UnitedStrainsGermany Week 1 – Gigabrain Auto (Anesia Seeds)
The Gigabrain Auto has successfully germinated and shows a very clean start to life. The plant is sitting directly in an 11L fabric pot with Lightmix, allowing the roots enough space from the beginning and preventing transplant stress – especially important for autos.
The setup is currently illuminated with a 200W high-tech LED, providing even lighting and stable development. The distance is set moderately so that the seedling receives enough energy without unnecessary stretching.
Already in the first week, the plant shows a compact structure with a stable stem. The first true leaves are developing evenly and have a strong, healthy green color, indicating good genetics and stable conditions.
The stem shows a slight purple coloration, which often occurs under LED light and is usually genetically determined. The leaf structure appears slightly indica-dominant with broader leaves, while the center is already forming new leaf pairs.
What stands out particularly positively is that the plant shows hardly any stretch and grows very compact, which is a good start for a later stable structure.
Currently, no nutrients are being added, as the Lightmix provides enough nutrients for the early phase. The focus is currently on clean watering habits and stable environmental conditions.
First impression:
Very healthy start, strong color, and compact development. If the Gigabrain Auto maintains this pace, it could be a very interesting run. Stay tuned, GROWMIES!
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Week 2. Vegetation
5mo ago
1/3
11 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
22 °C
Day Air Temp
6.2
pH
No Smell
Smell
1.3 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
20 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
0.5 liters
Watering Volume
32 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
UnitedStrainsGermany Week 2 – Gigabrain Auto by Anesia
The Gigabrain Auto has made significant progress in week 2 and has clearly entered the Veg phase.
The plant is still in the 11L fabric pot with Lightmix and is developing a compact, stable structure. The stem has become noticeably stronger compared to the first week, and the plant is pushing out several new pairs of leaves.
The setup is illuminated with the 200W high-tech LED, currently still dimmed to about 60W, which is perfectly sufficient for this phase and promotes nice compact growth. The leaves show a healthy, rich green color, and the first small side shoots are also starting to develop.
Impression after week 2:
Very stable and compact growth – the Gigabrain seems really eager to grow. Hope it stays that way!!
If the pace continues like this, there should be some solid structure added in the coming weeks. 🚀🌱
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Week 3. Vegetation
5mo ago
1/4
13 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
-6 °C
Day Air Temp
6.2
pH
No Smell
Smell
1.3 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
-7 °C
Solution Temp
-6 °C
Substrate Temp
-7 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
0.5 liters
Watering Volume
32 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
UnitedStrainsGermany Gigabrain Auto – Week 3
The Gigabrain Auto is showing very strong development in week 3 and is visibly growing faster than in the first two weeks. The plant is now starting to clearly form its structure and is developing several strong side branches.
What stands out particularly is that it is growing compactly but very robustly. The internodes remain relatively stable, and the plant is building a dense, bushy shape. The side branches are slowly stretching upwards and are getting more and more light.
The leaves are large, dark green, and healthy, indicating good nutrient uptake and stable conditions in the setup. Overall, the plant looks very vital and stress-free.
Under the currently moderate 60 W lighting, it is still showing strong development. Starting next week, it will be at 100 watts already. For an autoflower, the growth at this stage is very solid and suggests that it could soon transition into the next development phase.
If the growth continues like this, the Gigabrain will likely branch out even denser and stronger next week, while the first signs of pre-flowering might slowly appear. 🌱🔥
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Week 4. Vegetation
4mo ago
1/7
16 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.9
pH
Weak
Smell
1.3 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
0.5 liters
Watering Volume
32 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 3
grow
2 mll
CarboLoad
1 mll
Cal-Mag Amino
1 mll
UnitedStrainsGermany Week 4 – Gigabrain Auto
Week four is going strong. The Gigabrain Auto has clearly switched to pre-flowering now – the first white hairs (pistils) are clearly visible at the nodes. The plant has shown good stretch in the last few days and is building a stable structure with several strong side branches.
The internodal distances are nice and even, resulting in good light distribution across the entire plant. The foliage is lush green and vibrant, with no stress visible.
