First Grow (3 mixed Autoflowers, Indoor 2x2) Wish me luck!

It's been quite the first week in my very first indoor grow. While germination definitely threw me some curveballs, I'm learning as I go. Out of the 4 seeds I started with, 2 have sprouted beautifully. However, one Barney's Farm LSD Auto seems like it might be a dud – it just hasn't shown any signs of life. As for my Gelato Auto, I suspect I might have been a little too rough during planting, because it's lagging behind its sisters in size, and it lost a leaf when I tried to remove the seedpod, which sadly had stuck to it. On a brighter note, my Gorilla Cookies and Super Strawberry Zkittles are looking great so far! My only concern is their height – they seem a bit on the short side. Maybe someone with more experience can chime in and let me know if that's something I should worry about. Ultimately, this is all about gaining experience. So, any tips or tricks you seasoned growers have are most welcome!

It's been a smooth second week for the ladies! They're showing great growth with minimal issues. I introduced "Biobizz Bio Grow" to their regimen, and they seem to be responding well. I'm being cautious with the amount, but so far, it's a thumbs up! The only bump in the road is a broken clip fan after just a week. This means my ventilation isn't quite optimal at the moment. Fingers crossed for a quick replacement

This week started off well, I topped two of my plants, and they seem to recover okay, but then disaster struck. I was trying LST for the first time, but in my excitement I accidentally snapped two of the lower branches off. Not quite sure how big a deal this is, I hope she will recover and not impact my yield too much. Update: The girls grew nicely this week, however, I suspect I might have overfed them a bit. Especially the Super Strawberry Skittlez seems to be the most stressed, with some very dark and slight curly leaves. It's also quite bushy and compact, which makes me think growth might not be optimal. Hoping to get her back on track this week, and cut back on her feeding.

Started week 4 and the ladies are thriving! Continued with LST and even did some light defoliation. The Gorilla Cookies Auto is the star of the show – white hairs are starting to show up, and she has been stretching like crazy these past few days. Stems are getting thick too, and overall they seem quite content.

Week five has arrived, and the ladies have officially begun their flowering phase. The Gorilla Cookies, in particular, has undergone a growth spurt and has transformed into a monster in a mere few days. Honestly, I had no idea she'd reach such a size, making my initial decision to stick with three plants rather than four seem rather fortuitous. The other two plants are progressing steadily, although not quite at the pace of their larger sibling. This week also saw the installation of a SCROG net, a decision that proved somewhat regrettable. In attempting to adjust a slightly broken branch deeper within the canopy, I managed to snap not one, but two sizable flowering branches right in the center. Fortunately, the Gorilla Cookies seems to have bounced back admirably, once again exceeding expectations. All in all, a week marked by both triumphs and minor setbacks. Fingers crossed that the remaining two plants will follow in the impressive footsteps of their larger sibling.

Week 6 chugging along! Gorilla Cookies is still the star, focusing on pumping out flowers now that the height stretch is over. Gelato's doing well too, just a bit smaller than its superstar sibling. Super Strawberry Skittlez stayed little, so I had to give her some heavy defoliation to help with light penetration. The SCROG net had to go – it was a pain getting to the smaller plants. Still, a good week overall, excited to see what next week brings!

Week 7 has ended, and things are mostly positive! Gorilla Cookies remains the undisputed champion, dwarfing its companions in size. Bud development is well underway, with a noticeable increase in density and the exciting appearance of trichomes. The other two plants have also entered the flowering stage and seem to be progressing adequately. A minor hiccup emerged this week, with some yellowing on the tips of the Gorilla Cookies. Taking a cautious approach, I've withheld nutrients this week, opting for water only in hopes of facilitating a recovery. While this is a cause for some monitoring, the overall outlook remains good.

