Folder 13 — Blue Waffle — Pheno A Week 1 Vegetation — The First Steps Into Project Blue Welcome back, growers! With the germination phase now behind us, it’s time to begin documenting the first true week of vegetative growth for the Zamnesia Tent project. This run is slightly different from my previous diaries, as it combines four genetics growing side-by-side inside a dedicated ecosystem built around Zamnesia equipment and Plagron nutrients. For easier tracking and because GrowDiaries limits the number of photos per update, each plant is being documented individually from seed to harvest. This allows a closer look at how each phenotype develops over time, even when they share the exact same environment. Blue Waffle Pheno A is the first plant stepping onto the stage. ⸻ The Environment This week was all about creating a stable foundation. The tent is running under the Zamnesia ecosystem, maintaining temperatures around 26°C with relative humidity averaging 71%, creating a comfortable environment for young seedlings. Lighting was intentionally introduced stronger than many growers might expect. The LED was set to 27% output, drawing approximately 86 watts from the wall, resulting in a measured PPFD of roughly 250 µmol/m²/s at canopy level. Some growers prefer starting lower, but part of this project is observing how modern genetics respond when provided with a slightly stronger light intensity from the beginning. Air movement was provided by: * Extraction fan: Level 5 * Circulation fan: Level 4 Both settings provided enough airflow to keep the environment stable without placing unnecessary stress on the young seedlings. ⸻ Feeding Strategy Although the seedlings spent their first days receiving only rainwater, this week also marked the introduction of their first nutrient solution. The feeding program consists of: * Plagron Hydro A * Plagron Hydro B * Plagron Hydro Roots Mixed to: * EC: 1.53 mS/cm * pH: 5.96 * Solution temperature: 24.2°C The objective is not aggressive feeding but rather preparing the plants for the transition into coco while encouraging healthy root development from the beginning. ⸻ Preparing The Next Home One of the biggest milestones this week happened outside the plant itself. The Plagron Premium Grow Bags were filled and hydrated in preparation for next week’s transplant. Rather than flooding the coco all at once, hydration was performed slowly using a reservoir-fed drip system. This gradual approach allows the coco to absorb moisture evenly and expand naturally throughout the grow bag. Only distilled water was used during this hydration process. The seedlings themselves remain in their starter containers for now, but next week they will make the move into their final coco environment and begin the next chapter of development. ⸻ Blue Waffle Pheno A Despite being only a week into vegetation, Pheno A is already showing a personality of her own. The first true leaves displayed a small cosmetic imperfection early on, but it appears to have been nothing more than a minor developmental quirk. All subsequent growth has emerged clean, healthy, and well formed. What stands out most at this stage is the structure. Internodal spacing remains very tight, producing a compact and efficient growth pattern. The plant is currently progressing into its third leaf set while maintaining a low profile and excellent symmetry. The stem remains sturdy relative to its size, while the new growth shows a healthy green coloration without signs of nutrient stress. At this stage there are no concerns whatsoever. Instead, this phenotype gives the impression of a seedling focused on building a solid foundation before accelerating upward growth. Sometimes the strongest plants are not the ones that sprint out of the gate. They are the ones that quietly build themselves correctly from the start. Blue Waffle Pheno A is currently giving exactly that impression. ⸻ Looking Ahead Next week should be significantly more eventful. The planned transplant into the hydrated Plagron coco grow bags will introduce a completely new root environment, and it will be interesting to see how Blue Waffle Pheno A responds to the increased space and the fully hydroponic feeding strategy. For now, the mission remains simple: Healthy roots. Stable growth. Strong foundations. Everything else comes later. ⸻ Thank You A huge thank you to everyone following along and supporting these diaries. Special thanks to: * Zamnesia for the genetics, equipment, and support that made this project possible. * Plagron for providing the nutrition and growing media used throughout this run. * The GrowDiaries team for providing a platform where growers can share, learn, and inspire one another. * And most importantly, the entire growing community whose knowledge, curiosity, and willingness to help keep pushing this hobby forward. The journey is only beginning. See you next week for the first transplant and the next chapter of Blue Waffle Pheno A. Growers Love and Keep growing 🌱💙🍁