Vegetation Week 13: Heatwave Growth & Bokashi Boost
Update: 12.06.2025 | Day 97
Hey Growmies,
Week 13 rides the heatwave momentum with explosive progress. The battle scars from pest wars are fading, and the ladies reward us with textbook vigor.
Growth Report:
- Stems hardened into woody trunks, new shoots erupt daily.
- Canopy density doubled – Durban’s sativa stretch is accelerating, now clearly overtaking Blueberry’s bushier frame.
- Subtle aromas intensify when stems are rubbed. I can smell where this is going... and I love it!
Pest Status:
- Aphids: Down to occasional stragglers. Jet-spray maintenance continues.
- Ants: Fully absent after duct-tape stem barriers. Victory holds!
Care Tactics:
- Bokashi Boost: Fed 1:100 dilution today. Plants thrive on this – expecting deeper greens within 48h.
- Water Discipline: Deep irrigation at dawn during 32°C days, but only every 2-3 days. Encouraging roots to seek water and expand.
Environmental Notes:
- Weather: Consistent highs near 30°C, lows at 16°C (perfect recovery temps).
- Soil: Mulch layer doing its job – soil beneath stays moist and fluffy.
Next Steps:
- Scout for spider mites (heat invites new threats) and aphid resurgence.
- Monitor ant activity – they’re the aphid "farmers."
Otherwise: Observe and let nature work. Minimal intervention!
Week 13 Takeaway:
Resilience rewarded. From pest chaos to photosynthetic fury – these Dutch Passion genetics are hitting their stride. Bokashi juice = liquid gold.
As always, thanks for checking in and commenting. I appreciate you guys – grower love to all!
– Smoking_Joe_Frazier