Grow Diary God’s Gift

God’s Gift – Week 3 of Vegetative Stage

Today marks day 19 post-emergence, and both God’s Gift plants have now finished their full vegetative arc - 5 days in early veg, 2 in mid veg, and 2 in late veg prior to topping. Growth this week has been vigorous, with thicker stems, denser nodes, and strong lateral development under consistent light and environmental control.

Light intensity peaked at 570–650 PPFD (DLI 37–39), with the fixture held 13–15 inches above the canopy to maintain tight structure and balanced growth.

Each plant was topped above the fifth node and node 1 removed, leaving four branch sets to shape the canopy. Pre-topping heights averaged 13–13¼ inches, and post-topping heights now sit between 11½ and 11¾ inches.

As uptake demand increased, feeding strength rose from roughly 500 PPM to 800 PPM, maintaining a stable pH of 6.0. The plants responded exceptionally well, showing vibrant green color, healthy turgor, and no signs of imbalance. The root zones are clearly active, supporting sustained growth and efficient recovery post-topping.

Following the cut, light intensity was reduced slightly to 575-600 PPFD to ease recovery. A 5-day rest period will allow redistribution of energy to the new growth sites before LST begins and the transition to 12/12 follows.

God’s Gift continues to thrive with exceptional structure.