Week 11 From Seed | Week 6 Flower šø (Sour Diesel)
Quick Recap ā How We Got Here
This run has been 12/12 from seedāno veg, no safety net.
And this Sour Diesel made that very clear from the beginning.
Early stress slowed her down, and in this style of run, that time doesnāt come back.
Just like an autoflower, every day countsāand she felt that.
She stayed smaller than the rest.
Lower water intake.
Less stretch.
But she never stopped pushing.
She adapted, stabilized, and found her rhythm again.
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Current State ā Week 6 Flower
Now sheās showing her true character.
⢠Temps: 26°C
⢠RH: 60%
⢠EC: 2.0
⢠pH: 6.5
⢠Water intake: ~1.2L/day (14.5L soil)
Not the biggest drinkerābut steady and consistent.
We performed a light defoliation, opening her up and preparing her structure for the weeks ahead.
And she answered back:
Compact, dense buds
Noticeable frost building
That classic Sour Diesel energy starting to come through
Small frameābut real presence.
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Observations
⢠Tight stacking despite limited size
⢠Strong resin production for her stage
⢠Healthy recovery after early stress
⢠Efficient metabolism relative to her size
⢠Terpene profile already hinting through
She didnāt win in sizeā
but sheās absolutely delivering in quality.
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The Real Talk
This is what 12/12 from seed teaches you.
Thereās no time to recover mistakes early on.
Every stress moment leaves a mark.
And this Sour Diesel carries that story.
But more importantlyāshe shows what recovery looks like.
Not every plant needs to dominate the room to earn respect.
Some earn it by fighting back and still finishing strong.
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Looking Ahead ā Week 7
Next week we expect:
⢠Buds tightening further
⢠Frost becoming more visible
⢠Terpenes getting louderātrue Diesel character coming out
What not to expect:
⢠No major size increase
⢠No catching up to the larger plants
And thatās perfectly fine.
Now itās about honoring her finish, not comparing her journey.
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Gratitude š¤
Big respect to everyone involved:
⢠The genetics ā Sour Diesel showing resilience and character
⢠The gear ā LEDs, tent, airflow, all working in harmony
⢠The sponsors ā for the continued support
⢠The GrowDiaries platform ā for letting us document the real journey
And to the community:
OGs, long-time followers, new supporters,
Those showing love and those bringing questionsā
all of you are part of this.
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Sour Diesel. Small frame. Loud story.
Letās see how she finishes.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
š Lighting & Environmental Control
⢠Future of Grow ā Advanced LED lighting technology
https://www.futureofgrow.com/
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⢠Lumiflora ā Under-canopy LED lighting
https://lumiflorade.com/
⢠TrollMaster ā Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
⢠Zamnesia Seeds ā Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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š± Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
⢠Plagron ā Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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š Storage, Curing & Preservation
⢠Grove Bags ā Curing and storage solutions
https://grovebags.com/
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šø Photography Equipment & Tools
(Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit)
⢠Sony A6700
⢠Sony full-frame macro lens + few more
⢠Stacking photography workflow - learning
⢠iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots)
Weāve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonāt want to miss the next steps, letās push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letās celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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šø P.S. ā The Eye Behind the Lens
All photos in this diary (for now ā except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6700 paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more.
Photography is part of the story ā itās how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words canāt always capture.
Iāve also started experimenting with photo stacking ā a technique where multiple images, each taken at a slightly different focus point, are layered together to create one perfectly sharp image from front to back.
Itās not digital enhancement or AI; itās pure photography ā a way to reveal the plantās beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal.
Youāll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots ā camera, lens, setup ā because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art.
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