The final piece to my perpetual harvest strategy... Blue Dream'Matic by FastBuds. She is growing in organically composted 'super soil', I have not added any additional nutrients. From the pic of the overall garden my strategy is to have the 2 youngest plants in the middle directly below the CFL. The 2 plants in late-veg or early-flower on the right. And the 2 plants in late-flower on the left (under the light with more reds). The CFL will also act as some side lighting for the 4 older plants. So far everything is going to plan. 👍 Setup: 24x48x72 grow tent 1 Viparspectra V300 300w LED fixture 1 Viparspectra R300 300w LED fixture 1 CFL 100w (26w actual) 4” exhaust fan w/carbon filter 190cfm 6” clip on fan Electric oil filled radiator behind air intake

The end of week 1 has arrived. We all know how it goes. Just playing the waiting game. At this stage these girls are just working on building their root system. The roots should be hitting the reservoir in the bottom of the buckets soon then they should take off. Got the water pumping and the lights beaming 24 hours a day. Running a low dose of maxigro. Keeping the ph around 6. Will probably be topping them around day 12. Would be amazing if I can get them ready to switch to flower at the end of week 3. But for now I'm just going to check on them 420 times a day hoping they don't die. Might be back next week if they are alive. Happy growing!

I'm not sure how I missed it, but one of the plants partially seeded, which isn't awesome. Definitely going to kill off this pheno and try a different seed in the future. It's a shame because that great bubba smell, flavor and high are all there and I did harvest a decent weight. I didn't take pictures unfortunately outside of one on my phone. I mean I guess I could take photos of the grove bags, but that's kind of boring. Making this post to close out the journal because I forgot to before. I'll need to make sure my next grow diaries get the harvest shots.

🌿 **Green-O-Matic Grow Week 9 Update: Nearing Harvest Time!** 🌱 Greetings, fellow growers! It's time for an exciting update on the progress of our Green-O-Matic journey as we reach Week 9 of the grow cycle. With anticipation building and buds swelling, let's dive into the latest developments: 🌟 **Bountiful Bud Development**: At Week 9, our Green-O-Matic beauties are truly showing their potential, with buds swelling and resin production kicking into high gear. The once-small flowers have transformed into dense, frosty nuggets, promising a bountiful harvest in the near future. Trichome production is in full swing, indicating peak cannabinoid potency and aromatic complexity. 📏 **Final Stretch of Growth**: As we enter the final stretch of the flowering phase, our focus shifts to maximizing bud development while ensuring optimal ripening conditions. With careful attention to environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and airflow, we aim to create the perfect microclimate for our plants to thrive and reach their full potential. 🍃 **Leaf Senescence and Nutrient Management**: As expected in the late flowering stage, some leaves may begin to exhibit signs of senescence as the plant reallocates energy towards bud production. This natural process is perfectly normal and serves as a signal that the plant is nearing maturity. Meanwhile, our nutrient management strategy remains vigilant, providing the essential elements needed to support robust flowering without risking nutrient imbalances or deficiencies. 🔍 **Monitoring Trichome Maturity**: With harvest on the horizon, we're keeping a close eye on trichome development to determine the optimal time for harvest. Using a jeweler's loupe or digital microscope, we inspect trichomes for signs of maturity, aiming for a mix of cloudy and amber trichomes to achieve the desired balance of THC and CBD levels, as well as flavor and aroma profiles. 🌞 **Preparing for Harvest**: As we prepare for harvest day, our checklist includes gathering supplies such as trimming shears, drying racks, and storage containers, as well as ensuring a clean and sanitized workspace to maintain the integrity of our precious buds. Proper post-harvest care and curing techniques will be employed to preserve terpene profiles and enhance overall quality. In conclusion, Week 9 marks a pivotal moment in our Green-O-Matic grow journey, where patience and precision culminate in the imminent harvest of our prized buds. Stay tuned for the next update as we celebrate the culmination of months of dedicated cultivation with a bounty of premium-grade cannabis ready to be enjoyed and shared. Happy growing! 🌿✨ 🚫 **Addendum: Phenotype Bin Update** 🌱 In the spirit of transparency and continuous improvement, it's important to note that we've made the decision to bin one out of the three phenotypes due to poor development. Despite our best efforts and meticulous care, this particular phenotype failed to thrive and did not meet our quality standards. While it's always disappointing to part ways with a plant, this decision ensures that our resources and attention remain focused on nurturing the strongest and healthiest phenotypes to their fullest potential. By removing underperforming individuals, we can redirect our efforts towards optimizing the remaining plants for a successful harvest. Rest assured, this adjustment will not deter us from our commitment to excellence. We remain dedicated to the cultivation process, learning from each experience, and striving for the highest standards of quality and consistency in our cannabis cultivation journey. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate the complexities of plant development and refinement. Together, we'll continue to grow and evolve towards greater success in our cultivation endeavors. 🌿💪

The plants are growing fast and soon I will have to repot them in 14 l Pots with the Allmix Soil from Bio bizz. Bruce Banner 3 Seeds tobe ahead in the race 🏎️ All pics are from Day 11

