Week 2 - Chem Brulee (Pheno B) 🌱 Hello everyone, and welcome back to another update from the 8×8 Adventure! For anyone joining us for the first time, this project follows multiple Zamnesia cultivars and phenotypes grown side-by-side under a 12/12-from-seed schedule. Every phenotype receives its own dedicated diary so we can properly document individual development, compare expressions, and follow each plant’s unique journey from seed to harvest. Rather than combining multiple plants into a single diary, each phenotype gets its own spotlight. Even when seeds come from the same pack, nature often has different ideas, and watching those differences emerge is one of the most fascinating parts of the adventure. This entire run remains under a 12/12 light schedule from day one. The objective is not to create large vegetative plants but to explore genetic diversity, plant structure, vigor, flowering behavior, and overall performance from seed to harvest. Week 2 Overview Week 2 brought another excellent round of development throughout the 8×8 Adventure. Growth rates continue increasing as root systems establish themselves and plants begin transitioning from seedling behavior into active vegetative growth. Across the room, the response to both nutrition and environmental conditions has been very encouraging. Lighting intensity has now increased to approximately 370 µmol/m²/s across the canopy, giving the young plants additional energy while remaining perfectly suited for this stage of life. Environmental conditions remained stable throughout the week: • Light Schedule: 12/12 • Day Temperature: 27°C • Night Temperature: 25°C • Relative Humidity: 55% • Solution Temperature: 20.1°C • Substrate Temperature: 21°C • CO₂: Ambient (~600 ppm) Watering remained measured and consistent. Each plant received approximately 250 ml on Day 8 and another 250 ml on Day 11. Nutrition was increased gradually as the plants demonstrated they were ready for additional feeding. Week-ending values: • 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 entire room continues responding positively, showing healthy coloration, strong growth rates, and excellent vigor. Chem Brulee Pheno B While her sister attracts attention with broad leaves and longer petioles, Chem Brulee Pheno B has quietly been building her own identity throughout Week 2. And she is doing it beautifully. Growth has been steady and healthy from start to finish, with excellent color, balanced structure, and a strong response to the increasing nutrition levels. One detail that immediately caught my attention this week was a subtle discoloration present on one of the earlier three-finger leaves. Nothing concerning. Nothing problematic. Simply one of those tiny genetic quirks that reminds us every plant writes its own story. The coloration is subtle, attractive, and unique enough to stand out when viewing the plant closely. Little details like this are exactly why phenotype documentation is so enjoyable. Development Notes Throughout the week, Chem Brulee Pheno B continued stacking new growth with impressive consistency. The plant now carries multiple healthy leaf sets and has already begun producing beautiful five-finger leaves despite her young age. Seeing five-finger leaves appear this early is always a satisfying milestone because it signals the plant is fully transitioning into active vegetative growth. Color remains vibrant across the entire plant. New growth appears healthy and vigorous, while older leaves maintain excellent condition with no signs of stress. Structure remains balanced and symmetrical, creating a very attractive young plant. While she may not be identical to her sister, she certainly isn’t trying to be. And that’s exactly what makes following multiple phenotypes so rewarding. Small Differences, Big Personality One thing becoming increasingly clear is that Chem Brulee Pheno B is developing her own personality. The subtle variation in leaf coloration, the slightly different structure, and the way she carries her growth all contribute to a phenotype that feels distinct despite sharing genetics with her sibling. This is often where the real fun begins. As plants mature, those small differences frequently become larger distinctions, making each phenotype easier to identify and appreciate. For now, everything points toward a healthy and promising young plant with plenty of potential ahead. Macro Photography Corner This week also provided an opportunity for a little creative photography. A few close-up macro shots captured water droplets resting on the leaves, reflecting the patterns of the LED lighting above. These tiny reflections create miniature worlds inside each droplet and offer a completely different perspective on the garden. It’s one of my favorite reminders that even the smallest details inside a grow room can become beautiful when viewed from the right angle. The reflections, the textures, the tiny imperfections, and the way light interacts with the plant all tell part of the story. Room Life The room continues operating smoothly as environmental control remains a major priority. Humidity levels are maintained with the help of the humidifier, allowing the young plants to develop comfortably while root systems continue expanding. The gradual increase in nutrient levels has been well received across the room, and growth rates continue trending upward. Mr. Baggy remains actively involved in daily operations. Current responsibilities include: • Plant inspections • Environmental monitoring • Photography supervision • Quality control assessments • Looking exceptionally important while doing very little His contract remains under review. Looking Ahead If development continues at the current pace, next week should bring: • Additional node formation • Larger five-finger leaves • Faster vegetative growth • Increased stem thickness • More obvious phenotype separation • Continued canopy expansion I’m especially interested to see whether the subtle leaf coloration characteristic remains visible as the plant matures or if it simply fades away as new growth takes over. Either outcome will be interesting to document. Final Thoughts Week 2 has been another excellent chapter for Chem Brulee Pheno B. Healthy growth. Beautiful color. Strong vigor. Early five-finger leaf development. And a few subtle traits that help distinguish her from her sibling. She may not be the loudest plant in the room, but she has a quiet charm that becomes more noticeable every time the camera comes out. Strong, healthy, and steadily building momentum. Exactly what we want to see at this stage. A huge thank you to everyone following along, commenting, sharing knowledge, and supporting the project. Special thanks to Zamnesia, Plagron, Future of Grow, and all the partners helping make this journey possible. And most importantly, thank you to the community. Your encouragement, ideas, conversations, and shared passion are what make documenting these projects so rewarding. Thank you for stopping by, and I’ll see you all next week for another update from the 8×8 Adventure. 🌱💚Growers Love everyone.🌱💚