DogDoctorOfficial π Project Blue Tent β Week 6
Blue Waffle F1 β Pheno B (Map 13B)
Hallo allemaal, en welkom terug bij een nieuw hoofdstuk van Project Blue Tent.
Als je voor het eerst bij het avontuur aansluit, welkom! Dit project volgt vier individuele Blue Waffle F1 planten van Zamnesia, die allemaal in exact dezelfde omgeving groeien, onder dezelfde verlichting, dezelfde voeding krijgen en hetzelfde trainingsschema volgen.
Alles is identiek.
Het enige verschil is het zaad zelf.
Dat maakt dit project zo interessant. Het bekijken van genetisch stabiele F1 planten die hun eigen subtiele persoonlijkheden ontwikkelen terwijl we zoveel mogelijk omgevingsvariabelen verwijderen, stelt ons in staat om zowel hun consistentie als hun individualiteit echt te waarderen.
Vandaag kijken we naar Plant B.
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π± Week Zes β De Canopy Opbouwen
Weer een fantastische week is verstreken in de Blue Tent, en Plant B blijft bewijzen waarom ik zo'n fan word van deze Blue Waffle F1 genetica.
Na het installeren van het SCROG-net vorige week is het doel volledig veranderd.
We proberen niet langer hogere planten te laten groeien.
Nu groeien we zijwaarts.
Sinds het aanspannen van het SCROG-net zitten alle vier de planten ongeveer op dezelfde hoogteβongeveer 60 cmβterwijl de takken continu onder het scherm worden geleid in plaats van verticaal te groeien.
Elke dag besteed ik een paar minuten aan het voorzichtig terugduwen van de hoogste takken onder het net. Zodra een scheut boven de canopy uitsteekt, wordt deze voorzichtig in het volgende vierkant geleid, zodat een andere tak kan inhalen.
Het is een langzaam proces.
Maar het is ook een van de meest bevredigende onderdelen van het kweken.
De beloning komt later, wanneer elke bloeipunt bijna identieke lichtintensiteit over de hele canopy ontvangt.
Plant B heeft prachtig gereageerd.
Ze vult gestaag haar sectie van de tent en toont precies de structuur waar ik op hoopte.
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πΏ Een Stabiele F1 Die Haar Kracht Toont
Een ding dat steeds duidelijker wordt, is hoe stabiel deze F1 genetica echt zijn.
Hoewel elke plant haar eigen kleine persoonlijkheid heeft, ontwikkelen alle vier zussen zich opmerkelijk vergelijkbaar.
De structuur...
De kracht...
De kleur...
De reactie op voeding...
Alles is wonderbaarlijk consistent.
Plant B heeft haar compacte, georganiseerde architectuur behouden terwijl ze mooi over het scherm uitbreidt.
De rijke groene kleur is volledig teruggekeerd na het verhogen van de voedingssterkte een paar weken geleden, en de nieuwe groei is gezond, levendig en vol energie.
Als ik nu naar de tent kijk, is het eerlijk gezegd moeilijk om niet te glimlachen.
De meisjes zien er gewoon gelukkig uit.
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π‘οΈ Blue Tent Omgeving
De omgeving is weer zeer stabiel gebleven ondanks de zomerse hitte buiten.
De gemiddelde omstandigheden deze week waren:
β’ Dag Temperatuur: 30Β°C
β’ Nacht Temperatuur: 25Β°C
β’ Relatieve Vochtigheid: 58%
β’ pH: 5.8
β’ EC: 1.92 mS/cm
β’ COβ: ongeveer 450 ppm
β’ Lichtschema: 18/6
β’ Irrigatie: 1.2 liter per plant per dag
De warme nachten zijn iets waar ik op zal letten zodra de bloei begint, aangezien hogere nachttemperaturen een beetje extra stretch kunnen aanmoedigen tijdens de eerste weken na de omschakeling.
Dat is echter het probleem van morgen.
Vandaag is ons enige doel om elk vierkant van dat SCROG te vullen.
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π₯₯ Voeding & Irrigatie
Deze week verandert er niets omdat de planten me absoluut geen reden hebben gegeven om iets te veranderen.
Het voedingsschema blijft:
β’ Plagron Hydro A β 1.9 ml/L
β’ Plagron Hydro B β 1.9 ml/L
β’ Plagron Hydro Roots β 1 ml/L
Met alleen kleine pH-aanpassingen wanneer nodig.
Sommige kwekers kijken naar een EC van 1.92 en denken dat het relatief hoog is.
Mijn planten zijn het daar niet mee eens.
Hun kleur is rijk.
De bladeren bidden.
De groei is krachtig.
De stelen blijven elke dag dikker worden.
Planten geven niet om welk voedingsschema iemand anders volgt.
Ze geven om of aan hun eigen behoeften wordt voldaan.
Deze meisjes hebben hun mening heel duidelijk gemaakt.
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π§ Druppelirrigatie & Automatische Afvoer
Het Mars Hydro druppelirrigatiesysteem maakt het leven heerlijk eenvoudig.
Elke plant ontvangt elke dag ongeveer 1.2 liter voedingsoplossing, langzaam en gelijkmatig geleverd via individuele druppelaars boven elke kweekzak.
Zodra de voedingsoplossing door de coco is gegaan, wordt het afval automatisch verzameld en verwijderd door het afvoersysteem dat onder de potten is geΓ―nstalleerd.
