๐ธ Week 6 Flower โ The Weight of Beauty
The Mango Kush sisters have stepped fully into their bloom rhythm. By this stage, the playful stretch is over โ itโs all about bud building, resin production, and flower density.
Both phenos are expressing themselves in unique ways, but they share one truth: theyโre thriving, heavy, and ready to impress.
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๐ฑ The State of the Sisters
โข Pheno #1
The leader of the pack. Her buds are stacking densely, pistils still vibrant but starting to settle, and trichomes glisten under every angle of light. Sheโs asking for support now โ her flowers are getting heavy and starting to bend the branches.
โข Pheno #2
She may have started later, but sheโs catching up beautifully. Her colas are filling in, and resin production is kicking in strong. Sheโs a little more delicate, but her structure is holding steady.
Educational takeaway: By Week 6, flower weight starts to increase dramatically. Support (stakes, nets, or ties) becomes essential to prevent branches from snapping under the load.
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๐ง Feeding & Nutrition
This week we continued with the bloom-focused recipe, keeping the balance tight and letting the boosters do their work. We also reintroduced Aptus All-in-One Liquid to provide a stable NPK boost after noticing slight deficiencies earlier.
Recipe Highlights:
โข Aptus Regulator โ 0.15 ml/L โ Stress resistance & nutrient flow
โข Aptus CalMag Boost โ 0.25 ml/L โ Calcium & magnesium support for heavy flowers
โข Aptus All-in-One Liquid โ 1 ml/L โ Balanced NPK for mid-flower demand
โข Plagron Power Buds โ 1 ml/L โ Pushing flower set further
โข Plagron Sugar Royal โ 1 ml/L โ Enhancing aroma, resin, and resilience
โข Plagron Green Sensation โ 1 ml/L โ Density and trichome support
Educational takeaway: Mid-flower is the peak of nutrient demand. The plant is working harder than ever โ pushing energy into flower mass and resin production. Balanced feeding here prevents deficiencies while avoiding overfeeding.
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๐ก๏ธ Environment Update
โข Temps: Still running warm at times, peaking above comfort, but airflow and circulation are holding the canopy safe.
โข Humidity: Fluctuating but managed, keeping VPD in a range where plants can still transpire efficiently.
โข COโ: Sitting steady, helping the plants maximize photosynthesis despite the slightly higher heat.
Observation: The girls are drinking daily now. With big flowers forming, water demand skyrockets. We water once soil moisture drops around ~20% to keep a steady rhythm.
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๐ก Light Orchestra
The Mango Kush beauties continue under their four-light ensemble:
โข ThinkGrow Model One โ canopy penetration
โข ThinkGrow ICL-300s โ filling mid-canopy shadows
โข Future of Grow Black Series 600W โ strong balanced spectrum
โข Lumatek Zeus 465W Compact Pro โ evening the footprint
The synergy here ensures every bud site, top to bottom, is touched by clean, even light. This is why weโre seeing full, consistent flower formation across the plants.
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๐ฎ What to Expect (and What Not)
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Expect in Week 6โ7:
โข Buds gaining weight daily
โข Trichome density increasing fast โ the โfrostyโ look appearing
โข Aroma starting to thicken noticeably in the grow room
โข Support systems becoming necessary to hold the branches
โ Donโt Expect Yet:
โข Full aroma profile (still maturing)
โข Final color changes (anthocyanins & fade come later)
โข Harvest cues (pistils and trichomes are still developing)
Educational takeaway: Week 6 is โmid-bloom maturityโ โ the girls are past stretch, fully in flower, but not yet in their finishing stage. Itโs a moment of steady building.
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๐ฟ Closing Notes
The Mango Kush sisters are showing their genetics proudly. The Hindu Kush backbone gives strong structure and resilience, while the Mango side whispers hints of fruitiness when brushing past the canopy.
This week, their beauty is in their weight and glow โ heavy flowers, sticky resin, and the quiet promise of whatโs still to come.
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๐ Growerโs Reflection
โThis is the week where you realize the reward is real โ the buds are heavy, the resin sparkles, and the plants begin to feel like theyโre carrying little treasures. Support them, feed them, and above all, enjoy the process. Week 6 Flower is the calm before the storm of ripening.โ
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๐ Thank you for reading, friends. As always, join us on YouTube & Instagram to follow along with the Mango Kush journey, see the video updates, and catch all the behind-the-scenes content.
๐ P.S. Troubleshooting Leaf Spots โ CalMag & Mid-Flower
This week we noticed some spotting on leaves, a classic mid-flower signal that calcium and magnesium demand is peaking. Why now?
โข Bigger buds = higher demand. As flowers bulk up, the plant moves Ca/Mg rapidly into developing cells.
โข Warm temps increase transpiration. High heat makes the plant drink more, sometimes pulling nutrients unevenly.
โข Solution: We adjusted by reintroducing Aptus All-in-One Liquid for extra NPK support and kept CalMag Boost steady to buffer deficiencies.
๐ฑ Educational takeaway: In mid-flower, even healthy plants can show light spotting. The key is to respond early with balanced feeding rather than panic or heavy overdoses.
๐ฎ Looking Ahead โ Week 7 Preview
As we move into Week 7 Flower, hereโs what to keep an eye on:
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Trichome explosion โ expect resin glands to multiply, giving that first real frost on sugar leaves.
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Aroma awakening โ terpenes will become more noticeable; brushing past the canopy will release fruity, kushy hints.
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Bud hardening โ calyxes swell and flowers get denser; staking/support becomes more urgent.
โ Donโt expect maturity yet โ pistils will still be white, and trichomes mostly clear/cloudy. Harvest signs come later.
Educational takeaway: Week 7 is the โicing phaseโ โ the weight is already there, but the sparkle, smell, and stickiness take center stage.
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As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letโs celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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