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🌙 Harvest Report – “The Dark Queen’s Final Bow”
Week 13 from seed | Week 9 Flower | 12/12 from seed
And just like that… the journey of our White Widow from Zamnesia reaches its crown. A legend reborn, a dark queen grown straight from seed to bloom — no pauses, no compromises, just pure rhythm and instinct.
🌱 From Seed to Harvest – A Quick Recap
For those just joining us, this girl began her story under a 12/12 light cycle from seed, or more precisely, 11/13 for our personal shuttle. Instead of growing through a long vegetative phase, she learned to optimize herself from day one — adapting, building strength, and focusing entirely on her single mission: to bloom.
This is the essence of the 12/12-from-seed method — the plant is “born” in flowering conditions, believing the season is ending. Nature responds by compressing growth and flowering into one continuous process. It’s a fascinating experiment in plant adaptation — a balance of speed, structure, and survival.
And she did it like a champion.
Compact. Dense. Frosted beyond belief.
She carried herself with grace — a short, shy plant maybe, but full of power, soul, and personality.
🌿 Her Final Numbers & Harvest Process
At the end of her journey, she blessed us with 68 grams of dry flowers — and not a gram wasted. Every bud dense, sticky, and shining with resin.
The harvest was done whole-plant, to maintain moisture uniformity and slow the dry — two full weeks at 60°F / 60% RH (the classic 60/60 method).
When the stems finally made that satisfying click, it was time for the hand trim — using the Trim Bin, of course.
From the trim, we collected kief using the traditional Moroccan drum technique, resulting in a beautiful golden gift. Finger hash was dense and fragrant — a sign of her rich trichome layer.
After trimming, she was carefully stored in Grove Bags 2.0 — designed to balance internal humidity for a perfect cure.
🕯️ Curing & Smoke Experience
After two months of curing, this girl transformed into a true vintage classic.
Even after all that time, the buds stayed dense, sticky, and aromatic. The dark green and purple tones deepened, covered in a white, frosty coat. The aroma is nostalgic — earthy spice and pine with that unmistakable 90s energy.
On the smoke: pure, clean, and smooth.
No chlorophyll harshness, no grassy tones — just a balanced, velvety inhale that brings you straight back to the days of Amsterdam’s golden era.
She’s powerful yet relaxing, joyful yet introspective — an old-school soul wrapped in modern perfection.
Some of her most special buds are sealed and resting in small Grove Bags, stored cool for special moments. A treasure chest of memories and medicine.
💧 Nutrition Recap
Throughout her life, she thrived under a carefully balanced recipe:
Aptus: Regulator, CalMag Boost, All-In-One Liquid
Plagron: Power Buds, Sugar Royal, Green Sensation
This combination created harmony between mineral support and organic stimulation, helping her push both flavor and resin production — especially critical under a 12/12 from seed cycle.
💡 Gear & Environment
She grew beneath the Future of Grow Black Series 600W LED and the ThinkGrow LED bars, all managed through the Trolmaster ecosystem.
The lighting schedule featured Emerson-effect reds — activated 15 minutes before and after the main lights — simulating sunrise and sunset for increased photosynthetic efficiency and resin production.
Photos were captured using the loyal Sony a6000, swapping between macro and standard lenses to showcase her dark beauty, frosty density, and every glimmering detail.
🌸 Final Reflection
This grow was a test, yes — but it became a lesson in evolution.
A seed born into 12/12 doesn’t complain or wait; she adapts.
She listens to nature’s rhythm, grows fast, focuses hard, and gives everything she has.
The yield was modest, but the quality — beyond words.
And the message clear: sometimes less time means more intent, more purity, more heart.
🌍 Gratitude & Good Vibes
To Zamnesia, for carrying the legend and keeping the 90s alive.
To Aptus and Plagron, for fueling life with balance and flavor.
To Future of Grow, ThinkGrow, and Trolmaster, for lighting the path.
And to the GrowDiaries community, to the lovers, the haters, the old souls, and the new followers — thank you all for being part of this.
You can see her full journey in motion — from seed to Dark Queen — in glorious 4K on YouTube.
Because some stories deserve to be seen as much as they’re told.
💬 Closing Thought
“Every seed carries a story — but only the light reveals its language.”
Until the next run, my dear friends — the next genetics, the next rhythm, the next evolution. 🌿💚
🧠 P.S. – The Importance of Drying & Curing
Drying and curing are often underestimated — yet they are as vital as the entire growth process. You can grow the most beautiful plant in the world, but if she’s rushed at this stage, all the aroma, flavor, and smoothness can vanish in days.
