Hello growers,
Welcome back for vegetative week 13 of the Pineapple Upside Down from Humboldt.
This week was intentionally very calm, with no intervention on the plant. The goal was simply to let it continue its development naturally and observe how it behaves after the previous adjustments.
The plant has grown slightly, but overall the growth still feels somewhat slow and lacking vigor. It’s not stalled, but it doesn’t have the level of energy and drive you would normally expect at this stage.
This is especially noticeable in the leaves. They don’t look as healthy or as vibrant as they should, and there’s a general impression of reduced vitality. Despite that, there are no clear symptoms pointing toward a specific deficiency or problem.
All parameters seem to be properly dialed in.
The pH is stable, the EC is under control, and the environmental conditions are consistent and within a good range.
That’s what makes the situation a bit frustrating — everything looks correct on paper, yet the plant still appears slightly underperforming.
For now, the decision is to avoid overreacting. No adjustments, no additional stress. The plant is simply being left alone to grow and hopefully regain some natural vigor over the next few days.
Looking ahead, the transition to flowering is approaching. The plan is to flip the plant within one to two weeks, depending on how it evolves and whether it regains a bit more strength.
At this stage, patience and observation remain key.
Alright growers, take care and see you next week.