Apricot / Guava auto - 420 FastBuds

MistaOC 05.08. First of all, once again a big thank you to Biotabs.nl for the opportunity to use their complete organic nutrient range in this grow. The cooperation means a lot to me, and I am very excited to see how the plants continue to respond to this natural feeding system. ⸻ Update – Day 7 • The seedlings have established themselves well in the soil and are now entering early vegetative growth. • All plants are showing healthy green leaves, with no signs of stress or deficiencies. • Stem development looks strong and stable, a good foundation for the next weeks. ⸻ Nutrients & Medium • Biotabs products have been incorporated from the start and are working smoothly so far. • Microbial life and root development are visibly encouraged, with the plants responding in a balanced and steady way. • Watering has been kept light to avoid over-saturation, focusing on supporting root spread. Overview: Per 19L Pot 100g Startrex 5g Mycotrex 3 BioTabs Water: 1L RO Water 1g Bactrex 5ml Orgatrex ⸻ Notes & Outlook • Over the next week, I expect to see the first significant increase in leaf mass and height. • The goal remains to keep growth compact and vigorous, setting the stage for healthy training later on. • Very positive impressions so far with the Biotabs.nl nutrient program – simple, organic, and effective. ⸻ 🌱 Strong start, healthy progress – looking forward to the next phase in cooperation with Biotabs.nl.

MistaOC 11.08. Update – Day 13 • The plants are continuing steady early vegetative growth. • Leaf development looks good, with a healthy green color and compact structure. • Stems are becoming stronger, showing stable progress since germination. ⸻ Pest Situation • Unfortunately, the thrips problem is still present, despite thorough cleaning of the grow area beforehand. • To address this issue in a natural way, I have ordered beneficial nematodes. • They are expected to arrive in the next few days and should help control the thrips population effectively. ⸻ Notes & Outlook • Until the nematodes arrive, close observation of the leaves continues to be necessary. • The plants themselves are holding up well, showing resilience despite the pest pressure. • I am confident that once the nematodes are applied, the situation will improve and allow for uninterrupted growth. ⸻ 🌱 Day 13 – steady growth continues, with pest control measures soon being implemented.

MistaOC 17.08. Update – Day 19 • The plants are looking excellent and are standing strong “in the juice” with vibrant, lush green leaves. • Growth has been steady and vigorous over the past week, with no signs of nutrient issues or stress. • Structure is developing nicely, and the overall impression is very healthy. ⸻ Pest Situation • Unfortunately, the thrips problem is still present. • While the plants remain strong and unaffected in terms of growth for now, visible signs of thrips activity continue. • Beneficial nematodes have been ordered and are expected to arrive on August 20. They should provide a natural and lasting solution to this issue. ⸻ Notes & Outlook • Until the nematodes arrive, I will continue to monitor the plants closely and manage the pest pressure as best as possible. • With their strong current condition, the plants seem resilient enough to handle the situation until biological control is introduced. • Looking forward to seeing a reduction in thrips activity once the nematodes are applied. ⸻ 🌱 Day 19 – plants thriving, only the thrips remain as the final obstacle before smooth sailing. ——————————————————- 19.08. Update – Day 21 • The plants are developing beautifully and continue to grow strong thanks to the Biotabs system and the simple Only-Water method. • Leaves are a deep, healthy green and the overall structure is compact yet vigorous. • Growth has been steady, with no signs of nutrient-related issues. ⸻ Pest Situation • The only downside so far remains the thrips infestation. • Despite repeated treatments with neem oil, the thrips have not been fully controlled and activity is still visible on the leaves. • As a next step, I will introduce 5 million beneficial nematodes tomorrow (20.08.) to fight the thrips naturally and directly in the soil. ⸻ Notes & Outlook • With the nematodes arriving tomorrow, I expect to see gradual improvement in pest control over the coming days. • Aside from the thrips, the plants are thriving and clearly benefiting from the stable organic feeding system. • The foundation for a strong vegetative phase is now firmly in place. ⸻ 🌱 Day 21 – vigorous growth under Biotabs & Only-Water method, with biological pest control about to take over against thrips.

MistaOC 21.08. Update – Day 23 • Yesterday (20.08.) the beneficial nematodes were applied as planned to combat the ongoing thrips problem. • Application went smoothly, and now it’s time to give them a few days to establish and start working in the soil. • The plants themselves are looking very strong and vigorous, continuing to benefit from the Biotabs Only-Water method. ⸻ Training • Today, all ladies were topped above the 5th node. • The cut was clean and the plants were healthy enough to handle the stress easily. • This step should encourage bushier growth. ⸻ Notes & Outlook • Over the next week, I’ll be watching closely to see how the plants recover from topping and how the nematodes affect the thrips population. • With their current strength and resilience, I expect fast recovery and continued healthy development. • If the thrips issue comes under control, the grow should progress without further major obstacles. ⸻ 🌱 Day 23 – nematodes applied, topping complete, and the ladies are set up perfectly for the next stage of growth. —————————————————————— 26.08. Update – Day 28 (Week 4) • Four weeks are now complete, and the plants are slowly beginning their transition into the flowering stage. • Overall, the garden looks fantastic – healthy leaves, strong stems, and vibrant growth. ⸻ Plant Development • Guava: Showing much larger internodal spacing, giving them a more stretched structure. • Apricot: In contrast, these remain very compact and dense, with short internodes and a bushier appearance. • Both phenotypes look very healthy and vigorous, each with their own growth style. • The Biotabs nutrient system continues to shine here, keeping everything balanced and stress-free. ⸻ Pest Situation • The thrips issue is still present, but the situation is clearly improving. • Since the introduction of nematodes, the pest pressure has started to decrease. • While a few thrips remain visible, the overall impression is that the problem is finally getting under control. ⸻ Notes & Outlook • The next days will bring a clearer onset of flowering, with the first pistils already visible. • I’ll continue to monitor the thrips situation closely, but signs are positive that the biological control is taking effect. • With strong growth and healthy plants, the stage is set for a promising flowering phase. ⸻ 🌱 Day 28 – Week 4 finished: compact Apricots, stretched Guavas, healthy across the board, Biotabs doing great work, and thrips finally losing ground 😎.

MistaOC 29.08. Update – Day 31 • The flip is complete: all plants have now officially transitioned into flowering. • Differences in genetics are clearly visible – some plants are taller and more stretched, while others remain more compact. • Despite these variations, all ladies are in excellent health, showing strong growth and vibrant green leaves. ⸻ Pest Situation • The thrips problem continues to improve since the nematodes were applied. • While there are still a few thrips present, the overall pressure is noticeably reduced. • If necessary, a second round of nematodes will be considered to fully bring the situation under control. ⸻ Notes & Outlook • The start of the flowering phase looks very promising, with all plants well-prepared for the next stretch. • Structural differences between the phenotypes may result in an interesting variety in bud formation later on. • Everything is running smoothly overall – healthy growth, steady development, and pests slowly being pushed back. • Once again, a big thank you to Biotabs for keeping this grow simple and effective with their Only-Water nutrient system. ⸻ 🌱 Day 31 – the flowering stage has begun: healthy plants, genetics showing their traits, and thrips slowly but surely coming under control.