Chem Brulee by Zamnesia | Pheno A 🔥🌱 Vegetative Week 1 | Strong Foundations Hello GrowDiaries family! 👋🌱 Welcome back to another chapter of this 12/12 From Seed project. This week we turn our attention to Chem Brulee Pheno A as she completes her first full week of vegetative growth and begins establishing herself inside her final container. Following a successful germination and smooth transplant, she has spent the week doing exactly what young plants should be doing: building roots, adapting to the environment, and slowly revealing the first signs of her individual personality. And already, there are a few interesting things worth talking about. ⸻ One Week, One Home As with every plant in this project, Chem Brulee Pheno A was transplanted directly into her final container shortly after germination. Because this grow is being run under a 12/12 From Seed methodology, we prefer avoiding additional transplants later in the cycle whenever possible. The objective is to allow uninterrupted root development from the very beginning. Rather than spending energy recovering from multiple container changes, the plant can focus entirely on exploring its final root zone and building a strong foundation for the weeks ahead. At this stage, what happens below the soil is just as important as what happens above it. ⸻ Building In Lightmix For this run we continue using Plagron Lightmix as the base substrate. Lightmix provides an excellent starting environment for young plants by combining gentle nutrition with good aeration and water retention. Seedlings do not require aggressive feeding schedules. They require stability. Healthy roots. Consistent moisture. And an environment that allows them to develop naturally. So far, Chem Brulee Pheno A appears very comfortable in her new home. ⸻ Water First, Then Nutrition The first irrigation after transplant consisted of plain water only. During the earliest stages of growth, seedlings continue relying heavily on the reserves stored within the seed itself while also benefiting from the nutrients already available in the substrate. Around Day 4 we introduced a light feeding program consisting of: 🌱 Terra Grow 🌱 Pure Zym 🌱 Power Roots 🌱 Sugar Royal All products were applied at gentle dosages designed to support root establishment and healthy early development without pushing growth beyond what the plant naturally wants to achieve. The goal remains creating strong foundations rather than chasing rapid growth. ⸻ 12/12 From Seed & Light Strategy One aspect of this project that often generates questions is the lighting approach. Even at this young age, Chem Brulee Pheno A is receiving approximately 350 PPFD. Under traditional vegetative schedules this may seem relatively strong for a seedling. However, because these plants are receiving only 12 hours of light per day, the total Daily Light Integral (DLI) remains considerably lower than under standard 18/6 schedules. This allows us to introduce moderate light intensity early while keeping overall daily light exposure within a comfortable range. The objective is adaptation rather than acceleration. Strong light. Controlled duration. Balanced development. ⸻ Environmental Conditions Conditions remained stable throughout the week: 🌡️ Day temperature: 27°C 🌙 Night temperature: approximately 25°C 💧 Relative humidity: 55% 🌱 Solution temperature: 21°C 🌱 Substrate temperature: 21°C 🌿 CO₂ levels: approximately 600 ppm Consistency remains one of the most important tools available to a grower during the seedling stage, and so far the environment has remained exactly where we want it. ⸻ Early Observations Among the phenotypes documented so far, Chem Brulee Pheno A immediately stands out for her vigor. Growth has been steady and confident throughout the week. Leaf expansion has progressed nicely, color remains healthy, and overall structure appears balanced and symmetrical. By the end of the week we are already seeing beautifully formed leaf development with well-defined fingers beginning to emerge. While it is still far too early to draw major conclusions, she gives the impression of a plant that is eager to grow. Not stretched. Not rushed. Simply vigorous. The kind of development that makes you excited to see what comes next. ⸻ Looking Ahead As root development continues and nutrient uptake increases, we expect vegetative growth to accelerate over the coming week. The next stage should provide a much clearer picture of the structural tendencies of this phenotype and help reveal whether this early vigor continues as the plant matures. For now, everything is moving exactly in the right direction. Healthy roots. Healthy leaves. Healthy growth. A very promising start. ⸻ Thank You A huge thank you to Zamnesia for providing the Chem Brulee genetics for this project. Thank you to Plagron for the nutrition and substrate supporting this run. And thank you to Future of Grow and everyone following along and supporting these diaries. Your support makes projects like this possible. As always, thank you for stopping by. Until next week… Grower’s Love everyone. 🌱💚🔥