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~Entry for the 'Best Rarest & Smallest Pot by Seedsman' contest~
Starring š¤©....
~ Seedsman Zkittlez Auto ~
Zkittlez (Grape x Grape Apple) Auto x Auto Fruit (Auto Fruit Cheese x Auto Blueberry)
Zkittlez Auto is one of the very sweetest-tasting auto strains available anywhere. It is a sativa-dominant (60%) strain that was bred from Zkittlez (Grape x Grape Apple) Auto crossed with a male Fruit Kush Auto, the latter a remarkable fruity strain bred from Fruit Cheese Auto and Blueberry Auto. Growers can expect to harvest some good yields of high-THC buds.
Zkittlez Auto remains a fairly short plant, rarely exceeding 120 cm. in height wherever it is grown. This is a vigorous plant which is able to metabolize a high level of nutrients and she's a thirsty girl too! If growing indoors close to neighbors it is strongly advised to ensure good and effective carbon air-filtration in order to neutralize powerful odors. This strain's life-cycle is approximately 90 days from seed to harvest.
The leaves on this plant are big and wide serving to convert every lumen available into Zkittlez goodness. Indoor growers should obtain between 400 - 500 gr/m2 while plants cultivated outdoors will produce slightly more at 500 - 600 gr/m2. Lateral branching is very good and it is recommended to use supports/ties to prevent snapping and keep buds close to the light source.
This strain's scent is sweet and fruity with candy and berry notes. Its high-THC has been measured at between 21 - 24% with less than 1% CBD. The effect is well-balanced, cerebral and euphoric, and is very good for social situations as well as for relaxing in front of the TV either alone or with company. It also has the added effect of helping to relieve chronic pain, helping with nausea, insomnia and depression as well as stimulating the appetite.**
**Credit to Seedsman.com
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~ The Setup ~
~ Grown in a 2qt plastic popcorn pot filled with Mother Earth Grow 70/30 Coco/Perlite with Xtreme Gardening Mykos added.
~ Seed was germinated directly in the medium without any 'pre-soak'
~ Feeding will be by Dutch Pro Nutrients
~ 24hr light cycle while germinating
~ 20/4 light cycle after first leaves appear.
~ 4x8 Gorilla Tent
~ HLG 650R w/ 30w Supplemental UVA Bar controlled by a Trolmaster Hydro X controller set for a 15min Sunrise/Sunset simulation. (also a HLG Blackbird for additional side lighting if necessary)
~ Supplemental co2 controlled by an AutoPilot APC 8200 co2 controller
~ AC Infinity Cloudline T6 with Controller 67 using a Terrabloom 6x24" carbon filter
~ De-Humidifier and Humidifier when needed.
~ 14k BTU IdealAir portable A/C unit plumbed into tent for temperature control.
~ BlueLab testing instruments
~ Two Hurricane 18" oscillating fans
~ Two 6" Clip-on fans
~ Two 10" floor mounted fans
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Weekly Update:
1/24- Well, here we go into the Seedsman Zkittlez Auto's 9th week of flower which will be her last! This fine looking lady has been growing for 80 days since she broke ground and has turned out simply AMAZING! š¤©ā¤ļø
I'm flushing every day now with well water that's ph'd to 6.5-6.7 @ 71ā until I have good runoff and that's exactly what I did today in addition to giving her pot a 1/4 turn.
1/26- Today I flushed the Zkittlez Auto for the last time and I'm going to put her in the dark for 72 hours today after checking her trichomes one last time.
1/30- Yesterday the Seedsman Zkittlez Auto was released from 'Dark Jail' and looked absolutely amazing, covered in frost and sporting some gorgeous coloration on her flowers!
After snapping some pic's I chopped and hung her to begin the drying/curing process. She's hanging in total darkness with a fan, de-humidifier and humidifier to keep the air circulating gently and the RH at 60% (I usually run the RH down to 50% for the first 24hrs, then up it to 60% for the remainder of the hanging time). The air temperature in my drying room stays a constant 53-60ā which I find ideal for getting the drying time to the 12-14 days I like it to be to ensure a nice S L O W drying which, I've found, ensures a super delicious product after it's finished curing for 3-4 months in jars!
