Strain
Exotic Gelato Mint (from seed):
1 small plant, 18-19 inches tall max. Did not fill a 2x2 I was in a rush to get a sample and still pulled off just about 3 OZ of completely usable smoke, not the larf or garbage, true jar worthy bud.
Grew short, stretched little. Demanded little.
You have to run lean on nitrogen especially in flower. She doesn't need a high feed program.
Branches are very strong. Trellis is not necessary. Bud density is middle of the road. They are still firm but the buds are larger, not small, tight and compact. I went 71 or 72 days from flip. The final product is not TOP shelf but it's def considered very good just not GREAT. I only say this because it doesn't check every single box with a high score. Looks are nice, but compared to some it's not as top shelf looking.
Taste is nice Very lemony smelling and tasting + herbal, that is it. No dankness or skunk. I believe it has alot left on the table. First run, learning curve. Smelled amazing in flower.
Effects are nice. It's an all day smoke with an old school stoney feel to it that's not real heavy for long but rather nice. Smoking a J is perfect the way this bud grinds up.
It's also maintained some stickiness.
I had few issues on a first run and 2nd run clones are growing so much faster and yes they can grow taller with time but they will bush out nicely with topping more so than growing north at first. At peak of veg where I have maxed out space. They are now getting to the height I need before flip. With the expectation that it won't stretch much however the clones are doing much better. I'm also running in organic amended soil of my own blend. It's going better than I could expect for my first organic run. These clones love it.
7/10 because it truly is enjoyable to smoke on with a flavor that's there but mellow and won't alert every person in the area. Happy with the first pheno found and I will run more but first to master this cut. It could be much better next round with more care and understanding. Each strain reacts differently to your watering, feeding and environment so that is always considered and adjustments are necessary to confirm quality.
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