ILGM Auto NL Indoor Grow (COVID-19 era)

This grow was frustrating but I guess a learning experience and probably some usable flower to eventually enjoy. I think my experience with coco coir/perlite was a big reason I over-watered this soil grow. Also, early on I was so focused on getting Tropf Blumats set up right which I gave up on when plants started looking so bad. I had thought pH issues were one reason for the plants deteriorating. Now, I DON'T think pH was the problem. That reflection is based on what I've read regarding soil grows. Even though my tap water runs quite alkaline/basic the soil seemed to buffer any impact. I tested run-off once and it was fine. I decided to flush with FloraKleen which I think helped even though it kept the soil water-logged. That was when I decided over-watering was the main problem. I let the soil get quite dry and tried to lean toward under-watering from then on. The plants kept progressing through their life cycles but seemed clearly stunted. I initially harvested 5 of the 7 plants. Trichomes were cloudy with a few amber. One of the two plants that I didn't initially harvest had barely any trichomes that I could find although pistils looked right. The other plant didn't look appreciably different than the five I harvested but I'm going to let it go another week or so as a comparison. I haven't weighed the plants yet since I haven't trimmed and have even kept roots attached. The first day or so hanging was in the grow tent which continued the same light schedule and temperatures. I reread harvesting recommendations and figured a different area of the basement that gets little light and would be cooler should work better. I'm going to try to have them dry slowly in that cooler, darker environment. Humidity probably pretty low but I won't try messing with it since that should help prevent mold. My expectation is when ready I'll trim and jar for cure, trying it out just to see how it is but otherwise will cure for at least a few weeks before (hopefully) enjoying. I'll weigh before and after trimming and that'll be the final weight. My estimate is that all 7 plants, bud trimmed in one pile, will yield MAYBE 15-20 grams. Sigh.... We'll see... Dried five of seven plants and trimmed. I only tared the container for the first plant; the others included the 24-gram weight of plastic container. 35 grams total, averaging 7 grams or about a quarter-ounce per plant. Just going to give the last two plants another couple of days to dry before trimming. If average per plant holds that'll be 49 grams or 1 3/4 ounces total harvest. Better than my pessimistic prediction. Clearly growth was hurt from (presumably) over-watering but I also think soil maybe not worthwhile compared to just coco coir / perlite. After this other grow there will likely be a significant break before growing again but will likely then try hydroponics for the first time.... I'll try it out after some more time curing then update smoke qualities.