This has been such a fun grow to participate in, and as always, I learned a few things I didn't know previously as I've always grown in much larger containers which made this grow that much more interesting to me! I hope you enjoyed following along half as much as I did growing this little gem from Seedsman Genetics, I truly appreciate all the love and positive comments that I've received throughout this run.... THANK YOU!ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø See you at the Harvest! šš¤
~ Thank you from the bottom of my heart for following my grows and for all the ā¤ļøand support you give! šWhat you grow - Grow what youš
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@Nilkoz_
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Week 7 ā Substrate Saturation & Major Recovery Flush
This week was noticeably tougher than the previous ones.
After showing strong development for several days, the plant suddenly slowed down and displayed clear signs of stress: halted growth, reduced leaf vigor, and poor nutrient absorption.
A quick diagnosis revealed the cause: an excessively high EC in the substrate, leading to a severe root lockout. ā ļø
Despite the difficult situation, the corrective intervention was heavy, precise, and absolutely necessary.
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š§ļø Major Blockage ā Excessive EC in the Root Zone
The symptoms matched a classic salt buildup:
ā¢ stalled vertical and lateral growth
ā¢ leaves showing tension and mild droop
ā¢ delayed response to watering
ā¢ slightly uneven color
The conclusion was straightforward:
š The root zone was overloaded with mineral salts, preventing the plant from taking up nutrients and even basic moisture.
Without a fast and well-executed flush, things could have worsened quickly.
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š§ Intensive Flush ā 18 Liters at pH 6.2 (No Nutrients)
To restore balance, you performed a deep, controlled flush:
ā¢ 18 liters of water
ā¢ pH calibrated to 6.2
ā¢ no nutrients added
This reset allowed you to:
āļø remove a significant portion of the salt buildup
āļø rehydrate and oxygenate the substrate
āļø restore proper root metabolism
āļø rebalance the soilās pH
The final readings after the flush were excellent:
ā¢ Runoff PPM brought down to 900
ā¢ Substrate pH stabilized at 6.5
These values are completely safe and give the plant a clean base to recover from the lockout.
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š Plant Response ā Still Weak, but Improving
Although the plant hasnāt fully bounced back yet:
ā¢ leaf posture is slowly improving
ā¢ color is becoming more uniform
ā¢ the root zone is breathing again
ā¢ growth should restart within the next 48ā72 hours
A slight delay after such a heavy flush is normal and expected.
The priority now is letting the plant recover at its own pace.
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Nutrients ā Mandatory Pause
After such a deep reset:
ā¢ no nutrients were given
ā¢ the substrate must stabilize before feeding resumes
ā¢ the plant needs time to re-open nutrient pathways
Overfeeding too early could recreate the same EC issue. Patience is key.
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š¬ļø Environment & Structure
Despite the setback:
ā¢ the structure remains solid
ā¢ the LST framework is still intact
ā¢ environmental conditions stayed stable
ā¢ no pests or diseases are present
The problem was strictly chemical (EC-related), not environmental.
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šø Next Step ā Wait for Clear Signs of Recovery
Before training, shaping, or switching to 12/12:
š wait for visible new growth and fully opened leaves.
Once you see fresh, healthy movement, you can gently reintroduce nutrients at reduced strength.
Only then should you consider whether to extend veg or plan the flowering transition.
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š„ Conclusion ā A Difficult Week, But a Clean Save
Week 7 brought a serious challenge: a heavy nutrient lockout caused by excessive EC.
However, your response was fast, precise, and completely on point.
The 18 L flush at pH 6.2 successfully:
ā¢ cleared the excess salts
ā¢ stabilized the substrate
ā¢ restored a safe pH of 6.5
ā¢ brought the EC back to manageable levels
The plant is now on the path to recovery, and the worst has been avoided.
Next week should show clear progress.
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@GodZilla_Owner
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We are at the beginning of the 9th week of flowering. The trichomes are slowly beginning to change color.
