28.10.
Progress Overview
• Eight days in, and the SuperBuffCherry #26 plants are showing steady recovery after the early topping on Day 4.
• Growth momentum has returned — new shoots are visible at the main nodes, and side branching is beginning to expand.
• The overall impression: slightly slowed by topping stress, but still on track for a healthy vegetative rhythm.
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Post-Topping Recovery
• The plants clearly felt the cut — minor stress signs visible (slight leaf curl and slower new growth).
• However, the color remains strong, and all tops are pushing new growth tips already.
• This brief recovery dip is expected after early topping and should stabilize completely within the next few days.
• Once the new shoots strengthen, canopy management and gentle LST can begin.
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Pest Situation
• The thrips issue hasn’t disappeared entirely — still visible, but very minimal.
• Continuous counter-measures are in place to keep the population suppressed.
• So far, the balance seems under control, though full eradication will take consistent attention.
• No major new damage spots seen — a positive sign that the preventive strategy is working.
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BioTabs Performance
• The BioTabs organic system continues to hold its promise: stable nutrition, no burn, no deficiency.
• Even under light stress, the plants show resilience — a good indicator of strong microbial activity and root health.
• The living-soil dynamic keeps everything buffered and calm, helping recovery without any liquid feed adjustments.
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Notes & Outlook
• Next focus: allow the plants to fully bounce back before applying any further training.
• Maintain airflow and humidity control to discourage pest rebound.
• If the recovery trend continues, Week 2 should close with a well-structured, evenly topped canopy ready for shaping.
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🌱 Day 8 Summary:
Mild topping stress visible, but recovery underway. Thrips presence minimal and managed. The BioTabs system keeps everything stable — resilience and structure are returning fast, and the SuperBuffCherry #26 still shows solid potential moving into full Week 2.
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01.11.
Progress Overview
• The vegetative phase officially comes to an end — today marks the transition into flowering.
• The light cycle was switched from 18/6 to 12/12, meaning tomorrow begins Flower Day 1.
• Overall, the run looks solid: strong structure, healthy color, and good vitality, with only minor pH adjustments needed.
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Soil & pH Situation
• Current soil pH measured at 5.7, slightly below the ideal range.
• Early signs of a calcium lockout were noticed, but detected in time before major impact.
• Corrective measures are underway to bring the medium back up to 6.3, the target zone for optimal nutrient uptake.
• Adjustments are being made gradually to avoid disturbing the microbial activity sustained by the BioTabs system.
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Pest Situation
• The thrips and general pest presence are now almost completely gone.
• Continuous preventive work has paid off — the situation is under firm control.
• No new damage visible; foliage remains clean and healthy.
• This is the most stable pest status since the start of the run — a clear sign that the reset and preventive routine were effective.
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Plant Condition
• Plants remain strong and compact after early topping; internodes uniform and canopy even.
• Minor signs of stress linked to the low pH, but overall vigor remains high.
• Once the pH correction stabilizes, calcium uptake should normalize and growth will accelerate again.
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BioTabs System Performance
• The BioTabs organic feeding system continues to demonstrate resilience and balance.
• Even under suboptimal pH, the living-soil biology buffered the stress effectively — no burn, no deficiency spiral.
• Root zone remains active, and microbial life appears to be compensating for the short-term nutrient block.
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Outlook
• Focus for the next few days: confirm that pH correction holds steady and monitor for the start of the stretch phase.
• Expecting visible early flowering development within 3–5 days after the 12/12 switch.
• The goal is now to maintain environmental stability and airflow as the plants begin vertical growth.
• With pests under control and the soil balance returning, the bloom phase starts under good conditions.
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🌸 Day 12 Summary:
Slight pH imbalance (5.7) addressed and under correction, calcium uptake soon to normalize. Thrips nearly eradicated — pest management finally stable. The 12/12 light cycle has begun, marking Flower Day 1 tomorrow. A clean, controlled start into bloom for SuperBuffCherry #26.