Week 9 Update — Gorilla Zkittlez (Flowering Progress)
Dates: 11/17–11/20
Medium: Coco
Water Source: RO
Grower: Stoney Stark / Little Lilly Farms
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🌱 Feeding & Dry-Back Strategy
This week she only received two feedings as I’m pushing a longer dry back to strengthen the root zone and slow vertical growth.
🗓️ 11/17 & 11/20 Feeding (1 gal each)
• 4 ml Green Sensation – PK booster to enhance flower density and terp production
• 0.5 ml Silicium Bloom – Adds structural strength, helps the plant handle high-intensity light
• 14 ml Coco A – Base nutrient providing nitrogen + essential micros
• 18 ml Coco B – Boosts phosphorus & potassium for flowering development
• 4 ml Pure Zym – Enzymes that break down dead root mass & improve nutrient uptake
• 8 ml Royal Rush – Metabolic stimulant for increased vigor and resin output
• 5 ml Ruby Fulvic – Improves nutrient absorption & overall plant energy
• pH: 5.8
• PPM: ~1300
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💡 Light & Canopy Management
She stretched harder than expected late into Week 9 and grew too close to the light. I had to raise the fixture, but I’m officially out of headroom — the light can’t go any higher.
• Light was raised as high as possible
• Canopy now sits just below the fixture
• Watching closely for light stress or foxtailing
Despite this, she’s handling the intensity surprisingly well.
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🌿 Plant Structure & Health
She’s built like a monster this week:
• Extremely thick main stalk — easily one of the thickest of the run
• Lateral branches are sturdy and holding weight well
• No signs of nutrient burn even with 1300ppm
• Dry-back is helping keep internodes tight and reduce stretch
I’m genuinely impressed with how thick the trunk got — she’s built for heavy buds.
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📸 Overall Impression
Gorilla Zkittlez is stacking nicely as Week 9 wraps up. Flowers are continuing to swell, the plant is still drinking steadily even with reduced feedings, and structure is strong enough to support chunky buds without additional stakes yet.