JohnnyBlaze was buzzing with excitement at the start of another adventure, this time experimenting with Blue Dream Auto from WeedSeedsExpress, his absolute favorite strain, now in an autoflowering variant. Enthusiasm crackled in the air as he prepped the seeds in an easy-start tray, carefully feeding them a microbial trio, Advanced Nutrients' Voodoo Juice, Piranha, and Tarantula, each measured precisely to kickstart life in Canna Coco Professional. His setup was dialed in; Mars Hydro's TS1000 LEDs glowing warmly at 150 watts, bathing his grow in a gentle vegetative rhythm of 20 hours on, 4 off. The journey had officially begun.
Grow Setup
Here's the essential rundown of Johnny's carefully considered grow:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Strain | Blue Dream Auto |
| Number of Plants Grown | 2 |
| Grow Environment | Indoor Room |
| Light Cycle | 20/4 throughout |
| Grow Temperature | 78.8 °F daytime, 71.6 °F at night |
| Medium | Canna Coco Coir |
| Nutrients Used | Advanced Nutrients, Grotek Cal-Max, CANNAZYM, ATAMI B'cuzz Silic Boost |
| Seed to Harvest Time | 12 weeks |
| Vegetative Time | 4 weeks |
| Flowering Time | 8 weeks |
| Plant Training Used | LST, Topping, Defoliation, ScrOG |
| Germination Method | Easy Start Tray with microbial trio |
Grow Diary Blue Dream Auto Week by Week
Weeks 1-2
Johnny watched proudly as his seedlings burst through the surface, each day bringing notable growth. Week two marked the transplant into their final 11-liter coco homes, signaling the start of the real action. Nutrients flowed like a gourmet meal, gently ramping up. Both plants appeared vibrant, displaying their iconic lush greens as Johnny carefully monitored nutrient doses and temperatures, ensuring their early days set a perfect foundation.
Weeks 3-4
The Blue Dreams soared through weeks three and four, and Johnny's confidence swelled. Leaves stretched outward, plants doubled in size, and the LST and topping techniques showed promise. Despite some initial anxiety about the aggressive defoliation, the plants responded robustly. “It’s like giving them a haircut,” Johnny laughed, “they always come back thicker.”
Weeks 5-6 (Flowering Start)
Week five brought blooms, small at first but promising. The scent shifted, herbal notes on one, earthy sweetness on the other. Nutrient regimens switched, introducing Advanced Nutrients' Bud Ignitor and Big Bud Coco, signaling Johnny’s plants it was time to bulk up. He noted a slight difference in height; one plant reaching higher, the other stout and wide. "Funny how they got their own personalities," he mused, adjusting lights meticulously for even canopy coverage.
Weeks 7-8
Johnny implemented ScrOG to manage their blossoming vigor, the tent now brimming with life. Buds swelled under the Migro Aray's potent 270W LEDs, the air rich with fruity, earthy aromas. He cut out vegetative boosters, refining nutrients to focus purely on flower development. A strategic shift to Overdrive was like pressing the turbo button, buds fattening daily, crystalline trichomes beginning their magical dance.
Weeks 9-10
The buds, now substantial and aromatic, demanded careful attention. Johnny diligently maintained conditions, humidity at a perfect 55%, temps steady. Aromas intensified; distinct phenotypes clearer by the day. One plant leaned sativa, energetic in stature; the other indica, dense and robust. “They’re like siblings from the same parents but couldn’t be more different,” Johnny chuckled, enjoying the nuances of each plant.
Weeks 11-12
Final weeks were a flurry of monitoring trichomes, nutrient tweaks, and a careful flush with Flawless Finish. Johnny's anticipation was palpable as harvest approached, noting one plant’s airy finish contrasted by the other's dense, fragrant buds. He meticulously adjusted conditions, preparing for the critical curing phase ahead.
Blue Dream Auto Grow Results
Harvest week was rewarding; trimming was straightforward due to the great leaf-to-bud ratio, a testament to Johnny's training methods. After drying and curing for a month with Boveda packs, the aromas, earthy, flowery, fruity, emerged magnificently. Sampling was euphoric and creatively stimulating, a testament to this beloved strain. Johnny’s only regret? One plant’s airy finish hinted at an unnoticed stressor. But as he always said, every grow teaches something new.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield | 38.8 oz grams wet, 8 oz grams dry total |
| Growing Review | Smooth grow, manageable, beautiful aromas and effects |
In the quiet satisfaction of another successful harvest, Johnny smiled. “Here's to the next grow,” he whispered, already dreaming of the next journey.
