hello my friend
This is a very common observation that can be frustrating, but rest assured: it's probably not due to an error on your part. The fact that your Gorilla Zkittlez is late despite less stress can be explained by several biological factors.
​Here is the analysis of your situation:
​1. The “Phenotype” vs the breeder’s data
​The "60 days" indicated on the seed packet is an average provided by the breeder in perfect conditions.
​Even within the same variety, there are genetic variations (phenotypes). Your Gorilla Zkittlez may have inherited a longer phenotype, leaning more towards the Zkittlez side which can sometimes take a little longer to mature.
​2. The impact of trellising (or lack thereof)
​It's paradoxical, but the fact of not having folded it can play a role:
​Apical dominance: As you have not stressed it (no LST/folding), the plant retains strong apical dominance. It focuses all its energy on one large main bud instead of distributing flowering hormones evenly.
​Sometimes an untrained plant takes longer to stabilize its structure before "fluffing" its flowers compared to those that have been "tamed" to create a flat canopy.
​3. Current state of maturation
​In your photos, we see that the buds are still very “young” with a majority of straight white pistils.
​The resin is starting to cover the small leaves (sugar leaves), but the calyxes are not yet swollen to the maximum.
​4. Advice for the future
Patience:
Do not harvest at the same time as the other two on the pretext that they were planted together. Gorilla Zkittlez is known for its final explosion of resin and density in the last 10 days.
​Differentiated rinsing: You will probably have to delay your rinsing (flush) for this one. If the others are ready in 10 days, she might need 20 days.
I hope I was able to reassure you a little. I wish you a good evening and good culture