You can tell that the genetics are really kicking in now – pre-flowering has begun, and in the coming weeks, it will start to develop the first bud sites. 🚀🌱
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Week 5. Vegetation
4mo ago
1/5
25 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.9
pH
Normal
Smell
1.3 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
0.6 liters
Watering Volume
32 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 2
grow
2 mll
Cal-Mag Amino
1 mll
UnitedStrainsGermany Week 5 – Gigabrain Auto
The Gigabrain Auto continues to thrive in week 5. It's growing compact and bushy and has developed several strong side branches by now. Thanks to the training, the structure opens up nicely, allowing light to reach the lower branches where more bud sites can form.
The new growth looks very healthy – vibrant green and a nice, even development in the upper area. The plant is slowly building a broad crown and overall appears very vigorous. For an autoflower, it shows a strong structure and responds well to the setup.
A few older, lower leaves show slight discoloration and some dry tips, but that's nothing unusual and mainly affects older leaves. The fresh growth remains unaffected and continues to develop very robustly.
Overall, the Gigabrain Auto gives a very sturdy impression and is on a good path for the coming weeks. If it maintains this pace, many beautiful bud sites will develop here.
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Week 6. Flowering
4mo ago
1/3
28 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.9
pH
Normal
Smell
1.3 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
0.8 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 2
Bloom
4 mll
Cal-Mag Amino
1 mll
UnitedStrainsGermany Gigabrain Auto – Anesia Seeds
Week 6 overall | Flowering Week 1
The Gigabrain Auto has now also cleanly entered the flowering stage and shows a slightly different, but very interesting development. The stretch is present, but not quite as extreme – instead, it appears more compact and bushier with many stable side branches.
The first pistils are clearly visible, and the bud sites are forming nicely along the branches. Particularly striking is the even distribution – many potential colas that could yield substantial mass later on.
The plant looks very healthy overall: vibrant green, stable structure, and good branching. It seems a bit more squat than the Gorilla Girl, but that could lead to really dense buds later on.
Light Update:
Here too, the light has been increased from 60W to 120W, which shows immediate effects. The plant is absorbing the additional energy well and is responding with stronger growth and active bud formation.
The LED can later be increased to up to 180W, but for now, it’s running very stably in the optimal range.
The smell is currently still restrained, but slightly spicy-sweet noticeable. Still more in the background, but the direction is clear – it will become significantly more intense in the coming weeks.
Setup / Notes:
120W currently → visible growth spurt
Compact growth with many bud sites
Moderate stretch, well controllable
Very healthy overall development
No abnormalities or deficiencies
Conclusion Week 6:
Strong and clean start to flowering. The Gigabrain focuses more on compact power rather than extreme stretch – if the buds turn out as dense as they look, it could end up being really intense 🔥
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If you want, I can write you a comparison of both (Gorilla Girl & Gigabrain) for week 7 later – it always goes down well on GD 😏
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Week 7. Flowering
4mo ago
1/12
35 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.9
pH
Normal
Smell
3200 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
1.8 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 2
Bloom
4 mll
Cal-Mag Amino
1.5 mll
UnitedStrainsGermany Gigabrain Auto – Flower Week 2
The second flower week for the Gigabrain Auto is getting really exciting – the plant clearly shows that it has entered flower mode.
Stretch & Growth:
The stretch is still happening, but not as aggressively as in week 1 of flowering. Still, it's visibly growing every day, especially in height. The internode spacing remains moderate, which bodes well for compact buds later on. Overall, the structure looks stable and well-built.
Bud Formation:
Now it’s really starting:
Clear flower sites are forming at all the nodes. The white hairs (pistils) have increased in number and are beginning to cluster into small bud sites. You can already clearly see where the main colas will develop.
Resin & Smell:
First trichomes are visible – still fine, but definitely present. If you look closely or shine a light on them, they shimmer slightly.
The smell is also developing: not extremely strong yet, but already typical for the genetics – slightly fruity with a spicy note.
Leaves & Health:
The leaves look lush and healthy, vibrant green without deficiencies. The plant appears vital and stress-free.
If LST or light training has been done, it's paying off now – light is reaching all bud sites well.
Light & Setup:
The increased wattage (e.g., from 60W to 120W) is showing results: denser growth and better development of the flower sites. The plant is responding well to the light without any signs of stress.
Assessment:
Gigabrain is proving to be very stable and high-performing so far. Flowering is starting off cleanly, bud structure promises to be compact, and growth is well controllable. If this continues, it’s going to be a really fat harvest.
