Day 51 (12/12)

Structured Defoliation & Light Redistribution GMO Cookies — Week 7 From Seed (12/12 From Seed) ( Week 2 Flower, kind a because this run is 12/12 from seed, developmental phases overlap. While we are in Week 7 from seed, flower morphology places these plants approximately in Week 2–3 of true flower formation.) ⸻ 🔁 Quick Recap — How We Got Here This run was flipped 12/12 from seed. No topping. No high-stress training. No aggressive manipulation. Only: • Strategic leaf bending • Gentle positioning • Natural apical development • Controlled mineral feeding through the AutoPot system • Occasional top-feed inputs when needed We let the plants express themselves first. That decision matters. Because what you’re seeing now — the uniform tops, the consistent structure, the even canopy rhythm — is the result of restraint early on. No panic training. No overcorrection. Just guidance. ⸻ 🌡️ Environment & Feeding — Why We Changed Nothing This week, deliberately, we changed nothing. • Day temp: ~28 °C • RH: ~65% • EC: 2.4 • pH: 6.5 • Height: ~40–80 cm • LED lighting (multi-layer + under-canopy support) Some growers see 28 °C in flower and panic. But context matters. Under LED lighting: • Leaf surface temp runs ~2–4 °C cooler than ambient • There is no heavy infrared load like under HPS • Transpiration behaves differently So if: • Room = 28 °C • Leaf ≈ 24–26 °C • RH = 65% Leaf-level VPD sits in a comfortable early-flower range. We do not calculate room VPD in isolation. We observe plant behavior. And the plants confirm stability: • Upright posture • No tacoing • No clawing • Strong internode spacing • Healthy green without tip burn We are not chasing numbers. We are paying attention to them. That’s different. ⸻ 🌿 Feeding Strategy — Why EC 2.4 Is Intentional These GMO Cookies are evolving fast. At Week 2 flower, they are: • Stretching • Building structural mass • Initiating bud sites • Increasing water consumption EC 2.4 is not a random number. It matches: • Growth speed • AutoPot constant availability • Mineral shuttle stability • Transpiration rate under LED Because AutoPots provide continuous feed, the goal isn’t spikes — it’s consistency. No dramatic increases. No sudden drops. Just stable availability. That’s why we did not change anything this week. When plants are stable, changing variables creates instability. ⸻ Defoliation — Controlled Intervention, Not Reaction This update follows the exact chronological order of the session. Before defoliation, we observed: • Mid-canopy density • Lower airflow restriction • Interior shading • Competing secondary growth The intervention focused on: • Removing obstructive fan leaves • Cleaning lower interior branches (lollipopping) • Improving air channels • Increasing light penetration • Prioritizing top flower sites No stripping. No shock. Just structure correction. ⸻ 🔥 Under-Canopy Light Marks — Addressed Transparently Minor leaf surface damage was observed on some lower leaves. Important distinction: This is not nutrient burn. This is not systemic stress. These were: • Localized photon exposure spots • Leaves positioned too close to under-canopy diodes • Surface-level tissue damage Cosmetic. Monitored. Adjusted. Under-canopy lighting increases lower bud potential — but placement must be respected. This is part of dialing in layered LED systems. We document it openly. Because transparency builds trust. ⸻ 🌱 Why the Plants Look So Uniform Three plants. Very similar rhythm. Why? • Stable feeding • Stable environment • No high-stress events • Even canopy exposure • Gentle early leaf positioning instead of hard training Consistency early → uniformity later. This is not luck. It’s controlled inputs. ⸻ 🔮 What to Expect Next Week You will likely see: • Stretch slowing down • Clear bud stacking beginning • Pistil density increasing • Water consumption rising • Slight increase in aroma intensity You should NOT expect: • Massive swelling yet • Heavy frost development • Final bud density We are still in structural flower. GMO builds weight slightly later. Patience is part of the architecture. ⸻ 🧠 The Philosophy Behind This Week When everything is stable: Do not interfere. Many growers change parameters weekly just to feel active. But cultivation is not about constant movement. It’s about: Observation → Understanding → Adjustment only when required. This week required observation. Not correction. ⸻ 🙏 Gratitude To the GrowDiaries platform — thank you for the space to document honestly. To the GD community — your feedback, questions, and debates sharpen everything. To our sponsors — your support allows this level of documentation and transparency. 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*So many leaves!! Lots of defoliation still. *Smells stronger, earthy *About to have her own tent