Samen creΓ«ren deze twee systemen een ongelooflijk consistente wortelomgeving terwijl ze veel van de dagelijkse werklast verwijderen die normaal gesproken bij het kweken in coco komt kijken.
In plaats van gieters te dragen...
Kan ik mijn tijd besteden aan het kijken naar planten.
Dat is een ruil die ik elke dag graag maak.
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π De Rups Die De Verkeerde Plant Kies
Elke tuin herinnert ons uiteindelijk eraan dat de natuur altijd een weg vindt.
Deze week werd Plant B de enige zus die een onverwachte bezoeker ontving.
Op de een of andere manier slaagde een kleine rups erin om van mijn groentetuin naar de Blue Tent te liften en besloot dat de prachtige bladeren van Plant B er bijzonder lekker uitzagen.
Ik moet toegeven...
Ze moet er bijzonder gezond hebben uitgezien als zelfs de rups niet kon weerstaan om een hapje te nemen!
Gelukkig betekenden regelmatige dagelijkse inspecties dat de schade bijna onmiddellijk werd opgemerkt.
De rups werd met de hand verwijderd, de aangetaste bladeren werden voorzichtig afgeknipt, en het probleem kreeg nooit de kans om zich tot iets ernstigers te ontwikkelen.
Het diende ook als een perfecte herinnering dat, ongeacht hoe voorzichtig we zijnβen ik douche altijd, wissel van kleding en betreed de kweekruimte zo schoon mogelijkβde natuur ons af en toe kan verrassen.
Schone gewoonten verminderen risico.
Regelmatige observatie elimineert het.
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π‘οΈ GeΓ―ntegreerd Plaagdierbeheer
Na de ontdekking kreeg de hele tent een grondige IPM (GeΓ―ntegreerd Plaagdierbeheer) inspectie.
IPM gaat niet over wachten tot plagen een probleem worden.
Het gaat erom goede hygiΓ«ne, regelmatige inspecties en preventieve praktijken te combineren, zodat problemen worden gevonden terwijl ze nog klein zijn.
Als extra voorzorgsmaatregel gebruikte ik ook de Future of Grow UVC LED-bar.
Correct gebruikt, kan UVC-licht helpen ongewenste sporen en micro-organismen te verminderen die mogelijk de kweekruimte zijn binnengekomen, waardoor het een nuttig preventief hulpmiddel binnen een algehele IPM-strategie is.
Het is belangrijk te vermelden dat UVC altijd voorzichtig moet worden behandeld.
Directe blootstelling kan zowel planten als huid beschadigen, dus oogbescherming en juiste veiligheidsprocedures zijn essentieel bij het gebruik van dit soort apparatuur.
Gelukkig...
Een hongerige rups werd niets meer dan een korte onderbreking van een anders fantastische week.
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πΏ Plant B Zelf
Plant B blijft een van de gemakkelijkste planten om te trainen binnen de tent.
Haar takken blijven flexibel, haar internodale afstand is uitstekend en ze lijkt perfect gelukkig te zijn om elke dag onder het SCROG te worden geleid.
Ze racet niet vooruit.
Ze bouwt een prachtig georganiseerde structuur die een uitstekende bloeicanopy zou moeten worden zodra het zover is.
Elke week lijkt ze een beetje voller.
Elke week ziet ze er een beetje sterker uit.
En elke week imponeren deze Blue Waffle genetica me een beetje meer.
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π Vooruitkijken
Als alles in dit tempo blijft vorderen, verwacht ik dat het scherm tegen volgende week bijna volledig gevuld zal zijn.
Zodra dat gebeurt, zal de volgende grote mijlpaal een laatste schoonmaak en defoliatie zijn voordat we de Blue Tent in bloei zetten.
Tot die tijd blijft de routine heerlijk eenvoudig.
Leid de takken.
Onderhoud de omgeving.
Houd de wortels gelukkig.
Vertrouw het proces.
De natuur weet al wat ze doet.
We helpen haar gewoon om het iets efficiΓ«nter te doen.
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π Bedankt
Een enorme dank aan Zamnesia voor het mogelijk maken van Project Blue Tent, van deze ongelooflijk stabiele Blue Waffle F1 genetica tot het complete ecosysteem rondom deze kweek.
Een oprechte dank aan Plagron voor het leveren van de Premium Coco Growbags samen met de Hydro voedingslijn die week na week blijft zorgen voor prachtige, gezonde groei.
Een speciale dank aan Mars Hydro voor het automatische druppelirrigatie- en afvoersysteem dat dagelijkse bewatering heeft getransformeerd in een bijna moeiteloze routine.
Een enorme dank ook aan Future of Grow voor de UVC LED-bar, die nu een waardevol hulpmiddel is geworden in mijn preventieve IPM-routine.
Dank aan GrowDiaries voor het bieden van dit geweldige platform waar kwekers van over de wereld van elkaar kunnen leren, ervaringen kunnen delen en onze reizen kunnen documenteren.
En tot slot...
Dank aan ieder van jullie die Project Blue Tent volgt.
Of je nu hier bent sinds de kieming, recent bij het avontuur bent gekomen, elke week reacties achterlaat of gewoon geniet van het doorbladeren van de foto's, jullie steun betekent echt de wereld voor me.
Hopelijk is volgende week het scherm volledig gevuld, voeren we onze laatste defoliatie uit en beginnen we deze prachtige dames voor te bereiden op het volgende spannende hoofdstuk...
Bloeien.