I'm now going on vacation for 9 days, I couldn't have planned it any shittier. But anyway, I've decided to keep them growing and then probably harvest them straight after my vacation.
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@garchol
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Sheās now in week 3 of bloom and the buds start to thicken up. As the buds need light and air now, I bent down some of the outer branches this week at day 47 to give the canopy more space. She took it well and takes up the whole 60x60 surface now. Smell is rather weak yet.
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@JardineiroBr
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Essa semana estamos no meio da floraĆ§Ć£o, vou aumentar a rega um pouco pois as plantas estĆ£o grandes e a temperatura estĆ” mais alta . Plantas estam bem resinadas .
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@Ju_Bps
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Hello happy Growers!
This week was better than early,
I've founded few very litle banana spend the week,
I will continue to check this week,
Harvest will be in 2 or 3 weeks, I hope can take situation under control untill harvest.
If banana start to be too big, I'll remove the branch.
If no, buds start to be compact, Nice sweet smeel and sticky,
Probably my last fertilizer week, after I'll start flush
Plant start to take less water, sign harvest for soon :)
Have a good week my friends
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@LittleBigTrees
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Not much to say, the sun hasn't been out much growth is slow. I might pot her up into a 20ltr pot soon
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@JohnnyBlaz3
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Now that was a great week indeed. she has really spread out nicely being held down with some yoyos. will be transplanting the ladies in the next day or 2 here and then flower in about 10-14 days is my guess. They are a little smaller then usualy for this time, maybe a week behind but i think i messed up on the calibration schedule again damnit. I swear you can not calibreate you ph tester too much, do it every 3-4 weeks is my reccomendation. I think the ph maybe a little low, i'm not postive 100% on the issue but dont really matter, she is very healthy
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@Soskar69
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Since the second week I started doing LST on this strain. The plant grew very well, it was easy to train and had a very small amount of leaves, so I didn't defoliate it. Today I have done some lollipopping, taking off the branches that were too small. The buds start to grow in dimension and also start to smell. Also the resin production it's very good, if you try to touch the buds, your fingers will stick together.
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@cyberkyd
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Crazy Week.
Despite Buffering COCO-Perl. Medium with Ph adjusted Calmag as well as always feeding ph adjusted nutrients. The Run off Came about 7.6 and the Ppm was at 1050. I wonder what might have caused the Coco to get alkaline.
SO I FLUSHED all the 4 Plants several times until got the Run off to sit at 6.2 using only Ph adjusted water(5.5 - 5.6). Afterward ran one more final Run OFF with Nutrients Solution at 5.5.. Now letting them go dry completely.
Not at all sure what cause the Ph Hike. But sure enough that has added up to the already stunted growth.
Already purchased more PhotoPeriods. By the Time they arrive these auto's should be at least about to be harvested out of the tent. I'm ducked.
1# OG PLANT is mid 5th nodesDevelopment.
2# another OG plant is on early 5th Nodes development.
Gelato Auto is on early 5th Nodes development.
Gorilla Cookies is on mid 4th Node development.
I thought of doing some plant training but no way on this run. I'd be surprised if even get a quarter of an ounce off one plant.
Call me God of Faith but I have no other option but to keeping them and letting them do their thing and try to just learn it through everything and anything that come on the way on this stunted run.
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@Mrs_Larimar
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2022-09-06
All Pistil changed, and Buds are maturating.
They are smelling like cedar wood and green carrots
The Buds are covered with sticky Trichomes------most are milky
Plant is still green, so i think 10-12 more Days for the Ladies
website for for my Fertilisers:
https://greenbuzzliquids.com/en/shop/
Code: mrs_larimar
Shes a cross between:
šFemale Pineapple ( old School Skunk variation) X reverted male Durban Poison from Dutch Passion
šMeans this will be extrem vigor , strong, big Plants, with alot of resiliance
On the Breeders Page are alot of great Information to this Genetics, here is only a part of it, and the Link to it:
https://supersativaseedclub.com/cannabis-seeds/pineapple-poison.html#/26-seeds-3_feminized_seeds
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Pineapple Poison has a very complex and unique terpene profile, fit for any connoisseur looking for some special weed that will capture your senses
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She is a Sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis variety with a pungent aroma with mainly fruity, sweet and herbal tones. Her taste is very tropical with hints of aniseed and mint
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Pineapple Poison has an average flowering time of about 8 weeks and can be grown in a wide variety of growing conditions and climates, making her very suitable for the beginner
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Itās a robust strain that can be grown indoors as well as outdoors. She can handle both cold and hot temperatures like a champ and is known to produce a high yield, especially when grown outdoors.
