Fast Buds | Amnesia Zkittlez & Gorilla Cookies | First time growing Autoflowers

It’s Friday again, and that means another update! We’re now on Day 48, and the plants are continuing to impress. The flowering stage is well underway, with the Amnesia Zkittlez growing taller and stronger while the Gorilla Cookies focuses on dense bud development. This week, we’ve kept the key parameters stable, and the plants seem to be thriving with minimal adjustments. Let’s dive into the details! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Growing Parameters -Humidity: 38-47% -VPD: Max 2,00 -Airflow: Always active at level 1, auto-adjusts when needed -Day Temperature: 22-25°C -Night Temperature: 22°C -Light Cycle: 20 hours light / 4 hours dark -Lamp: IONBOARD S24 from AC Infinity (240W) -Light Distance: 45 cm -Light Intensity: Level 10 (unchanged) Watering Schedule -Day 44 (Saturday): 2 liters per plant -Day 48 (Wednesday): 2 liters per plant -Note: Nutrient mix remains the same. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Growth Update The Amnesia Zkittlez plants continue their vertical surge, towering over the Gorilla Cookies. All three Zkittlez plants are developing impressive central colas with strong secondary bud sites, and trichome production is noticeably increasing. The Gorilla Cookies, while shorter, is packing on dense, resinous buds, forming a compact and robust canopy. The Amnesia Zkittlez’s strong structure is evident, with large colas pushing upwards and significant trichome coverage. The bud sites are swelling nicely, especially on the taller Amnesia plants, and overall plant health remains high, with no signs of nutrient deficiencies or stress. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flowering Progress The flowering stage is progressing smoothly. We’ve noticed a slight increase in amber-colored pistils on the Amnesia Zkittlez, indicating that the buds are maturing nicely. The increased BioBizz Bloom dosage (now at 2ml/L since last week) is supporting excellent flower development, helping the plants push through this phase with thicker, more resinous buds. Both strains are developing distinct aromas. The Amnesia Zkittlez emits a sweet, fruity scent that intensifies each day, while the Gorilla Cookies has a rich, earthy fragrance. Trichome production is increasing across all plants, particularly on the Amnesia Zkittlez, which is showing a frosty coating on the buds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Training: LST and Maintenance The low-stress training (LST) is mostly passive now. The Amnesia Zkittlez plants benefit from previous LST, with branches spread out to allow maximum light exposure. The central colas are stretching nicely, and the side branches are developing additional bud sites. The Gorilla Cookies, with its more compact growth, is harder to manage for LST, but it’s still forming dense buds within its tight structure. Minimal defoliation was done this week, with only a few unhealthy or dying leaves removed to maintain airflow and light penetration. The Gorilla Cookies has a particularly dense canopy, so selective defoliation is helping expose lower bud sites to more light. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nutrients and Watering The nutrient regimen remains consistent with CalMag added during each watering. The plants are responding well to the nutrient mix, with no signs of deficiencies. Soil moisture levels remain consistent, and the plants are absorbing water effectively without any signs of overwatering. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Observations It’s been exciting to watch the Amnesia Zkittlez plants continue their vertical growth, especially as their central colas bulk up. The additional height makes training and defoliation easier, as the branches are spaced out well for light distribution. The Gorilla Cookies, on the other hand, is shorter but impressively dense, packing tight, resinous buds with a strong earthy aroma. For future grows, I’m considering switching to taller, narrower pots to encourage deeper root growth and save space in the tent. This could improve nutrient uptake and make early-stage training easier. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking Ahead As we progress deeper into the flowering stage, I’ll closely monitor bud development and trichome production. The Amnesia Zkittlez is developing heavy colas, and I’ll be considering reinforcement options to support the branches as the buds continue to bulk up. I’ll also watch the nutrient needs of the plants. The BioBizz Bloom increase has been effective so far, but I’ll adjust if necessary based on how the plants respond as they push further into flowering. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions to the Community As the buds continue to develop and the plants enter the later stages of flowering, I’m curious about optimizing the final weeks. Do you have any advice on fine-tuning nutrient levels or adjusting environmental conditions like humidity or temperature during this phase to maximize yield and trichome production? Also, when should I start considering flushing, and what’s the best timing for each strain? Looking forward to your thoughts and suggestions as we approach the critical final weeks of flowering!