Quick recap โ seed to now (for anyone joining late)
โข ๐ฑ 12/12 from seed
โข LSD genetics showing consistency and vigor
โข Early structure set without aggressive training
โข Environment prioritized over chasing charts
โข Feed increased gradually, never pushed
โข Plants transitioned naturally into flower
โข Defoliation timed after structure was established, not before
This is calm, intentional growing. No panic moves.
Why we changed nothing (and why thatโs not doing nothing)
Your room conditions:
โข ๐ก๏ธ Day temp: ~28 ยฐC
โข ๐ง RH: ~65%
โข โก EC: 2.4
โข pH: 6.5
โข ๐ Height: ~40โ80 cm
โข ๐ก LED lighting
On paper, some growers would panic at 28 ยฐC in flower.
But hereโs the key difference between growing by numbers and growing by understanding:
Under LED, leaf temperature โ room temperature.
LEDs donโt radiate infrared heat like HPS. So while the wall sensor says 28 ยฐC, the leaf surface is usually 2โ4 ยฐC cooler. And the plant does not โfeelโ the room โ it feels its own leaf temperature.
Thatโs where leaf VPD comes in.
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Leaf VPD โ the part most people skip
VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit) is simply the difference between how much moisture the air can hold and how much it actually holds.
But hereโs the nuance most charts miss:
โข Room VPD is calculated with room temp
โข Leaf VPD is calculated with leaf temp
So if:
โข Room = 28 ยฐC
โข Leaf = ~24โ26 ยฐC
โข RH = 65%
๐ our leaf VPD lands right in the comfort zone for earlyโmid flower.
And the plants are confirming that with their behavior:
โข Deep, relaxed green
โข No tacoing, no praying too hard
โข Internodes strong and structured
โข Uniform nutrient uptake across phenotypes
Thatโs the real data.
Weโre not ignoring numbers
Weโre letting the plant be the final authority.
Stability here beats โfixingโ something that isnโt broken.
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Defoliation โ why this time was heavier
Letโs be very clear:
This was not aesthetic defoliation.
This was functional defoliation.
Context matters:
โข ๐ 8ร8 room
โข ๐ฑ ~27 plants
โข ๐ฌ๏ธ Airflow, light penetration, humidity pockets all scale differently
Sometimes a single plant wouldnโt โaskโ for leaves to be removed โ
but the room does.
Why you defoliated:
โข Improve airflow through a dense canopy
โข Reduce micro-humidity pockets
โข Allow photons to travel deeper, not just hit the roof
โข Reset apical dominance and refocus energy on flowering sites
Yes โ i went harder than originally planned.
But:
โข Genetics are strong
โข Plants are healthy
โข Root zone is dialed
โข Feed is stable
Healthy plants recover fast.
Stressed plants donโt.
These girls are the first category.
And importantly: we didnโt stack stress.
No feed change. No environment change. No light shock.
Thatโs how we โgo hardโ safely.
What to expect next week (and what not to expect)
Expect:
โข Slight pause as plants redirect energy
โข Fresh flower site definition
โข Upright posture returning after defoliation
โข Strong tops responding to improved light access
Do NOT expect:
โข Explosive vertical stretch (that window is closing)
โข Deficiency symptoms (unless something external changes)
โข Need for immediate correction
Next week is observation week again.
Hands in pockets. Eyes open.
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Gratitude โ because this matters
Letโs say it properly:
โข Thank you to GD for the platform
โข Thank you to the GD community
โข Thank you to the Discord family
โข Thank you to the OGs, the new faces, the quiet readers
โข Thank you to the lovers and the haters โ both keep the wheel turning
โข Thank you to the sponsors, past and present
โข Thank you to everyone who believes growing can be calm, thoughtful, and honest
This is a special report โ because itโs not about hype.
Itโs about trusting the plant and respecting the process.
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๐ Thank you for your patience and continued support.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youโre curious about the tech Iโm using, check out these links:
๐ Lighting & Environmental Control
โข Future of Grow โ Advanced LED lighting technology
https://www.futureofgrow.com/
DISCOUNT CODE: DOG20
โข Lumiflora โ Under-canopy LED lighting
https://lumiflorade.com/
โข TrollMaster โ Environmental controllers and automation gear (past collaboration)
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Genetics
โข Zamnesia Seeds โ Genetics used in this project
https://www.zamnesia.com/
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๐ฑ Soil, Substrates, Boosters & Root Support
โข Plagron โ Substrates, bio mixes, and supportive products
https://plagron.com/en/
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๐ Storage, Curing & Preservation
โข Grove Bags โ Curing and storage solutions
https://grovebags.com/
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๐ธ Photography Equipment & Tools
(Not sponsors, but part of my creative toolkit)
โข Sony A6700
โข Sony full-frame macro lens + few more
โข Stacking photography workflow - learning
โข iPhone (for behind-the-scenes shots)
Weโve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonโt want to miss the next steps, letโs push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letโs celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine.
๐ Growers love to all ๐
๐ธ P.S. โ The Eye Behind the Lens
All photos in this diary (for now โ 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 โ itโs how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words canโt always capture.
Iโve also started experimenting with photo stacking โ 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.
Itโs not digital enhancement or AI; itโs pure photography โ a way to reveal the plantโs beauty in microscopic depth, from trichome to petal.
Youโll even see a few shots of "ghost me" capturing the shots โ camera, lens, setup โ because every grow deserves not just to be cultivated, but documented like art.
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