After the first update of the “Testrun of the new Setup!” grow, things have started to settle in nicely. The plants have recovered from the early establishment phase and are now putting their energy into building structure, stacking branches, and filling out the canopy. The differences between the genetics are already becoming very obvious. The two larger plants are clearly taking control of the room: * Rainbow Melon (top left in the overview) * Nectar (bottom center) Both are showing vigorous vegetative growth with strong lateral branching and healthy leaf development. The canopies are becoming increasingly dense, and the internodal spacing remains tight, which is exactly what I was hoping to see in this setup. Meanwhile, Something Good (top right) is developing at a slower pace. While noticeably smaller than the others, it remains healthy and continues to push new growth. Sometimes the slower starters end up becoming the most interesting plants later in flower, so I’m curious to see how this one evolves. Rainbow Melon Rainbow Melon is currently showing the most balanced structure in the tent. The plant has developed a wide, bushy profile with multiple strong tops emerging across the canopy. The leaves are broad and healthy with a rich green color, indicating that the living soil is doing its job. Branch development is strong, and the plant is responding well to the environment without showing signs of stress. At this stage, the goal is simply to keep opening the canopy and allowing light to reach the interior growth sites. If she keeps this pace, she should become a serious producer once flowering begins. Nectar Nectar is proving to be the powerhouse of the run so far. The plant has exploded with vegetative growth and is building a very dense canopy. The top-down view really shows how aggressively she is filling her space. New growth is vibrant and vigorous, and the branching structure suggests she will respond extremely well to further training. Defoliation and canopy management will likely become more important over the next couple of weeks to maintain airflow and prevent overcrowding. For now, though, she’s looking exactly like the kind of plant that can dominate a room if given enough space. Something Good The smallest plant of the group is still finding its footing. Compared to Rainbow Melon and Nectar, Something Good is developing at a much slower pace, but the growth remains healthy and symmetrical. The leaf color looks good, the stem structure is strengthening, and fresh shoots continue to emerge. Rather than chasing size, the focus here is simply maintaining healthy growth and allowing the root system to establish itself. There is still plenty of time for this plant to surprise me later in the cycle.