I saw lots of development this week. I've top dressed with bat guano and alfalfa meal this grow to fortify the soil. They seem to like the advanced nutrients so far as well. It's getting a little smelly in the tent💪🏾

F*CK MENSTRUAL CRAMPS! Purplematic is a high CBD, low THC strain by RQS. It helps with pain management without getting you high as a kite, ie it's great to battle those monthly belly cramps. It has become my wife's favourite F*CK MENSTRUAL CRAMPS strain. We use it to make edibles and tinctures. So, a little goes a long way. Rather than pushing for yield, we focus on getting one big fat juicy sticky cola. ITS FAST - 8-9 weeks from seed to harvest ITS BEAUTIFUL - the buds get a nice purple color with light brown pistils IT WORKS - follow our journey to make the best anti cramps medicine!

💜 8×8 Adventure – Harvest Diary Purple Haze by Zamnesia | Pheno A 👑 THE QUEEN'S FINAL CHAPTER — TRIMMING, FINAL WEIGHT & THE CURING JOURNEY! ✂️💎🌿 Hello everyone, and welcome back to another chapter of the 8×8 Adventure! 🌱💚 MY FRIENDS... THE QUEEN IS BACK! And this time, we're bringing her harvest story to its final stage. 💜👑 If you've been following the previous reports, you already know this girl earned her Big Mama title. She developed into a substantial plant, produced some seriously impressive flowers, and gave us plenty of reasons to keep the camera busy throughout her journey. Last week, we focused on her harvest, the whole-plant drying stage, and the photographs taken before trimming. Today, we're continuing exactly where we left off. The trimming. The final numbers. The finished flowers. And, of course, how we're preserving this beautiful harvest for the curing stage. As always, I strongly recommend going back through her previous diary updates if you'd like to follow the complete story. There's quite a bit behind these final photographs, and I don't want anyone to miss the journey that brought us here. But for now... LET'S GIVE BIG MAMA HER FINAL HARVEST SPOTLIGHT! 💜✂️📸 ──────────────────────── 🌱 A QUICK RECAP — FROM SEED TO BIG MAMA For anyone joining this diary for the first time, Purple Haze Pheno A was part of our 8×8 Adventure: a project following twelve individual plants and phenotypes, with each one receiving her own diary and documentation. One of the central experiments was our 12/12-from-seed approach, allowing us to observe how different genetics developed under the same general growing strategy. And this girl certainly made herself noticed! She developed into a substantial plant, with a beautiful structure and some seriously impressive flowers. Throughout her journey, we followed her development week after week, documenting her growth, flowering, and final stages. Then came harvest. We dried her as a whole plant before moving into the trimming process, which is where today's report begins. If you want the full story, please take a look at the previous weeks. You'll find the growing journey, the harvest chapter, and the photographs that brought us to this moment. Twelve plants, twelve individual stories. And one very proud Big Mama! 😂💜👑 ──────────────────────── ✂️ TRIMMING DAY — EVERY FLOWER GETS SOME LOVE After the drying stage, it was time to bring out the scissors and TrimBin. We worked through the flowers carefully, trimming them by hand and giving each one the attention it deserved. No rushing. No treating the flowers like an assembly line. Just patience, curved trimming scissors, and a little bit of love for every beautiful bud. And MY FRIENDS... LOOK AT THESE FLOWERS! 💜💎 Big Mama produced some seriously dense, substantial buds. There were beautiful flowers throughout the harvest, and handling them during trimming gave us another opportunity to appreciate just how impressive this phenotype became. The TrimBin helped us keep the trimming process organised, collecting the material as we worked and keeping the workspace tidy. It's one of those simple pieces of equipment that makes a long trimming session much more comfortable. And yes, there was plenty of work to do! 😂✂️ Every flower was trimmed with care before being weighed and prepared for the next stage. The photographs show the finished result, but they also preserve a little of the process behind it. From the dried branches to the trimmed flowers, this is the point where the harvest starts taking its final form. And Big Mama? SHE DID NOT DISAPPOINT! 💜👑 ──────────────────────── ⚖️ THE FINAL NUMBERS — BIG MAMA DELIVERS! Right, my friends. Let's get to the numbers! Because after all those weeks of growing, photographing, observing, and eventually harvesting, it's always satisfying to see the final result. Our wet bud material came in at approximately 1,141 grams. And after drying and trimming, the final dry flower weight was: 💎 135.7 GRAMS 💎 That's the number we're taking into the curing stage! From 1,141 grams of wet material to 135.7 grams of trimmed, dry flowers. And I'm genuinely happy with that result. Of course, wet and dry weights are two very different measurements. A substantial amount of the original weight is water that leaves the flowers during drying, so the final dry weight is the meaningful figure when we're talking about the finished harvest. But beyond the number, what makes me happy is the quality of the final presentation. Dense flowers. Beautiful structure. A lovely collection of trimmed buds. And a harvest that gives this girl a very fitting ending to her growing diary. Big Mama, you did well! 💜👑🌿 ──────────────────────── 🛍️ THE NEXT STAGE — TWO CURING METHODS, ONE HARVEST Now comes another interesting part of this post-harvest journey. After trimming and weighing, we divided the finished flowers between two storage and curing approaches: 💚 Grove Bags And ? Glass jars Both are being used to preserve the flowers during the curing stage, but the way we manage them is different. And that's worth explaining, especially for anyone who is new to post-harvest handling. ──────────────────────── 💚 GROVE BAGS — TERPLOC TECHNOLOGY Some of Big Mama's flowers were placed inside Grove Bags. These are purpose-designed curing and storage bags using their TerpLoc multilayer film technology. The idea is to create a suitable internal environment for properly dried flowers, helping manage moisture and gas exchange while protecting the contents from unnecessary exposure to the outside environment. They're designed to help maintain a more stable internal humidity environment and preserve the aroma and character of the flowers during curing and storage. One of the biggest practical differences is that we don't follow the traditional daily opening-and-closing routine with these bags. We don't open them every day just to let them breathe. The material is designed to manage the internal environment through the properties of the film itself, reducing the need for manual burping when the flowers have been properly dried and the bags are used correctly. And that's an important distinction: Grove Bags are not drying bags. The flowers must be properly dried before going inside. They are not vacuum bags, they cannot rescue flowers that are still too wet, and they cannot correct a poor drying process. They're also not magic bags that guarantee a perfect cure regardless of what happens beforehand. Good drying, clean handling, and starting with flowers at an appropriate moisture level are still essential. For anyone who wants an extra level of reassurance, there's a simple option: You can place a small digital hygrometer inside the bag to monitor the temperature and relative humidity. That gives you an additional reference point, particularly if you're still learning the process or want to check how your flowers are behaving. Grove Bags are designed to help manage the curing environment, but monitoring your flowers and understanding their condition remains important. The main advantage for us is convenience, less handling, and a purpose-built storage environment that helps protect the flowers while they cure. And now? Big Mama's flowers are resting inside their bags. We'll give them time. Patience is part of the process! 💚🌿 ──────────────────────── ? GLASS JARS — THE TRADITIONAL ROUTE The other part of the harvest went into glass jars. And here we're following a more traditional curing routine. During approximately the first two weeks, we're opening the jars every day. We allow the air inside to exchange with the outside air before closing them again. Why do we do this? Because even after flowers have been dried, they can still contain some residual moisture inside their structure. During curing, that moisture can redistribute through the flowers and influence the humidity inside the jar. Opening the jars allows us to release accumulated moisture and exchange the air, helping us monitor how the flowers are settling into their storage environment. It also gives us the opportunity to check for anything unusual, including excessive moisture or unwanted smells. The routine is not simply about opening a jar for the sake of it. It's about observing the flowers and managing the conditions while the cure develops. As the flowers stabilise, the frequency of opening can be reduced, provided everything is behaving as expected. And that's the main difference between the two approaches we're using here. With the jars, we're manually opening and exchanging the air. With the Grove Bags, we're relying on the properties of the TerpLoc film to help manage the internal environment without that same daily opening routine. Neither method removes the need for proper drying or sensible monitoring. They're simply two different approaches to the curing and storage stage. And because we're using both with this harvest, we can continue observing how each method behaves over time. ?