Folder 14 — Pickle Lemon Haze — Pheno A Week 1 Vegetation — Small Plant, Big Potential Hello growers, Welcome back to the Zamnesia Tent project. As with the rest of this run, each phenotype is receiving its own individual diary. Even when plants share the same genetics, environment, feeding schedule, and care, they often reveal unique characteristics as they mature. By documenting them separately from seed to harvest, we get a much clearer picture of how each phenotype develops throughout its journey. Today we are looking at Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno A, a young seedling that has quietly put together a very promising first week of life. At this stage, the focus remains simple: healthy roots, healthy leaves, and steady development. Everything else comes later. ⸻ The Environment Week 1 was all about providing consistency. The Zamnesia ecosystem maintained stable environmental conditions designed to support strong seedling development while minimizing unnecessary stress. Conditions throughout the tent averaged: * Temperature: 26°C * Relative Humidity: 71% Lighting was introduced at a measured 250 PPFD, which is slightly more aggressive than many traditional seedling schedules but still well within a comfortable range for healthy development. The fixture was operating at: * 27% power * Approximately 86 watts drawn from the wall The goal is to allow the seedlings to establish themselves under meaningful light intensity from the beginning while carefully observing their response. Air movement was provided by: * Zamnesia extraction fan running at Level 5 * Circulation fan running at Level 4 Together they create a stable environment with gentle airflow and excellent air exchange. ⸻ Feeding Program Although the earliest days were supported using collected rainwater, this week marked the beginning of the nutrient program. The seedlings have now received their first feeding consisting of: * Plagron Hydro A * Plagron Hydro B * Plagron Hydro Roots Mixed to: * EC: 1.53 mS/cm * pH: 5.96 * Water temperature: 24.2°C The objective at this stage is not maximum growth, but healthy root development and a smooth transition into the hydroponic-style coco system that awaits next week. So far, Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno A appears completely comfortable with the program. ⸻ Preparing The Coco System While the seedlings remain in their starter pots for now, much of this week’s work happened behind the scenes. The Plagron Premium Grow Bags have been filled and hydrated in preparation for next week’s transplant. Rather than flooding the coco all at once, hydration is being performed gradually through a reservoir-fed release system. This allows moisture to spread slowly and evenly through the medium, helping the coco expand naturally and uniformly. Only distilled water has been used during this preparation phase. By the time transplant day arrives, the medium should be fully hydrated and ready to welcome the developing root systems. ⸻ Pickle Lemon Haze — Pheno A For a plant this young, there is already plenty to like. Growth has been compact and controlled throughout the week, with very tight internodal spacing and a sturdy overall structure. The plant is finishing Week 1 pushing confidently into its third set of true leaves while maintaining a balanced and symmetrical shape. One of the first things that stands out is the leaf morphology. Compared to some seedlings that display narrower early growth, this phenotype is producing noticeably broader and rounder leaves. The overall appearance feels dense and compact, giving the plant a strong and healthy look despite its small size. A slight tip burn can be seen on portions of the first true leaves, but this appears to be purely cosmetic and limited to the earliest growth. New development is emerging cleanly, with healthy color, good vigor, and no indication that the plant is being slowed down. In fact, if anything, the newest growth suggests the exact opposite. The plant appears to have shrugged off that minor imperfection and continued forward without hesitation. The stem remains sturdy, the leaf posture is positive, and overall growth is progressing exactly where it should be for this stage. Perhaps the most exciting part is simply how uniform these F1 plants have been so far. While individual personality will undoubtedly emerge later, the early signs point toward strong stability and excellent breeding work. It will be fascinating to see what traits begin separating the phenotypes as they move deeper into vegetation. ⸻ Looking Ahead Next week should be a significant one. The move into the hydrated coco grow bags will dramatically increase available root space and mark the beginning of a new phase in development. With the roots no longer limited by the starter containers, growth should begin accelerating noticeably. For now, however, the objective remains unchanged: Healthy roots. Healthy leaves. Healthy growth. And Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno A is checking every box. ⸻ Thank You A huge thank you to everyone following this journey and supporting these diaries. Special thanks to: * Zamnesia for the genetics, equipment, and support that made this project possible. * Plagron for providing the nutrients and growing media used throughout the run. * The GrowDiaries team for providing a platform where growers can document, learn, and share their experiences. * And, as always, the incredible growing community whose knowledge, encouragement, and passion help make this hobby so rewarding. Week 1 is officially complete. The foundations are set. Now the real adventure begins. Growers Love and see you all next week as Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno A moves into coco and starts writing the next chapter of her story. 🌱🍋💚