Hello again, GrowDiaries family! 😎
We’ve reached Week 14 and we are officially on the home stretch. This week, the Critical hasn't received a single drop of fertilizer; we have switched to exclusive water irrigation to flush the substrate and guarantee maximum purity in flavor and aroma.
📏 Measurements & Training
-Height: Stable at 40 cm. The plant is no longer spending energy on growth, only on maturing resin.
-Canopy Management: Previous defoliation and LST have allowed us to get here with an impeccable structure. The buds are heavy, dense, and fully exposed to the light.
-Visual Check: The color change in the leaves is radical. This yellowing is exactly what we look for during the flush: a plant clean of salts. Trichomes are at their peak of milky opacity.
🌡️ Environment & Climate Challenges
-Temperature: Maintaining 16°C at night and 27°C during the day. The cold is helping the plant finish its cycle naturally.
-The Strategy: I’m still watering with lukewarm water. Since there are no nutrients, the warm water helps to dissolve the salt buildup in the roots more efficiently.
-Humidity (RH): Strict control at 40%. In this "cleaning" phase, low humidity is non-negotiable to protect the harvest.
💧 Watering & Flushing Strategy
-Water Only: We have completely removed the Biobizz schedule. Watering after watering, the plant gets lighter in color, which will translate into white ash and smooth smoke.
-Substrate: Thanks to the cinnamon, the substrate has reached the end free of any pests. A total success in organic control.
🌿 Flower & Resin Evolution
-She’s armored in crystals! ❄️ The calyxes are swollen and the pistils are almost completely withered. The smell is incredibly sweet and thick. Harvest is imminent!
A huge thank you to all the growers who are following this diary and for all your support and comments! It's a pleasure to share this journey with such a great community. Happy growing to everyone! 😉👍