Hello again, GrowDiaries family! 😎
We’ve officially entered Week 9 and the Critical is looking better than ever. I’ve been keeping a close eye on every detail to ensure a smooth transition into mid-flowering.
📏 Precision Measurements & Training
• Height: Now at 35 cm (a steady +5 cm growth since the end of last week).
• Light Distance: Maintaining the LED at exactly 45 cm from the canopy.
• Canopy Management: As you can see in the photos, I'm still using LST clips (red and black) to keep everything leveled. This has created a perfect sea of tops where light reaches every bud site equally.
• Light Defoliation: I’ve tucked and removed a few large fan leaves to improve airflow and light penetration to the lower nodes.
🌡️ Environment & Climate
• Temperature: 27°C during the day and 18°C during the dark period. This temperature drop at night is keeping the plant very happy.
• Humidity (RH): Lowered to 40-45%. This is perfect for this stage to prevent any mold issues while the flowers start to thicken.
💧 Watering & Nutrient Strategy
The plant's metabolism is peaking; she is extremely thirsty and drinking every 24-36 hours!
• Alternating Schedule: To prevent salt buildup and keep the roots healthy, I’m now alternating waterings: one with the Biobizz nutrient line and the next one with plain pH-adjusted water.
• Status: The leaves show a very healthy, deep green. No signs of burn, just pure vigor!
🌿 Flower Evolution
Dense clusters of white pistils are popping up everywhere, and the first "sugar" (resin) is starting to coat the nearby leaves. The smell is getting sweeter by the day! 🍬
Thanks for the comments and for following this grow! Happy growing to all. 😉👍