Week five marked the point where both Candy Hustle phenotypes shifted from building flowers to packing on serious weight.💚
Buds became noticeably denser, calyxes continued swelling, and resin production reached another level. Every day the plants looked frostier, with trichomes covering not only the flowers but also most of the surrounding sugar leaves. ✨
Environmental conditions were almost ideal throughout the week, with temperatures between 24–25°C and a stable 55% relative humidity. The plants clearly appreciated the improved climate, showing no signs of heat stress or nutrient issues. 🍃
Feeding remained simple this week.
Both plants received one irrigation with BioTabs Bio PK 5-8, while all remaining waterings consisted of reverse osmosis water supplemented with CalMag. Water consumption stayed steady as flower mass continued increasing. 💧
The aroma became significantly more pronounced compared to previous weeks. The rear phenotype started expressing a very distinct Skittlez-like candy profile, while the front phenotype developed an incredibly sweet grape aroma that became stronger every time the tent was opened. At this stage, both phenotypes already show surprisingly different terpene profiles despite sharing the same genetics. 🍇
Bud stacking continued evenly across the canopy. The main colas thickened considerably while secondary branches kept filling in, creating a very balanced structure with excellent light penetration thanks to the earlier lollipopping. The amount of visible resin is becoming impressive, suggesting excellent bag appeal later in flower. ❄️
Leaf colour remained healthy throughout the canopy, with only a few leaves beginning to show the first signs of natural ageing as the plants directed more energy into flower production. Overall health and vigour remained excellent. 🌿
Environment
Temperature: 24–25°C 🌡️
Relative humidity: 55%
Watered with RO water + CalMag 💧
1× BioTabs Bio PK 5-8
Light intensity remained around 800 PPFD ☀️
Overall Impression
Week five has been one of the most exciting stages so far. Both Candy Hustle phenotypes are frosting up rapidly, bud density is increasing with every passing day, and the terpene profiles are beginning to separate beautifully. The rear plant is leaning heavily toward a sweet candy/Skittlez aroma, while the front phenotype is developing an exceptionally sweet grape scent that already fills the tent. With several weeks still remaining, both plants look on track to produce dense, resin-coated flowers with excellent bag appeal and very distinct terpene expressions. 💚