๐ธ Lava Cake โ Week 7 (3rd Week Flower) | Blossoms Rising
The third week of flower has arrived, and our Lava Cakes are stepping fully into bloom. Both girls are looking beautiful, symmetrical, and strong, with thick white pistils reaching out and leaves still praying to the light. Their similarity in structure makes this run feel almost like growing twins, each reflecting the same genetics, each glowing with energy.
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๐ Looking Back โ The Road Here
From seeds sprouting in soft cups โ to vigorous veg under Future of Grow and ThinkGrow LEDs โ to the careful transplant and expansion in the 8x8 ecosystem, every stage has been about setting a solid foundation.
โข Feeding: Aptus core line + Plagron boosters
โข Training: Gentle guiding, letting them branch freely
โข Environment: Tuned by the TrolMaster brain, with sensors guiding irrigation and VPD
All of this has brought us here: lush plants in early bloom, no signs of stress, and a canopy built for flower stacking.
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๐ฝ๏ธ Current Recipe โ Staying Steady
This week, we keep the same feed โ consistency is key as the flowers set.
Per L Water:
โข Aptus Regulator โ 0.15 ml
โข Aptus CalMag Boost โ 0.25 ml
โข Aptus Top Booster โ 0.5 ml
โข Plagron Power Buds โ 1 ml
โข Plagron Sugar Royal โ 1 ml
โข Plagron Green Sensation โ 1 ml
With the Aptus All-in-One Liquid still paused, the soilโs embedded nutrition + pellets are helping balance things out while these bloom boosters do the heavy lifting.
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๐ก๏ธ Room & Rhythm
โข Temps: ~31โ34ยฐC (still awaiting the AC unit for stabilization)
โข Humidity: ~60%, bringing VPD near 1.9 kPa
โข Watering: Daily โ plants are drinking heavily, irrigated once substrate moisture falls near 19โ20%
โข Monitoring: TrolMaster WCS substrate sensor + Tent-X keep us informed on EC, moisture, and temps directly in-soil
Even with warm conditions, the Lava Cakes are thriving, drinking more, praying more, and pushing out flowers with confidence.
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๐ธ Week 3 Flower โ What We See
โข White Hairs: Thick, long, and vibrant, covering the tops like cotton clouds.
โข Flower Formation: Calyxes stacking, pistils reaching โ no signs of hesitation.
โข Leaf Posture: Still upright, showing photosynthesis and metabolism are strong.
โข Uniformity: Both plants showing the same pace and morphology, a sign of stable genetics and consistent environment.
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๐ฎ Looking Ahead โ What to Expect / Not to Expect
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Expect:
โข Rapid stacking in the next 2 weeks โ buds will start to swell noticeably.
โข Aroma development โ sweet Lava Cake terpenes may start teasing the air soon.
โข Nutrient demands rising steadily as flowers form.
โ Not to expect:
โข Big trichome coverage just yet โ resin production typically comes later.
โข A slowdown โ stretch is nearly over, but flower development is just beginning.
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โจ Closing Thoughts
The Lava Cakes are shining this week. Both are aligned in their growth, both are drinking and feeding with rhythm, and both are showing that the careful setup, from lights to irrigation to sensors, is paying off.
Week 3 of flower is a promise โ not yet the harvest, but the first real glimpse of whatโs coming. Thick pistils today, heavy buds tomorrow. With consistency in feeding, environment, and care, these girls are well on their way to becoming the stars of the room.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youโre curious about the tech Iโm using, check out these links:
โข Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more โ Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
โข Environmental control & automation โ TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
โข Advanced LED lighting โ Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
โข Root and growth nutrition โ Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
โข Nutrient systems & boosters โ Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
โข Soil & substrate excellence โ PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
โข Curing and storage โ Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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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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