Tot volgende week...
Growers Love, gelukkig kweken, en ik zie jullie snel. π±π
DogDoctorOfficial π Project Blue Tent β Week 8
Blue Waffle F1 β Pheno B (Folder 13B)
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another chapter inside Project Blue Tent! ππ±
If you're joining us for the first time, welcome aboard.
Project Blue Tent follows four individual Blue Waffle F1 plants from Zamnesia, each documented separately from seed all the way through harvest.
All four sisters share the same environment, lighting, nutrition, irrigation and training techniques.
The idea is simple:
Keep as many variables identical as possible...
And let the genetics tell the story.
And although the four girls continue looking remarkably similar, each one still has her own little personality.
Today we're checking in with Blue Waffle F1 β Plant B.
And if you've been following her journey...
You already know this girl.
She's the one who had the little caterpillar adventure earlier in the grow.
She's the one who bounced straight back.
She's the one who has handled topping, SCROG training and defoliation without complaint.
And now...
She's officially in flower.
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πΈ Week Eight β Flower Has Arrived
Well...
The Blue Tent has officially changed gears.
After seven weeks of vegetative growth, the lights are now running 12/12, and Plant B has entered the flowering phase.
And judging by what she's done over the last week...
She was definitely ready.
The entire room has been growing incredibly quickly.
We're talking about plants gaining close to 30 cm in roughly a week, while at the same time developing flowering sites, producing new growth and generally accelerating in every direction.
Plant B is no exception.
She's currently sitting at approximately 81 cm, compared with around 60 cm when we finished the vegetative phase.
That's a serious jump.
And the interesting part is that she's not simply stretching upward.
She's continuing to develop.
Branches are extending.
Nodes are stacking.
Flowering sites are becoming increasingly obvious.
And the whole plant is moving with an incredible amount of energy.
So now the game changes.
We're no longer building the vegetative canopy.
We're learning how to manage it.
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πΈοΈ The Canopy β Still Beautifully Even
One of the things I'm happiest about this week is how even the canopy remains.
After weeks of topping, low-stress training and SCROG work, Plant B entered flowering with a beautifully distributed structure.
There aren't huge dominant towers taking over everything around them.
The growth is spread across the available space.
And that's exactly what we wanted.
The interesting challenge now is keeping it that way.
Because these girls are moving fast.
Very fast.
The screen may have done its job during vegetation, but flowering stretch doesn't exactly ask for permission.
It simply happens.
So we're going to work with the plants rather than fight them.
And that's where this week's additional training comes in.
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π₯ Super Cropping β Managing the Stretch
This week I've also started using super cropping to help manage some of the more aggressive vertical growth.
The idea is not to randomly damage the plants.
It's a deliberate form of high-stress training where selected branches are gently bent and compressed, creating a temporary interruption in the dominant vertical growth pattern.
The hope is to achieve a couple of things at the same time.
First, it can help reduce the advantage of the tallest shoots and keep the canopy more manageable.
Second, the plant responds by reinforcing the affected areas, which can ultimately contribute to stronger branches and more robust nodes.
And these girls are giving me quite the demonstration.
I'll super crop a branch...
Come back later...
And somehow she's already standing back up again.
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Sometimes it feels like I'm having a conversation with the plant.
Me:
"Stay down."
Plant B:
"No."
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But that's actually encouraging.
It tells me just how much energy these plants have right now.
The growth is so vigorous that the branches are recovering incredibly quickly.
So we're going to continue carefully managing the taller shoots and see how the plants respond over the coming weeks.
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πΏ Plant B β Strength Under Pressure
Plant B continues looking fantastic.
Her structure remains strong, her foliage is healthy, and the colour is exactly where I want it.
After everything we've asked from her during vegetation, she has transitioned into flower without showing any meaningful signs of stress.
And that's something I really appreciate about this phenotype.
She's cooperative.
She responds.
She recovers.
And then she simply keeps growing.
The super cropping we're doing now is another opportunity to observe that response.
We're deliberately introducing a little controlled stress to encourage a more balanced structure while the plant is stretching.
Will it completely stop her from getting taller?
Honestly...
I doubt it.
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These girls have already shown us what they're capable of.
But if we can slow down the most aggressive vertical growth, strengthen those important branching points and maintain a reasonably even canopy...
I'll consider that a win.
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π‘ Flowering Light β Starting Strong
We're also entering flowering under a fairly strong light intensity.
The Blue Tent is starting flower at approximately 800 PPFD.
That's intentional.
These plants have spent seven weeks building a large and healthy canopy, and I want to give them plenty of light from the beginning of the flowering cycle.
At the same time, I'm watching carefully for how they respond.
The goal is not simply maximum intensity.
It's finding the point where the plants can use the available light effectively while maintaining healthy transpiration, structure and development.
And because we're already dealing with significant growth and relatively warm nights, the next couple of weeks will tell us a lot.
For now...
Plant B is loving it.
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π‘οΈ Blue Tent β Flowering Conditions
The environment remains remarkably consistent across the room.
This week's recorded conditions were:
β’ π‘οΈ Day Temperature: 27Β°C
β’ π Night Temperature: 27Β°C
β’ π§ Relative Humidity: 66%
β’ π₯₯ Substrate Temperature: 24Β°C
β’ π¦ Nutrient Solution Temperature: 19.2Β°C
β’ βοΈ pH: 5.81
β’ β‘ EC: 2.09 mS/cm
β’ π¨ COβ: approximately 666 ppm
β’ π‘ Light Schedule: 12/12
β’ π§ Irrigation: approximately 1.4 L/plant/24h
β’ ? Pot Size: 8 L
β’ π Plant Height: approximately 81 cm
The temperature situation is particularly interesting.
