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🌱 WEEKLY REPORT — 12/12 From Seed Light Shuttle Run A New Experimental Cycle Filled With Vigor, Authenticity & Community Love This week marks the launch of our 12/12 from seed light shuttle experiment, an intentional departure from traditional cycles to explore how early flowering signals influence structure, energy distribution, and overall expression. It’s a fresh chapter, and already the project feels alive with momentum. ⸻ 🌱 Germination & Early Growth We germinated a full batch of seeds, and multiple plants are alive and progressing beautifully. For the sake of consistency, clarity, and storytelling, we’re focusing the formal documentation on two of the strongest individuals—the ones currently showing the most vigor, symmetry, and visual appeal. This keeps the narrative clean while still honoring the success of the full run. A Note of Transparency One seed didn’t make it due to a handling slip on our side. Not an environmental issue—just human. And that’s okay. Being transparent keeps the journey authentic, while the rest of the plants continue to shine. ⸻ 🌡️ Environmental Conditions The environment remains controlled and supportive: • Humidity: 75–80% • Temperature: ~28°C • Light Cycle: 12/12 from seed (experimental shuttle approach) These conditions have fostered healthy early development, vibrant coloration, and confident structural initiation. ⸻ 🎥 Photography & Documentation Setup Visual storytelling is central to this project, and we’re keeping it sharp: • Sony camera paired with a macro lens • Capturing early leaf texture, silhouette evolution, and subtle structural details • High-quality assets for reels, diary entries, and community updates The packaging reel complements this perfectly—everything feels curated and immersive. ⸻ Growing Medium & Containers This cycle uses: • PRO-MIX soil with mycorrhizal support • 14.5 L grow bags This foundation supports early vitality and allows the plants to establish themselves comfortably under the unique lighting schedule. ⸻ 📸 Overall Impression This Week The run is off to an exceptional start. Multiple plants are alive and healthy, and we’ve selected the two most vigorous specimens to document in detail throughout the project. Their early expression is promising, visually rich, and already full of character. The stability of the environment, the photographic clarity, and the experimental setup give the entire project a vibrant, exciting tone moving forward. ⸻ 💚 Community, Gratitude & Acknowledgment As always, none of this exists in isolation. A heartfelt thank you to: • Tical (the music legend behind part of the genetics) • Zamnesia, co-creator of this beautiful genetic combination • The entire community — the OGs, the newcomers, the quiet supporters, the loud ones, the curious, the passionate • GrowDiaries and the whole platform for giving projects like this a home • Everyone following the journey, sharing love, and keeping the culture alive Your energy fuels this project. We invite everyone to continue the journey with us across all social spaces: • Discord • Instagram • YouTube Your presence means everything. FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial 📲 Don’t forget to Subscribe and follow me on Instagram and YouTube @DogDoctorOfficial for exclusive content, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes magic. We’ve got so much more coming, including transplanting and all the amazing techniques that go along with it. You won’t want to miss it. GrowDiaries Journal: https://growdiaries.com/grower/dogdoctorofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogdoctorofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dogdoctorofficial ⸻ Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow If you’re curious about the tech I’m using, check out these links: 🔆 Lighting & Environmental Control • Future of Grow — Advanced LED lighting technology https://www.futureofgrow.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: DOG20 • Lumiflora — Under-canopy LED lighting https://lumiflorade.com/ • TrollMaster — Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration) ⸻ Genetics • Zamnesia Seeds — Genetics used in this project https://www.zamnesia.com/ ⸻ 🌱 Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support • Plagron — Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products https://plagron.com/en/ ⸻ 🎒 Storage, Curing & Preservation • Grove Bags — Curing and storage solutions https://grovebags.com/ ⸻ 📸 Photography Equipment & Tools (Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit) • Sony A6000 / Sony A6700 • Sony full-frame macro lens + few more • Stacking photography workflow - learning • iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots) We’ve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the next steps, let’s push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together! As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Let’s celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together. With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine. 💚 Growers love to all 💚 📸 P.S. – The Eye Behind the Lens All photos in this diary (for now — except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6000 (for now A6700 will be doing all future updates) paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more. Photography is part of the story — it’s how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words can’t always capture. I’ve also started experimenting with photo stacking — a technique where multiple images, each taken at a slightly different focus point, are layered together to create one perfectly sharp image from front to back. It’s not digital enhancement or AI; it’s pure photography — a way to reveal the plant’s beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal. You’ll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots — camera, lens, setup — because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art. FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial NEW DISCORD - Official Server Invite Link : https://discord.gg/ksjAkA5T74 P.S.2- Due to the new platform restrictions on GrowDiaries, it wasn’t possible to upload all of the germination photos during the official germination week. To keep the documentation complete and transparent, those images are now being uploaded together with the rest of this week’s photos. Thank you for understanding and for continuing to follow the journey so closely.
