For this report, we’re looking at Guava Jelly Feminized, a true 50/50 hybrid. We loved this plant’s perfect combination of short size, lanky build, and impressive yield. With the stature of an indica and the structure of a sativa, Guava Jelly wowed us with its versatility, reliability and speedy flowering time.
Total growing time: 92 days
Flowering time: 64 days
Final height: 72 cm
Final yield: 98 grams
THC content: 20.6%
We grew our Guava Jelly Feminized cannabis plant under a 1000 W Philips GreenPower HPS lamp on an 18/6 schedule in an 8-litre plastic pot filled with BAC Lava mix. Our grow space was kept at a regular 23°C during the day, cooled to 21°C at night, and had a relative humidity of 65% during vegetation.
Germination & seedling
Before we could do anything, we first needed to germinate our seed. To do this, we used the industry-standard paper towel method as it’s easily the fastest and most reliable. Simply fold up a paper towel and pour several millilitres of water onto it until it’s thoroughly damp. Next, place any seeds on top and cover them with another damp paper towel. Lastly, put all of this into a plastic bag and set it somewhere warm for a day or two.
After a day, our seed had split open showing off the taproot. We took this and planted it (taproot down) into a Rockwool cube and set it under a 600 W lamp. At this early stage, too much light, heat, or water can prevent a seed from successfully rooting so we left it alone for a few days. On the third day, we fed our seedling for the first time with 100 ml of pH-balanced water (pH 6.2; EC 0.8) mixed with rooting hormone.
After the first week, our Guava Jelly plant had fully sprouted and was 6 cm tall with a fairly stretched and lanky stem supporting two healthy cotyledons and two pre-leaves. At this point, we started feeding our plant every day with 100 ml of water (pH 6.0; EC 1.4) mixed with Bio Grow liquid nutrients.
Vegetation
In the second week, we transplanted our Guava Jelly plant into an 8-litre plastic pot and put it under our 1000 W lamp. To help it keep up with new growth, we increased the amount of water to 200 ml per day. By the end of the week, our plant was 9 cm tall and had sprouted its first set of true leaves which were short and quite slender.
By the end of the third week, our plant had grown to 13 cm and developed a second set of leaves with a third on the way. The internodal spacing was fairly large and vegetative growth was slow, though progressing steadily. This strain was really showing off its 50/50 indica-sativa split. During this week, we increased the volume of water to 400 ml per day.
Before making the switch to flowering, there was one last precaution to take; we hung small satchels of Neoseiulus californicus and Amblyseius swirskii from the lowest branches. These packages contain hundreds of beneficial, symbiotic creatures that hunt down pests like spider mites and thrips without harming plants. These are replaced every four weeks.
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Flowering
The fourth week saw the single largest burst of growth for the entire grow with our Guava Jelly plant more than doubling in height to reach 27 cm tall. This was accompanied by robust vegetative growth as lower branches began to grow considerably outward. During this week, we also switched to flowering by flipping our lights to a 12/12 schedule and we began watering with 800 ml of water (pH 6.0; EC 1.8) mixed with Bio Flower liquid nutrients.
Week five gave us another week of significant growth and our plant was now 40 cm tall. The lateral branches were growing outwards past 45° and, much like the main stalk, were thin and lanky. Internodal spacing was still quite far and increasing as the plant stretched and the leaves were slender and vibrant. With the plant set to blossom, we increased the volume of water to 1500 ml each day. Lastly, we lowered the humidity to 60%.
In the sixth week, our plant continued to stretch out and climbed to 51 cm tall. Over this week, we started to see the first signs of flowering as small white hairs began to appear on the tops of branches as well as the plant’s inner nodes. Though with how stretched Guava Jelly grows, there weren’t a huge number of flowering sites.
In week seven, our plant experienced its last major growth spurt gaining another 12 cm to reach a height of 63 cm. Flowering was accelerating quickly and the plant was now sporting dozens of small flowers which were growing visibly larger with each passing day. By now, the main stem was about twice as tall as the lower branches and the plant had a vague Christmas tree shape.
Week eight saw moderate vertical growth with our plant reaching 69 cm in height. This week saw the plant enter full bloom and the top half of the main stem was developing into a single massive cola. Lower branches were covered in increasingly fat buds which were slowly converging along the top of each branch.
Over the ninth week, our plant saw almost no new vertical growth aside from the ever-growing cola which topped out at 70 cm. By now, the plant was beginning to give off a faint fruity tropical smell which was noticeable but subtle. Like many sativas, the odour was far from overwhelming. At this point, we lowered the humidity to 55% to help prevent the formation of mould.
Week ten saw our plant reach its maximum height of 72 cm. This week was marked by an extreme fattening of the buds as every flower grew denser and heavier. The lower branches were doing an admirable job of supporting these buds and the entire plant was incredibly robust and needed no extra support.
In week eleven, the pistils began to turn orange signalling that harvest was gradually approaching. By now the smell of the plant was very distinctly weedy but still not overpowering. At this point, there was nothing left to do but wait for nature to run its course as the plant finished ripening.
Week twelve didn’t see much change. More pistils turned from white to orange and a few of the flowering sites filled in just a little bit more but it was clear that harvest was just around the corner.
Finally, at the end of week thirteen, we harvested our plant.
Harvest
Harvesting our Guava Jelly Feminied cannabis plant was extremely easy thanks to its lanky structure and sparse vegetation. To begin, we cut it down at the base, removed all of the fan leaves, and hung it upside-down in a dark, climate-controlled space (15.5°C; 55% humidity). The plant was left to dry until the smaller branches snapped when bent; this typically takes 10-20 days.
Once the plant was dry, we cut off the buds and trimmed them up. These flowers were very easy to trim up Guava Jelly isn’t terribly leafy. The trimmed buds were then transferred to glass jars for curing. For the first 24 hours, these jars were left open before being sealed. Each day, we “burped” the jars several times for an hour each. We gradually reduced the frequency to once a day over the next several weeks.
Once all was said and done, we were able to harvest a total of 98 grams of dry flower with a THC content of 20.6%. For a plant this size, especially one that flowered so quickly, this was a genuinely impressive harvest.
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Terpene profile
Once we opened up our jar of Guava Jelly, we were greeted with a burst of sweet, fruity notes with a subtle skunky undertone. These notes all come across in the taste which is the perfect blend of tropical sativa and earthy indica.
As soon as we sampled Guava Jelly, we were treated to a warm, relaxing deep-body stoned feeling which is quickly accompanied by a more energetic and cerebral high. This pairing makes this strain an incredible choice for game night or lounging in a park.
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The outcome
We loved our time with Guava Jelly and can’t recommend it enough. Many indoor growers struggle to find a good sativa that can fit into their limited space but this strain solves that. New growers will love its hassle-free ease and seasoned experts will find that this strain is a great choice for literally any advanced growing technique such as mainlining or scrogging.
- Disclaimer:Laws and regulations regarding cannabis cultivation differ from country to country. Sensi Seeds therefore strongly advises you to check your local laws and regulations. Do not act in conflict with the law.
Great grow report! It’s awesome to see how Guava Jelly performed throughout the cycle, especially with those vibrant colors and dense buds. The detailed notes on the plant structure, yield, and flavor profile are super helpful for anyone thinking of trying this strain. The tropical and fruity notes sound amazing, definitely adding this one to my list. Thanks for sharing such a thorough breakdown!