đą Lemon Cherry Gelato â Week 9 From Seed (Week 5 Flower)
We move forward with our Lemon Cherry Gelato, now entering what we call Week 5 of flower (Week 9 from seed, 12/12 from start).
This week brings something special â not one, but two expressions of the same genetic, grown side by side, each telling a slightly different story.
The first Lemon Cherry Gelato remains untouched. No defoliation. Just observation, light guidance, and studio time. She stands full, natural, and honestly⌠stunning.
The second Lemon Cherry Gelato took a different path â what started as a light clean-up turned into something closer to an âarmy-style haircut.â A full defoliation to open space, improve airflow, and allow light to penetrate deeper into the canopy.
Two plants. Same genetics. Two approaches. Same goal â let them express.
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### đż How We Got Here
This is a 12/12 from seed run, meaning these autoflower plants never experienced a traditional vegetative phase. From the start, they grew with the signal that time is limited â and that shows in their structure.
Instead of wide, heavily branched vegetative growth, they focused early on vertical development and flower initiation. Now, in Week 5, we see the result: dense bud sites forming across a compact but highly productive structure.
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### âď¸ Why We Defoliate (And Why We Didnât â Yet)
The room is getting full. Really full.
The decision to defoliate the second plant came from necessity:
⢠Improve airflow
⢠Reduce humidity pockets
⢠Increase light penetration
⢠Redirect energy toward flower sites
On the first plant, we chose patience.
Sometimes doing nothing is also a decision.
Next week, she may follow the same path â but for now, she shows us what happens when we simply let her be.
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### đ¸ About Those White Hairs (Pistils)
What youâre seeing across all those bud shots â those bright white hairs â are pistils.
They are part of the female reproductive system of the plant. Their natural purpose is to catch pollen.
But in our case, there is no pollination.
So what happens?
The plant continues producing more and more pistils, trying to fulfill that biological mission. At the same time, it increases resin production as a protective mechanism.
This is exactly what we want.
More pistils â more potential bud sites â more resin â better final expression.
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### Feeding Strategy (Why This Mix Works)
We keep the nutrition consistent and intentional:
⢠Terra Bloom â Base nutrients for flowering
⢠Green Sensation â PK booster + metabolic support
⢠Power Buds â Encourages flower initiation and structure
⢠Sugar Royal â Supports terpene and sugar production
⢠Pure Zym â Enzyme activity, root zone health
⢠CalMag â Stability under LED conditions
Nothing excessive. Nothing random. Just a balanced system supporting what the plant is already trying to do.
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### đĄď¸ Environment & Plant Feedback
Room conditions:
⢠Temperature: ~28°C
⢠Humidity: ~65%
⢠COâ: ~1000 ppm
On paper, some might question these numbers.
But we donât grow on paper â we grow by reading the plant.
We follow leaf behavior, transpiration, and overall response (leaf VPD in practice, not just charts).
The plants are drinking ~1.5L per day, standing around 1.2m tall, and showing strong metabolic activity.
That tells us everything we need to know.
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### đ Small Imperfections
We noticed minor leaf burn from under-canopy LED exposure.
Nothing serious â and most of it was naturally removed during defoliation on the second plant.
A reminder:
Not everything needs correction. Some things just need understanding.
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### đ Meet Mr. Baggy
This week also marks the official arrival of Mr. Baggy.
You may have seen him around already⌠but now he joins the journey properly.
Part observer, part assistant, part silent chaos.
Welcome to the crew.
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### đŽ What to Expect Next Week
⢠Continued bud stacking
⢠Increased density and structure
⢠Possible defoliation of the first plant
⢠Early signs of terpene development becoming more noticeable
We are entering the phase where everything starts to connect.
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### đ¤ Gratitude
To everyone who passes by â
The long-time supporters, the new ones, the curious minds, the silent observers.
To the platform.
To the partners.
To those who love it and those who question it.
All of you are part of this.
We grow together
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youâre curious about the tech Iâm using, check out these links:
đ Lighting & Environmental Control
⢠Future of Grow â Advanced LED lighting technology
https://www.futureofgrow.com/
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⢠Lumiflora â Under-canopy LED lighting
https://lumiflorade.com/
⢠TrollMaster â Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
⢠Zamnesia Seeds â Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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đą Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
⢠Plagron â Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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đ Storage, Curing & Preservation
⢠Grove Bags â Curing and storage solutions
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đ¸ 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)
Weâve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonât want to miss the next steps, letâs push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letâs celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
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đ¸ P.S. â The Eye Behind the Lens
All photos in this diary (for now â 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 â itâs how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words canât always capture.
Iâve also started experimenting with photo stacking â 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.
Itâs not digital enhancement or AI; itâs pure photography â a way to reveal the plantâs beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal.
Youâll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots â camera, lens, setup â because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art.
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