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Welcome back to my summer grow🙂 Everything is still in need for more, more light - more nutes - more airflow and last but not least, more ir/uv 😎 Also gaining weight so that’s also great 😊 Hope to see you again next week 😎 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SpectrumX LED🔥 @medicgrow 880 Watt⚡️ 2x UV/IR LED panels 💥 2.7 μmol/J🔥 Full Spectrum V1,F1,VS,FS🌈 Display with PPFD & Live spectrum Light measurement: Apogee MQ-610 & Apogee DLI-600. Fertiliser: Organics Nutrients https://www.organicsnutrients.com/en/ Green Buzz Nutrients Discount Code: GD42025 Grants 25% with a minimum Order value at 75 Euro. https://greenbuzzliquids.com/en/shop/
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🌱 Divine Seeds Germination Report 🌱 Hey, fellow growers! 🌿✨ Welcome to the start of an exciting journey with Divine Seeds! We’ve kicked off our run with some incredible genetics: Moon Rock, Opium, Fractal, and Big Demon. Let’s dive into the germination process and introduce you to the amazing world of the CannaKan method! 🌟 The CannaKan Method: A Game-Changer! 🌟 The CannaKan method is revolutionizing the way we germinate seeds, ensuring higher success rates and stronger seedlings. Here’s why we love it: 1. Optimal Hydration: The CannaKan method ensures the seeds receive just the right amount of moisture, promoting rapid and healthy germination. 2. Temperature Control: By maintaining a stable environment, we provide the perfect conditions for our seeds to sprout. 3. Aeration: The method enhances air circulation, preventing issues like mold and damping-off. 4. Root Development: It encourages robust root growth, setting the foundation for vigorous plants. 🌱 Seed Germination Progress 🌱 Let’s check out how our Divine Seeds are doing with this stellar method: 1. Moon Rock 🚀 • Germination Rate: 100% • Details: These seeds sprouted quickly, showing off their vibrant energy. The seedlings are already reaching for the stars! 2. Opium 🌸 • Germination Rate: 95% • Details: Opium seeds are flourishing with elegance. Their delicate sprouts are a sight to behold, promising a beautiful journey ahead. 3. Fractal 🌀 • Germination Rate: 85% • Details: Our shy Fractal seeds took a bit longer, but they’re coming through with unique patterns. They remind us that every growth journey is special. 4. Big Demon 💪 • Germination Rate: 100% • Details: True to its name, Big Demon seeds are growing strong and bold. These seedlings are the powerhouse of our garden! 🌟 Key Observations 🌟 • Uniformity: The seedlings are consistent in their development, thanks to the precise conditions of the CannaKan method. • Health: No signs of disease or malformation. The CannaKan method’s optimal environment is working wonders. • Vigor: The seedlings exhibit vigorous growth, indicating a healthy start. 🌱 Next Steps 🌱 As our seedlings continue to grow, we’ll: • Monitor their progress closely. • Transition them to their next growing medium. • Provide the best nutrients and care to support their journey. Stay tuned for more updates as we nurture these incredible plants. We’re thrilled to see how they’ll flourish and share every step of the way with you. Happy growing, and may your gardens be ever green! 🌿💚 #DivineSeeds #GerminationReport #CannaKanMethod #MoonRock #Opium #Fractal #BigDemon #GrowDiaries #PlantMagic #GreenThumb Germination method 🌱 @thecannakan Genetics @divine.seeds Nutrition @aptusholland 🌿 @aptus_world 🌎 @aptus_es 🌍 @aptusbrasil 🌱 @aptus_thailand 🌿 @aptus_portugal 🌳 @aptususa_officiala 🍀 @aptusplanttechnz 🌺 @aptusplanttechaus 🍃 Ambient controls🎮 @trolmaster.eu @trolmaster.eu.support @trolmaster.support @trolmaster.agro Soil @promix_growers_eur @promix_cannabis LED - @lumatekeu Watering- @autopot_usa @autopot_global Love and attention- @dogdoctorofficial #aptus #aptusplanttech #aptusgang #aptusfamily #aptustrueplantscience #inbalancewithnature #trolmaster #trolmastereurope #trolmastersecrets #Autopots #GreenJoy As always thank you all for stopping by, for the love and for it all , this journey of mine wold just not be the same without you guys, the love and support is very much appreciated and i fell honored and so joyful with you all in my life 🙏 With true love comes happiness 💚🙏 Always believe in your self and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart , be a giver and the universe will give back to you in ways you could not even imagine so 💚 More info and complete updates from all my adventures can be found ⬆️link in the profile description ⬆️ Friendly reminder all you see here is pure research and for educational purposes only 💚Growers Love To you All 💚