Ein neues Projekt beginnt! Dieses Mal widme ich mich der Sorte Stardawg von FastBuds. Nachdem ich bereits im letzten Jahr zwei FastBuds-Strains – Gelato und Blue Dream – erfolgreich angebaut habe und sowohl geschmacklich als auch optisch absolut begeistert war, bin ich gespannt, wie sich Stardawg entwickeln wird.😃🔥 Der Samen wurde direkt in die Erde gesetzt – genauer gesagt in einen 1,2-Liter-Topf mit Biobizz Light Mix. Dort wird sie, wie gewohnt, 10 bis 14 Tage verweilen, bevor sie in ihren endgültigen 11-Liter-Stofftopf umzieht. Ich bin gespannt, wie sich diese Sorte in den kommenden Wochen entfalten wird und ob sie die hohen Erwartungen erfüllt, die ich mittlerweile an FastBuds habe. Lasst das Abenteuer beginnen!🌱🥦💚 ---- English Version: A new project begins! This time, I'm focusing on the Stardawg strain from FastBuds. After successfully growing two FastBuds strains last year – Gelato and Blue Dream – and being absolutely thrilled with their flavor and appearance, I’m excited to see how Stardawg will develop.😃🔥 The seed was planted directly into the soil – specifically, into a 1.2-liter pot filled with Biobizz Light Mix. As usual, it will stay there for 10 to 14 days before being transplanted into its final 11-liter fabric pot. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this strain evolves over the coming weeks and whether it will live up to the high expectations I now have for FastBuds. Let the adventure begin!🌱🥦💚

Smells amazing, buds are greesy to the touch…serious genetics from fast buds!

13. Woche, BW 7. Straw Limez is gut dabei, Blüten werden größer, hoffentlich noch en gutes Stück 😅. Ansonsten sieht sie gesund aus, Trichome produziert sie wie keine andren sonst, die sieht aus als wäre sie mit Trichome berieseln worden 🤣. Geruch is hier das 2. Highlight, immer noch sehr Erdbeerig, so extrem ausgeprägt 🤤 das hätt ich echt nicht erwartet 👌.

Time for some light defoliation to allow more light penetration. Might gave gone a little overboard with the defoliation, I tend to do that.

2/15 NL: I seem to be in the final stretch of things! Lots of white pistils still, but they're starting to curl in. Going to keep her in the tent and recheck this weekend! Harvest window is approaching! Very excited for the extra tent space. 2/19 NL: Not quite ready for harvest. Soon...

They got fed FLOWER as a nutrient tea, the lights are now full blast (on 10), and very little trimming was needed this week. There is very little growth upwards. They are the same height as last week. These ladies are looking great! 😍 The buds have big pistols (hairs)! They are getting covered in trichomes all around the buds, and forming loose colas. They seem like they are close to finishing?? Oh, AND they smell strongly of terpentine and that blue dream smell!

Has been doing well the past week the growth is coming along nicely. Started nutrients and a fan schedule to strengthen stock has been set. Well come back in 1 week to check growth and monitor daily temp and hummidity is key.

Growing nice

Lots of pistils coming out. It looks like kind of a mix of its parent strains, which makes sense. I was going to do some final defoliation this week, but the colas are all pretty well spaced out and they're growing so fast you can practically see it with the naked eye. Idk if the added stress from further defoliating the bottom will be worthwhile right now. Dec 26. I went ahead with the defoliation. This always happens, it's just scary to cut pieces off your beautiful babies when they're thriving. But this is the perfect time to do it, when they're healthy and growing strong. Whether or not it helps yield, it will still help with airflow and most importantly, it will allow me to see into the plant to catch any problems before its too late. Several of the leaves I took off were yellowing already. It was hard to take the healthy ones that had been there a long time, but it's for the best. I didn't go overboard, and I can see a lot more of the bud sites now. Things are looking great. I can't get good lighting for photos unfortunately.

Diese Woche präsentiert sich die Blue Lobster von Cipher Genetics als richtig dicker, fetter Busch und zeigt eine beeindruckende Vitalität. Die Erholungsphase nach den intensiven Trainingsmaßnahmen verläuft optimal, und die Pflanze nutzt die verbleibende Vegetationszeit, um ordentlich Biomasse aufzubauen. Man sieht deutlich, wie dicht die Triebstruktur inzwischen ist und wie kraftvoll die Lady die neuen Segel nach oben schiebt. Bevor es in ein bis zwei Wochen in die lang ersehnte Blütephase geht, steht noch eine finale Entlaubungsaktion untenrum an, um die Energie gezielt in die Top-Buds zu lenken. Die Basis für eine fette Performance ist definitiv gelegt.

Number 2 pheno might herm on me so I have to watch but I have limited plants and I really want to keep these genetics so I need atleast one female. Number 3 the mutant stopped growing before I topped, or maybe not stopped but it threw out pistils at the apical meristem and not producing leaves so I topped to see if I could promote side growth but it hasn't worked; I'm going to keep her around just for the fun of it. 4 is my hope of producing female and a good clone.

Harvest. (I hadn't uploaded these 2 years ago, so I went back and uploaded them. It was only right.)

Happy to have this beast in flower. No major stretch so far; fingers crossed it stays that way. Will continue to defoliate and add flowering nutes in the next week or 2. Photos/video taken 84 days after breaking soil, day 7 of flower.

All good. They are growing, flowering lamp is set to be closer.