🌿 Week 10 Update: Entering the "Bulking" Phase (Flower Week 5)
We’ve hit a major milestone! The plants have officially finished their "stretch," and we are moving into the most exciting part of the cycle: The Fattening.
🛠️ The "Improvise & Overcome" Moment
Sometimes in a grow, things don't go exactly as planned, and you have to know how to handle it yourself. I saw the colas getting too close to the LEDs and didn't waited for a disaster—and I took action and raised the whole tent. That’s the sign of a real grower: being able to adapt your environment to the plant's needs on the fly. By creating that extra headspace, i’ve protected the harvest from light bleaching and heat stress.
💎 What’s Happening Now:
• Resin Explosion: This is the week where the "frost" really takes over. Trichome production is ramping up, and the scent is likely getting much more intensely i needed to add some silica.
• Bud Architecture: The flowers are no longer getting taller; they are growing "out." They are filling in the gaps and becoming dense.
• The PK Hunger: The plants are craving Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K).
⚠️ Critical Checklist for Week 5:
1. Humidity Drop: RH between 40% – 50%. Dense buds trap moisture, and we want to keep mold (Bud Rot) far away.
2. Airflow: Since i raised the tent, i needed to make sure fans are repositioned to move air across the top of the canopy and through the middle.
3. Watering: They are thirsty! Keeping the moisture consistent, as even a short drought now can stress the production of essential oils.
One love growmies 🤜🏼🤛🏻