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Strawberry gorilla from fastbuds buds has a great gorilla smell with a strong fruit smell that’s just like strawberries no lie. The plant doesn’t grow super tall but it does stack colas really nice. I didn’t grow the plant out as big as possible but it has big colas as long as half my are and smaller nugs all over that were the size of a fist. A great producer. Buds are spongey perfect for drying easily.
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Doing really good. I've introduced some flower stacker, worm tea concentrate, hydro guard root inoculant and some calmag with iron. I also started place a layer of ice on top of the medium to trigger trichome and to get them beautiful colors. I've been doing the ice thing in my last couple of harvest and I swear that it increased the trichome coverage and I get some nice colors to pop. I usually go with organic soil amendment for nutrients. However I used a new to me soil called Biochar. It's like a bunch of small pieces of tree bark. It has simular characteristics like I have to water every day because this product dose not retain moisture at all. I did add a good layer about 1 gallon of Purple Cow Indicanja mixed 50/50 with Happy Frog soil. I loosened the first couple of inches in the container with my fingers and worked it into the soil and watered it in slowly. The addition of the new top layer of soil and nutrients have paid off well. I'm still about 3 weeks out from harvest and I can't wait to see how fat these flowers get. They're already the size of golf balls and I swear I can literally see them growing before my eyes, at least a 1/8 of a inch of girth a day. I have two more feedings to go before it's time to start the flushing process and with the addition of the ice I'm anticipating some lovely colors. Cheers!!!
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Day 107 The Mars Hydro TS1000 has been at 100% light intensity for 2 days now and the plants seem to be loving the new light. Slowly seeing buds starting to fill in more and more. Day 108 The ladies are both looking wonderful! The bud sites are starting to fill in nicely, the Mars Hydro TS1000 has made a huge difference in progressing flower. Day 110 Updated with some photos of the buds coming along
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Pablo Escobar is growing good. She is still bulking, and looks to have about 3 weeks left. She has a fruity citrus aroma. Lots of frost and white pistils still. Everything has been going smoothly, and waiting on her to finish up. Nothing more to report. Thank you Divine Seeds, and Spider Farmer. 🤜🏻🤛🏻🌱❄️🌱 Thank you grow diaries community for the 👇likes👇, follows, comments, and subscriptions on my YouTube channel👇. Thank you Happy Growing 🌱🌱🌱 https://youtube.com/channel/UCAhN7yRzWLpcaRHhMIQ7X4g
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Día 15 (13/10) #1 se muestra perfecta! #2 se muestra más afectada en todas las hojas de abanico... #3 muestra pequeñas manchas... A ver como evolucionan los próximos días... Día 16 (14/10) Subo el DLI a 35.5 (No puedo acercar más la lampara) #1 se muestra con una mini mancha en una de las hojas de abanico más antiguas... #2 está peor, pero las nuevas hojas de abanico están OK. El crecimiento está ralentizado.... #3 muestra las mismas pequeñas manchas que ayer... Día 17 (15/10) No visiting Día 18 (16/10) LST Time! Día 19 (17/10) Defoliación y ajuste de LST Riego con 500 ml H2O RO Día 20 (18/10) Poda de alguna rama que se queda en la parte inferior, y ajuste de LST Día 21 (19/10) Poda de alguna rama que se queda en la parte inferior, y ajuste de LST Riego con 200 ml H2O RO 🚀 FastBuds 15% DISCOUNT code "NONICK" fastbuds.com 💦 Nutrients BioTabs 15% DISCOUNT code "GDBT420" biotabs.nl/en/shop/ 🌱Substrate PRO-MIX HP BACILLUS + MYCORRHIZAE - www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-hp-biofungicide-plus-mycorrhizae
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Werde nur noch Wasser geben und dann noch einmal Mit Advanced Nutrients flushen. Sollte bald soweit sein.
