GreenHobbit Week 0 – The Start of a New Adventure 🌱
While my Laughing Buddha starts its flowering phase up in the 120 × 120 tent, the next project is already kicking off in the heating cellar.
This time, I want to document three extraordinary autoflowering genetics independently. Each plant will have its own diary so that its development can be tracked individually week by week.
The second strain to kick off is the Auto Zamaldelica from ACE Seeds.
Why this strain in particular?
The Zamaldelica is one of the most well-known genetics from ACE Seeds and has fascinated me for a long time. Its sativa-dominant background and its reputation for exceptional aromas and growth patterns have piqued my curiosity.
I’m especially looking forward to getting to know its natural character and observing how much of its exotic heritage shows up in the autoflowering version.
The Setup
The three autos are growing together in a 70 × 70 cm tent in the heating cellar.
For the seedling phase, I’m using a Secret Jardin 26 W. With the help of a PPFD sensor, I’ve measured the lamp precisely for the first time and set it to a distance of 25 cm. This way, the seedlings receive around 160 µmol/m²/s – ideal for a healthy and compact start.
Currently, the plant is growing in a 0.5-liter pot. After the first few days, it will move into a 15-liter fabric pot.
Germination
The germination of the Zamaldelica also went smoothly.
After pre-soaking, the taproot quickly appeared, and shortly after, it broke through the soil surface as the second plant. A relaxed and straightforward start.
Current Status
The seed leaves are starting to unfold, and the plant looks healthy.
Now the most exciting phase begins. I’m curious to see which traits of the Zamaldelica will show up in early growth and how it will develop compared to the other two genetics.
Until next week! 🍀
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Used method
Glass Of Water
Germination Method
1
Week 1. Vegetation
15d ago
1/15
5 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
24 °C
Day Air Temp
6.1
pH
No Smell
Smell
128 PPM
TDS
65 %
Air Humidity
22 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
20 °C
Night Air Temp
15 liters
Pot Size
40 cm
Lamp Distance
438 PPM
CO₂ Level
GreenHobbit 🌱 Auto Zamaldelica – Week 1
A week full of small steps – and it's these that make the difference in the end.
The Zamaldelica was the last of the three seeds to sprout. While Malawi and Frosty’s went straight into the soil right after the water bath, Zamaldelica got to spend an extra day on the paper towel. Still, she caught up surprisingly quickly.
She’s now in a 15-liter final pot and is developing without any issues. The new lighting seems to suit her well. After the lamp change, she’s growing nice and compact, channeling her energy continuously into the leaves instead of stretching out.
Even now, her slightly narrower leaves stand out. Whether this is already the influence of the tropical Zamaldelica genetics or just youthful growth remains to be seen. One thing is for sure: she’s developing steadily, evenly, and looks exceptionally healthy.
ACE Seeds is known for exceptional Sativas – and I’m curious to see when she’ll kick into her famous growth spurt.
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Used techniques
Transplantation
Technique
2
Week 2. Vegetation
7d ago
1/7
8 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
24 °C
Day Air Temp
6.1
pH
No Smell
Smell
128 PPM
TDS
70 %
Air Humidity
22 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
20 °C
Night Air Temp
15 liters
Pot Size
0.1 liters
Watering Volume
40 cm
Lamp Distance
438 PPM
CO₂ Level
GreenHobbit 🌴 Auto Zamaldelica – Week 2
The Auto Zamaldelica has also made a nice development step this week. While it initially seemed rather inconspicuous, you can increasingly recognize its sativa-dominant character.
The leaves are getting a bit narrower with each new pair, and the growth appears a bit more open than with the Malawi. Nevertheless, it remains compact and is developing with short internodes, which shows that the light intensity is currently very suitable.
The fresh growth is a vibrant green, and the side shoots are already starting to form at the first nodes. This is exactly the development I hoped for from a Zamaldelica. It looks elegant, healthy, and very vigorous.
I’m curious to see how strongly the Sativa influence will show in the coming weeks. Right now, it’s developing absolutely according to plan.
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Week 3. Vegetation
9h ago
1/11
20 cm
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
26 °C
Day Air Temp
6.3
pH
No Smell
Smell
130 PPM
TDS
70 %
Air Humidity
22 °C
Solution Temp
22 °C
Substrate Temp
20 °C
Night Air Temp
15 liters
Pot Size
0.1 liters
Watering Volume
40 cm
Lamp Distance
438 PPM
CO₂ Level
Nutrients 2
BioBloom
3 mll
BioEnhancer
1 mll
GreenHobbit Auto Zamaldelica — Week 3
Week 3 – More and more Sativa character
The Auto Zamaldelica has also made a significant leap forward in its third week.
It continues to develop somewhat differently than the Malawi × Northern Lights. Its structure appears more open and elegant, while it has developed significantly more side branches over the course of the week. Especially towards the end of the week, this results in an increasingly bushy and surprisingly even crown.
The plant shows a healthy light to medium green leaf color and vigorous fresh growth. No noticeable signs of deficiency or over-fertilization are evident.
After the slight light reaction from the previous week, the distance to the SE3000 was adjusted. Since then, no further damage has occurred, and the new growth looks clean.
The Zamaldelica was also fed with Green House Feeding as planned towards the end of the week. The fertilization was accepted without any issues.
In the meantime, its structure is also slowly beginning to change. The upper internodes are stretching apart, and several side branches are increasingly growing upwards. The transition into pre-flowering seems to be imminent.
So far, it is growing more compact than I would have expected from this genetics. I'm very curious to see if this will change significantly with the upcoming stretch and if it will really showcase its exotic Sativa character now.