🥦Flowering Week 3 Structural Finalization & Early Bud Stacking Eternity Grow Cup 2026 Sticky Broccoli Feminized Stage: Flowering Phase Week 3 Day: ~23 since 12/12 switch 🌡️ Environmental Stability Environmental conditions remained highly stable, allowing the plants to fully transition from stretch into early bud development. -Temperature: ~26°C -Humidity: optimized for early flowering -Light: full intensity (720W) -Airflow: strong and consistent 🌿 Plant Development / End of Stretch The plants are now approaching the end of the stretch phase, with energy shifting into bud formation. Observations: -Vertical growth slowing down -Strong development of upper canopy bud sites -Uniform structure across all four plants -Healthy, vibrant green coloration -Bud sites across the SCROG are now clearly defined and actively developing. ✂️ Final Lollipopping & Defoliation At the beginning of the week, lollipopping was completed, largely up to the SCROG net. Objectives: -Eliminate lower, non productive growth -Redirect energy to top canopy buds -Improve airflow and light efficiency Additionally: -One structured defoliation session -Ongoing removal of individual shading leaves Plant response: No signs of stress were observed. Recovery was immediate, confirming strong plant vitality. 🌸 Bud Development & Early Stacking Following canopy optimization, the plants began to show clear early bud stacking behavior: -Formation of dense bud clusters in the upper SCROG layer -Vertical stacking of flower sites -Improved bud alignment and structure While full swelling has not yet begun, the response to training and pruning is clearly visible. 🍵 Nutrient Strategy / Early Green Sensation Introduction Feeding continued using the Hy-Pro nutrient line (excluding Spraymix), with a key strategic addition: Plagron Green Sensation introduced early at 1 ml/L This was applied one week earlier than manufacturer recommendations to: -Enhance early flower development -Support metabolic activity during transition -Prepare for upcoming bud swelling phase Plant response: Excellent , no signs of overfeeding, deficiency, or stress. The plants remain in perfect health. 🌱Strain Observation Sticky Broccoli Sticky Broccoli continues to impress with: -Exceptional genetic stability (all four phenotypes highly uniform) -Strong resilience to stress and training -Efficient nutrient uptake even under shared root space (4 plants / 30L soil) -Balanced and symmetrical canopy development The consistency across all plants highlights the quality and stability of the genetics. 🧠 Weekly Reflection & Forward Plan Focus this week: Final structural optimization and transition into early bud stacking. All interventions were executed successfully, with the plants responding vigorously and without stress. Next steps: -Monitor onset of bud swelling -Continue evaluating response to Green Sensation -Maintain optimal canopy conditions -Transition fully into Main density and resin production phase 📸 Weekly Summary Flowering Week 3 marks the end of structural work and the beginning of true flower production. With lollipopping completed, canopy optimized, and early bud stacking visible, the plants are now entering the most critical phase of the cycle. The early introduction of Green Sensation, combined with strong plant health and genetic uniformity, sets the stage for a high-performance flowering phase. See you in Flower Week 4 Bud Development Intensifies 🌸✨