Day and night temperatures are currently almost identical.
That's something I'm keeping a close eye on because warmer nights can encourage additional stretching.
And we've already seen plenty of evidence that these plants don't need much encouragement to grow.
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So for now, we're observing closely and managing what we can.
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π₯₯ Feeding β Flowering Has Begun
The nutritional program has also moved into the flowering recipe.
Current feeding:
β’ Plagron Hydro A β 2 ml/L
β’ Plagron Hydro B β 2 ml/L
β’ Plagron Hydro Roots β 1 ml/L
β’ Plagron Power Buds β 1 ml/L
β’ pH Plus β 0.03 ml/L
β’ pH Min β 0.03 ml/L
Current EC is approximately:
2.09 mS/cm
with the nutrient solution sitting around 19.2Β°C and pH at approximately 5.81.
The change is relatively measured.
We're not throwing everything at the plants simply because flowering has started.
They're already growing extremely aggressively.
So the objective is to support that development without unnecessarily complicating the equation.
As always...
The plants get the final vote.
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π§ Drip Irrigation & Automatic Drainage
The irrigation system continues proving its value as these plants become larger and more demanding.
Plant B is currently receiving approximately 1.4 litres per 24 hours through the automatic drip irrigation system.
The drippers deliver the nutrient solution directly into the coco.
The solution moves through the substrate, supplying the root zone before exiting as runoff.
That runoff is collected in the trays underneath the grow bags.
From there, the drainage lines carry it toward the pump, which moves the collected solution back toward the reservoir.
So the irrigation and drainage systems are effectively working together as a recirculating setup.
Water goes in.
The coco does its job.
The plant gets access to the nutrients.
Runoff is collected.
The drainage system removes it.
The pump returns it.
And the cycle continues.
It's a beautifully simple system once everything is working correctly.
And right now...
It's working wonderfully.
The plants are growing aggressively, the water demand is increasing, and the system is keeping up without turning daily irrigation into a chore.
That's exactly what I wanted from it.
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πΏ Seven Weeks of Vegetation β Was It Too Much?
This is something I've been thinking about quite a lot this week.
Seven weeks of vegetation is longer than I normally keep plants in this stage.
Usually, I prefer to flip earlier.
But looking at these girls now...
I may have left them in vegetation a little too long.
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The structure they developed is fantastic.
The canopy is full.
The branches are strong.
The plants are healthy.
But they have also accumulated an enormous amount of growth potential.
And now that flowering has started, they're showing us exactly how much energy they have stored.
Close to 30 cm of growth in roughly a week is no small thing.
And they're not finished.
That's why I'm particularly interested in the combination of:
SCROG + super cropping + strong light + careful environmental management.
We're going to see whether those tools can help keep this incredible growth somewhat under control.
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π± Plant B β The Comeback Girl
There's something particularly satisfying about looking at Plant B now.
A few weeks ago, she had an unexpected little visitor.
One hungry caterpillar decided that one of her leaves looked like lunch.
The problem was caught quickly.
The caterpillar was removed.
The affected area was cleaned up.
The tent was inspected.
And Plant B simply carried on.
Now look at her.
Approximately 81 cm tall.
Healthy.
Strong.
Flowering.
Producing new growth everywhere.
If anything, she looks like she's trying to make up for the leaf she lost.
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She's definitely earned her place in this project.
And I love that this diary gives us the opportunity to follow that entire story individually.
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π₯ Super Cropping β Let's See What Happens
The next few weeks will tell us whether this additional training strategy gives us the effect I'm hoping for.
The objective isn't to stop growth.
That's impossible.
The objective is to manage it.
If a branch is becoming significantly taller than the rest of the canopy, we can intervene.
If a particularly vigorous shoot needs to be brought back into balance, we can work with it.
And by creating those controlled bends and reinforced points along the branches, we're hopefully building stronger plants at the same time.
The fascinating thing is how quickly Plant B recovers.
I'll make an adjustment...
And shortly afterward...
She's standing up again.
It's almost as if the plant didn't get the memo.
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So we'll keep watching.
We'll keep training where necessary.
And we'll let the plant show us whether the technique is doing what we want.
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πΈ Flowering Has Officially Started
There is something special about this point in the project.
For seven weeks we've been preparing these plants.
Topping.
Training.
SCROG.
Defoliation.
Building structure.
Balancing the canopy.
And now...
We're finally seeing the reward for all that preparation beginning to appear.
The flowering sites are developing rapidly.
The branches are extending.
The plants are changing.
And suddenly the Blue Tent doesn't look like a vegetative garden anymore.
It looks like a flowering room.
Plant B has an excellent starting structure.
Now we get to find out what she can do with it.
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π Looking Ahead
The next couple of weeks should be extremely interesting.
The main objective is now managing the stretch while allowing the plants to flower naturally.
We'll continue monitoring the canopy.
We'll use super cropping where necessary to manage particularly vigorous shoots.
We'll keep the irrigation consistent.
We'll monitor nutrition.
We'll watch the environment closely.
And most importantly...
We'll observe.
Because right now all four sisters are showing just how similar they can be.
