Folder 14 — Pickle Lemon Haze — Pheno B Week 1 Vegetation — Early Signs of a Front Runner Hello growers, Welcome back to another update from the Zamnesia Tent project. As with the rest of this grow, each phenotype is being documented individually from seed to harvest. Even when plants share the same genetics and environment, subtle differences often begin appearing very early, and those differences can become some of the most interesting parts of the entire journey. This week we are taking a closer look at Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno B, a seedling that has already started hinting that she may have slightly bigger ambitions than her sisters. It is still extremely early, of course, but sometimes the first clues reveal themselves sooner than expected. ⸻ The Environment Week 1 focused on creating a stable foundation for growth. The Zamnesia ecosystem maintained steady conditions throughout the week, allowing the seedlings to establish themselves without unnecessary environmental fluctuations. Conditions averaged: * Temperature: 26°C * Relative Humidity: 71% Lighting was set to provide approximately 250 PPFD, a level chosen to encourage compact and healthy development from the very beginning. The LED fixture operated at: * 27% intensity * Approximately 86 watts drawn from the wall Air movement and environmental control were handled through: * Zamnesia extraction fan running at Level 5 * Circulation fan running at Level 4 Together, these settings created a comfortable environment with gentle airflow and excellent air exchange. ⸻ Feeding Program Although the earliest days were supported using collected rainwater, this week marked the introduction of the nutrient program. The first feeding consisted 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 remains simple: establish a healthy root system before entering the coco phase of the project. So far, Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno B appears to be responding extremely well. ⸻ Preparing The Coco Transition While the seedlings remain in their starter pots for now, preparations for next week’s transplant are already complete. The Plagron Premium Grow Bags have been filled and hydrated using distilled water only. Rather than soaking the coco all at once, a slow-release reservoir system is being used to gradually distribute moisture throughout the medium. This allows the compressed coco to expand evenly while maintaining consistent hydration from top to bottom. By the time transplant day arrives, the medium should be fully conditioned and ready to support rapid root expansion. This upcoming move into coco will be one of the first major milestones of the project. ⸻ Pickle Lemon Haze — Pheno B While all four seedlings have had excellent starts, this phenotype is beginning to separate herself ever so slightly from the pack. The difference is not dramatic. It is not night and day. But at this age, even small differences can be meaningful. Compared to her sister, Pheno B is showing noticeably stronger early development. She appears slightly larger overall, has produced more leaf mass, and is already pushing aggressively toward her next set of growth. While several of the other plants are entering their third set of true leaves, this phenotype already looks eager to begin working on the next chapter. The internodal spacing remains extremely tight, which is exactly what we want to see under these conditions. Rather than stretching vertically, the plant is investing energy into building a dense, compact structure with broad, healthy foliage. The leaves themselves are one of the standout features. Large, symmetrical, and beautifully formed, they create an appearance that feels mature beyond the plant’s age. The structure already suggests a vigorous growth habit and excellent energy production potential moving forward. Color remains healthy throughout the plant, with strong green pigmentation and vibrant new growth emerging from the center. Most importantly, the plant simply looks comfortable. Comfortable plants grow. And this one looks very comfortable indeed. Of course, Week 1 observations should always be taken with a grain of salt. Seedlings can surprise us many times throughout a run, and today’s front runner is not always tomorrow’s champion. Still, if first impressions count for anything, Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno B has made a very strong one. ⸻ Looking Ahead The upcoming transplant into coco should provide an excellent opportunity to see whether this early momentum continues. With a significantly larger root zone becoming available and a fully established feeding program already in place, growth rates are expected to increase noticeably over the coming weeks. If this phenotype maintains the pace she has shown so far, she may become one of the more interesting plants to follow within the Zamnesia Tent. For now, however, patience remains the goal. Strong roots first. Everything else follows. ⸻ Thank You A huge thank you to everyone following along with this project and supporting these diaries. Special thanks to: * Zamnesia for providing the genetics, equipment, and support behind this grow. * Plagron for supplying the nutrients and growing media used throughout the project. * The GrowDiaries team for continuing to provide a home where growers can learn, document, and share their experiences. * And, of course, the entire growing community whose passion, knowledge, and encouragement help make projects like this possible. Week 1 is officially complete. The coco bags are ready. The roots are developing. And Pickle Lemon Haze Pheno B already seems eager for the next step. Growers Love and let’s see where she decides to take us. 🌱🍋💚