🌿 Week 5 Update: Breaking Dominance & Structural Shaping
Grow Environment & Conditions
Light Cycle: 18/6
Training Method: LST (Low Stress Training)
Pest Control: Active monitoring via yellow sticky cards (No current infestations noted).
Weekly Observations & Actions
This week was all about manipulating the architecture of the plant. I’ve officially moved into the vegetative training phase to increase my final yield potential.
LST Execution: I’ve applied 90° LST clips to the main terminal. By pinning the main apex down, I am successfully redistributing auxins (growth hormones) to the lower lateral branches.
Stem Health: The main stalk is showing great flexibility. No "knuckling" or stress fractures observed at the bend site.
Growth Response: Within 24 hours of clipping, the secondary nodes began turning upward toward the light source, confirming the break in apical dominance.
Root Zone: Maintaining consistent moisture levels. The plant is currently housed in a smaller starter pot nested within the main container I’m keeping an eye on root-bound signals before the final stage.
Nutrient & Water Log
Feeding: Continuing with the base veg formula.
pH Level: Stable at 5.8 – 6.0 (Targeting the sweet spot for coco).
Runoff: Minimal, ensuring no salt buildup in the early stages.
The "Kewpie" Guard 👶
The garden guardians are keeping a close watch. They seem to be providing +5 to "Vibe Stats."