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Day 40 from Seed ( 3 in flower): Yet another good week for these rapidly changing ladies. I have kept them in Mega crop at 1g/L and they seem very happy at that. This Mega crop is the best nute I have used in decades of growing. so simple to use in all aspects and the results are amazing. I am also blown away by the ecothrive living soil. now it has kicked into gear it is killing the coco girls by a mile in size for every strain. I have backed off the silica and calmag now to see how they get on with just plain water and the nutes the spil makes itself on them. The coco girls are getting a .5g upping of MC next feed now they are in flowering and their stretch mode. My fears of too much N have been put to rest now and it was the light intensity causing issues across the crop and not nute strength. #1 has had to be staked down and tied back daily to keep her from taking off vertical. The 90° bend early on has not done her a bit of harm at all and even with the trunk split and spread , she is building on the support for it as she packs the size on. Her pot has a great mulch layer with some excellent greenery low down to die back and be the next layer of food below the soil. All my removed leaf and tips have been put into this layer now too so should be perfect for the "no-till" 2nd use of them ( fast buds fast flowering girls will fly in them !!) The coco girls are responding great to their training too. They have some thick stem growth so are planning some serious bud weight. I will be thinking them out a little in the next few days to get all those sites lit up for their push to buds. Brilliant strain from fast buds and cannot wait to sample their delights. Thats when the Los pots will prove even more viable . fully organic and no need to flush.. Catch you in your grows and a huge thankyou to Heather at Fast buds for being a top rep and so responsive. Deserves a raise guys !!!!
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Plants are definitely Drinking alot. Set up scrog net Kinda late ... As soon as I flowered. Only need net to hold them..not to train them... humidity is in high 60s low 70s. THATS WAY TOO HIGH.. need to get my humidity down to 45%... My main focus is to get a dehumidifier ..and really soon.......
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Muy satisfecho de esta semana ya que parece que están avanzando todas satisfactoriamente, la única que parece haberse quedado atrás es la Glookies y a parte hemos añadido una Watermelon Zkittlez x Animal Cookies y otra Banana Slurricane, parece que cogen fuerza a pasos agigantados 🔥🔥
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I placed the 2 seeds in a damp paper towel and placed it into a closed Tupperware. The tupperware was placed in my stereo cabinet (warmest place I could find) and less than a day taps roots were showing. I then placed them in my humidity dome and within 18hrs I had roots sprouting thru the bottom of the sponge. This has been the best start I have yet to have. I also built a new RDWC system with waterfalls to veg and flower these two in. I have photos and video above on the new tent setup. I have it running with just regular tap water until the seedlings are ready to go in. I have also installed a 90gpd RO system (APEC brand) under my kitchen sink. The water comes out 5.8ph and 7ppm. I will be using this RO water thru the entire grow with some Cal-mag of course. The system holds about 25 gallons total of water. The main res is 17 gallons and the two buckets are 5 gallons. I will no longer be using air stones. I have a recirculating pump in the main res, waterfalls in the buckets and of course the main pump running the whole system. Should be plenty of air for the roots. I used 2 in return pipes in the hopes of avoiding roots clogging the pipes. I scrogged last time but I'm not sure I will be going that route. I might just top and train. I will be doing a major defoliation on one and just simple trimming on the other. I am trying to find out if the risks of stressing the plant are worth the returns. Well wish me luck....and away we go. Equipment used on this grow: VIVOSUN 48"x48"x80" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent AC Infinity CLOUDLINE T6, Quiet 6" Inline Duct Fan Grower's Choice Horticulture Lighting with Full Spectrum 315W Ceramic Metal Halide Kingbrite diy 240W lm301h qb288 v3 led grow light PHILIPS 901573 Master Color CDM Lamp 315 Watt Elite MW, 4200K (Blue) PELONIS PFT30T2ABB-V Portable 3-Speed 12-Inch Oscillating Table Air Circulation Fan, Bluelab Guardian Monitor for pH, Temperature, and Conductivity Measures Power Strip Surge Protector, Anker 12 Outlets & 3 USB Ports hygger 1060GPH Quiet Submersible and External 24V Water Pump, with Controller Marineland Maxi-Jet 600 Midea SmartCool 8,000 BTU Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner (will be running a 4 inch tube into tent from a/c) All hardware and buckets were bought from Lowes. 1in & 3/4 in for supply lines 2 in for returns