But as flowering progresses, I expect their individual personalities to become increasingly obvious.
Will Plant B remain one of the more balanced girls?
Will she stretch aggressively?
Will the super cropping help?
Will the strong flowering light keep her compact?
We'll find out.
For now...
She's looking absolutely fantastic.
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π Thank You
A huge thank you to Zamnesia for making Project Blue Tent possible and for giving us the opportunity to explore these beautiful Blue Waffle F1 genetics phenotype by phenotype.
A massive thank you to Plagron for the Premium Growbags and Hydro nutrient line supporting these plants throughout the project, and now for helping us move into the flowering phase.
A special thank you to Zamnesia for the Phytonaut LED lighting that helped us build this beautiful canopy and is now providing the strong light these girls are receiving as flowering begins.
And a huge thank you to Mars Hydro for the drip irrigation and automatic drainage system.
The way the drippers, drainage trays, piping, pump and reservoir work together has made maintaining these four rapidly growing plants considerably easier.
Thank you as well to GrowDiaries for providing a place where growers can document these journeys, exchange knowledge and follow projects like this from beginning to end.
And finally...
Thank you to everyone following Project Blue Tent.
Plant B has come a long way.
From seed...
To topping.
From SCROG...
To defoliation.
From an unexpected caterpillar visitor...
To one of the fastest-growing girls in the tent.
And now...
Flowering. πΈπ
The canopy is ready.
The plants are healthy.
The stretch has begun.
And we're doing our best to keep these energetic ladies under control.
Whether they listen is another question entirely. π
Until next week...
Growers Love, happy growing, and take care everyone! π±π
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Week 9. Bloeiend
2mo ago
1/141
145 cm
Height
12 uur
Light Schedule
27 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Normaal
Smell
1245 PPM
TDS
66 %
Air Humidity
26 Β°C
Solution Temp
24 Β°C
Substrate Temp
27 Β°C
Night Air Temp
8 liters
Pot Size
1.6 liters
Watering Volume
666 PPM
COβ-niveau
Nutrients 6
Hydro A
2.2 mll
Hydro B
2.2 mll
Hydro Roots
1 mll
DogDoctorOfficial π Project Blue Tent β Week 9
Blijf stralen, Plant B. Je hebt al een mooie comeback gemaakt. Laten we nu zien hoe prachtig je eindigt. ππΈπΏ
Growers Love, gelukkig groeien en zorg goed voor jezelf iedereen! π±π
DogDoctorOfficial π Project Blue Tent β Week 14 π
πΏ Blue Waffle F1 β Pheno B
π Same Tent, Same Ecosystem, Another Beautiful Girl Approaching the Finish!
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another chapter of Project Blue Tent! ππ±
My friends, my friendsβ¦
WHAT IS HAPPENING INSIDE THIS TENT?! πβοΈπ
I honestly don't know how many more times I'm going to say that these girls are looking amazing, but here we are again!
The colours, the density, the flower formation, the frost, the aroma⦠everything is coming together beautifully, and Blue Waffle F1 Pheno B is giving us another reason to stop, look, grab the camera, and spend far too much time admiring the plants.
And honestly, I'm not complaining!
Welcome to Week 14 of flowering, where we're continuing to observe the girls as they move towards the final stage of their journey.
This week, there aren't any major changes to report.
We're maintaining the same environmental conditions, the same lighting arrangement, the same irrigation system, and the same nutritional program established in the previous updates.
The work we needed to do earlier in the run has largely been completed. The structure is established, the branches are supported, and the flowers are now taking centre stage.
So, rather than inventing new interventions just to have something different to write about, we're going to focus on what really matters this week.
The beautiful flowers.
The colours.
The density.
The incredible aroma.
And the individual characteristics that make Pheno B worth documenting separately from her sister.
We also have a new collaboration with Hemp Hooks, and I'm including photographs showing how I'm using their hooks in this run.
They're not being used for their intended application in these particular pictures, but they've turned out to be surprisingly useful for supporting branches and keeping them separated!
And don't forget our Mr. Baggy giveaway on Discord! π½π
So, let's give this beautiful girl her own chapter and see what she's showing us this week.
πΈ WEEK 14 β BLUE WAFFLE F1 PHENO B IS LOOKING BEAUTIFUL!
Let's start with the obvious.
THIS GIRL IS BEAUTIFUL! ππ
Pheno B continues to impress with her compact appearance, dense flowers, and beautiful overall development.
As we've discussed in previous reports, she has her own individual expression compared with Pheno A.
While her sister has been showing us more pronounced colour contrasts, Pheno B has been moving towards lighter green tones, creating a different visual character despite sharing the same cultivar and growing environment.
And that's precisely why I enjoy documenting them individually.
We can observe their similarities while still appreciating the differences.
Both girls are looking fantastic, but they don't need to look identical to deserve the same attention.
Pheno B has her own personality, her own structure, and her own way of expressing the characteristics of Blue Waffle F1.
The flowers are looking dense and beautifully formed, and the overall appearance is becoming increasingly impressive as we progress through flowering.
The major structural work is behind us.
The topping, training, SCROG, and defoliation performed during the earlier weeks helped establish the canopy we're looking at today.
Now, we're allowing that structure to continue supporting the plant while concentrating on observation and documentation.
And honestly, I think she's giving us plenty to appreciate!
βοΈ THE FLOWERS β DENSE, FROSTY, AND FULL OF CHARACTER
One of my favourite things about this stage is being able to appreciate the details of the flowers.
