3/29 GG and BC are on flush, should run about a week. TB is about 50% cloudy trichs and GSC is 95% clear
3/30 mother nature is testing me. We've had temp swings from the 80s to the 50s and humidity swings from 76 to 21%. I can not isolate the elements from this grow and I have been spending hours with a headlamp and hps glasses scowering for mildew and bugs. I very carefully treated the plants with a 1:9 milk/water spray as a preventative since I have discovered wpm out in the yard
3/31 BC is yellowing out and probably chop her down in 24 to 48 hrs. My dumbass broke one of her lower branches so I trimmed it up and hung it in the drying closet. She definately took on the berry scented pheno. Upon close inspection of the trichs, I hope I didnt rush to flush. My handheld looked cloudy but under the digital on a stand I'm not entirely sure.
4/2 BC has been cut down. Will post harvest report once dried
Look at those big dark nuggets! Ive heard of a water cure, but never a "quick wash"! Thats neat. Bet its like the water cure but much faster. I wonder how flavor retention will stack up to an air cure. Can't wait for the smoke report
@Agronomist, I was a bit skeptical at first, but I saw too many trusted grower testimonials in other forums that I had to try it. The trichs really stood out after washing. The washing is supposed to enhance flavor by rinsing away 3.5 months of dust, over spray, insects, etc and create a smoother smoke. I sprayed diluted milk during flowering as a pm preventative (nasty cold rain rollled through for 3 straight days) so I wanted to ensure any residue was washed away.
The bud wash turned out great. It was unreal the amount of dust and debris that floated out of the buds. Drip dried the buds on a "clothes line" with a fan blowing over for 24hrs and dried out the excess moisture from the wash and then placed into my drying racks. Smoke was very smooth. Was an interesting experiment but not quite sure it was worth the extra effort. Maybe if you have a pet hair situation or really dusty grow area then I could see incorporating this into your harvest routine but I think it was a one time thing for myself.
Being 2560 miles away from my stash is rough, but I have met quite a few kind people here on Maui and have sampled some nice home grown intense sun raised buds. HI needs to get with the times