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Day 28 (12/23/24):

Repot and growth:

• Pulled an audible repotted both plants into 3 gallon pots. The 5 gallons are manageable, but the 3s give you a lot more space.
• Raised younger plant and adjusted PPFD to 400 for that plant. Other plant on the bottom should grow slower. Not sure if the difference will be noticeable, but won't hurt.
• Put on self watering pots. Older plant might use it a bit, but I don't think the root system is big enough yet.
• Slowed down, likely due to the transplant and topping on the older one.
• New


Day 23 (12/18/24):

Topping!

• Dropped seedling/veg tent humidity to 65% (from 70%), maintaining the temperature at 78-80F.

Plant 1 - Not Topped vs Topped:

• Topped today, likely a bit early. Common practice is to wait for 5-7 developed nodes; this was topped as the 5th node was forming.
• Topping now will slow initial growth, but with a longer vegetative cycle planned, this aligns with the overall strategy.
• Topping early can promote bushier growth, which is helpful for mainlining.


Seedling 3 - just growing about it's own business:

• Continuing to grow steadily.
• Now covered with a 2-liter bottle to maintain higher humidity after the tent adjustment.

• Training Plan for this run:
  • Attempting mainlining for this run, aiming for a cleaner moree structured train this time around.
  • Goal: Develop 4-6 main stems extending to the pot rim or slightly beyond, then encourage upward growth... basically at a 90* angle.
  • Mainlining involves early and aggressive training, which i think will be better for the two-plant setup than SCROG.
  • Mainlining prioritizes vertical growth, instead of solely outwards like SCROG.
  • I'm to adapt to another method if this approach isn't lo0oking good early on.

Mainline Example:



Day 20 (12/15/24):

• Seedling 1: Transplanted. Root system was huge, no concerns on this one.
• Seedling 3: I rushed this transition to the 5gallon pot. I had all the stuff out for the other gal, so I just did it. She looks okay, but there was not much of a root system. I would not be surprised if I lost it to transplant shock.
• Light is at 450 PPFD.
• Small one is still just getting a couple drops and a spritz around it. Bigger one gets 10ml of water/day minimum. These are easy to overwater, so more frequent but light watering is the way to go.


Day 17 (12/12/24):

• Seedling 1: Continuing strong.
• Seedling 2: It has not moved in days. I gently split the rapid rooter in case it was growing... it was not. Victim of root rot.
• Seedling 3: Shed it's shell today with a little help from tweezers. Thicker stem than seedling 1 out of the gate. Likely from being under proper lighting. This one is growing fast.
• 2/3 is not bad for my first round of germination! While the dome was supposed to be easier, seed 3 was by far the fastest and best method this time around. Plus there is no transplanting with the rapid rooter. I think this will be my go to in the future.

Seedling 1:



Seedling 3:



Day 15 (12/10/24):

Germination is tough, especially when you're impatient...

• Seedling 1 is looking wonderful and has it's third set of true leaves coming in. There is some algae growing on the top.
• It's rare that there are issues with a little algae, but it does take nutrients away from the plant.
• The tin foil blocks the light which should kill the algae.
• A few drops of hydorgen peroxide in my spray bottle will also help. On top of combating the algae, it provides oxygen to the roots and helps cure/prevent root rot.
• Seedling 2 is really trying... it's been stuck with the cotyledon leaves half in the rapid rooter, half out. It's been stuck like this for several days. I'm letting it run, but I doubt it will survive even if it does take off.
• Seed 3 is now in a solo cup. I did not have luck with the rapid rooters. They are finicky with mostuire. For diversity and to see what works for me, this one i did in a paper towel until I saw the tap root (2 days) and straight to the solo cup.


Day 12 (12/7/24):

Notes:

• Seedling thickening up and spreading out instead of reaching now that it is in the tent.
• Transplanted to solo cup. 60% Fox Farms Ocean and 40% Perlite.
• Lined opening with Great White mycorrhizae (promotes root growth).
• PPFD 430ish
• It is key now to water aound the edge of the cup. This forces the roots to push out for water.
• Second seed I am considering dead, but I left it in there since I can see some green poking out.
• Remember when I said I wouldn't care if I only did 1? That was a lie. I want to try too. It's a little more difficult to manage. Considering that the 2nd one is likely done, I am germinating another seed.
• If all 3 pop, it will be interesting!
• While looking better, this is still a crucial time to monior growth and how how she reacts to light and water amounts. Still on 18/6.


Day 10 (12/5/24):

Notes:

• Seedling showing significant vertical growth. Key terms:
• Cotyledons: First small, rounded leaves providing initial nutrients.
• True leaves: Second set with serrated edges, marking photosynthesis start.
• First true leaves are growing well.
• Stem is stretching due to weak light. Light was initially at 25%, which was a mistake.
• Light now set to 100% intensity to balance growth. Roots are visible at the bottom. I will porbs be transplanting to a solo cup in the next couple days. Then into the tent she goes.
• Seedlings are very vulnerable at this stage. The leggy seedling is even more so at risk because of weak/thin stem, slow growth, and transplant issues. All which can lead to death.
• My timeline allows for 1-2 seedling failures, so there is room to still meet my important deadlie (which only exists in my head LOL)


Day 7 (12/2/24):

Notes:

• One seed broke ground this morning, other should overnight.
• I don't think I kept the rapid rooters moist enough. The first four days might have been wasted due to lack of water.
• Next time I will start with the paper towel method until I see a taproot. This removes any guesswork about whether the seed is viable before placing it in the medium.

A litte more exciting pic:



Day 1 (11/26/24):

Notes:

• Starting Blueberry Sunset from Blazed Genetics (CT based), purchased at Better Ways in Branford.
• Doubling the plant count to 2 this time.

About Brewberry Sunset:

• Type: Indica dominant hybrid
• Genetics: Blueberry Kush x Sunset Sherbert
• Flower time: 8-10 weeks (excluding veg stage, which I'll prolong)
• Easy to grow, but slightly more advanced than beginner strains.

Process:

• Soak seeds in distilled water + splash of hydrogen peroxide for 12-24 hours (I soaked for 17 hours).
• Wet Rapid Rooters plugs (peat moss for drainage).
• Place seeds half inch deep in plugs, with the butt pointed end up. Cover with plug corner.
• Add a few drops of water on the seed and place in germination tray.
• Range: 70-85* and 70-80% RH
• Alternatively, germinate with a damp paper towel and plates. This works well, but I prefer using the $30 germination tray for better success and seed conservation.

Super exciting pic: