Gorilla Runtz - Seedsman

Pheno_Minds 📋 The Gorilla Runtz has smoothly transitioned from seedling to the vegetative phase this week. The plant is currently stable and shows healthy, vigorous growth. The pictures reveal a vital overall condition: the leaf color is a rich green, the structure is compact, and the development of the first real leaf pairs is progressing evenly. No noticeable deficiencies or signs of stress are visible. 📏 In the first week of vegetation (total week 2), the plant reached a height of 13 cm. The climate in the tent was maintained at an average of 28.07 °C and 70% humidity, which provides a good environment for this stage with a VPD of 0.72 kPa. The lighting ran steadily at 18 hours per day with 370 µmol/m²/s PPFD and a DLI of 24 mol/m²/day. The CO2 level averaged 1056 ppm. 💧 Fertilization was done 2x. The schedule consisted of Canna CalMag Agent 0.5 ml/L, Advanced Nutrients Piranha 2 ml/L, and Advanced Nutrients Tarantula 2 ml/L. Additionally, there were special additions of HESI Silicon Booster 0.25 ml, House & Garden Root Excelurator 0.15 ml, and BioTabs Orgatrex 5 ml. The substrate is a mix of 80% Plagron Light Mix and 20% Plagron Premium Coco in a 14 L pot. 📸 What stands out is the healthy foliage that is robustly pushing out from the core. The plant has accepted the nutrients well and shows no signs of over-fertilization or burning. For the upcoming week, I will observe how it reacts to the current fertilization in the 14 L pot. If it maintains the pace, nothing will stand in the way of the next growth spurt.

Pheno_Minds 📋 The Gorilla Runtz is now in its second week of vegetative growth, making it the third week of its life overall. The plant is showing vigorous development and has handled the training well so far. With a current height of 15 cm and a stable, dark green leaf color, it’s well-fed and forming a healthy foundation. 💧 This week, a total of 2.9 L of water was administered, averaging 1.45 L per watering. The pH level averaged 6.7, with an EC value of 0.4 mS/cm. Fertilization was done twice with Canna CalMag Agent (0.5 ml/L) as well as Advanced Nutrients Piranha and Tarantula (2 ml/L each). Additionally, there was a special dose of Growsartig Alfa Boost All in One at 0.5 ml/L. 📏 The environmental conditions were consistent: The temperature averaged 28.7 °C with a water temperature of 22 °C. The humidity was at 63%, which fits with a VPD of 1.02 kPa for this stage. Lighting was provided for 18 hours daily with a PPFD of 460 µmol/m²/s, resulting in a DLI of 29.8 mol/m²/day. The CO2 level averaged 886 ppm. ✂️ The training is taking effect: LST, HST, topping, and defoliation were consistently applied to shape the structure. The photos clearly show how the plant has responded to the topping and is already pushing out new side shoots, which are being spread out through the LST. The leaf structure is compact and vigorous, with no signs of stress or deficiencies visible. 📸 In the coming days, I will observe how the plant continues to spread after the training. The structure looks promising, and the goal now is an even canopy. Next week will determine whether I initiate further defoliation steps or let the shoots solidify for a while. So far, so good.

Pheno_Minds 📋 The Gorilla Runtz is in its third week of vegetation, so overall it's in week 4. The plant shows compact, healthy growth and has developed a very good leaf density at a height of 29 cm. The deep green color of the leaves signals good nutrient uptake. The structure is stable, and the side branches are well-developed, indicating a vital development in this phase. 💧 This week, a total of 1.5 L of water was administered, with an average amount of 1.5 L per watering. The water temperature averaged 20 °C. Fertilization was done once with Canna CalMag Agent (0.5 ml/L) as well as Advanced Nutrients Piranha (2 ml/L) and Tarantula (2 ml/L). 📏 The environmental conditions were stable with an average temperature of 26.78 °C and a humidity of 63%. The VPD value was 0.92 kPa. With a light period of 18 hours a day, an average PPFD of 520 µmol/m²/s and a DLI of 33.7 mol/m²/day were achieved. The CO2 level in the tent averaged 1006 ppm. ✂️ The pictures clearly show that the plant has already been shaped with LST stakes to open up the structure and direct light better to the lower area. The leaf health is impeccable, with no signs of stress or deficiencies visible. 📸 The Gorilla Runtz is well-fed and is responding excellently to the training so far. The compact growth is ideal for further shaping.

Pheno_Minds The Gorilla Runtz has successfully transitioned to 12/12 and is now fully in the first week of flowering. The plant looks vibrant with strong, dark foliage and a compact structure, currently settling at a height of 36 cm. 📏 🌡️ 📋 The environmental parameters are stable: With an average temperature of 26.93 °C and a humidity of 62%, I achieve a VPD of 0.94 kPa. The water temperature is at 21 °C, and the EC value averages at 0.4 mS/cm. Over the week, I have watered a total of 4 liters, which averages to 2 liters per feeding. I used Canna CalMag Agent (0.5 ml/L) as well as Advanced Nutrients Piranha and Tarantula (2 ml/L each). A brief incident with fungus gnats on June 15 was successfully resolved by using yellow sticky traps and nematodes by June 17. 📸 The pictures confirm the good health condition. The leaf color is a rich green, and the structure is bushy and compact. The flower sites are starting to form, which is clearly visible from the lighter coloration of the fresh shoots. The growth appears healthy and even. The start of the flowering phase has been successful. The plant quickly recovered from the minor pest attack and is now directing all its energy into flower production.

Pheno_Minds 📋 The Gorilla Runtz is now in its second week of flowering, and the grow has been going for a total of six weeks. The plant has reached a height of 60 cm and is showing a vibrant state. The leaves are a strong green and have a healthy structure, showing no signs of deficiencies or pests. The flowering is just beginning, with the tips displaying the typical light green growth that indicates the upcoming stretch and further development. 💧 In the past week, I have given a total of 7.5 liters of water, which averages out to 2.5 liters per watering. I fertilized three times, using a setup of 0.5 ml/L Canna CalMag Agent, along with 2 ml/L Advanced Nutrients Piranha and 2 ml/L Advanced Nutrients Tarantula. The average EC value was 0.4 mS/cm, which is absolutely within range for this stage. 🌡️ The climate in the tent is warm, with an average temperature of 30.34 °C and a water temperature of 23.45 °C. The humidity averaged 64% with a VPD value of 1.06 kPa. The light period is 12 hours daily, supported by an average CO2 enrichment of 911 ppm. 📸 The photos clearly show the even foliage and compact structure. The plant is stable and responds well to the current nutrient feed. Notable is the vibrant color and rapid growth at the shoot tips. For the upcoming phase, I will monitor how the stretch develops under the current temperatures, as the 30-degree mark is still tolerable, but good ventilation remains essential to support transpiration. The next step is to closely check for the beginnings of flower sites.

Pheno_Minds 💧 The Gorilla Runtz is now fully in its third week of flowering. The stretch phase is largely complete, and the plant is now fully concentrating its energy on developing the flower sites. 📏 In the past week (2026-06-26 to 2026-07-02), I stabilized the plant at 82 cm height. The measurements are 29.9 °C temperature, 63% humidity, 680 µmol/m²/s PPFD, and a VPD of 1.07 kPa. With 12 hours of light per day, I achieve a DLI of 29.4 mol/m²/day. The CO2 concentration averages 676 ppm. I watered a total of 6 liters, averaging 3 liters per session, supplemented with 0.5 ml/L Canna CalMag Agent during 2 feedings. The training includes LST, HST, and lollipopping. 📸 The pictures show a healthy Gorilla Runtz with strong, dark green leaf color. The structure is very tidy due to the lollipopping, which optimizes ventilation in the lower area. Flowering is progressing evenly at all shoot tips, and the pistils are forming cleanly. Overall, the plant looks vigorous and shows no signs of deficiency or stress reactions from the training. 📋 The focus for the coming week will be on further flower development. I will keep the climate stable to minimize the risk of mold given the current humidity, and I will continuously adjust the nutrient supply to meet the increasing needs during flowering. The plant looks ready for the next growth spurt.

Pheno_Minds 📋 The Gorilla Runtz is now stable in flowering week 4. The plant looks vibrant with a deep green leaf color, indicating good nutrient supply. Flower formation is progressing as planned, the first trichomes are forming on the small sugar leaves, and the stigmas are shooting up nicely. 📏 The plant has reached a height of 85 cm. The light is running steadily for 12 hours daily at a PPFD of 650 µmol/m²/s and a DLI of 28.1 mol/m²/day. With an average temperature of 28.79 °C and 59% humidity, I'm at a VPD of 1.19 kPa, which is suitable for this stage. The CO₂ level in the tent averages 511 ppm. 💧 For watering, there was a total of 3 liters of water, with the nutrient solution adjusted to 0.5 ml/L Canna CalMag Agent and 10 ml/L BioTabs Bio Pk 5-8. Nutrient uptake seems to be working well with the Plagron mix of 80% Light Mix and 20% Coco, the plant does not appear to be over-fertilized at all. 📸 The current appearance shows a healthy structure. The leaves are well-developed, and the flower sites show clear, symmetrical development at the shoot tips. Notably, the stigmas are growing robustly, increasingly enveloping the flower calyxes. In the coming days, I will closely observe whether the nutrient demand increases due to the PK addition to properly support the flowering phase. Everything is going according to plan.

Pheno_Minds 💧 The Gorilla Runtz is fully in the flowering phase, we're in week 5. The plant has stabilized and shows a healthy, strong development. The bud structure is compact, and the trichome production is noticeably increasing, which is absolutely typical for this strain. 📏 This week, I measured a height of 85 cm. The light period remains at 12 hours per day. The environmental values averaged 29.47 degrees Celsius and 61 percent humidity, resulting in a VPD of 1.15 kPa. That's all good, even though it's already scratching the upper limit with those temperatures. 📋 It was fed once. I used 0.5 ml/L Canna CalMag Agent and 10 ml/L BioTabs Orgatrex. The watering amount averaged 3 L. The leaf color is a rich, healthy dark green, indicating good nutrient supply. There are very slight signs at the tips of some leaves that the plant is well-fed, but no burn marks. 📸 The photos show an even distribution of the buds. The resin production on the sugary leaves near the buds is already clearly visible, the stigmas are still mostly white and long, indicating that there will be good mass coming. All in all, the Gorilla Runtz is stable and vital in the tent. The plant is now fully focused on bud production. In the coming days, I will continue to observe the watering behavior to ensure that the substrate doesn't dry out too quickly at these temperatures, but also that there is no waterlogging. The goal now is to maintain the current form until the end of flowering.

Pheno_Minds 📋 The Gorilla Runtz from Seedsman has reached flowering phase 6, and we are now in week 10 overall. The lady is standing strong, the flower development is in full swing, and the structure is compact and well-developed. 📏 At a height of 85 cm, 6 liters of water were administered this week, spread over 2 watering sessions with an average of 3 liters. The environmental parameters were an average temperature of 28.57 °C, a humidity of 57%, and a VPD of 1.25 kPa, with a light period of 12 hours. Nutrients were applied according to the schedule with Canna CalMag Agent 0.5 ml/L and BioTabs Bio Pk 5-8 10 ml/L. Additionally, there was HESI Silicon Booster 0.5 ml/L, Advanced Nutrients Tasty Terpenes 2 ml/L, and Bud Candy 2 ml/L. 📸 The pictures show a very vigorous state. The leaf color is a rich, healthy green. The flowers exhibit a dense structure with a noticeable development of resin, which is already extending into the surrounding sugar leaves. The stigmas are plentiful and are standing upright, indicating active further flower production. 🧐 The plant is fully thriving and is coping well with the temperatures at the VPD value. The foliage looks vigorous, with no signs of burns or deficiencies. In the coming days, I will closely observe how the flower mass increases and when the stigmas start to change color for the final ripening process. Everything is in the green zone, keep it up.

Pheno_Minds 📋 We have now reached week 8 of flowering, so a total of week 12. The Gorilla Runtz is in full swing and is now pushing for the final resin production. The plant has reached a height of 85 cm and is in very solid condition. 💧 For the conditions, I have been giving an average of 3 L of water per watering, with a total of 2 feeding intervals this week. I used 0.5 ml/L of Canna CalMag Agent. The water temperature averaged 22.25 °C. The climate in the tent was quite warm, with an average of 30.76 °C and 58% humidity at 12 hours of light per day, which reflects a VPD of 1.35 kPa. 📸 Looking at the pictures, you can clearly see how the bud structure is becoming more compact now. The leaf color shows a healthy, deep tone with some beautiful violet reflections coming through the genetics. The resin density is massive, with trichomes extending far over the sugar leaves. The stigmas are mostly still white and active, indicating that the final swelling of the calyxes is still in full swing. ✂️ My impression: The plant is working hard under the high temperatures but is holding up well. The flower development looks promising for this point in time. Next week, I will focus even more on trichome maturation and see when the optimal harvest time is reached. The lady still needs a little time, but the wait will definitely be worth it.

Pheno_Minds 📋 We are in the final phase, week 9 of flowering and a total of week 13 for the Blue Zushi. The lady has now reached a height of 102 cm and is in good condition. The bud structure is compact and the trichome development has already progressed massively, which is clearly visible in the pictures. The leaves show slight yellow discoloration at the edges, which is completely normal at this stage as the plant is pumping its last reserves into flower production. 💧 This week, we have reduced the watering to a single irrigation with a total of 3 liters. This corresponds to an average watering amount of 3 liters per session. The light period remains stable at 12 hours a day. 🌡️ For the climate values, we are averaging 29.56 °C in temperature and 56% humidity. This results in an average VPD of 1.35 kPa, which is still acceptable for this advanced flowering stage, even though it seems a bit dry due to the high temperatures. 📸 The shots confirm the solid health status. The buds are nicely resinous and the stigmas are largely brown, signaling that we are nearing the end. The leaf color is a rich dark green with the mentioned autumnal accents at the tips. 🙌 Tomorrow we will harvest.

Pheno_Minds 💧 We have now reached week 9 of flowering, so it's week 13 overall. The Gorilla Runtz is in the final stretch, with bud formation still in full swing. The plant stands stable at a height of 85 cm. 📏 This week there was only one watering with a total amount of 3 L. The average temperature was 29.56 °C with a humidity of 56%. This results in an average VPD of 1.35 kPa with a light period of 12 h/day. 📸 In the current photos, the overall picture looks healthy. The leaf color is a rich, dark green, which is already transitioning to purple tones at the bud sites. The bud structure is compact and shows pronounced trichome formation that extends into the sugary leaf areas. You can clearly see that the plant is still producing fresh, white stigmas while the older hairs are already turning brown. 📋 All in all, the Gorilla Runtz looks vibrant and is handling the heat in the tent well so far. The buds are gaining mass, but since there are still quite a few fresh stigmas visible, it will stay under the sun for a while longer. I'm keeping an eye on the humidity to ensure nothing molds with the density of the buds. 🙌 Harvesting tomorrow.