Week 1: Vegetative Stage – Early Vigor 🦍🌿
Development: 🌿
Week 1 of veg is officially underway, and the Gorilla Z is showing some serious early vigor! After a smooth sprout, she’s now working on her second set of true leaves. The strategy with the Light-Mix pocket in the 11L pot worked perfectly—she looks healthy, vibrant, and hasn't shown a single sign of nutrient burn from the All-Mix. The stem is thickening up nicely, and the transition from seedling to a real plant is happening fast! 🚀📈
Setup & Environment: 🌡️
Environment is dialed in. I’m keeping the LEDs at a comfortable intensity to ensure she doesn't get overwhelmed while she’s still building her root foundation. No transplanting means zero downtime, and you can really see the vigor in those lush green leaves. The "bodyguards" 💜🌼 are also doing great, prepping for the outdoor move in May!
Nutrients & Water 💧
Watering: Watering in a small circle around the base to encourage the roots to reach out into the 11L pot.
Feed: Currently sticking to pH-regulated water with a light dose of Root·Juice to supercharge the root zone. No NPK needed yet as the All-Mix has plenty of power. ⚡
Grower’s Notes 💭
Goal for this week: Focused root development and steady leaf production. She looks happy and already starts 'praying' to the light. The Gorilla Z genetics are definitely showing their strength early on. Can't wait for the explosion once she taps into the full All-Mix nutrients! 🦍🔥