White Domina is really impressing me with how much the buds bulked up the last two weeds. They are still slowly fatting up, and this week transitioning into heavier resin production and a few of the many white hairs are finally starting to change color. I did switch the lights to turn off 30 minutes sooner at the beginning of the week to hep them transition. So 11.5/12.5 schedule this week. Following weeks is going to be dropped another 30 minutes to 11/13. I also want to start getting the temperatures a considerable amount lower than what they have been so that I do not off-gas my terpenes and negatively affect the potency and flavor. I been battling the humidity, with the plants drinking 6-8 gallons every 2-3 days. I'm hoping reducing the light intensity, as well as the duration will get them to drink a little less, and I can keep my vdp a little better in check.

Topped and still only watering. Fox Farm OF doing the heavy lifting and the girls are thriving

📆 Semana Final - Eternity Grow Cup 2025 📆 ¡Y llegamos al final de esta increíble experiencia en la Eternity Grow Cup! La Runtz de Zamnesia ha dado lo mejor de sí misma, con cogollos densos, llenos de resina y un perfil aromático que se ha intensificado a lo largo de la competencia. La combinación de genética y Green Sensation de Plagron ha sido todo un acierto, resultando en una floración espectacular. Los tricomas ya están en su punto máximo, y la planta no ha mostrado signos de estrés en ningún momento, lo que demuestra que el cuidado y los productos utilizados han dado sus frutos. La estructura de la planta ha sido perfecta, con cogollos consistentes en todas las zonas. Con temperaturas controladas y un entorno bien manejado, los resultados son más que satisfactorios. Ha sido un verdadero placer participar en esta competición y ver cómo la Runtz crecía y evolucionaba con cada semana. ¡Gracias a todos por el apoyo y, sin duda, seguiré aprendiendo y mejorando para la próxima! 🍀💪