💚 ──────────────────────── 🔬 WHY ARE WE USING BOTH? This is something I particularly enjoy about documenting a harvest. We're not just showing the finished flowers. We're also recording what happens after the growing stage is over. The flowers from Purple Haze Pheno A are now being preserved using two different approaches. Some are inside Grove Bags. Others are inside glass jars. We'll give both methods time, keep an eye on the flowers, and eventually bring those observations into the next stage of the diary. The important thing is not to declare one method the winner before we've had the opportunity to evaluate the results. Curing takes time. And the final aroma, flavour, and overall experience deserve to be assessed properly rather than guessed from the appearance of a jar or bag. So we'll leave that discussion open for now. The flowers are resting. The curing process is underway. And the next chapter will give us the opportunity to talk about what we discover. 💚🔬 ──────────────────────── 👑 BIG MAMA — WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HARVEST! Looking back at this girl's journey, I'm genuinely happy with what we've documented. From seed, through the 12/12-from-seed experiment, through flowering, harvest, drying, trimming, and now curing. We've followed her every step of the way. She became a substantial plant. She produced dense, beautiful flowers. She gave us a fantastic harvest to work through. And now, with 135.7 grams of finished dry flowers, she's officially moved into the curing stage. But I don't want this report to become only about numbers. Because the best part of this project is being able to look back and appreciate the individual journey behind each harvest. Every phenotype has something different to show us. Every plant gives us another opportunity to observe, learn, and document. And Purple Haze Pheno A has certainly earned her place among the memorable girls of this adventure. Big Mama... You were a pleasure to grow and a pleasure to photograph. Now it's time to rest. 💜👑🌿 ──────────────────────── 💬 COME JOIN THE DOG DOCTOR COMMUNITY! My friends, if you're enjoying these diaries and would like to be part of the conversations behind the projects, come and join us on Discord! 🔗 https://discord.gg/dogdoctorofficial We have a lovely community of growers and enthusiasts sharing experiences, asking questions, discussing equipment, genetics, and everything that makes this hobby so interesting. And yes... THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING! 😂💚 We currently have a giveaway running, with a Mr. Baggy up for grabs! Everyone is welcome to join and take part. We also organise regular giveaways, community competitions, and cups with prizes throughout the year. But beyond the prizes, what matters most is the community itself. The conversations. The friendships. The photographs. The knowledge people share. And the opportunity to learn from one another. You don't need to be an expert, and you don't need a particular setup to join us. Come as you are. Bring your questions, your experiences, and your good vibes. Growers helping growers! 🌱💚🏆 ──────────────────────── 🙏 A HUGE THANK YOU! As always, this project wouldn't be the same without the people and companies supporting the journey. A massive thank you to Zamnesia for the Purple Haze genetics and for being part of this adventure from seed to harvest. 💜🌱 Thank you to Plagron for supporting the nutritional side of the 8×8 Adventure. A huge shoutout to Future of Grow for supporting our lighting experiments and supplying the additional Black Series 600W fixtures for the project. 💡🔥 Thank you to Lumiflora for contributing to the wider lighting ecosystem. Thank you to TrolMaster for helping us monitor and manage the growing environment behind the scenes. And, of course, thank you to GrowDiaries for giving us a place to document these individual journeys and share them with this wonderful community. To everyone who follows the diaries, leaves comments, asks questions, shares experiences, and supports the project... THANK YOU! Your encouragement means a lot, and I'm grateful to have you along for the adventure. 💚🌿 ──────────────────────── 💜 THE GROWING CHAPTER IS COMPLETE — BUT THE STORY CONTINUES! And here we are, my friends. Purple Haze by Zamnesia – Pheno A. Our Big Mama. The Queen. From seed to harvest, from drying to trimming, and now safely resting in Grove Bags and glass jars. Final dry flower weight: 135.7 grams. She's done her part. We've done ours. And now we'll let time do its work. The curing stage is underway, and we'll return with the smoke review once we've had the opportunity to properly evaluate the finished flowers. Until then, let's appreciate what this girl gave us. A beautiful plant. A beautiful harvest. And another complete story documented in the 8×8 Adventure. Thank you, Big Mama! Keep shining, Queen. 💜👑 Growers Love & Happy Growing, my friends! 🌱💚 Take care, everyone. And remember... THE 8×8 ADVENTURE CONTINUES! 🔥💜🌿 🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/dogdoctorofficial

