# Amnesia Haze Auto Pheno B by Zamnesia 🌱💚 ## Week 1 | Small Roots, Big Partnerships Hello GrowDiaries family! 👋🌱 Welcome back to another update from the 12/12 From Seed project. Today we're following Amnesia Haze Auto Pheno B through her first week of life. At first glance, she may appear smaller than some of her sisters in the room, but one of the most important lessons in cultivation is remembering that plants do not all develop at exactly the same pace. What matters most during this stage is not size. What matters is health. And so far, this little lady is doing exactly what she should be doing. --- ## A Different Pace Throughout the week, Amnesia Haze Auto Pheno B remained slightly behind some of the larger seedlings in the room. This isn't unusual. Even when plants share the same environment, genetics often express themselves differently during the seedling stage. Some rush forward immediately. Others take a more measured approach. In this particular case, this plant also started a few days behind the rest of the garden after the first germination attempt failed. That one was entirely on me. Growing is a continuous learning process, and occasionally mistakes happen. Fortunately, a second seed was started successfully, allowing this beautiful genetic to join the run. Because of that delayed start, she naturally appears smaller than many of her sisters during this first week. What impressed me most wasn't her size. It was her consistency. Each day brought visible progress. Each new set of leaves emerged healthy. And by the end of the week, she was clearly settling into her new environment and beginning to build momentum. --- ## Building the Foundation Like the rest of this project, she was transplanted directly into her final container filled with Plagron Lightmix. The goal remains simple: Allow the root system to establish itself without the need for additional transplants later in life. While the visible growth above the soil may seem modest, the majority of the work during this stage is taking place underground. Every day the root system expands, explores new territory, and begins building the infrastructure that will support the plant throughout the rest of its life cycle. Healthy roots create healthy plants. Everything begins there. --- ## A Smaller Container, An Interesting Comparison One additional detail that makes this phenotype particularly interesting is her container size. While most plants in this run were transplanted into 15-liter final containers, Amnesia Haze Auto Pheno B was placed into an 11-liter pot. The decision wasn't made because of any concern about the plant itself, but rather as an opportunity to observe how container volume may influence development throughout the grow. Root space plays an important role in plant growth. A larger container provides more room for root expansion, greater water-holding capacity, and a larger nutrient reservoir. A smaller container, on the other hand, can sometimes encourage slightly different growth patterns, potentially influencing plant size, watering frequency, structure, and overall development. At this stage, the difference is unlikely to be significant since the root system is still establishing itself. However, as the weeks progress, it will be fascinating to compare her development against her sisters growing in 15-liter containers. One of the most enjoyable parts of documenting an entire run is being able to observe these small variables and see how they influence the final result. For now, she appears perfectly healthy, and this little side experiment may provide some valuable observations later in the season. --- ## The Mycorrhizal Network One of the most important additions during transplant was the application of mycorrhizal fungi. Although often invisible to the eye, these beneficial fungi create one of the most fascinating partnerships found in nature. Once established, mycorrhizae form a symbiotic relationship with the plant's root system. The fungi attach themselves to the roots and begin extending microscopic networks throughout the surrounding soil. Think of it as a natural underground extension of the root system. The fungal network can access water, minerals, and nutrients that the roots alone may struggle to reach. In exchange, the plant shares sugars produced through photosynthesis. Both partners benefit. The fungi receive energy. The plant gains access to a much larger exploration network beneath the soil. Over time, this relationship can improve nutrient uptake, water efficiency, root development, and overall plant resilience. Nature has been using this system for millions of years. We're simply learning how to work alongside it. --- ## Environment Environmental conditions remained stable throughout the week. Daytime temperatures averaged approximately 27°C while nighttime temperatures remained close to 25°C. Relative humidity remained around 55%. The nutrient solution was maintained at pH 5.99 with an EC of approximately 0.46 mS/cm. Root zone and solution temperatures remained close to 21°C. Lighting was provided under the Future Of Grow Black Series LED system operating under the 12/12 From Seed methodology used throughout this project. As always, consistency remains the objective. The seedlings are not being pushed aggressively. They're simply being given a stable environment in which to develop naturally. --- ## First Week Development As the week progressed, the plant continued producing healthy new growth. The first true leaves expanded steadily. Leaf color remained vibrant and uniform. Structure stayed compact. Internodal spacing remained tight. Despite being one of the smaller plants in the room, the overall appearance remained healthy and balanced. Sometimes the smallest seedlings end up becoming some of the most interesting plants later in the grow. And that's part of what makes documenting every stage so enjoyable. Every plant writes its own story. --- ## Looking Ahead The first week is now complete and the foundation is in place. Roots are expanding. The mycorrhizal partnership is beginning to establish itself beneath the soil. New growth is accelerating. And this little Amnesia Haze Auto is starting to find her rhythm. She may be one of the smaller plants in the room today, but there is plenty of time ahead. For now, the objective remains exactly the same: Healthy roots. Healthy growth. And steady progress one day at a time. Huge thanks to Zamnesia Seeds for the genetics, Plagron for the substrate and nutrition, Future Of Grow for the lighting, and everyone following along on another seed-to-harvest adventure. Grower's Love everyone. 🌱💚