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@Coman
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Bye bye week 6!
Hello week 7,
The biggest lady 90cm, 2nd 85cm and little one 75cm.
The little stopped growing and started flowering one week before the other 2 ladies. Donāt know why. She also got this yellowing leafās early in veg phase.
But it seems that she is producing nice buds. The other 2 ladies look very good and they have lots of flowering spots.
Didnāt do any Lst, only very little defoliation.
Donāt they look beautiful ?
Love them love cherry cola
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@Greenbum
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#1 is beginning to hermie I think, will watch to see if I can save but if it gets out of hand then chop city.
Pulled off any pollen sacks I saw but they don't seem to be getting out of hand. I'm sure I'll miss a few but I'll take my chances.
Temps good, ph drop was fixed and staying stable around 6.2. Flower development is good but I need to get a little more air flow. I trim about 12 (or less) leaves every 10 days. Overall goal is to achieve light penatration with 13in from the tops.
Working in it over the week...
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@Esoteric_growing
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The hardest buds I have grown, like rocks. Thc content is like the last grow insanely good. Bag appeal, smell and bud structure is 10/10.
After growing this strain in organics and then coco I am now going to try it in hydro.
I really do like barneys farm seeds and highly recommend the Runtz Muffin strain.
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@CaaosPLAGRON
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Really fabulous ... I did not expect counted flowers ... They are all big of the same size .... All top peaks .... Guys what do you think ... Give your opinion please ... I accept both criticism and congratulations of course ... šš if you watch the video you understand the size of the flowers compared to my index finger
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@CannaGods
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The plan is coming along nicely and it is flowering, there is a slight smell but it is not too strong. Last week I had switched the nutrients to 1-2-3 ratio.. I do not do any weaning there is no need.
I allow the plant to use up the majority of the nutrients and then readjusted it for flower, there is no reason to waste any water unless there is root problems or root debris.. you can solve this by getting a two-dollar fishnet from your local pet store.
I did notice that from boosting the nutrients to a high level that the strain has met its limits at 700 PPM the tips started to curl, I corrected this a day later by removing 4 gallons of solution, and re-diluting the correct amount. Please keep in mind that there have been zero fluctuations in pH during this whole grow the plant's routing system has reached homeostasis. The chemicals that I am using have adjusted the H2O to a perfect 5.8 to 5.9 pH. I am still spraying the plants with diluted Epson salts for magnesium. As well as adding it to the root system. I do not check EC unless I see severe problems in leaves.
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@Dico29
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Day 136.... buds are swelling and looking nice, donāt really do much beside chill in my closet with my other plants but all in all itās great smell and destroys all my chances of smell control, which is very little to a point of non existent
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Week 4 Veg Report - TrolMaster Chronicles š±
What a week itās been in the garden! We finally transplanted the Papaya Zoap into its final Autopot, and let me tell you, this plant is something special. Though her roots werenāt quite where I wanted them to be yet, the move was needed to help her catch up with the rest of the crew. Sheās already looking fantastic in her new home, and I have no doubt sheās about to explode with growth in the coming days. Sometimes, you just have to trust the process, and Iām feeling like this is one of those moments. Itās almost as if the room itself is taking on a life of its own. šæ
In fact, Iām starting to believe that what weāre building here is something greater than ourselvesāthereās this energy in the room, a feeling of everything coming together perfectly. I canāt wait to see how this journey unfolds!