RSV11 is growing great. The pest have been eliminated as far as I can tell. I defoliated her top side to open her up more. I will be switching to flowering in a week. She should be hitting maturity at any moment now. Thank you Terpyz Mutant Genetics, and Spider Farmer. 🤜🏻🤛🏻🌱🌱🌱 Thank you grow diaries community for the 👇likes👇, follows, comments, and subscriptions on my YouTube channel👇. ❄️🌱🍻 Happy Growing 🌱🌱🌱 https://youtube.com/channel/UCAhN7yRzWLpcaRHhMIQ7X4g

A metà della terza settimana sembrano volere esplodere, ho dato per l'ultima volta oggi i nut per la fase vegetativa, alla fine di questa settimana inizierò con quelli per la fioritura. Tornate a trovarmi domenica, grazie per essere passati ✌️🐵✌️

So clenad up everything. Doesn't look pretty but theu will bounce back. Once they sre reach the edges will let them grow agoit 1foot up then flip them.

Topped the other 2 branches and kept her pinned down, getting somebody nice growth going now, steady away nothing flash but it's all good. Not far off flipping her, probably a couple weeks.

? Blueberry Muffin – Pheno B Week 5 | Letting the Plant Choose Her Own Pace One of the reasons I love growing multiple phenotypes from the same seed pack is that they constantly remind me of one important lesson… Genetics always have the final word. Even when plants share the same parents, the same environment, the same nutrition and exactly the same lighting schedule, each one develops its own personality. Blueberry Muffin Pheno B is proving exactly that. While her sister is already comfortably stepping into flowering, this lady is taking her time, continuing to build structure before fully committing to bloom. And honestly… I’m perfectly happy to let her decide. ⸻ 🌱 The 12/12 From Seed Journey For anyone joining this diary for the first time, welcome! This entire project is being grown using the 12/12 from seed method, meaning the lighting schedule has remained at 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness from the very beginning of the grow. Unlike traditional cultivation, where growers decide exactly when flowering begins by changing the light cycle, this method leaves much of that decision to the plant itself. Each phenotype transitions when its genetics decide the moment is right. That’s exactly what we’re seeing here. Although the first pre-flower signs are beginning to appear, I still consider this another week of vegetative growth. She simply hasn’t committed enough to flowering for me to officially change the diary yet. It’s a perfect example of how two sisters can follow completely different timelines while growing side by side. ⸻ 🌿 Building Structure Before Flowers Rather than rushing her into bloom, this week focused on preparing the strongest possible foundation. Pheno B naturally grows with an extremely compact structure, producing very short internodal spacing and dense foliage. That beautiful compactness comes with one small challenge… Light struggles to reach the interior of the canopy. To help with that, I spent the week using gentle Low Stress Training together with regular leaf tucking to expose developing shoots hidden beneath the large fan leaves. Toward the end of the week I also performed a very light defoliation. Nothing aggressive. Just removing a few carefully selected leaves to improve airflow and allow more light to reach the inner branches. Sometimes less really is more. By the end of the week the results were already becoming visible, with several lower shoots responding by stretching upward and beginning to develop into future flowering branches. Exactly the response I was hoping for. ⸻ 💧 Hand Feeding Continues Unlike her sister, Pheno B remains completely hand-watered. For now I want full control over how she receives her nutrients while continuing to observe how this phenotype develops naturally. Hand watering also allows me to monitor her appetite closely and make adjustments whenever necessary based on her individual needs rather than following the same routine as the AutoPot system. As always, every plant earns its own management strategy. ⸻ 🍽️ Feeding This week’s feeding consisted of the complete Plagron program, including: • Terra Grow – 1.8 ml/L • Terra Bloom – 1.8 ml/L • Pure Zym – 1 ml/L • Sugar Royal – 1 ml/L • Power Roots – 1 ml/L • Power Buds – 1 ml/L The introduction of Terra Bloom and Power Buds marks another exciting milestone as the plant slowly begins preparing for reproductive growth. Although she’s still spending most of her energy building structure, it’s the perfect moment to begin supporting what’s coming next. Solution parameters remained stable with an EC around 1.78 mS/cm and a pH of approximately 6.02, providing a balanced nutrient profile while keeping the root zone healthy. ⸻ 🌡️ Environment The room continues running under intentionally warm conditions. Day temperatures averaged around 31.1°C, nighttime temperatures remained close to 25°C, relative humidity stayed around 72%, and atmospheric CO₂ measured approximately 693 ppm. Those humidity levels are still intentional. At this stage I’m encouraging vigorous vegetative expansion and allowing the plants to establish as much healthy biomass as possible before gradually reducing humidity later in flowering. It’s all part of preparing for healthier flowers in the weeks ahead. ⸻ 📸 This Week Behind the Lens This week’s photographs beautifully capture the personality of Pheno B. She’s noticeably shorter than her sister, yet incredibly dense. The studio side profiles reveal a stocky plant packed with tightly spaced growth sites, while the bird’s-eye photographs highlight just how compact her canopy has become. Several close-up images also document the early effects of leaf tucking and the gentle defoliation, showing new shoots beginning to emerge from areas that were previously hidden beneath large fan leaves. Watching those branches respond over only a few days is one of those quiet victories that makes plant training so rewarding. ⸻ 🔍 Looking Ahead Next week should answer one of the biggest questions of this grow. Will Pheno B finally commit fully to flowering? Or will she continue investing another week into structure before stretching? Either outcome is perfectly welcome. If she continues vegetative growth, I’ll maintain gentle training and keep opening the canopy to encourage even more secondary branching. If flowering officially begins, the focus will shift toward supporting the stretch while maintaining an open, evenly lit canopy. Whatever she decides… I’ll simply help her become the best version of herself. ⸻ 💚 Thank You Thank you to everyone following this journey and taking the time to grow alongside me. Every comment, every question, every shared experience—and yes, even every constructive criticism—helps make these diaries more valuable for growers all around the world. Special thanks to: 💚 GrowDiaries for providing a platform where growers can document every success, mistake and lesson. Zamnesia for these wonderful Blueberry Muffin genetics, already demonstrating just how unique individual phenotypes can be. 🌱 Plagron for supplying the complete nutrition program that keeps these plants healthy from seed to harvest. 💡 Future of Grow LED for delivering the consistent light that powers every stage of this adventure. And finally, thank you for following this 8×8 project. Whether you’re here to learn something new, compare techniques, cheer the plants on, or simply enjoy the journey, I’m genuinely grateful to have you here. Growers Love and see you next week… where we’ll discover whether Blueberry Muffin Pheno B finally decides it’s time to bloom, or keeps reminding us that nature follows its own schedule. 🌱💙

Week 11 (03/04 - 09/04) During this week I'll continue to flush the plants. I guess that this will be the last week for all of them. I'm waiting to chop in order to obtain a balance of 60/40 or 70/30 of milky/amber trichomes. Moreover, due to the fact that I have to use the same growbox to dry them, I must cut all the plants the same day. Doing this I think I'll have a more mature Fat Banana #2 and, I hope, a good variety of Blue cheese and Fat Banana #1. 03/04 D71: one liter of tap water each @ pH 6.3. Trichomes check: all three plants show milky trichomes for the most; few amber on the main branches of two fat bananas 04/04 D72: one liter of tap water each @ pH 6.3 05/04 D73: one liter of tap water each @ pH 6.5 06/04 D74: - 07/04 D75: end of the journey. Chopped all today. Light wet trimming to avoid rot and I've put them drying in the grow room. I will wait a couple of week

