An Unexpected Journey

Flatuz So here they are... my three ladies are doing great, all three are growing, but the Critical is giving me a bit of a headache because it's growing so strangely and is a bit behind... in a few days, the ladies will get their first nutrients for the roots, but the soil should be sufficient for most of what the plant needs.

Flatuz This week has been quite eventful! Because I've been thinking for a while about the space for my future ladies and how I can dry without occupying my tent, I've decided to get a new home for the ladies... in a 120x60x180 tent, the plants can now spread out in every direction, and from now on, drying will take place in the old tent so everything can run in parallel without downtime. As for the plants... I'm now watering with a new method; I water "directly" from the tap (I let it adjust to room temperature). The pH level is adjusted, and I mix the necessary nutrients directly into a 1L solution... they say never change a running system, but a change was needed to keep things a bit simpler. So far, the plants have been handling the watering schedule well, only the Gorilla Zkittlez had two unsightly leaves that I removed before taking the picture... Overall, I have to say that the changes I planned for the start of this run are working well and were easy to implement.

Flatuz It's continuing, week 4 has begun and it's time to start with the LST to get the most out of the two (yes, more on that soon)! I transplanted my Critical Kush in the middle to the end of last week; the genetics were just faulty. With a photoperiod strain, you could definitely do something and experiment with it, but for my auto run, that's not an option, so I had to get new residents right away. You'll find them in a separate diary.

Flatuz This week, I've noticed remarkable progress with my plants. The tops of the plants are now carefully tied down, leading to a more stable growth form. Overall, the plants seem healthy and vigorous, indicating that my care efforts are paying off. Part of the watering is now done from the bottom, and I'm making sure to use only clear, adjusted water. I continue to apply the nutrient solution from above to ensure optimal nourishment for the plants. This method has proven effective and contributes to the healthy development of my plants. I'm excited to see how things progress and look forward to the coming weeks!

Flatuz **Plant 1: King’s Kush** The King’s Kush is looking particularly bushy and robust this week. Its large, lush leaves are a real eye-catcher, even though the flowering is progressing rather slowly. The plant seems to be developing well, and I’m excited to see the upcoming progress in the flowering phase. I hope that the additional nutrients I added at the beginning of the week will support its development. **Plant 2: Gorilla Zkittlez** The Gorilla Zkittlez has a clear goal: to grow tall and produce lush flowers. Unfortunately, it seems to be neglecting its leaves a bit, making its appearance very interesting but also concerning. I have the impression that both plants are suffering from a nitrogen deficiency. That’s why I planted clover at the beginning of the week, which extracts nitrogen from the soil. I hope this improves the health of the leaves. In particular, a lack of leaves could have fatal consequences for the Gorilla Zkittlez. **Summary** Overall, both plants seem to be showing interesting developments. I’m optimistic that the adjustments I’ve made will have a positive impact on their growth and flower production. The next few days will be crucial to observe how the plants respond to the changes.

Flatuz Plant Status and Development: • Gorilla Zkittlez: The Gorilla Zkittlez is further along in its development than the Kings Kush. The first trichomes are already clearly visible, indicating an advanced flowering phase. The characteristic scent of the Gorilla Zkittlez is also noticeably present and fills the tent. • Kings Kush: The Kings Kush shows dense growth. To improve air circulation and reduce the risk of moisture buildup, I’ve set up a net. This supports the plant and gives the dense growth more space for good ventilation. Measures for Plant Health: I noticed paler leaves on the Kings Kush, which could indicate a possible nutrient deficiency. Therefore, I slightly adjusted the nutrient supply to provide the plants with all the necessary minerals and improve the leaf color. Summary: The Gorilla Zkittlez is developing well and shows the first visible trichomes as well as an intense scent. The Kings Kush is growing very compactly, which is why a net was set up for better air circulation. The adjustment of the fertilizer is intended to further promote the growth and leaf health of the Kings Kush.

Flatuz • Lower third defoliated: Removing the lower leaves for better ventilation and more efficient energy use of the plants. • Gorilla Zkittlez trimmed: Removed two weak, small shoots to promote the growth of the stronger areas. Outlook: Further observation and possibly additional pruning to encourage growth.

Flatuz The Gorilla Zkittlez seems to be nearing the end and will now only receive adjusted water with CalMag. The King’s Kush is still very yellow even though I've added a good amount of CalMag, but the buds are looking decent now.

Flatuz All in all, I'm very satisfied with the two plants and I think I can harvest in the next 1-2 weeks... time will tell, but I'm looking forward to both strains. The Gorilla Zkittlez has a distinct sweet smell, just like you would expect from Zkittlez, while the King's Kush has a floral, dark scent that I really like as well.

Flatuz final sprint! interesting how the ladies change color… winter is coming

Flatuz The Gorilla Zkittlez is a very fast-growing plant that also stands out due to its low number of leaves, which makes it very interesting. The buds are thick and voluminous, which I really like. Although a "only" dry harvest of around 27g was possible, the quality is still impressive!