Dialing in the VPD with TrolMasterās Tech
Now, letās talk VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit) and how Iāve been keeping everything in check with the Tend-X and the incredible (DSH-2U) Humidity Station. VPD is crucial to plant healthāitās all about finding that perfect balance between humidity and temperature to optimize transpiration and nutrient uptake. The (DSH-2U) Humidity Station, connected directly to my humidifier, has been an absolute game-changer in this regard. With its real-time data and automation, it allows me to monitor and adjust the RH with pinpoint accuracy.
Simple yet brilliant, the (DSH-2U) Humidity Station is keeping my room at the sweet spot I need. Whether Iām tweaking the settings from my phone while Iām out and about or just fine-tuning things while relaxing at home, this machine does it all. Itās like having an extra pair of hands in the grow roomāand when youāre managing something as complex as VPD, thatās invaluable!
And yes, the TM+ Pro Appāletās not forget how awesome it is. Iām adjusting my grow room from the couch, the car, or even the bathroom š. Iāve said it before, but this app is making growing easier than ever.
Feeding the Girls: The Perfect Blend š±
Weāve upped the game by adding CaMg-Boost at 0.25 ml/L to the feeding schedule. Along with the 1 ml/L of the all-in-one liquid, this brings the TDS up to 320 ppm, with a pH of 5.99 and solution temperature of 24.8Ā°C. In the soil, readings are around 415 ppm, with temperatures hovering around 25Ā°C The plants are absolutely thriving, and I can already see the difference this new feed is making.
I canāt help but have a bit of fun with this processāit feels like Iām spoiling them with the best of the best. And theyāre rewarding me with beautiful growth and vibrant green color. You know how it is, with the right care and attention, these plants are truly becoming a masterpiece in the making. š±
Shoutouts š
Big shoutout to TrolMaster and ThinkGrow LED for the phenomenal gear thatās making this grow smoother than ever. Also, massive thanks to Aptus Holland for their top-notch nutrition, and of course, to the community here on GrowDiariesāyou guys keep the energy alive! š±
Last but definitely not least, shoutout to all the seed banks supporting this journey. Youāve been a huge part of this process, and I couldnāt do it without you!
Remember, for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and updates in real time, head over to my Instagram and YouTube channels @DogDoctorOfficial. Weāve got tons of epic content lined up, and you wonāt want to miss it!
P.S.
Letās talk about the new Model One LED Barsāthese beauties are not only powerful but super efficient. Iāve been able to dim them down, save on electricity costs, and still maintain an incredible PAR and spectrum. Itās all about fine-tuning the balance of power and performance, and these lights make it easy to get the best results while being eco-friendly. Whether youāre running them full throttle or dialing it back, youāre still getting optimal growth conditions for your plants. Thatās the kind of innovation that takes your grow to the next level. š”
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All 18 CANNALOPE HAZE plants from DNA-GENETICS are developping FANTASTICALLY! They love the BIOTABS-nutrients and start to show first signs of fading, now that we are coming closer to the end of flowering. The main COLAS are HUGE and glisten with trichomes, the plants are SUPER STICKY now, I love it. The smell is a earthy and mildly sweet aroma, which is getting stronger by the day, its MOUTHWATERING! As you can see in the overview-video above, the plants on the right side under the LUMATEK ZEUS 600W PRO are less uniform than the plants on the left under the SANlight Q6W-Gen.2 LED-lamps. Some are taller and some are shorter there, which is bad under a spider-system, since I cannot adjust the height for the smaller plants. The smaller plants will get too little light and produce less buds. The trichome production seems on par between the two sides, but the buds on the SANlight-side seem to be compacter than on the Lumatek side. I am VERY CURIOUS how the end result on the scales will be...
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š¼ Greenhouse BIO Feeding Line which are ORGANIC
For LIQUIDS ******GREEN BUZZ LIQUIDS***** also ORGANIC
MARSHYDRO āŗļø has large openings on the sides which is useful for mid section groom room work. š¤©
āļø MARSHYDRO FC 3000 LED 300W
āļøAlso special thanks to VIPERSPECTRA P2000 (200W) & XS2000(240w) LED growlights