Week 2 - Blueberry Muffin (Pheno B) ?🌱 Hello everyone, and welcome back to another update from the 8×8 Adventure! For anyone joining the journey for the first time, this run follows multiple Zamnesia cultivars and phenotypes grown side-by-side under a 12/12-from-seed schedule. Each phenotype receives its own dedicated diary so we can document individual development, compare expressions, and observe how different plants reveal their genetics from seed to harvest. By documenting Pheno A and Pheno B separately, we can follow each plant’s individual story rather than averaging them together. Sometimes the differences are subtle, and sometimes they are impossible to ignore. This project is also being conducted under a 12/12-from-seed schedule. Rather than using a traditional vegetative period, the plants receive 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness from the very beginning. The objective isn’t to grow the largest plants possible, but to efficiently explore genetics, phenotype expression, structure, vigor, and flowering characteristics while maintaining a manageable garden. Week 2 Overview The second week has brought fantastic progress throughout the entire room. The seedlings are now firmly establishing themselves and beginning the transition into young vegetative plants. PPFD has been increased to approximately 370 µmol/m²/s, providing more energy as the plants become capable of handling stronger light levels. Environmental conditions have remained stable throughout the week, with daytime temperatures around 27°C, nighttime temperatures around 25°C, and relative humidity maintained near 55% with the help of a humidifier. Watering remains intentionally conservative at this stage. Each plant received approximately 250 ml on Day 8 and another 250 ml on Day 11. Nutrient levels have also been increased gradually throughout the week as the plants continue responding positively. We finished the week at approximately: • EC: 0.9 mS/cm • pH: 6.0 Current feeding schedule: • Terra Grow – 1.8 ml/L • Pure Zym – 1 ml/L • Power Roots – 1 ml/L • Sugar Royal – 1 ml/L The increase in nutrition has been introduced slowly and carefully, allowing the plants to adapt while monitoring their response. So far, the garden has reacted extremely well, showing healthy color, strong development, and excellent vigor. Blueberry Muffin Pheno B If there is one plant that has captured my curiosity so far, it is definitely this one. From the beginning, Pheno B has been determined to do things her own way. While many of her sisters have followed a more traditional development pattern, this phenotype continues producing unusual leaf shapes and quirky growth traits that immediately catch the eye. Several leaves display irregular morphology, and some of the foliage even carries what can only be described as a camouflage-like appearance, with multiple shades of green appearing across the same leaf surface. It’s unusual. It’s a little strange. And honestly, it’s pretty fascinating. What makes this phenotype particularly interesting is that despite all of these unusual characteristics, she simply refuses to slow down. New leaves continue to emerge. New nodes continue to form. Growth continues moving forward. The newest growth remains healthy, vibrant, and full of energy. This isn’t a plant struggling to survive. This is a plant expressing itself differently while continuing to grow with confidence. At this stage there is absolutely no reason to give up on her. Quite the opposite. Phenotype hunting is often about discovering the unexpected, and plants like this are part of what makes growing from seed so rewarding. Sometimes unusual seedlings grow out of their quirks completely. Sometimes they keep those unique characteristics throughout their entire life cycle. And occasionally those odd traits become part of what makes a phenotype truly memorable. For now, we’re simply observing, learning, and enjoying the journey. Development Notes During Week 2, Pheno B continued stacking nodes and expanding her canopy despite her unconventional appearance. Five-finger leaves have begun appearing, growth remains steady, and the overall color is healthy throughout the plant. The root system continues developing beneath the surface while the plant gradually builds structure above it. Every day brings something slightly different with this phenotype, and that’s exactly what makes her one of the most interesting plants in the room right now. Mr. Baggy Report Mr. Baggy remains on-site and fully committed to supervisory duties throughout the 8×8 Adventure. His responsibilities currently include quality control inspections, environmental monitoring, motivational support, and posing for photographs whenever required. Performance reviews remain ongoing. Looking Ahead The coming week should tell us much more about where this phenotype is heading. Key observations will include: • Continued leaf development • Whether newer growth begins normalizing • Additional branching development • Stem strengthening • Overall vigor and growth rate • Further phenotype-specific traits Week 3 is often where young plants begin revealing more of their genetic personality, and this Blueberry Muffin is already giving us plenty of reasons to stay curious. Final Thoughts Week 2 leaves me feeling very optimistic about this unusual little plant. Yes, the leaf morphology remains different. Yes, she continues showing some wonderfully strange characteristics. But she is healthy. She is growing. And she is making this phenotype hunt far more interesting. Sometimes the plants that stand out the most early on end up becoming the ones you remember long after harvest. We’ll have to wait and see what story she decides to tell. A huge thank you to everyone following along, commenting, sharing advice, and supporting the project. Special thanks to Zamnesia, Plagron, Future of Grow, and everyone helping make this journey possible. Most importantly, thank you to the entire growing community for continuing to share knowledge, encouragement, and passion for the plant. Thank you for stopping by, and I’ll see you all next week for another update from the 8×8 Adventure. Growers Love DD 🌱💚