The Gnome's Garden - In search of the magic buds

Between roots, trichomes and the secrets whispered by the forest, this diary is born — a journey.

Here, the sun is ritual, the wind is master, and the soil — consecrated with worm humus, organic flours, fruit yeast and faith — is the altar where each seed awakens its destiny.

The genetics received from the Overgrow brothers carry stories, intentions and ancestral magic.

It will be revealed:
:herb: Outdoor cultivation
:test_tube: Organic soil
:open_book: Records of the girls
:seedling: Sacred seeds of Overgrow
:lady_beetle: Challenges with pests, learning from mistakes

If your spirit vibrates with ganja, with the botanical science of the green alchemist gnomes…
light up and come with me, in search of the magic buds! :crystal_ball::herb::fire:

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Chapter 1 — The first seeds, the beginning of the journey

The first seeds chosen were four Blue Afghani Foto Regular, the first ones received here at overgrow, from the cultivation brother @darkillusion

Blue Afghani is a strain that crosses the classic Blueberry with a resinous Afghan indica, resulting in a plant with a sweet, earthy aromatic profile and sometimes with hints of dark fruit and incense.

The genetics are mostly indica, but with variations between phenotypes — some tend more towards the dense resin and compact structure of the Afghan, others bring the bluish tones and fruity perfume of the Blueberry.

In this cultivation, there will be 4 Blue Afghani sisters - I’m looking for blueberries, something with skunk too.

On 30/06, 4 seeds went to 1% oxygenated water

After 18 hours, the wet towel paper was used

On 03/07, all were already in the inert substrate 50/50 peat and perlite

On 04/07, two have already proved beautiful and exuberant, on 05/07, they had all sprouted with their cotyledons and first pair of leaves

08/07

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Chapter 2 – Tribute to Hachi :paw_prints:

Today I say goodbye to my best friend.
Hachi was by my side for 10 years, sharing silences, joys, and even the hard days.
Always present, with the most loyal gaze I’ve ever known.

He was more than a dog. He was family, he was companionship, he was pure love.
He’s gone today, and the world seems a little quieter… but what he gave me remains.

Thank you for everything, Hachi.
Go in peace, my friend.
I carry you with me forever.


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On 14/07, I made a complement of the initial vessel, with organic soil, the objective is to start nutrition and stimulate root growth.

I use a 100W garden lamp to complement 18 hours of light from the vegetative.

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Poxa, que notícia triste, irmão… Sinto muito mesmo pelo falecimento do Hachi. Dá pra ver que ele era mais que um cachorro, era um verdadeiro companheiro de jornada. Que ele descanse em paz e que as boas memórias que vocês viveram juntos fiquem sempre vivas.

Tô acompanhando seu cultivo de perto. Boa sorte aí, irmão, e força sempre!

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Man, that’s such sad news… I’m really sorry to hear about Hachi’s passing. It’s clear he was more than just a dog — a true companion in your life. May he rest in peace, and may the beautiful memories you shared together stay strong.

I’m following your grow closely. Best of luck with everything, brother, and stay strong!

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Thank you brother, he is in a better place, without pain and suffering, and we stay here, staying firm in cultivation. TMJ

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Chapter 3 - The Charming Trima

This is a clone of my first plant, a seed of pressed brick smoke,

It has pine, citrus and some gas terpenes.

I hope to harvest it on Sunday.

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You can bring those closer to the light, friend. 50cm perhaps. Really sorry to hear of your pet friend.

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Thank you for your feelings, friend, I have already approached them, I have placed them on top of a chair, I have downloaded the Photone app, they are now measuring 200 ppfd.

I am considering buying a cheap quantum board LED, but they will stay most of the day on the outdoor, it is only the complement of hours of the vegetative.

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puxando meu banquinho pra acompanhar aqui!

meus sinceros sentimentos pelo Hachi!
Jah conforte seu coração <3

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Worth brother, thank you for the words <3

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Chapter 4 - Harvesting, washing and drying of Paraguayan buds

Sunday, July 20,
The Paraguayan sativa harvested, could have stayed longer days, but I decided to harvest it with 70 days of flowering, due to an attack of white flies.

I decided to wash the buds in a 5-liter solution of water with 150 ml of 3% oxygenated water and one teaspoon of baking soda.

I performed a previous drying of the buds, with the help of a fan and then went to the cardboard box.



On 19/07, I performed the vessel transplantation of the little Blue Afghani, to vessels of 2 liters with organic supersolo, they liked it a lot.

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Chapter 5 - Trimming and healing of buds

Taking advantage of Saturday morning to make this trime, they spent 7 days drying in the cardboard box, temperature between 25 and 29 degrees, humidity of 55 to 64%.


The Buds are not so dense, I have dubbed them Flop Flop.

He presented a good income, I believe that around 50 to 60 grams, I did not weigh, because I do not have a balance, due to prohibition, I need to avoid items that can associate me with drug trafficking.

I think it can keep me going, while little Blue Afghani grow and flourish.

I am waiting for other packages of OG breeders to arrive from the post office to sow more seeds.

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Terrific job, Bredda. Sent 4 different letters to Brazil and all of them spent at least 3 weeks in customs. The first 2 just started to move, last location was Curitiba, so hopefully you’ll receive seeds in next week or so, says “origin post is preparing shipment”. My shipments to Germany and Jamaica didn’t take nearly this long or go through this shit. Apparently your customs were on strike for a little bit, so I guess that could have affected things. In the future I’m going to package my seeds with beads and crafting material.

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Yes brother, I am waiting for your seeds, I did not think it would take so long, our post office is going through a financial crisis that must have affected the operation, but I still have another Paraguayan sativa to harvest, I am waiting for it to arrive next week to germinate.
Great weekend for you, brother.

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que coisa boa meu irmao!!

Potes cheios e pronto para o proximo cicllo!!

Recomendo que faça a trima em cima de uma tela silk, da pra coletar um kief dahora

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Boa irmão, obrigado pela dica !
Já vou atrás de comprar essa tela ai pra próxima trima, valeuu tmj é nós

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Update on Grow

I bought a Quantum Board LED for the addition of the 18 hours of vegetative, the girls stay from 06:00 to 18:00 on the outdoor and from 18:00 to 00:00 on the grow.

Specifications of the LED:
Led Yxo 85w Samsung LM281BPRO+ chip

It seems that the girls loved, they are all praying.


I put 400 ppfd at first, so they adapt.

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30 Days of Girls Blue Afghani

Today it has been 30 days since germination, I consider them a little small, they have suffered attacks from white flies, mites (mainly #2 and #4) and I found an aphid in #4.

#1 is the one that has shown the most vigor, the most resistance and, in my opinion, is the most beautiful, I hope I am not a male.

It also had some pests on the ground, I believe it is gnats black and flying.
I removed the lower leaves, from one end and some from 3 ends, which were badly damaged by pests and droughts.

I believe that this attack of pests slowed their development, acquired them due to a soil that I forgot to cover, creating the perfect environment for an infestation in my backyard.


#1


#2


#3


#4


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Hi mate @GnomoGrower,
Just being curious whether you are associated with (or even aware of)

O.o )

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