2nd Grow - FastBuds West Coast OG

@Quexos, I would think it’s strain if #2 didn’t have fat rocks growing lol I think I just fucked up #1 or it was a crummy seed I guess just not as strong as the other girl apparently I’m not sure but I’m sure it’ll be good enough just not great like the other one...

@TreeTent310, It could be that your strain/phenotype has very airy buds. I've noticed some strains at the dispensaries are airy , and I'm always told that its the strain. Same thing was said when I was buying from the local dealers. I haven't read that airy buds are heat related. However, my Royal Creamatic grow was a little airy. Heart of the buds were nice and tight though. I wonder if it could be a characteristic of the Rudelaris that makes it an auto?

@Quexos, yessir all 4 been flushed for about a week now I want to go one more week if I can but they’re looking pretty done so not sure if they will make it until next weekend. Thanks man I totally recommend you try it I think our training methods are similar and you could definitely pull off running a couple more plants at a time as long as they don’t get too huge. I’m sure the heat didn’t help any but it’s strange that only 1:4 of the plants was really bothered by it. I’m pretty bummed on her right now buds look kind of airy even the main and it’s not even close to the size of the other one. OG#2 has a side nug that looks like #1’s main top so I already know that plant is going to suffer yield wise. Can’t do much about it now so just hoping for the best come chop time. I’ll probably let her go the longest of all in hopes she plumps up...not sure it’ll happen though.

@Quexos, when to harvest is still something I wrestle with for sure. I guess in my mind I’d rather wait longer than take them too soon. I just started flushing this week so I want to go at least until next week with just water and see how they look at that point. I’m with you though, at least 2 of my 4 girls aren’t making it more weeks for sure the other 2 a little behind so they may go a bit longer. I’m ok with that because trimming can be a pain in the ass so spreading it out over a few days is cool with me. This is always the toughest time of the entire grow for me because I agonize over when to stop giving nutrients and when they’re done enough!! In all honesty I’m sure I’d be satisfied with results if I took them down today but I still prefer to flush a bit more and see if they get just a tiny bit danker/fatter/stinkier etc. Thanks as usual for your advice/comments! Always welcome my brother!

@TreeTent310, If you are already seeing amber trichomes, you are not going to make it 2 weeks. At the end its always so difficult to tell when you are harvesting at the right time. Lotsa second guessing. I waited for a week or so for my last grow to amber up, but it never did. Then I read some articles that said not all strains end up with amber trichomes. I'm not sure about that, but it gives you something else to consider when harvesting. Makes your head spin.😵

@Quexos, #1 not looking as good as #2 though that stunting early on did make a big difference. I think #2 might be done closer to next week. Already seeing some amber trichomes starting to show up on her so no more nutes from here on out just plain ph water for all the ladies. They smell a lot when out of the tent! Hopefully just fatten up a tiny bit more and they’ll get the cut next week or 2 but I don’t think they’ll make it 2...

@TreeTent310, Those buds will be plenty weighty by the time you are done with this grow. I don't have enough experience to know it autos yield less than photos. It seems like it. I guess you trade time for bud. I am just waiting for trichomes to change. I'm going to start looking at the calyx as well. I've read that you can use them as an indication of harvest time. I figure I'll do a final flush and 3 days dark some time next week.

@Quexos, I am basing it off the breeders info as well as all the FastBuds journals on here. I haven’t seen many go past 12 weeks really so I’m assuming it’ll be 4 more max but time will tell. I checked your diary out you’re definitely at the end of the road soon! The end is always the loooongest. I have a carbon filter in my tent to keep smell from getting outrageous but yeah these girls already stinking quite a bit and they smell delicious, I’m sure it will intensify in the coming weeks as well which I am looking forward to. Really liking this grow so far! Only thing that could mess it up at this point would be a shitty yield...

@Quexos, I don’t know why she went south honestly. All of the others came out great so I think she was just extra sensitive. I thought the pictures might show the difference better but if you saw them in person or felt/squeezed them you would know immediately which is which. It’ll still get me stoned just not as awesome as she could’ve been. The good thing is I saw it coming so I mentally prepared to be a little disappointed with her. Better luck on the next round! Thanks as always homie!!

@Tonino, thanks again!

@Tonino, thanks a lot! #1 not looking as dense as #2 I haven’t squeezed them or anything to know for sure just based off looks #1 is going to have airier buds I think. Will know for sure soon! I will post individual weights and stuff so we will see once I break out the scale!

@JerMeds, thanks a lot! First run with autos and I’m pleased with how they’re turning out. Hopefully yield is on point!

@Magich, thanks these were actually a breeze to train I just bent them all the way down and spread the growth tips in different directions as they grew. I just use a plastic coated 12 gauge wire and make little hooks/stakes to bend down branches. They didn’t stretch too much either so they stayed smaller than I expected but still bushed out with lots of tops so I’m happy with them! #2 especially took training well...she’s a little beast.

@Fast_Buds, thanks so much really looking forward to this grow! So far so good. Almost 2 weeks down!!