24.07.2026 Welcome to week number 7 of my Fast Buds Auto Grow, so let's go, Growmies! This week I was on vacation in Austria, so I had to leave the girls in my son's hands. Unfortunately, he forgot to water them on time 😅 Weather and Conditions Fortunately, the weather was on my side. Temperatures stayed between 23°C and 26°C, so the lack of watering didn't cause as much damage as it could have. Once again, we didn't get a single drop of rain. Growth The stretch has completely stopped, and the girls are now putting all their energy into building flowers. Because they missed a feeding while I was away, quite a few fan leaves have turned yellow. It isn't pretty, but that's life. Luckily, the buds themselves still look healthy and continue to fatten up. Papaya Cookies Papaya Cookies is still my favorite. Her colors are getting more beautiful every day, and the aroma is becoming incredibly sweet and intense. If she keeps developing like this, I think she could be ready in about two weeks. If the weather remains stable, though, I'll let her ripen for as long as possible to maximize quality. Tangie Tangie is still taking her time, just like I expected. Interestingly, her leaves stayed much greener than the other two, which tells me she's probably not as hungry for nutrients. Bud development isn't as explosive either, but that's most likely due to her sativa genetics. The fruity Tangie aroma is already unmistakable and absolutely mouth-watering. Apricot Apricot has started showing beautiful purple fan leaves. I'm not entirely sure whether that's simply her genetics or a reaction to the nutrient deficiency, but either way she looks stunning. She's easily the frostiest plant of the three, and every time I touch her my fingers become incredibly sticky. I have a feeling she's going to be something special. Feeding As soon as I got back from vacation, the girls received a good feeding of T.A. TriPart nutrients. Hopefully they'll recover quickly and finish strong during the remaining weeks. Pests Still no pests on the cannabis plants. The ants and aphids are still busy attacking my cucumbers, and as long as they stay there, I'm perfectly happy to let them. Final Thoughts My vacation definitely caused a small setback, and I'm sure it'll cost me a little yield in the end. But honestly, I'd rather harvest slightly less if the quality stays high. That's what really matters. That's it for this week, my friends. Catch ya next week! Smoking_Joe_Frazier