The photographs show us the developing buds, their compact appearance, the surrounding foliage, and the visible trichomes that make these plants so fascinating to document.
When you look at the whole plant, you can appreciate the overall structure and the way the flowering sites are distributed throughout the canopy.
But when you move closer, you discover an entirely different world.
The textures.
The pistils.
The trichomes.
The intricate details of the flowers and sugar leaves.
It's one of the reasons I enjoy macro photography and focus stacking so much.
A single photograph can capture a beautiful moment, but a carefully produced stack can reveal additional detail across a greater depth of the subject.
And Pheno B is certainly giving us some beautiful subjects to photograph!
Her flowers are looking dense, her overall appearance is impressive, and the visible frost adds another layer of beauty to the photographs.
Of course, we're continuing to observe the flowers as they mature rather than judging their readiness from appearance alone.
The trichomes, the pistils, and the overall development all deserve attention.
We're getting closer to the finish, but we're not going to invent a harvest date before the plants tell us they're ready.
For now, we're enjoying the view and documenting what we see.
Because, my friends, this girl is absolutely worth the extra photographs! ππΈβοΈ
π THE COLOURS β HER OWN BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSION
Let's talk about those colours for a moment.
Pheno B continues to show us a different expression from her sister, with lighter green tones playing a more prominent role in her appearance.
And I love having the opportunity to document this contrast.
Both plants share the same cultivar, the same tent, and the same general cultivation approach, yet their visual expression isn't identical.
Genetics can influence pigmentation and plant morphology, while maturity and environmental conditions can also affect how certain characteristics appear.
However, we cannot attribute every difference to one particular cause based on appearance alone.
We're simply recording what we're observing.
Pheno A has been giving us a more pronounced mixture of colours, while Pheno B is showing us her own beautiful palette.
Neither needs to imitate the other.
That's the beauty of documenting individual plants.
We don't have to manufacture differences or make every report sound like a completely different experiment.
We can appreciate the similarities, recognise the differences, and allow each plant to tell her own story.
And Pheno B is doing exactly that! ππ
π THE AROMA β ANOTHER REASON TO LOVE THIS GIRL!
Now, let's talk about something that photographs simply cannot communicate.
The aroma! ππΈ
The whole room smells absolutely beautiful, and the two Blue Waffle F1 girls have been showing us a remarkably similar aromatic character.
It's another interesting observation alongside their differences in colour and structure.
Visually, Pheno A and Pheno B have their own individual expressions.
But when it comes to the overall aromatic impression, there's a noticeable similarity between the sisters.
I'm not going to invent a detailed terpene profile or assign specific aroma notes that we haven't properly documented.
What I can tell you is that the smell is beautiful, the room is wonderfully aromatic, and these girls are making the experience of spending time in the tent even more enjoyable.
We can photograph the colours.
We can capture the flower structure.
We can create stacks showing the trichomes.
But the smell?
You'll have to take my word for it, my friends! ππ
? HEMP HOOKS β A NEW COLLABORATION WITH A DIFFERENT APPLICATION!
Now, let's introduce something new to Project Blue Tent!
We're happy to welcome Hemp Hooks as a new collaboration, and we're already using their products in this run.
π Website: https://hemphooks.com/
I've included photographs showing how I'm using the hooks around the plants, and there's an interesting little twist to this story.
The application I'm showing in these pictures isn't what the hooks were originally intended for.
But sometimes, you discover a practical use for a product that works particularly well in your own setup!
In this case, I'm using the hooks to help support branches and keep them separated where necessary.
With the canopy already established and the flowers developing throughout the plants, maintaining the arrangement of the branches can be useful.
The hooks give me another way to help keep things organized without having to repeatedly reposition everything.
And when I look at the flowers developing throughout this tent, I'm happy to have another option available for supporting the existing structure.
We're not returning to major training sessions or trying to rebuild the canopy at this stage.
The structural work has already been done.
Instead, I'm using the hooks for a practical purpose that suits what I'm doing right now.
And honestly, they're working wonderfully for that application!
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We'll explore Hemp Hooks more extensively in future runs, including their intended applications and how they can be incorporated into earlier stages of plant development.
For now, I wanted to introduce the collaboration, share the photographs, and show you how I'm using them in the current project.
Sometimes the most interesting discoveries come from trying something a little differently.
Welcome aboard, Hemp Hooks! π
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π Website: https://hemphooks.com/
If you're interested in checking out their products, head over to their website and see what they have available.
And if you decide to place an order, remember to use our code.
It's a little way to support the collaboration while getting something back for the community that follows our work.
Thank you to Hemp Hooks for joining us on this adventure!
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π‘οΈ THE ENVIRONMENT β SAME CONDITIONS, SAME APPROACH
Now, let's talk about the room.
As with the other Project Blue Tent reports this week, we're maintaining the same established environmental conditions.
We're not introducing new temperature adjustments.
We're not changing our normal humidity target.
And we're not making unnecessary changes simply because another week has passed.
The environmental approach established in the previous updates remains in place.
Our current reference conditions are:
Day air temperature: approximately 25Β°C.
Night air temperature: approximately 19β20Β°C.
Relative humidity: approximately 55% under normal room conditions.
Solution temperature: approximately 21Β°C.
Substrate temperature: approximately 21Β°C.
These values represent our normal operating conditions rather than every temporary reading that might appear while I'm working inside the tent.
