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

It’s Friday again, and here’s this week’s update, wrapping up Day 63! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Growing Parameters -Humidity: 38-50% -Temperature: Day 22-25°C, Night 22°C -Light Cycle: Unchanged -Light Distance: Unchanged -Light Intensity: Unchanged Watering Schedule: -Day 60 (Tuesday): 2 liters per plant, pH-adjusted water only -Day 63 (Friday, today): 2 liters per plant, pH-adjusted water only Nutrients: Stopped as of last week; now using only pH-adjusted water. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Growth and Flowering Update Entering Week 9, the flowering stage is hitting its peak! All three Amnesia Zkittlez plants are showcasing dense, frosty buds with amber-tinted trichomes on the upper leaves, while the Gorilla Cookies remains shorter but is packed with compact, resinous buds. The Amnesia Zkittlez plants are beginning to show around 30% amber trichomes on some upper sugar leaves, especially near the canopy. Lower buds are mostly cloudy, which helps in planning the final harvest timing. In terms of scent, Amnesia Zkittlez has developed a bold, fruity aroma, while Gorilla Cookies adds a rich, earthy tone. The combined scents are getting stronger each day, and it’s clear that the buds are nearing maturity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watering and Nutrient Approach As the flowering phase progresses, I’ve decided against a full flush. Instead, I’m providing only pH-adjusted water to allow the plants to naturally use any remaining nutrients. This gradual approach should help maintain terpenes and smooth out the final flavor profile. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preparing for Harvest The harvest window is approaching quickly! Based on trichome development, I’m aiming to harvest at the end of next week (end of Week 10) or early Week 11. The goal is to see around 30% amber trichomes across the plants for a balanced effect and flavor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking Ahead & Community Question With harvest prep underway, each day’s trichome checks bring me closer to deciding the exact timing. The plan is to prepare for drying and curing phases carefully to preserve aroma and potency. For anyone with experience curing fruity strains like Amnesia Zkittlez, any tips on maximizing aroma during curing?