š± Animal Mints ā Week 6 From Seed
(ā Week 2 Flower / Pre-Flower Phase)
Quick Recap for New Readers
This run includes multiple Animal Mints plants, all treated similarly, but weāre mainly cataloging two reference plants to clearly show how timing affects structure and development:
⢠Plant A ā 12/12 from seed
⢠Plant B ā ~15 days under 16/8 veg, then flipped to flower
Same genetics, same room, same feeding ā different timelines.
Thatās the whole experiment.
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Plant A vs Plant B ā Why Two Plants?
⢠Plant A (12/12 from seed)
⢠More compact
⢠Slower early structure
⢠Responds very well to gentle leaf bending and light training
⢠Still stretching and stacking nicely
⢠Plant B (short veg period)
⢠Bigger frame
⢠More developed branching
⢠Further along in flower at the same āseed ageā
⢠Took light cleanup / lollipopping better
This small veg window made a huge difference in structure and flower progression, and thatās exactly why weāre documenting both.
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āļø Canopy Work (No Heavy Defoliation)
This week we did selective leaf removal, not a true defoliation:
⢠Opened airflow and light paths
⢠Removed shaded or blocking leaves
⢠Light lollipopping on Plant B only
⢠Plant A kept mostly intact, just leaf bending and spacing
Goal wasnāt stress ā it was space, airflow, and efficiency.
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š”ļø Environment Update
⢠Day Temp: ~28°C (successfully raised)
⢠Humidity: ~65%
⢠PPFD: ~600ā850 (depending on height & position)
⢠COā: ~900 ppm (now stabilizing around 909 ppm)
As outside temps stayed cooler, the room naturally became its own heat source:
⢠Increased plant mass
⢠Higher light intensity
⢠Under-canopy lighting added
No forced heaters. No extremes.
Just letting the system balance itself.
š¬ļø Airflow
⢠Vortex extraction
⢠Multiple cross-flow fans
⢠Constant gentle movement
No leaf chaos ā just steady motion.
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š§ Feeding & Nutrition Strategy
This week marks a clear transition phase.
⢠EC: ~2.4
⢠pH: 6.5 (transitioning down ā all feeds now 6.0+)
Why Higher pH Right Now?
As plants move into flower, nutrient demand shifts:
⢠Better Ca / Mg uptake
⢠Stronger phosphorus & potassium availability
⢠Root activity increases
Slightly higher pH at this stage supports structural growth and flower formation, especially under higher light and COā.
Nutrient Transition
⢠Terra Grow ā Flowering nutrients
⢠Supporting the hormonal shift from stretch ā stack
⢠Small signs of possible cal-mag demand observed ā already being addressed, nothing severe
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šæ Growth Observations
⢠Both plants look healthy and vigorous
⢠Plant B is clearly ahead in flower development
⢠Plant A continues to stretch and respond beautifully to training
⢠Leaf color overall is excellent
⢠Bud sites stacking cleanly
At this point:
⢠All plants are in pre-flower / early flower
⢠Weāre counting this as Week 2 flower in the life cycle
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šø Studio Session
Plants were brought into the studio to:
⢠document structure clearly
⢠show node spacing and canopy differences
⢠create a clean visual timeline
Photos reflect real structure, not āposed perfectionā.
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ā¤ļø Final Words
Big thanks to:
⢠the geneticists
⢠the sponsors
⢠the platform
⢠the OGs
⢠the newcomers
⢠the critics
⢠the lovers
⢠even the haters
Everyone has a place here.
We share wins, mistakes, and lessons openly so we can all grow better together.
Criticism is welcome ā itās how progress happens.
Plants are doing amazing, and weāre excited for what the next weeks bring š±
More updates soon.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
š Lighting & Environmental Control
⢠Future of Grow ā Advanced LED lighting technology
https://www.futureofgrow.com/
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⢠Lumiflora ā Under-canopy LED lighting
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⢠TrollMaster ā Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
⢠Zamnesia Seeds ā Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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š± Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
⢠Plagron ā Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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š Storage, Curing & Preservation
⢠Grove Bags ā Curing and storage solutions
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šø Photography Equipment & Tools
(Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit)
⢠Sony A6700
⢠Sony full-frame macro lens + few more
⢠Stacking photography workflow - learning
⢠iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots)
Weāve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonāt want to miss the next steps, letās push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letās celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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šø P.S. ā The Eye Behind the Lens
All photos in this diary (for now ā except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6700 paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more.
Photography is part of the story ā itās how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words canāt always capture.
Iāve also started experimenting with photo stacking ā 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.
Itās not digital enhancement or AI; itās pure photography ā a way to reveal the plantās beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal.
Youāll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots ā camera, lens, setup ā because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art.
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