As I've explained in earlier reports, humidity can rise temporarily when I'm inside the room, moving around, taking photographs, and checking equipment.
That's why we distinguish between temporary readings during maintenance and the conditions we're aiming to maintain once the room has settled.
For this week, the important point is simple.
We're keeping the established environment stable and continuing to observe how the plants progress.
The cooler conditions are already part of our approach to the final stage, and we're now giving the girls time to develop under that arrangement.
πΏ SAME ROOM. SAME CONDITIONS. ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL STORY.
π‘ LIGHTING β THE ESTABLISHED SETUP CONTINUES
The lighting arrangement also remains unchanged this week.
Our main LEDs continue providing the primary illumination from above, with the overhead output running at approximately 90% as we continue the gradual reduction introduced in the previous updates.
The plan remains to reduce the output progressively as we approach the finish, rather than making sudden changes.
We're also continuing to use the two LumiFlora 150W full-spectrum under-canopy fixtures.
They're arranged in the established X-cross configuration beneath the canopy, supplementing the overhead lighting.
For now, we're maintaining the same general approach to their output, around 90β95%, while observing the plants and the lower flowering sites.
This under-canopy arrangement remains an interesting part of the project because it allows us to observe the development of different portions of the plants under the combined lighting setup.
However, we're not going to claim a particular result without the observations to support it.
We're documenting the arrangement and following the plants as they develop.
No new lighting experiment this week.
No unnecessary changes.
Just the established setup and more observations.
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π§ IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE β EVERYTHING REMAINS IN PLACE
The irrigation and drainage system continues operating as part of our established ecosystem.
All four plants share the same reservoir and irrigation arrangement, helping us maintain a consistent general approach across the tent.
The recorded watering volume remains approximately 1.6 litres per plant over 24 hours.
As always, this is the recorded reference value rather than a guarantee that every plant consumes exactly the same amount under every condition.
Individual demand can vary, so we continue observing the plants and monitoring the system.
At this stage, we're not looking to complicate a setup that's already established.
The irrigation system supports the plants while allowing us to concentrate on the flowers, the environment, and the individual development of each phenotype.
So, for Week 14, we're keeping the arrangement unchanged.
Same reservoir.
Same irrigation system.
Same general approach.
And another week of beautiful plants to document! π§π
βοΈ NUTRITION β THE REDUCED RECIPE REMAINS UNCHANGED
As explained in our previous reports, we've already reduced the nutritional concentration as part of our approach to the final stage of flowering.
We're continuing with the PLAGRON Hydro line.
The current recipe is:
PLAGRON Hydro A β 1.8 ml/L.
PLAGRON Hydro B β 1.8 ml/L.
PLAGRON Power Buds β 1 ml/L.
PLAGRON Green Sensation β discontinued.
PLAGRON pH Plus and pH Minus β used as required for pH adjustment.
Our current recorded measurements are approximately pH 5.96 and EC 1.86 mS/cm.
The reduction in Hydro A and Hydro B was introduced in the previous updates, and we're maintaining that recipe this week.
We've also discontinued Green Sensation, while Power Buds remains part of the current program for now.
The important point is that the nutritional recipe is consistent across the shared reservoir.
We're not changing the concentrations for Pheno B independently from her sisters.
Instead, we're maintaining the established program and observing the plants as they progress.
Accurate documentation matters, particularly when we're comparing different phenotypes growing under the same general conditions.
So, for this week, the feeding program remains unchanged.
Same recipe.
Same recorded EC.
Same general approach.
And plenty to observe as the girls continue their journey.
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πΈοΈ THE STRUCTURE IS THERE β NOW WE OBSERVE
Remember how much work went into establishing this canopy?
The earlier training.
The topping.
The SCROG.
The defoliation.
The support work.
All those steps helped shape the structure we're looking at today.
Now, we're at a point where the major interventions are behind us.
The plants have developed within that framework, and we're concentrating on observing the flowers and the changes taking place as flowering progresses.
We're not trying to reshape the entire canopy simply because we can.
We're not introducing unnecessary interventions just to make the report look different.
And we're certainly not looking for excuses to keep using the scissors! πβοΈ
The Hemp Hooks are simply another tool we're using to support and separate branches where needed.
That's different from going back into a major training phase.
The structure is established, the flowers are developing, and we're allowing the plants to continue their journey.
Sometimes the most satisfying part of cultivation is seeing the results of the work you completed several weeks earlier.
And that's precisely what we're enjoying now.
π¬ FOUR PLANTS, TWO CULTIVARS, ONE SHARED ECOSYSTEM
This is one of the defining features of Project Blue Tent.
We're growing four individual plants representing two cultivars, Blue Waffle F1 and Pickle Lemon Haze F1.
They share the same general environment, the same lighting arrangement, the same irrigation system, and the same nutritional program.
But each plant has her own individual development story.
And even within the same cultivar, the differences can be fascinating.
Pheno A has shown us a more pronounced mixture of colours, while Pheno B has been moving towards lighter green tones.
Their structures and flower formation also have their own characteristics.
At the same time, the two Blue Waffle F1 girls share a remarkably similar aromatic impression.
Those similarities and differences are exactly what we want to document.
We're not trying to manufacture distinctions that aren't there.
We're recording the characteristics we actually observe and allowing each plant to have her own individual report.
The shared environment gives us the context.
The photographs, observations, and individual development give each diary its purpose.
And that's why we're continuing to document Pheno B separately.
