🌸 Flowering Week 7 Ripening Phase & Autumn Transition Eternity Grow Cup 2026 | Sticky Broccoli Feminized Stage: Flowering Phase Week 7 Day: ~Day 51 since 12/12 switch 🌿 Flower Development & Ripening Flower Week 7 marked the beginning of the true ripening phase. The flowers continue to increase in density while showing visible signs of maturation across the entire canopy. Current observations: -Buds remain extremely dense and resin heavy -Trichome coverage continues intensifying -Flower coloration has shifted toward a unique green-grey / slightly bluish tone -The canopy now carries a distinctly mature late flower appearance The plants are clearly transitioning from active production into final ripening. 👃 Aroma Development The terpene profile became significantly more intense this week. Alongside the previously dominant sweet aroma, the plants are now developing: -sharper notes -deeper indica-like undertones -a more complex and layered scent profile The combination creates a rich aroma reminiscent of: -sweet Gelato-style candy notes -Zkittlez-like fruitiness -combined with a slightly spicy and sharp backend The smell now fills the grow area immediately upon opening the tent. 🍵 Feeding & Flushing Transition This week marked the beginning of the gradual flushing transition. Nutrient levels were reduced to allow the plants to: -naturally consume stored nutrients -enter the final ripening process cleanly -enhance terpene and flower expression toward harvest The plants responded very well to the adjustment. 🍂 Autumn Fade & Leaf Coloration As a direct response to the flushing process and late flowering stage, the plants have now started showing the first autumn fade characteristics: -fading fan leaves -soft discoloration patterns -natural late-flower color transitions These changes are appearing gradually and evenly, while overall flower health remains exceptional. The contrast between fading foliage and heavily frosted flowers creates an increasingly striking visual appearance. ✨ Resin & Flower Quality Resin production remains one of the strongest highlights of this run. Observations: -Buds are heavily coated in visible trichomes -Sugar leaves continue frosting intensely -Flower structure remains compact and well stacked -Upper colas continue swelling steadily The plants are now fully expressing their late flower potential. 🥦 Strain Observation Sticky Broccoli Sticky Broccoli continues to demonstrate: -exceptional genetic stability -strong terpene expression -impressive late-flower coloration -consistent flower structure across all phenotypes All four plants continue to mature extremely uniformly. 🧠 Weekly Reflection & Forward Plan Flower Week 7 has been all about: -ripening -terpene development -visual maturation -and preparing for the final harvest window The transition into flushing has begun smoothly, and the plants are reacting exactly as intended. Next steps: -Monitor trichome maturity closely -Continue controlled flushing -Preserve terpene intensity and resin quality -Prepare for final harvest evaluation 📸 Weekly Summary Flower Week 7 introduced the first true signs of late flower maturity. With stronger aroma complexity, fading foliage, shifting flower coloration, and heavily frosted buds, the plants are now entering the final and most visually impressive stage of the cycle. The run continues exactly on schedule as harvest approaches 🌸✨