Venga familia, va la novena semana de vida y tercera semana de floración de estas Frosted Guava de Zamnesia. Que color que sanas se ven como se nota que Agrobeta es de lo mejor, las niñas están de 10. La humedad está en su punto, y por fin puedo controlar la temperatura en 25 grados. Ya vamos viendo cómo progresan estas próximas semanas y van formándose esas flores. Os comento que tengo un descuento y para que compréis en la web de Zamnesia de un 20%, el código es ZAMMIGD2023 The discount 20% and the code is ZAMMIGD2023 https://www.zamnesia.com/ Mars hydro: Code discount: EL420 https://www.mars-hydro.com/ Agrobeta: https://www.agrobeta.com/agrobetatiendaonline/36-abonos-canamo Hasta aquí es todo, buenos humos 💨💨💨.

En esta primera semana las mantenemos bien húmedas para su correcto desarrollo.

Rough week, seeing the full effects of nute burn and at the same time cal mag deficiency. Making some newbie mistakes here, didn’t realize how often I needed to give them cal mag so fan leaves started to yellow. Also didn’t realize the importance of watering until runoff with the medium I’m using so there was some build up causing the nute burn. PPM was 4000 when I flushed. I finally think I’ve got it all figured out thanks to friends with much more experience whom I should have reached out to sooner. Oh well, expected to make some mistakes and learn from them my first time around. Still have some big fat frosty colas! Can’t wait to take what I’ve learned into the next grow!

Zamnesia - Pineapple Express (F1 Auto) - 76 Days The time has come—harvest day! It's bittersweet to say goodbye to this incredible journey, but all great things must come to an end. The Pineapple Express (F1 Auto) has been a true wonder, delivering both in strength and flavor, with an aroma that's unforgettable. This strain produced the hardest buds we've ever grown—rock-solid and packed with resin, the likes of which we’ve never seen before. A massive thank you to Zamnesia for providing these remarkable seeds! And an extra special shoutout to Xpert Nutrients for the outstanding fertilizers. The results speak for themselves—your nutrients truly work miracles, creating those dense, powerful buds that we're so proud of. Stay tuned for the final photo and video showcase of this incredible harvest. We're thrilled to share it with you all! Xpert Nutrients – The Key to Powerful Harvests When it comes to achieving the best results, we trust only proven solutions. And with Xpert Nutrients, our plants are getting nothing but the best! These nutrients are not just a product, they’re a true catalyst for growth and powerful yields. Thanks to a balanced formula, each dose nourishes our plants with essential elements, promoting their health, strength, and abundant harvests. Every cycle with Xpert Nutrients shows progress. We see incredible results: dense, resinous buds, rich aromas, and, of course, yields we can be proud of. With these nutrients, there are no compromises – only maximum performance! Thank you, Xpert Nutrients, for your continuous support and for helping us unlock the full potential of our plants. The results speak for themselves!

Esta semana fue generalmente bien, salvo por los intentos de supercropping (primer intento) en 5 apicales de los cuales 3 de ellos estan bien, me imagino el supercropping funciono bien, salvo en la de la Royal Gorilla que siento que la doble mucho que casi se rompe, pero no le paso nada menos mal jajaja. La dosificacion nutritiva fue la misma de la semana pasada agregando 1 ml de top max junto con el riego de biobloom. Hasta el momento todo bien. Saludos!!

Que pasa familia, vamos con la cosecha de estas Gorilla cookies Auto de FastBuds. Por dónde empezar, es una autofloreciente que es muy fácil de cultivar, tiene un periodo corto de crecimiento y de floración igual no es largo. En cuanto a la alimentación , pues la aplique una vez por semana y a sido suficiente, se a comportado muy bien en interior, la flor pues no es muy prieta porque no deja de ser una autofloreciente, pero es una flor que está bien explotada y que va repleta de tricomas. El periodo de luz pues de principio a fin a 18 horas, fue sucficiente para completar el ciclo de vida como esperaba. Mars hydro: Code discount: EL420 https://www.mars-hydro.com/ Agrobeta: https://www.agrobeta.com/agrobetatiendaonline/36-abonos-canamo Hasta aquí todo, Buenos humos 💨💨💨