Grow Diary – Day 76 (Flowering Day 61) Strain: Amnesia Core Cut (Clone) Training: Topping, LST, HST, SCROG Nutrients: • Aptus Regulator: 0.1 ml/L • CalMag: 1 ml/L • BioBloom (Dry Amendment): 60 g (applied June 26) Water: pH-adjusted RO water (final flush phase) Lighting: LED at 60% Date: August 10 ⸻ Status: Forced Harvest – Pest Pressure Too High Today marks the end of the cycle for this Amnesia Core Cut—Flower Day 61. While buds are well-developed and aromatic, pest pressure from thrips and aphids reached a level that would likely destroy the plant if left for another 2–3 weeks. To preserve quality and prevent further spread, the decision was made to harvest early and clear the space for the next run. ⸻ Harvest Condition: • Buds dense and covered in cloudy trichomes with ~15–20% amber • Aroma at peak—intense citrus-haze with earthy undertones • Sugar leaves showing late-stage fade, fan leaves largely yellowed • No visible bud rot despite pest presence • Damage from pests mostly on foliage, minimal on buds themselves ⸻ Reason for Early Harvest: • Rapid increase in thrips and aphid populations • Risk of pest spread to other plants in the grow space • Plant already in late senescence; continued flowering would add minimal weight but increase risk significantly ⸻ Post-Harvest Plan: 1. Drying in a controlled 18–20 °C, 50% RH environment with steady airflow 2. Cleaning & sanitizing grow space to remove pests before introducing new plants 3. Inspection & culling of any nearby plants showing early pest signs 4. Planning next run with improved IPM (integrated pest management) from day one ⸻ Closing Notes: While an early harvest is never ideal, the quality of the buds at this point is still high, and the loss in yield is offset by saving the rest of the grow space from a full infestation. This run provided valuable insights into pest prevention timing and senescence management in the Amnesia Core Cut.