BlaKXanswered grow question 3mo ago Hi Growmie,
So this one has definitely been in flowering for longer, I would estimate 14-21 days plus at least another 7-14 days of veg phase. If you count the internodes and look at the branches, I would say the plant is more like 35-42 days old since germination.
It looks like overwatering and a calmag deficiency. I've had automatics after 21 days with 40-50cm height and thick stem diameter, but never so densely branched and already set buds. You can't determine the age exactly, but based on the internodes, you can roughly estimate it pretty well. A plant with 8 or 9 internodes, like I can count on yours, is said to be between 4-5 weeks old. Some strains react sensitively to stress and deficiencies, which is why the first 3 weeks are crucial!!! 21 days of optimal conditions after germination is a safe way to get big tall plants instead of autoflower dwarfs that can't reach 60cm. The right VPD is the key to this, and DLI/ppfd is the lock where it ultimately results in up to 40% more growth with the same or lower nutrient amount.
Lastly, depending on the strain from the Mystery Box, Champion Line strains are early F1 releases and still in the internal testing phase where you can buy the seeds cheaper. Once the Champion Line genetics are stabilized, they will definitely cost €16 per seed instead of €13.