.S. ā The Eye Behind the Lens
All photos in this diary (for now ā 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 ā itās how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words canāt always capture.
Iāve also started experimenting with photo stacking ā 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.
Itās not digital enhancement or AI; itās pure photography ā a way to reveal the plantās beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal.
Youāll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots ā camera, lens, setup ā because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art.
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