Kannabia Pink Gelato - Pheno Hunting

greenkeepers 🍧 Pink Gelato – Week 2: Selection Begins Selection week for Pink Gelato went smoothly. From 106 seedlings, we selected 33 individuals, 2 of which were tagged as control plants to serve as a comparison benchmark. Macro photography on day 5 and day 8 post-germination allowed us to analyze each seedling in detail. The target traits showed strong consistency, and the decision-making process benefited from the extra data points. Following the selection, all plants were repotted into 1L pots, and nourished with a solution of Base & Grow from Advanced Nutrients Cultivator Series and Voodoo Juice Plus Tablets, mixed with RO water, pH 5.9, and EC 1.4. By the end of the week, roots were emerging from the bottom of the pots — a strong indication that our dry-back strategy is promoting solid root structure early on. Environmental conditions have been ideal: cooler post-summer air has helped us hold temperatures around 28°C. Humidity is stable at 68% RH thanks to the Pure Fogger, and airflow is handled by Pro-Vent fans across the grow room. Under these settings, our VPD sits at roughly 1.0 kPa, perfect for early vegetative growth — and Pink Gelato is thriving.

greenkeepers Week 3 – Pink Gelato – Root Rush, Final Cut & Ready for the Flip 🍨 From the original 130 plants, 18 Pink Gelato made the cut for the main room — the best 16 looking ones plus 2 control plants. A total of 48 plants were moved to another room to flower there as well, and the rest that didn’t make it into either room were removed so we can focus on the top performers. After transplanting into 7 L pots, Pink Gelato settled in quickly, with fresh white roots reaching the bottom within days. Structure is upright with slightly longer internodes compared to Apple Fritter, making canopy management straightforward. Nutrients were increased to EC 2.0 with Cultivator Series base and grow, along with Voodoo Juice to strengthen the root system. Foliar feeding has kept foliage healthy and productive. This week, we also introduced beneficial insects — Amblyseius cucumeris and Amblyseius californicus — as a preventive measure against thrips and other potential pests. The flip to flower in Week 4 will help keep Pink Gelato compact, ensuring enough space and light for every plant.

greenkeepers Week 4 – Pink Gelato – Early Flip & Feeding Boost 🍬🌸 This week we initiated the flowering phase for Pink Gelato. The early flip was chosen to keep plant height manageable and ensure every individual has enough room and light. Stretch began quickly but remains controlled and uniform. The feeding program switched from Advanced Nutrients Cultivator Series Powder Line – Base + Grow to Base + Bloom. On top of that, Voodoo Juice Plus Tablets were added to sustain root strength, Big Bud to prepare for heavier flowers, Bud Factor X to promote resin and essential oils, Sensizym to break down root debris and improve nutrient uptake, and Bud Candy to supply carbohydrates for both plants and beneficial microbes. Foliar feeding continued as well. Algae extracts provided vitality and stress resistance, while Tasty Terpenes OG Organics supported healthy foliage and terpene expression during the sensitive transition. We also carried out a first careful defoliation, removing some of the larger fan leaves shading stems and lower sites. This improved airflow and allowed light deeper into the canopy. Environmental conditions were tuned down to 63% RH, stabilized by the Pure Factory Pure Fogger and an Industrial Dehumidifier, holding VPD in the optimal range. Even with 18 distinct phenotypes, Pink Gelato shows uniformity. Growth is relatively even across the group, with upright structure, tight internodes, and healthy vigor.

greenkeepers 🌱 Week 5 – Pink Gelato 🍨🌸 Pink Gelato keeps impressing us with her vigor. The plants are getting bigger by the hour – some stretched quicker, so we arranged them by height and variety to keep the canopy even and maximize light for everyone. We also clipped two clones from each Pink Gelato, using Elite 91 Clone Solution and Eazy Plug CT104C. This combo has given us the best cloning results yet – strong starts and clean rooting. Highly recommended. Foliar feeding stayed part of the routine: Tasty Terpenes and B-52 were included, and the leaves responded with that glossy, healthy look. Pink Gelato is pushing out strong side branches and showing the structure we love – can’t wait to see how she develops.