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9/30/18. She still looks great. No burn and no deficiencies so far. I fed her a liter and a half . The pot is now heavy but not totally soaked. I did not water to runoff but the lower portion of the pot is wet. I don't like soaking the pots because the bottoms take ay too long to totally dry and I have had issues watering schedules. 10/5/18 Still doing perfect with minimal attention. Bumped up the amount of Grow Big last feeding with no ill effect. Looking ahead and having weeks before the auto is done I didn't know how to face the upcoming issue of vertical space. Shes too big to LST and I did not want to top her because shes doing incredibly well and want to see what she will produce. I rigged up a scrog contained within the bucket. I did a mod years ago to a smoker which gave me the idea in the middle of the night. I might change out the screen itself since it was just what I had on hand but will see how it works.. The openings are 2.5" so it should suit my needs. I have it set at 8 inches above soil but it is fully adjustable up and down by the nuts on the threaded rod. I plan on keeping the main stem under the screen to induce the plant to keep producing shoots and fill the area. Im pretty excited about trying this and Stay Tuned.
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The transition is officially happening—the plant has now fully entered the flowering phase!🌱 The stretch is kicking in, and it’s growing rapidly, really taking off this week. It looks incredibly healthy, with vibrant green leaves and strong development. Thanks to the LST, it has spread out beautifully, allowing for even light distribution and great bud site exposure. I’m really happy with how things are progressing and excited to see how the buds start forming in the coming weeks! This one is looking very promising.💪😎
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Impressionante la velocità di fioritura delle dutchfem autofiorenti! Sono nel periodo di fioritura inoltrata e si stanno riempiendo tutte di infiorescenze dure, appiccicose e molto resinose e profumate, in giardino sembra di essere in un negozio di frutta fresca! Sfiorano il metro e cinquanta centimetri di altezza alcune e la maggior parte sembrano XL perché le lunghe diramazioni si stanno riempiendo tutte in ogni parte delle piante. Purtroppo il clima al centro Italia è un po' sfasato e ogni giorno alterna caldo umido forte con pioggie fresche brevi e poi ritorna il sole. Gli afidi stanno provando con tutte le loro forze a superare la protezione dell'olio di piretro, sono sotto le foglie gli afidi ma non stanno minimamente indebolendo il vigore delle piante anzi sembrano fiorire più aggressive e la resina inizia ad incollare ogni insetto parassita che sta tentando di attaccare le mie piante. Biologicamente queste varietà sono impeccabili e si adattano ai cambiamenti climatici e ai nuovi insetti parassiti resistono. Qualche lepidottero ha iniziato a mangiare qualche foglia ed infiorescenze ma non è un problema perché manualmente ogni giorno dedico un ora a rimuovere i bruchi. Dai video e foto si vede che non si scherza con queste varietà! Un abbraccio a tutti e forza Dutchfem auto in Italia!
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Checkout my Instagram @smallbudz to see the Small budget grow setup for indoor use, low watt, low heat, low noise, step by step. 12/01/2020 - Fed her 1.5l of 6.6PH water with 0,2ml of each: Cal Mag (Atami), Grow, Bloom and Max, and 0,5ml of each: Heaven, Alga-mic and Vera, noticed some run off, I use about 1/4 of the nutrient dosage on the chart, to achieve about 100/150PPM (500 scale). Now using the perfect PPM worsheet made by Grow Boss.