Anesia Seeds Banana Mac Grow Journal

Banana Mac Grow Journal Grown in Coco with Biobizz and Optimal Harvest Solutions Nutrients

Grow Format: Indoor | Coco | 10 Plants
Lighting: 2 x 600W HPS
Medium: 70/30 Coco/Perlite in 11L fabric pots
Nutrients: BioBizz Organic Range
Additive: Optimal Harvest Solutions Dense Max Professional
Dense Max Dose: 40ml per litre of water
Cycle: 5 weeks veg | 8.5 weeks flower
Target Yield: Dense, heavy colas with max resin output
Feeding: Hand-fed drain-to-waste system
Airflow: 6” extraction + passive intake + 3 oscillating clip-on fans
Humidity: 65% veg / 50–45% flower
Temperature: 26–29°C day | 18–22°C night

🌱 Germination & Week 1 (Days 1–7)

• Germinated in paper towels with RO water + 0.3ml/L Rhizotonic
  
  

• Transplanted into coco-filled solo cups on Day 3
  
  

• Lighting: CFLs 24/0 for 5 days, then HPS dimmed to 400W on Day 6
  
  

• Watered lightly with:
  
  

  • BioBizz Root Juice – 2ml/L
    
    

  • pH: 5.8
    
    

  • EC: 0.4
    
    

Results: 10/10 sprouted with aggressive root growth. Plants stood tall with zero stretch. Early signs of strong phenotypic uniformity.

🌱 Week 2 (Seedling Establishment)

Lighting: 600W HPS turned to full 600W, 24" above canopy
Nutrient Mix:

• Root Juice: 2ml/L
  
  

• Bio-Grow: 1ml/L
  
  

• Acti-Vera: 1ml/L
  
  

• CalMag: 0.3ml/L
  
  

• pH 5.9 | EC: 0.6
  
  

Progress:

• Transplanted to 3L pots mid-week.
  
  

• Side branching had already started.
  
  

• Plants squat, lush, and wide – early signs of massive internodal development.
  
  

🌿 Week 3 (Early Veg)

Pot Up: Into 11L final fabric pots
Environment: 27°C | RH 60%
Training: Began topping after 4th node
Feeding:

• Bio-Grow: 2ml/L
  
  

• Fish Mix: 1ml/L
  
  

• Acti-Vera: 1ml/L
  
  

• CalMag: 0.5ml/L
  
  

• pH: 5.9 | EC: 0.9
  
  

Observation:
Banana Mac is a medium-stretch strain, so topping early and training wide is key. Side branches already thickening. Plants have rich, oily leaves.

🌿 Week 4 (Late Veg)

Lighting: 18/6
Training: Full LST, branches spread and tied down
Feeding:

• Bio-Grow: 2.5ml/L
  
  

• Fish Mix: 1ml/L
  
  

• Acti-Vera: 1ml/L
  
  

• CalMag: 0.5ml/L
  
  

• pH 6.0 | EC: 1.1
  
  

Result:

• All 10 plants showing vigorous lateral growth
  
  

• Canopy well structured, preparing for flower
  
  

• Root zone fully colonized – pot weight drops fast between feeds
  
  

🌸 Week 5 – Flip to Flower (Day 35)

Lighting: Switched to 12/12, HPS kept at 20"
Environment: 28°C | RH 55%
Feeding:

• Bio-Grow: 1ml/L
  
  

• Bio-Bloom: 1ml/L
  
  

• Top-Max: 1ml/L
  
  

• CalMag: 0.4ml/L
  
  

• EC: 1.3 | pH 5.9
  
  

Observation:
Pre-flower pistils on Day 4 post-flip. Stretch initiated immediately. Dense leaf canopy responded well to defoliation at flip.

🌸 Week 6 (Flower Week 1) – First Dense Max Application

Feeding:

• Bio-Bloom: 2ml/L
  
  

• Top-Max: 2ml/L
  
  

• Bio-Heaven: 1ml/L
  
  

• Dense Max Professional: 40ml/L (Day 5 only)
  
  

• pH: 6.0 | EC: 1.6
  
  

Effect of Dense Max (40ml/L):

• Within 48 hours, bud sites visibly swelled.
  