Week 8 has been a bit of a rollercoaster. Space became tight in my little 2x2 tent, so I decided to take a chance and move my smallest, the Super Strawberry Skittlez, outdoors. While there hasn't been explosive growth outside yet, she seems to be handling the transition okay – no signs of stress so far. The extra space in the tent seems to be a blessing for the Gelato. She's loving the room to stretch and her buds are developing nicely. The undisputed champion, Gorilla Cookies, has really ramped up trichome production, but unfortunately, she's also hit a snag. Her leaves are yellowing and showing some brown spots, which definitely isn't ideal. Being a first-time indoor grower using nutes, I'm suspecting she might have gotten locked out due to nutrient build-up. To address this, I flushed her medium to clear out any excess salts. Then, 24 hours later, I gave her a very light feeding with nutes. Now, it's a waiting game – hoping she will recover 🙏

Week 9 has been sort of a rough week. The Super Strawberry Skittlez I moved outdoors has showed minimal growth, if any – maybe a bad call moving her outside, will remember that next time. On the bright side, it freed up space in the tent for new plants. My Gorilla Cookies Auto and Gelato Auto, is also giving me trouble. Either Nutrient deficiency or overfeeding, but I am not sure, could be both to be honest. Flushed the medium hoping for improvements. The leaf burn seems to be subsiding and the yellowing has slowed down, but I definitely regret not catching it sooner. Since Both plants are producing trichomes nicely, I have decided not to do anything drastic since its so late in the flower. Crossing fingers for more growth and bigger buds in the final stretch, and hopefully no more surprises🙏🙏🙏

Week 10 brings me closer to harvest, but not without its hurdles. Both Gorilla Cookies Auto and Gelato Auto are facing significant leaf problems. It's difficult to pinpoint the exact cause – a nutrient deficiency perhaps, or maybe overfeeding? Unfortunately, at this stage, there's little I can do to rectify the situation. Despite these setbacks, there are positive aspects. Both plants have displayed good overall growth. The Gorilla Cookies will be ready for harvest in a few days, once the trichomes reach their optimal maturity. Gelato and Super Strawberry Skittles, however, will require a few more weeks to fully develop. The outdoor Super Strawberry Skittles deserves a special mention. After a sluggish start, she's thrived this week, demonstrating some much-needed growth compared to the previous period. While not the largest plant in the bunch, her leaves are undeniably the healthiest. This experience highlights the importance of tailoring growing conditions to each individual plant's needs. As harvest approaches, I'm cautiously optimistic. 👽

Week 11 is chugging along nicely! The remaining ladies are bulking up with size and trichomes. Gelato Auto seems close to harvest, but I'm waiting on the trichomes to mature and hopefully see some additional weight gain. Super Strawberry Skittles has surprised me with some impressive growth and a seriously strong aroma – almost overpowering, honestly! The smell is completely different from the other strains, and I can only imagine how intense it'll be after curing. Not much else to report this week, but things are looking good!👽

The Gorilla Cookies Auto proved to be an excellent choice for a first-time grower like myself. Her robust nature and willingness to respond well to training techniques made her a true learning companion. While I'd heard topping autoflowers could be risky, inducing stress and hindering growth, Gorilla Cookies took it in stride. Her impressive growth rate and final size were a constant source of satisfaction throughout the cultivation process. Of course, the journey wasn't without its stumbles. My inexperience led to overfeeding and overwatering on occasion, likely causing issues I may not have even recognized. Despite these missteps, Gorilla Cookies displayed remarkable resilience, eventually emerging as a success story. The harvest has been a methodical affair this week. Following the principles of selective harvesting, I began with the most prominent top colas, gradually working my way down the plant. I am a little sad to see her go, but already looking forward to growing her again.

Finally harvest day. Gelato auto was a joy to grow, and has been very forgiving. I have made a lot of small mistakes thorough this grow, but she has been very resilient and forgiving. A pleasure to grow from start to finish. The buds look and smell delicious and I cant wait to try once curing is done. To be continued!

This marks the successful completion of my first indoor grow! Chopping the final plant was a bittersweet moment, but overall, the experience was highly rewarding. While yield wasn't the highest across all the plants, this particular one stands out for its exceptionally pungent aroma – a pleasant "stink" in the best way possible. This resilient strain handled stress remarkably well, withstanding both topping and temporary relocation outdoors due to space constraints. Based on this experience, I can confidently recommend this strain to first-time growers.