🌬️ Drying
The goal of drying is not just to remove moisture — it’s to allow the plant’s internal chemistry to finish its work.
When you dry slow and steady at 60°F / 60% RH, you give enzymes and bacteria time to break down leftover chlorophyll and sugars that cause harshness.
This is why the “60/60 rule” is so cherished: it keeps terpenes alive and smooths out the smoke.
You’ll know she’s ready when stems make that soft, crisp snap instead of bending.
🍯 Curing
Curing begins where drying ends — in sealed containers or Grove Bags, ideally stored around 60% humidity.
During these weeks (or months, if you have patience), moisture equalizes throughout the buds, creating a perfectly even texture.
Inside, slow oxidation and continued enzymatic activity refine the flavor profile — turning raw plant aroma into deep, complex notes.
The reward?
A smoother inhale, richer aroma, cleaner burn, and overall more mature experience.
It’s not just drying; it’s aging your craft — much like wine or cheese.
💚 Patience transforms product into passion.
Two weeks of drying and at least a month (or two!) of curing will elevate any harvest from good to unforgettable.
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If you’re curious about the tech I’m using, check out these links:
• Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more – Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
• Environmental control & automation – TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
• Advanced LED lighting – Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
• Root and growth nutrition – Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
• Nutrient systems & boosters – Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
• Soil & substrate excellence – PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
• Curing and storage – Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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We’ve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the next steps, let’s push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Let’s celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
Friendly reminder all you see here is pure research and for educational purposes only,
With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine.
💚 Growers love to all
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Día 56 (16/06) La floración sigue avanzando. El olor es espectacular
La planta grande huele a Blueberry
La planta pequeña huele a Indica de la vieja escuela. Kush, tierra del desierto, pungente...
Día 57 (17/06) Riego con 500 ml H2O RO
Día 58 (18/06) La planta grande muestra unos cogollos duros como rocas! 😍
Día 59 (19/06) Riego con 500 ml H2O RO
Día 60 (20/06) N/A
Día 61 (21/06) Riego con 500 ml H2O RO
Día 62 (22/06) N/A
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This week I followed the same feeding schedule as the previous week for the first half, and today I started the flush. Harvest is expected in the next 3–4 days. The plant is clearly reaching the end of its life cycle, and with the flush I want to support it through this final phase, as it has already reached its maximum potential in terms of yield.
The aroma is strong, fruity, and floral, with a scent that strongly resembles melon. The buds are rock-hard and extremely resinous. Very impressive genetics from Zamnesia. Visually, it's a rich green with purple and pink hues. I’m really looking forward to trying it.
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@LieutenantKushman
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I really enjoyed being able to show others my work and the ability to always remain a student of the game. I plan on doing another grow soon
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@Fatnastyz
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12-28
Scc got plain ph water. 3x got none.
Just a day to show off their moves. 😂🤘
Scc is happy. I suspect she may not like plain water though.
12-29
3x plain ph water.
12-30
Scc half tsp build a bloom ( I put ml last week, think it was stuck in my head 😂), 1/2 tsp recharge, 1/8th tsp kelp and 1 ml drops. Upped the dose of build bloom from 1/4 to half tsp.
Was only 310 ppm after stiring and desolving for several hours. Felt low, but taking it slow.
3x gets all the goodies on her next!
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12-31
Started a 2 gallon tea. 1/4 cup poo, 1 1/2 tsp build a bloom, 2 ml drops, 1/8 tsp kelp, 1/2 tsp recharge, 1 tbs molasses. Bubble bubble. Ppm is 612 brewing. 24 hrs
Bring in the new year with some goodies! 💪🤘
Happy New Year!
1-1
Gabe them both the tea. Ppm was 623 ph 6.2.
Mmm
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Week 3,
as you can see i did top them all and started a little bit of training to open them up.
For the Training i bend and twist the Stem, so that the plant holds the position a bit before returning back.
I do this daily to keep them a little shorter.
This is it for Week 3.
Keep growing.
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Hi all the happy people here in GrowDiaries.
This is my second cultivation ever and it will be fun to try a bigger space than my closet grow.
First, I'm just going to say I'm done with the construction of my new growroom.
I put some pictures on the construction here in week one.
The room is 2.14 meters by 1.7 meters and has a ceiling height of 2 meters.
It provides a floor area of 3.6 square meters.
I use a 54 Watt Lightwawe T5 for germination and 2 Pcs 400 Watt HPS lamps.