******************************************** Week 8 early flower (flower week 2) ******************************************** Light cycle=12/12 Light Power=218w 90% Extractor controller settings High temp= Day 24c, Night 20c Low temp= c Temp step=0c High Rh= Day 53%, Night 56% Low Rh= % Rh step=0% Speed max=9 Speed min=2 Smart controller settings (during lights on). Lights on=9.00am Top fan on=+23.5c Top fan off=-23.0c Dehumidifier on=+58% Dehumidifier off=-55% or +26c Smart controller settings (during lights off). Lights off=9.00pm VPD aim=0.6-1.6 DLI aim=30-45 EC aim=0.2-2.0 PH aim=6.0-6.5 NPK(15.4/7.2/25) 💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧 Method= Autofeed 6 drippers. Feed=Flower Nutes. Neutralise=0.1ml/L Bloom=4.0ml/L Roots=0.2ml/L Silicon=1.0ml/L Calmag=1.0ml/L Boost=1.5ml/L Volume=12L Easy Ph down= 0.125ml/L Ec=1.95 PH=6.4/6.5 Runs=17 Run times=4min (276ml each) Gap times=16min Total runtime=68mins (5.0L each) Total flowrate= 138ml/min (69ml/min each) Auto start time=10.00am Auto stop time=3.24pm 💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧 ******************************************** ******************************************** 📅7/7/24 Sunday (day 50, day 8 flower) 📋 defoliation on lower nodes and leaves. 💧 Method= automatic Feed=Nutes flower Volume=12L Ec=1.95 PH=6.4/6.5 Volume left=3.5L Volume used=8.5L (138ml/min) Volume each=4.25L (69ml/min) Runoff. Total runoff=tiny amount Ec= PH=/ Feed=manually @3.40pm Run time=4 mins Feed=manually @4.00pm Run time=4 mins Volume left=2L Volume used=10L (138ml/min) Volume each=5L (69ml/min) Runoff. Total runoff=0.7L Ec=3.95 PH=/6.2 💧 📅8/7/24 Monday (day 51, day 9 flower) 📋 📅9/7/24 Tuesday (day 52, day 10 flower) 📋 H=72cm D=27cm Dli=57.2 Ppfd=1323 12/12 Really been pushing it with the light trying to minimise stretch, will raise light tomorrow and adjust power. 📅10/7/24 Wednesday (day 53, day 11 flower) 📋 H=76cm D=23cm Dli=60.5 Ppfd=1400 12/12 Raise light, running out of space. Lowered power to 200w H=76cm D=29cm Dli=45.4 Ppfd=1051 12/12 💧 Method= automatic Feed=Nutes flower Volume=12L Ec=1.95 PH=6.4/6.4 Volume left=2.5L Volume used=9.5L (138ml/min) Volume each=4.74L (69ml/min) Runoff. Total runoff=0.3L Ec=3.3 PH=/6.2 Feed=manually @4.20pm Run time=4 mins Feed=manually @5.10pm Run time=4 mins Volume left=1.5L Volume used=10.5L (138ml/min) Volume each=5.25L (69ml/min) Runoff. Extra runoff=0.5L Ec=4.1PH=/6.2 💧 📅11/7/24 Thursday (day 54, day 12 flower) 📋 Big defoliation on lower leaves and colas that will restrict air flow. 📅12/7/24 Friday (day 55, day 13 flower) 📋 Hst 2 main colas, slightly snapped both. 📅13/7/24 Saturday (day 56, day 14 flower) 📋H=86cm D=20cm Dli=74.8 Ppfd=1732 12/12 💧 Method= automatic Feed=water Volume=12L Ec=0.2 PH=6.4/6.3 (PH D=0.013ml/L) Volume left=3L Volume used=9L (138ml/min) Volume each=4.5L (69ml/min) Runoff. Total runoff=0.2L Ec=3.0 PH=/6.8 💧 ******************************************** Weekly roundup. 📋 Absolutely fine, been growing great, had to apply Hst as she's getting that tall, she's stretched a further 24cm this week and I'm praying she's going to stay as she is, I probably have 10cm max left of room to raise the light. Take it easy. Back soon. ********************************************

day 22: the plants are beautiful, they are all starting to produce trichromes.. no sign of deficiencies! I did one of the last defoliations. the smells are starting to appear for some, the ones that struck me are: - code red #1 and #2: strawberry and cream terps.. a bit like strawberry milk! it's crazy - B45: citrus and bug terps.. on a background of exotic fruit and gas! it's incredible - LA vanilla cake: vanilla ice cream terps - Cherry gar see ya #4 clone: a puree of exotic fruits, especially mango and pineapple.. I'm a fan my two papayas have herm, I found some bananas.. I really don't understand, they are in the perfect ecosystem!! I removed the bananas and left the plants for the moment, to be continued in my flowering TCO, I put: - kelp hydrolysate - epsom salt - bat guano - mealworm guana - castor bean shell ash - palm ash - vermicompost - blackstrap molasses - elycitor -Yeasts Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Bottom right: Papaya Bang Bang #1 Bottom middle: LA Vanilla cake #2 Bottom left: Papaya bang bang #2 middle right: Code red # middle: cherry gar see ya #4 clone middle left: White runtz x Hollywood Top right: Code red # Top middle: B-45 Top left: LA Vanilla Cake #1

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So, it's the end of Week 4 of Flower, and the ladies are doing really great. Only issue I'm encountering at the moment is with the Carbon Filter which doesn't seem to be exhausting as much air as I'd like it to. I have attached a video which explains everything. Happy Growing guys

Day 62. 13 days after the flip to 12/12 and starting to show pistils from the shoots. Leaves are much healthier than before and they're taking to flowering well. I cant get the temperature any lower at the moment so it will just have to do. Although heatwaves are on the way to the UK! Emergency news, I must relocate and the ladies are coming with me! Big task but must remove the net and then they're coming on a journey with me! I am not sure whether I will put the net back on and try to weave them through or if maybe LST is the way to go from here unfortunately..

