Week 2 - Godfather OG (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 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 genetic expressions, and follow each plant from seed to harvest. Each plant receives an individual report because even sister plants can express themselves very differently. Some become textbook examples of symmetry and uniform growth, while others immediately begin writing their own story. This diary is dedicated to one of those plants. And honestly? I’m smiling every time I look at her. ⸻ Week 2 Overview Week 2 has brought another round of healthy development throughout the 8×8 Adventure. The entire room continues progressing steadily as root systems establish themselves and plants transition from early seedling growth into more active vegetative development. 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) Lighting intensity was gradually increased to approximately 370 µmol/m²/s across the canopy, providing additional energy as the young plants continue accelerating their growth. Watering remained controlled and consistent: • Day 8 – 250 ml • Day 11 – 250 ml Week-ending nutrient 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 showing excellent vigor and healthy development. ⸻ Godfather OG Pheno B Now let’s talk about the wonderfully funky sister. While Pheno A earned attention with a slightly smaller leaf, Pheno B looked at that idea and decided to take it one step further. This plant has developed with an unmistakably unusual structure. Instead of immediately producing the balanced appearance seen on many seedlings, she seems determined to build her canopy her own way. At times she almost appears to be growing on three sides rather than four. And yet somehow… It works. Beautifully. The plant is healthy. The color is excellent. The growth rate is strong. And every day she becomes a little more fascinating to watch. ⸻ Development Notes Despite her unusual appearance, development throughout Week 2 has been excellent. New growth continues emerging consistently, and the plant shows no indication that her quirky structure is slowing her down. In fact, she seems perfectly happy. The newest growth remains vibrant and healthy while overall vigor continues increasing. The root system is clearly doing its job beneath the surface, supporting steady expansion throughout the canopy. This is one of those plants that reminds us why growing from seed is so enjoyable. Every seed carries possibilities. Sometimes those possibilities arrive wrapped in symmetry. Sometimes they arrive wrapped in personality. ⸻ The Funky One I think every room eventually has one. That plant that instantly catches your eye. Not because something is wrong. But because something is different. Godfather OG Pheno B has quickly become that plant. The smaller leaf expression and unusual growth pattern create an appearance that is immediately recognizable among her neighbors. Yet every photo tells the same story: Healthy. Happy. Growing. There is no struggle here. No signs of weakness. No signs of poor development. Just a plant expressing herself in a unique way. And honestly, those are often the plants that become the most memorable later in the grow. ⸻ Leaf Development One of the most interesting observations this week has been watching the newer growth emerge around the unusual leaf arrangement. Despite the asymmetry, the plant continues producing attractive foliage with healthy color and excellent texture. The newer leaves are becoming larger and more defined with each passing day. Growth remains vigorous, and the plant continues building a stronger canopy every week. Rather than trying to force her into a perfect mold, this diary celebrates exactly what makes her different. Because that’s what phenotype hunting is all about. ⸻ Macro Photography Corner This week’s photo session included another fun macro photography moment. A tiny water droplet resting on a leaf created a beautiful reflection of the LED lighting above. These little moments are easy to miss when walking through a grow room focused on measurements, feeding schedules, and environmental numbers. But they are often some of my favorite images. A reminder that even during early vegetative growth there is plenty of beauty hiding in the small details. The reflected light patterns inside the droplet created a miniature world of their own and made for a wonderful addition to this week’s documentation. ⸻ Room Life The room continues running smoothly and remains a fantastic environment for young plants. Humidity, temperatures, and irrigation have remained stable while the gradual increase in nutrient strength continues producing positive responses throughout the garden. Meanwhile, Mr. Baggy remains hard at work. Current responsibilities include: • Plant supervision • Daily inspection rounds • Morale support • Photography assistance • Looking concerned during nutrient mixing His contract has once again been extended. ⸻ Looking Ahead Next week should be particularly interesting for this phenotype. I am very curious to see whether the unusual structure begins balancing itself out or whether the plant continues embracing its wonderfully quirky growth pattern. Expected developments include: • Faster vegetative growth • Larger leaf production • Additional node development • Increased canopy size • Stronger stem development • Further expression of phenotype-specific traits No matter which direction she chooses, she’s already earned a special place in the room. ⸻ Final Thoughts Week 2 has been another successful chapter for Godfather OG Pheno B. Healthy growth. Strong vigor. Excellent color. And enough personality to fill an entire diary. Yes, she has a smaller leaf. Yes, her structure is a little unusual. And yes, she occasionally looks like she decided three directions were plenty when everybody else chose four. But that’s exactly why we love her. She is healthy. She is growing. She is thriving. And she is doing it entirely on her own terms. A huge thank you to everyone following along and supporting this project. Special thanks to Zamnesia, Plagron, Future of Grow, and all the partners helping make this adventure possible. And most importantly, thank you to the community. Your support, knowledge, encouragement, and shared passion are what make these diaries so enjoyable to create. Thank you for stopping by, and I’ll see you all next week for another update from the 8×8 Adventure. Growers Love to all you 👑 🌱 💚