Grow Diary God’s Gift

God’s Gift – Week 4

Today marks day 26 since emergence, and both God’s Gift plants have now entered their transition period following the 12/12 flip. They were given four full days to recover after being topped above the fifth node. They responded with powerful, upward momentum. We’re now two days into transition with no pistils yet, which is expected as the plants shift hormonally before full flower initiation.

This week brought very strong vertical gains. GG1 stretched from 12.25 inches to 20 inches, and GG2 climbed from 12.5 inches to 21.75 inches. The growth rate has been steady and aggressive, but the internodes remain tight and the lateral structure is expanding beautifully. All nodes are now being actively trained outward to widen the canopy and increase airflow before the main stretch begins. The canopy is balanced and even, and the plants have developed a strong, symmetrical structure heading into flower.

Nutrient strength stayed moderate during the week. Each plant received a blend of late-veg and early-bloom nutrients at approximately 895 PPM, with the solution pH’d to 6.1 for optimal uptake in PRO-Mix HP. Silica was increased to 2 mL per gallon to reinforce stem strength before stretch, and Cal-Mag continued at 4 mL per gallon. The God’s Gift plants absorbed everything with ease - no burn, no stress, and consistently rich, healthy leaf color across both plants.

Low-stress training expanded quickly this week. The first and second nodes were fully trained early on, and the mid-tier branches have now been spread outward as well. The developing top colas are receiving gentle directional training to manage height through the stretch. Airflow has noticeably improved after removing the early popcorn growth from the first and second nodes.

Lighting remained steady and consistent throughout the week. The dimmer was not adjusted; instead, the light was raised incrementally as the canopy climbed, allowing the plants to naturally move into the 600–650 PPFD range. DLI remained stable between 26 and 29. Prior to topping, the plants grew into stronger intensity, but after topping the light was raised to soften stress and then brought back down to transition intensity as stretch began. UVA exposure was increased from 30 minutes to 45 minutes per day without any signs of stress.

Overall, Week 4 for God’s Gift has been vigorous and smooth. The plants recovered from topping flawlessly, embraced training, and are now structuring themselves for a productive flowering cycle. Stretch is already underway, the plants are exhibiting strong vitality, and everything is set for pistil emergence in the coming days as transition shifts into early flower.