  

• Calyx-to-leaf ratio began to shift in favour of denser flower stacks.
  
  

• Leaves perked with “prayer hands” posture – no burn, no clawing.
  
  

🌸 Week 7 (Flower Week 2)

Dense Max Applied TWICE: Day 2 and Day 5
Feeding:

• Same as Week 6
  
  

• Dense Max: 40ml/L x2
  
  

• EC: 1.7
  
  

Results:

• Buds look 1–2 weeks ahead compared to previous Banana Mac grows.
  
  

• Trichomes are already forming.
  
  

• Floral aroma begins faintly – banana rind, slightly doughy.
  
  

🌸 Week 8 (Flower Week 3)

Final Week of Dense Max

• Applied 40ml/L on Day 2 and Day 5
  Feeding:
  
  

• Bio-Bloom: 2.5ml/L
  
  

• Top-Max: 2ml/L
  
  

• Bio-Heaven: 2ml/L
  
  

• EC: 1.8
  
  

Results:

• Buds dense and sticky – visibly chunkier than normal BioBizz-only runs.
  
  

• All 10 plants now forming thick colas, minimal spacing between internodes.
  
  

• Banana terps now strong – like overripe fruit mixed with hash.
  
  

🌸 Week 9 (Flower Week 4)

Feeding:

• Bio-Bloom: 3ml/L
  
  

• Top-Max: 2ml/L
  
  

• Bio-Heaven: 2ml/L
  
  

• CalMag: 0.3ml/L
  
  

• EC: 1.8
  
  

Notes:

• Dense Max results holding beautifully – firm, rock-like buds on every top.
  
  

• All Dense Max applications completed – residual effects noticeable.
  
  

• Pistils 40% brown on some colas already.
  
  

🌸 Week 10–11 (Flower Weeks 5 & 6)

Feeding tapered slightly:

• Bio-Bloom: 2.5ml/L
  
  

• Top-Max: 1.5ml/L
  
  

• EC: 1.6 → 1.5
  
  

• Defoliated again to expose lower bud sites.
  
  

Results:

• Buds have zero fluff – dense to the stem, weighty.
  
  

• Trichome heads fully swollen, 10–15% amber forming.
  
  

• Aroma now intense – fermented fruit, sharp gassy edge.
  
  

🌸 Week 12 (Final Flush)

Feeding: Plain RO water with pH adjusted to 6.0

• Flushed every 2 days
  
  

• Final runoff EC: 0.2
  
  

Observation:

• Leaves fading beautifully into yellow/purple tones.
  
  

• Buds continue to harden – zero shrinkage post-flush.
  
  

• Chop scheduled for Day 89.
  
  

✂️ Harvest (Day 89)

• Hung whole for slow dry at 18.5°C | RH 50%
  
  

• Trimmed on Day 97
  
  

• Cured in jars with Boveda 62% for 4+ weeks
  
  

📊 Final Stats

• Dry Yield per Plant: 122g (4.3 oz average)
  
  

• Total Yield: 1,220g (~43.2 oz)
  
  

• Bud Quality:
  
  

  • Structure: Solid colas, calyx-loaded
    
    

  • Aroma: Sweet banana fuel
    
    

  • Effect: Relaxing but surprisingly euphoric
    
    

• Bag Appeal: 9.5/10
  
  

• Grower Verdict:
  
  

“The 40ml/L rate of Dense Max Professional delivered explosive density without sacrificing terpene quality. Compared to earlier runs of Banana Mac without Dense Max, this grow produced 30–40% heavier and tighter buds. Zero larf. Just wall-to-wall chunky frost.”

📌 Final Thoughts & Tips:

• Dense Max Professional is ideal for runs with BioBizz where organic density can be lacking.
  
  

• Coco + HPS + Organic combo worked better than expected.
  
  

• Defoliate mid-flower for best airflow and light penetration.
  
  

• Consider reducing HPS distance slightly mid-flower – some mild taco-ing at 24” under 600W.