One problem though: my cat has happily chewed on some branches of the Gigabrain. Damn, I wasn’t paying attention for just 15 seconds!!
Quick Summary Week 2:
Stretch is tapering off, buds are visibly forming, first resin production is starting – everything is on a perfect schedule 🔥
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Week 8. Flowering
4mo ago
1/4
35 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
Normal
Smell
704 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
1.8 liters
Watering Volume
35 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 2
Bloom
4 mll
Cal-Mag Amino
1.5 mll
UnitedStrainsGermany Gigabrain Auto – Week 3 of Flowering
Week 3 of flowering is still going strong with the Gigabrain Auto. The stretch is mostly done, and the plant is now clearly focused on flower production. Compact bud sites are developing on all main and side branches, growing daily.
This week also saw an upgrade in the setup: a move to a 1.2 m x 1.2 m x 2.0 m tent, which provides significantly more space, better air circulation, and optimal conditions. At the same time, the lighting was increased to 160 watts, which is visibly benefiting the plant at this stage.
There were slight signs of a calcium deficiency, but it was recognized early and adjusted. Overall, the plant remains vigorous and continues to grow without major issues.
First trichomes are already appearing on the sugar leaves, and the aroma is becoming more intense. The flowers are stacking nicely and show great potential.
Development this week:
Stretch almost complete
Many uniform bud sites
Move to the 1.2 x 1.2 x 2.0 m tent
Light output increased to 160 watts
Slight calcium deficiency corrected
First resin formation visible
Impression:
Gigabrain is proving to be very adaptable and is immediately taking advantage of the improved setup. With more space and stronger light, it should really pick up speed now.
In short:
New tent, more power, and strong flower development – the hot phase is beginning now 🔥
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Week 9. Flowering
3mo ago
1/6
35 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
Normal
Smell
705 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
1.8 liters
Watering Volume
35 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 2
Bloom
4 mll
Cal-Mag Amino
1.5 mll
UnitedStrainsGermany Gigabrain Auto by Anesia Seeds – Flowering Week 4 | Small but Dangerous 🧠🔥
Week 4 of flowering and the Gigabrain Auto is definitely staying more compact than expected, but it's showing a surprisingly strong performance in tight spaces. Despite its small size, it's channeling all its energy directly into bud formation – no unnecessary mass, just focus on output.
The bud sites are well-established, the colas are forming nicely and are already visibly swelling. The first layers of resin are forming over the buds, and even the sugar leaves are starting to get that frosty look. The smell is developing pleasantly intensely with a sweet-spicy, modern note.
Thanks to its compact structure, each zone is getting good light, which is paying off now. Less height, but efficient distribution – this means it could surprise more at the end than one initially thinks. The foliage looks stable and healthy, it's standing strong in the juice.
Staying small doesn't mean staying weak – this Gigabrain could really deliver in the end. Week 5 will show what it's really made of. 🚀
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Week 10. Flowering
3mo ago
1/3
35 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
Normal
Smell
705 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
1 liters
Watering Volume
35 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 2
Bloom
4 mll
Cal-Mag Amino
1.5 mll
UnitedStrainsGermany Week 5 in the flowering stage. She's not getting bigger, unfortunately my cat 🐱 and my soil mix didn't do well enough, but the terpenes!!!!! I will definitely grow her again. This time without a mistake.
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Week 11. Flowering
3mo ago
1/2
35 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
Normal
Smell
705 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
0.4 liters
Watering Volume
35 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
UnitedStrainsGermany Unfortunately, my cat 🐈 bit it, and it couldn't develop freely as it should have, but the terpenes wow, incredibly floral yet sweet, hard to describe!!!!
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Week 12. Flowering
3mo ago
1/8
35 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
29 °C
Day Air Temp
5.8
pH
Strong
Smell
705 PPM
TDS
45 %
Air Humidity
20 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
11 liters
Pot Size
0.4 liters
Watering Volume
35 cm
Lamp Distance
500 PPM
CO₂ Level
UnitedStrainsGermany The last few weeks have been a bit rough unfortunately, my cat and I have been dealing with pH and PGR issues that led to this smaller harvest, but man, I'm still going to cure and dry them like a pro because the terpenes are just wow... I'm definitely going to grow them again without any mistakes!!!