I have a channel fan that replaces the room air about 40 times an hour to get a comfortable theme in the room, the air enters a fresh air intake from the outside.
The air is purified through a carbon filter to then leave the room to the rest of the basement.
Then I use that heat to heat the rest of the basement.
I will use 8 pcs 15 liter Autopots to grow with and a 100 liter water tank that supplies the pots of water and nutrition.
I will grow completely organically in soil and will watercure my buds to get the best possible medicine for me.
But there are no cultivation rooms to be displayed here, so I continue with what is most important.
Today I have put my seeds in my moisture dome and hope the seeds have germinated within a few days.
I am very excited to see how the new growroom will work and how this Blue cheese Auto from Royal queen seeds will turn out.
Blue Cheese automatic cannabis seeds are a cross of Blueberry Automatic and Cheese Automatic that has been perfected over five years of breeding and careful selection. The result is a feminized, autoflowering strain with superior yield, flavor, and effects to either of its distinguished parent strains.
THC: 16%
CBD: Low
Yield Indoor : 325 - 375 gr/m2
Yield Outdoor: 60 - 110 gr/plant
Height Indoor: 40 - 70 cm
Height Outdoor: 60 - 110 cm
Flowering: 7 - 8 weeks
Harvest month: 9-10 weeks after planting
Genetic Background: Blueberry x Cheese x Ruderalis
Type: Sa 35% In 40% Ru 25%
Effect: Cerebral and uplifting
Climate: Mild
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Update 2017-08-15. All 4 seeds have germinated and planted in small pots inside the humidity dome.
I'm so glad it worked so well and now it's just hoping they'll start growing and become 4 big healthy girls :)
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Update 2017-08-16. I have mixed my own soil today. Its 40% sieved peat harrow H2-H4 0-30 mm, 45% sieved peat harrow H4-H6 0-30 mm. 5% sand and 10% of compost soil. And i use 15% of perilite and mix it all together.
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Update 2017-08.20. Nr1 and 2 grow and thrive.
Number 3 just got rid of the seedpod and is folding out the sheets.
Number 4 is a bit shy and can only be seen if you look carefully into the soil.
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Update 2017-08-21. Nr 1 and 2 is doing well. Nr3 is trying to catch up and Nr4 is still shy.
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2017-08-23. Transplanted 2 girls from humidity dome and the small germinating pots to 15 liter autopots. The other 2 girls have to wait a little more before transplant to the autopots.
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2017-08-27. The girls have settled in to there new home of the 15 liters autopot after a little transplant chock. Now the real week 1 starts for me and the girls.
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2017-08-28. New pic and movies.
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2017-08-28. Nr3 is transplanted in 15 liter autopot.
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2017-08-29. New movie of the girls. Its no water for 3 days now for Nr1 and 2 so the roots develop more and match the plant above the soil. The temp controlled fan is awesome, its easy to set what temp you like to have in the room. Right now its 28 celcius. And humidity is 56%.
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2017-08-29.
Hello to you who read my diary, I just want to say that I am pleased that you have chosen to check in with me and in my diary.
I just want to say that I do this for myself and for a steady flow of my medicine.
Everything you read and see in my diary is 100% honest and I will never distort or beautify anything here.
I document my crops so that I can learn from my mistakes and also to look back at those different crops.
I try to update with pictures every day and with text if something special has happened in the garden.
This is my strainhunt for the best medicine and the beginning of my journey with cannabis and the cultivation of it.
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2017-08-30. Cleaned the room this morning, just vacuuming and cleaning with chlorine solution. Im testing the fan to control temp and humidity, it works great.
Added some pics with measurements and movie. Everything is looking great right now.
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2017-08-31. New pics and videos.
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2017-09-01. New pics and videos. Gave each of the girls with 2 ml Alg-A-Mic, 4ml Bio-Grow, 4ml Bio-Heaven and 10 ml Formulex mixed in 2 liters of water.
I hope they like it :)
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2017-09-02. New pics and the girls liked the water and nutrients yesterday.
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2017-09-03. New videos of the girls this morning. Nr1 and 3 looks great and nr 2 is looking a little funny, maby a little stressed.
Kl. 16.00. Did some defoliation on the girls. Added video.
Kl.. 23.00. New videos, defoliation and leaftucking.
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First BlackMuffin came doown. day 51.
The nostrills filled with flavor. Na sure if i am catching a hint of mint aswell. drying. And can't wait to smash these nugs. By far the biggest nugs i've grown. Still a newbie though😂. Thanks fr stopping by cheers
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@Tito_Yayo
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Two seeds germinated proper, the third seems to be a little slower.