Despite the fact that this is an auto flowering plant, they are a very worthy example that show that even autos can be better than photoperiodic flowers. I am growing this strain for the third time, it always pleases me with the amount of taste and, most importantly, the way it is smoked, very good THC. Thank u @Sweetseeds 🦅

Week 4 was actually pretty smooth. she was showing nitrogen and potassium deficiencies because she was being terribly underfed and because i had weened her off the veg nutes WAY too soon. I found the dyna gro nutrient schedule and ive been following that. i will definitely be following the schedule much better next round as i wasnt actually aware they had a schedule out. Shes currently week 5 day 1 and shes already fat af and super trichomey.s he still got at least 2 weeks left. she might be ready by week 7 honestly tho who knows guess well see. Ive been giving her 1 gal each time of dechlorinated tap water just straight water. it has been phd to 6.6 ph. runoff tested at 6.3 ph. will probably flush one last time before continuing the bloom feed.

Inizio un nuovo ciclo come sempre in ritardo, volevo iniziare a settembre e ho ritardato di un mese. Vediamo a questo coltivo cosa viene fuori! Peace✌️

Allora, come avete potuto vedere con i vostri occhi, i questa ragazza ha avuto un sacco di problemi fin dall inizio, ha avuto stress da calore, stress da condizioni non stabili come avrei voluto di umidità /temperatura, ma nel complesso è uscita una ganja, un prodotto automedicante davvero interessante, da sperimentare prossimamente con attenzioni migliori! Purtroppo non ero abituato a gestire così tante oaintae in uno spazio così ridotto , al prossimo ciclo manderò in fioritura una settimana prima, altrimenti mi ritroverò con dei mostri un bel po' difficili da gestire in una box come la mia , ma devo dire che sono rimasto davvero sorpreso dei risultati che sono riuscito a raggiungere, merito della mia sconfinata passione per questa meravigliosa pianta magica, e anche grazie a voi che mi seguite! Ne vedrete delle belle prossimamente! Un buon 420 a tutti voi!, fumate e state tranquilli! 💪😸😽💨

Growing very well. Just add water. Very easy. The leaves look nice even not too dark green. Did some more defoliation on bottom third of plant. Buds starting to fill in. This lady looks much better than the one on liquid organics

We are at the beginning of the 9th week of flowering. The trichomes are slowly beginning to change color. I'm now going on vacation for 9 days, I couldn't have planned it any shittier. But anyway, I've decided to keep them growing and then probably harvest them straight after my vacation.

The blueberry smells lovely but what I want is ripe seeds to start a true feminized plant lol…I love the blue berry cross I can’t wait for some ripe seeds

Hi, La sénescence se fait naturellement du fait d’une légère carence en N, j’ai quand même ajouté du Power Clean pour l’accélérer et améliorer encore plus le goût et l’odeur. Les couleurs violettes se propagent petit à petit vers le bas de la #2, et très légèrement sur la #1, comme des reflets. La puissance du panneau LED a été abaissé sur 55% La floraison est prévu pour 7-8 semaines et pourtant j’en suis à 10, sûrement du à la carence post stretch qui a ralentit la floraison et réduit le rendement ; J’ai observé les trichromes le 28/10, ils sont presque tous laiteux et les premiers ambrés arrivent doucement.. A la semaine prochaine 👋

The girl is trotting 😉