greenkeepers Week 6 – 3rd week of flowering Disclaimer from the author: this update begins with a short introduction from Matías, followed by the plant report. This week we’ve been a bit behind with pictures, as we are working on multiple projects at the same time. Still, we’re excited to share an important milestone: since September we are finally officially employed within the club. For us, this marks the step from hobby to craft, both in content creation and in the cultivation of this wonderful plant. Bit by bit, we are building something sustainable – a project that not only supports itself but also creates opportunities for others. It’s about laying the foundation for more jobs, more projects, and more recognition around cannabis, something that for too long had to remain hidden. Just a couple of years ago, I could never have imagined this becoming reality, and yet here we are. For that, I feel nothing but gratitude – to our club members, our partners, our friends, our collaborators and the authorities. Without your trust and support, none of this would be possible. It’s crazy to think that only a small number of people in Europe can say this today, considering how incipient the legal industry still is. Even more so as an immigrant in this country, I feel deeply honored to be part of this process. And while we celebrate these steps, it’s also important to stay strong and not let anyone take away what has already been achieved. Every step forward may feel small in the moment, but when you look back, the progress is huge. For decades this plant was criminalized, given a bad reputation, and forced into the shadows. To us it is medicine, ritual, and part of daily life – something far less harmful than many substances that remain legal today. Thanks to legalization, cannabis and its active compounds can now also be studied in greater depth, helping us better understand its potential, how it interacts with our organism, and allowing us to leave behind decades of stigma. Compared to how long this plant has been persecuted, the improvements we’ve seen in just the last few decades are nothing short of extraordinary. Now, turning to the plants: the first signs of flowering are here, and the differences in stretch between the cultivars are becoming even more noticeable. Our clones have shown great vigor – more than 95% not only survived but also developed explosive root growth. This confirms once again that the Elite 91 + Bigger Eazy Plugs combo was a fantastic choice. Thanks to Mario for that tip – we won’t be going back to anything else. Just from their structure, we can already start imagining a pre-selection of mothers. Even at three weeks from germination, it’s clear which ones naturally reach the size we want, and which ones might need a bit more time to catch up. That being said, nothing is written in stone – sometimes a plant that looks less promising early on ends up surprising us later. Some may only start to show their true potential after a few extra days or even weeks, and in the end, the real verdict only comes once the buds are cured. Defoliation has been done gradually, allowing more light penetration without stressing the plants too much at once. At the same time, we couldn’t resist experimenting with under-canopy lights, which means we didn’t need to strip the lower branches too heavily – just enough to keep good airflow. We’re curious to see if this small change boosts production by a noticeable percentage. This was also the final week of foliar feeding, and the moment we introduced new micronutrients into the root solution: B-52, Big Bud, Bud Candy, Sensizym, Bud Factor X, and Voodoo Juice+. And of course, we couldn’t finish without mentioning aromas: Pink Gelato is now releasing a sweet candy-like fragrance. Simply walking past the plants you’re greeted with the scent of an artisanal candy shop. It immediately takes me back to La Dulcería in Cerro Alegre, Valparaíso – a place full of colorful handmade candies. If you ever find yourself wandering through Valparaíso, follow the painted ants on the sidewalks of the hill, and you’ll find it. Each cultivar is already starting to show its personality: Zoap Rose impresses with its powerful stretch, reaching for the light with unstoppable energy. Apple Fritter leans toward a sharper, more citrus-forward aroma, a refreshing contrast to the candy sweetness of Pink Gelato. Meanwhile, Sativa Dream shows off its elegant, slender leaves and airy structure, already promising that classic sativa vibe. Together, they make the room a diverse and exciting place to walk into every day. Finally, I want to thank each and every one of you who takes the time to read these entries. Your support, words, and reflections mean a lot. You are warmly invited to leave a comment or share your own thoughts – it’s always a pleasure to hear back from this community. If you made it until here, thank you for taking the time to read – we build this together! We won’t disappoint on next week’s report, where we’ll share more personalized cultivar photos and details. Let’s celebrate this milestone together! For our club members: we’ll be meeting at the park this Sunday – don’t hesitate to come by and enjoy these last summer days with us. 🌿☀️ Matías @greenkeepersleipzig @matiaszf