It's my first Grow for more then twelve Years.
First Time with Autoflowers, first Time with feminized Seeds. Easy work, so far. 😃
T5 Light with 2 Tubes.
Third seed germinated at Friday. Third seedling looks insane, i will seed one Taison next Week.
The other look very good, I change the Light to 3500 K LED @50W / Plant
First Week in Soil, Plants look good.
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The baked in Paris Is really Building up, i keep u updated.
But the tropic ozz…. Absolutely lightstressed. I decided to cut her when the baked in Paris Is ready and i think i want to use the whole plant for alcohol extraktion.
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Everything fine. She likes to eat what she get and she is on the way to build up many flowers. I‘m really waiting for this one. Wanted to buy this strain in my cannabis pharmacy, but it was always sold out. I grow up Tropicana Cookies Auto, too. Tropicana Cookies I could buy one time in the pharmacy and this was one of the best strains I ever vaped, perfect balance between body and head feeling. So let’s see if I can grow my own quality medicine.
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Watermelon zkittlez va creciendo muy rápido también igual que chemical bride puedes ver el otro diario y verás que grande va
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Week 10!
September 9
-Blue cheese is looking great depending on what the pistils and trichomes look like at the end of the week I will be cutting ~Day 70
-Bubble Kush is progressing nicely and is visually bulking up smells like pine sol and lemons very nostalgic reminds me of college.
-Will be watering Bubble Kush in two days as I watered over the weekend and I have a tendency to overwater this particular lady also watered the Blue Cheese lady but she will probably not be getting anymore water for the week…maybe idk great way to start the week tho peace
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We're halfway through the first week, day 10 to be more precise at the time of the photo. We've chosen to stay on 24/7 for at least the first few weeks, as we're in a hurry to finish at least the autoflowering plants so we can have some weed for Christmas.
Our Karen Kush Auto is the best of the bunch, the queen of our autoflowering plants right now. Anything can happen, but look at the difference compared to the others. It seems incredible that she did all this in 10 days, but it happened. This is thanks to the 24/7 light, a practice that in my opinion is a bit aggressive, but one that growers in a hurry to harvest absolutely must embrace. I'm now going to switch to 20/4, but many are leaving it until the end. Naturally, it changes the nutrient intake a bit, and there are some delicate aspects to be careful about.
The chosen soil is the recently released Plagron Bio LightMix, which will allow us a more regular and reliable start without the sudden changes that liquid fertilizers can cause.
We've started fertilizing for vegetative growth:
- Pure Zym 1 ml/l
- Power Roots 1 ml/l
- Sugar Royal 1 ml/l
- Alga Grow 1 ml/l
I calculated my personalized data sheet directly on the Plagron website. If you have the organic light mix, which isn't available yet, download the organic one; the values are the same.
www.plagron.com
This seedling started out very well; the other had trouble releasing the seed and placenta, and germination stalled. I'm germinating another one; it's arriving very soon.
https://www.zamnesia.io/en/10783-zamnesia-seeds-karen-kush-auto.html
Zamnesia Description - There's no need to complain about this strain: Karen Kush Auto will satisfy even the most demanding smokers with its dense flowers, fragrant terpenes, and high THC content. Created by crossing Monster Bud Kush, White Widow, and ruderalis, Karen Kush Auto boasts first-class genetics that leave no room for complaint. Inhale its sweet, spicy, and diesel aroma and enjoy the physical buzz that envelops you. After a few minutes, the only thing you'll want is a comfortable place to relax. And best of all, you won't find this strain anywhere else, as it was created by the geneticists at Zamnesia Seeds.
www.zamnesia.com
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3 phenos that I can identify so far:
1) A purple punch leaning crown tipped
2) A "caterpillar nug"
3) A dosi leaning crown tip
Should be interesting! Its snowing ! The frost on these plants is unbelievable, and the density of the flowers the same
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first week of flower.
shes looking good. 👍
20/4 - 550-600 ppfd.
reading done with photone, using paper diffuser, close enough to what i was imagining it would be, with 75% at 16’.
d.45 - she grew 3 cm over 24 hours, thats pretty impressive!
d.48 - light defoliation in the bottom
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This grow was like a trip to paradise. I didn't overfed them, didn't removed a single leave after week 4 ... In fact, what I did is mostly looking at them :)
It's my second tulip batch, and once again it's "all play and no work" :)
The Tulip is now my official totem !