She's part of the same adventure, but this is her chapter.
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π THE FINAL STRETCH β WHO KNOWS WHEN THEY'LL FINISH?
My friends, this is where things become particularly interesting!
The girls are looking beautiful, and I feel we're moving closer to the end of this journey.
But exactly when that end will arrive?
We'll have to wait and see! ππΈ
I'm not going to invent a harvest date simply because the flowers look dense, colourful, or frosty.
We'll continue observing the trichomes, the pistils, the overall flower development, and the maturity of each individual plant.
And because we're growing two different cultivars together, we need to remain open to the possibility that they won't all finish at exactly the same time.
Even the two Blue Waffle F1 phenotypes may show individual differences as they progress.
Will they finish together?
Will one need a little more time?
Will the Pickle Lemon Haze girls follow a different timeline from the Blue Waffles?
Let's see!
That's one of the things I'm genuinely curious about as we approach the final stage.
For now, we're keeping the environment stable, maintaining the established nutritional program, and observing the plants.
No rushing.
No guessing.
Just patience, photographs, and good documentation.
And honestly, I'm enjoying every minute of it.
π½ MR. BAGGY GIVEAWAY β JOIN OUR DISCORD FAMILY!
Before we wrap up this week's report, let's talk about something fun!
We've got a giveaway happening in our Discord community, and we're giving away Mr. Baggy, our fluffy alien bean! π½π
Yes, my friends, Mr. Baggy!
He's a fun little companion to have around, and we thought it would be great to give one lucky member of the community the opportunity to take him home.
It's all about having a bit of fun, bringing people together, and sharing something entertaining with the community.
And the best part?
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Here's how to get involved:
1. Join the DogDoctorOfficial Discord community.
2. Find the Mr. Baggy giveaway announcement.
3. Follow the entry instructions posted in the giveaway channel.
4. Keep an eye on the announcement for the winner information.
π JOIN HERE:
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We also organize photo championships, other giveaways, and plenty of conversations where growers can share experiences, exchange ideas, and help each other.
You don't need to be an expert.
You don't need a huge garden.
You don't need expensive equipment.
Everyone is welcome!
So, come and introduce yourself, share your photographs, talk with the community, and see what we're all getting up to.
And don't forget to check the giveaway announcement so you don't miss your chance to win Mr. Baggy!
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π FINAL THOUGHTS β ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WEEK FOR PHENO B
My friends, Week 14 has been another beautiful chapter for Blue Waffle F1 Pheno B.
She's looking fantastic.
The flowers are dense and beautifully formed, the visible frost is impressive, the colours are developing in their own way, and the aroma throughout the room is wonderful.
And although there aren't many new changes to report this week, that doesn't mean there's nothing happening.
Sometimes the plants simply need time to continue developing within the environment we've established.
The major structural work has been completed.
The lighting setup remains in place.
The irrigation system continues operating as before.
The temperatures and humidity targets remain unchanged.
And the reduced nutritional recipe continues to be our current approach.
We're also using Hemp Hooks to support and separate branches where needed, and I'm happy to share the photographs showing how they've found a place in this run.
We'll explore that collaboration further in future projects, but for now, it's another useful addition to our growing adventure.
And as for the girls?
Well, they're getting closer to the finish, but we're not going to rush the conclusion.
We'll keep observing their individual development, checking the flowers, and documenting what happens next.
That's what Project Blue Tent has always been about.
Four individual plants.
Two cultivars.
One shared ecosystem.
And a chance to learn something new while appreciating the beautiful plants we're fortunate enough to document.
Pheno B deserves her own spotlight, and I'm delighted to share another chapter of her journey with you.
Same tent.
Same ecosystem.
Same conditions.
Same passion.
Same love.
And another week of beautiful flowers! ππΏβοΈ
π A HUGE THANK YOU
A huge thank you to Zamnesia for making Project Blue Tent possible and giving us the opportunity to document these beautiful Blue Waffle F1 and Pickle Lemon Haze F1 plants individually.
Thank you to PLAGRON for the Hydro nutrient line supporting the girls throughout their journey.
A massive thank you to Zamnesia for the Phytonaut LED lighting, curved scissors, and clip fans that continue playing important roles in our setup.
Thank you to Mars Hydro for the irrigation and drainage equipment helping us maintain consistency throughout the room.
And a special thank you to LumiFlora for the 150W full-spectrum under-canopy fixtures that we're using to explore supplemental lighting beneath the canopy.
WELCOME TO HEMP HOOKS!
Thank you for joining us on this adventure and for providing our community with a discount code.
Website: https://hemphooks.com/
Discount code: DogDoctor
Enjoy 15% off your entire order!
We're looking forward to exploring more of your products in upcoming runs and sharing our experiences with the community.
Thank you to GrowDiaries for providing the platform where we can document the plants, share our photographs, and record the lessons we learn along the way.
And, of course, a massive thank you to everyone following Project Blue Tent, reading the diaries, watching the videos, and supporting the journey.
Your comments and encouragement make sharing these individual chapters even more enjoyable.
And to everyone in our Discord family, thank you for making the community such a great place to spend time.
If you haven't joined us yet, come and say hello, check out the Mr. Baggy giveaway, and become part of the adventure!
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Until next week, my friendsβ¦
Keep growing.
Keep learning.
Keep documenting.
And never lose that passion for the little details that make every run special.
Growers Love, happy growing, and take care, everyone! π±ππβοΈ