đ¸ Week 6 Flower â Gelonade Diaries
The Gelonade girls continue their elegant dance into flower, both Pheno #1 and Pheno #2 shining in their own unique way. Their structures remain remarkably similar, tall, strong, and full of energy, while each holds onto her own personality, expressed in leaf form and flower shape.
This week we noticed a few small spots on the leaves. Nothing dramatic, nothing to sound alarms about, but enough to remind us that plants, like people, sometimes whisper when they need something. It could be calcium, it could be another minor imbalance, but the key is observation. Weâll keep a close eye, watching for patterns, listening to what the girls want to tell us, and adjusting gently if needed.
đą Quick Recap (For Those Just Joining)
From the start, this run has been about detail and care.
⢠Germination was clean and quick, the girls leaping from seed into life.
⢠Veg was marked by strong branching, healthy leaves, and the unforgettable funky unicorn foliage of Pheno #2.
⢠Transplanting into super soil and fabric pots gave them the room to spread their roots and breathe.
⢠The shift into flower was smooth, guided by careful lighting, steady feeding, and a balance of Aptus and Plagron nutrients.
⢠Weeks 4 and 5 saw sativa-like stretch, white hairs bursting across every cola, and canopy lights filling every corner with photons.
Now here we are in Week 6: the garden maturing, the flowers stacking, the personality of the genetics truly revealing itself.
đ§ Feeding & Balance
The recipe continues to revolve around Aptus Regulator, CalMag Boost, Top Booster, and Plagronâs Power Buds, Sugar Royal, and Green Sensation, with Aptus All-In-One Liquid helping tie the orchestra together. Weâre keeping EC balanced, always mindful that the soil already provides a strong foundation.
đĄ Whatâs Happening & Whatâs Next
This week is all about observation. Flowers are swelling, resin begins to sparkle in early traces, and aromas start to hint at whatâs to come.
What to expect: denser buds, richer pistil coloration, and a canopy that will soon demand defoliation for airflow.
What not to expect: miracles overnight. This is the stage of patience, where the magic brews quietly within each calyx.
đ Closing Thought
The Gelonades remind us that growth is rarely flawless. A spot on a leaf is not a failure, but a message. Perfection isnât the goal, balance is. And balance is exactly what these girls are showing us week after week.
May the flowers swell with grace,
may the leaves whisper their truths,
and may the growerâs patience
be rewarded in full bloom.
PS: Understanding Foxtailing
One of the girls, our Pheno #2, is starting to show signs of foxtailing. For those new to the term, foxtailing refers to when buds grow in elongated, irregular patterns instead of stacking neatly into the dense, conical shape we often expect. The result is a flower that looks âspikyâ or âfunky,â almost as though the plant is growing multiple little towers from a single cola.
Why does this happen? There are two main sides to the story:
⢠Genetic Foxtailing: Some strains naturally express this trait, especially sativa-leaning hybrids. In this case, foxtailing is simply part of the plantâs personality, often leading to extra surface area for resin glands, which can even mean more trichomes and aromas.
⢠Environmental Foxtailing: Stress factors can also trigger it â high heat, intense light (too much PPFD), or shifts in feeding can encourage buds to keep stacking in odd ways rather than finishing their round formation.
In our case, the temperatures have sometimes pushed higher than ideal, and the lights are running strong, so those factors might play a role. But genetics also carry a heavy influence, and Gelonade â being sativa-leaning, can naturally lean toward these elongated flower expressions.
Is foxtailing a problem? Not at all. While it can look unusual compared to the âtextbookâ cola shape, it doesnât reduce quality. In fact, it can increase flower mass and surface resin coverage, giving us more material and potentially more complex aesthetics. Some growers even treasure it as a unique expression of their plantâs individuality.
So while Pheno #2 may look a little funky, we see it as a gift, more fruit, more character, more story to tell. This is the gardenâs way of reminding us that beauty doesnât always fit a mold, and that variation is part of the magic of growing.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youâre curious about the tech Iâm using, check out these links:
⢠Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more â Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
⢠Environmental control & automation â TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
⢠Advanced LED lighting â Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
⢠Root and growth nutrition â Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
⢠Nutrient systems & boosters â Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
⢠Soil & substrate excellence â PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
⢠Curing and storage â Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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Weâve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonât want to miss the next steps, letâs push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letâs celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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