Flowering Week 20: Structural Surprises & Purple Promises
Update: 28.07.2025 | Day 143
Hey Growmies,
Apologies for the radio silence! Between vacation and kid adventures, the diary took a backseat. But the ladies? They’ve been busy. Here’s the catch-up:
Emergency Support Mission
- Durban’s weight crisis: Side branches cracked under their own mass – one even split the main stem!
- Field fix: Stabilized with 4 stakes + speaker wire (ugly but effective).
- Lesson learned: Next run = heavy-duty support before stretch.
Strain Check:
Durban Poison (African Queen)
- Growth style: Less height (expected 2m+), more lateral explosion – new shoots daily make her look like 3 plants in one.
- Flower status: White pistils stacking at branch tips.
- Smell: Still discreet (neighbor-safe… for now).
- Health: Vibrant green – zero stress signs.
Blueberry
- Surprise stretch: Nearly hit 2m (like a sativa!). Half Durban’s width but elegant.
- Stem power: Thicker trunk than Durban – mini-tree status.
- Color preview: Purple stems emerging! Buds may follow suit (fingers crossed).
- Support needed: Prepping for heavy buds to avoid branch snaps.
Care & Environment
- Feeding: Pure Bokashi juice (no extras) – they’re thriving on it.
- Pests/mold: None spotted. Dry summer helping.
- Weather: About 20° C and really high humidity.
Next Steps
- Build 4-stake + twine support grid (multiple height tiers).
- Monitor Durban’s odor spike as flowering advances.
- Pray to the mold gods for a dry autumn (purple buds = mold camouflage).
Week 20 Takeaway
Never underestimate the weight of the branches and the effect of a little strom. I could possible fuck up my grow.
Alright folks, as always:
Catch y’all next week – no more hiatuses!
– Smoking_Joe_Frazier