'GDP x Bruce' by i49

Hello! Welcome to GDPB's final pictures and Harvest notes. Little behind on this but really have to get er done since I keep smoking the product before taking final weights😂. I didn't put up a final entry before harvest, so It'll all be included here. The Deets: GDPB was a strange one and I really don't know what to expect. Not many Grandaddy Bruce's around for me to compare too, so most of this grow felt like I was in the dark. She had a slow start and finish, had some nutrient problems (my bad) and was a very stretchy/hammy strain. Just like the other entries, we'll go into the positive and negative traits noticed, final weights, product/bud review and then some final thoughts on her. Here we go👍 The Positives: -She was a fighter. Her and PSK were the most affected by mistakes but unlike PSK, GDPB bounced back in far better condition afterwards. -She had very good form, even if a little to tall. Her lateral strength was there and she did carry well all the way up to the end when things did get a bit heavy and she splayed. -Trichome Development was very, very good with her and I didn't really question her potency throughout this grow. She looked like she would have a serious kick and that she should/would meet close to breeder projections. -After the stretch and some lighting issues, she did start to push very fine, tight and interconnecting inter-nodal points and bud sites. The end game stacks turned out pretty well and did noticeably bulk up in her final 2 weeks. The Meh's: -Hammy strain and hard to control even with the high intensity of the SF. I didn't have to do the same stoner bends on her that I did on PSK, but she was much too tall, stretched way too fast and I did tap out of room with maybe a couple inches to spare. If it wasn't for the new dimming dial on the SF-2000, I probably could have caused some heat stress. Avoided this by running 80% in her final days. -Terpene profile seems weak... a me issue? I'm not quite sure. She is peppery and sweet but her profile didn't really impress me at all. Figured this would be one stinky girl, but she didn't hit her full potential....in my mind. -Need to watch nutrient feeding with her as she is quite fussy. PPM's can compound quickly if not careful and on the opposite end of things she will suddenly eat very quickly and need a kick or boost of nutrients. It was weird... Everything with her for Bloom was specifically tailored for her since she was so different and picky. -Genetic Versatility still needs refining. Though I didn't have too many issues with her, it seems pretty clear that this strain needs some work. It's not garbage in any way, but it does have a ways to go in terms of being developed. Strain and Product Review: -Her aroma comes off as citrus and pepper but her smoke comes back sweeter. Definitely not bad at all and very serviceable, even if this profile could! be more refined. -Buds had good weight too them and were 50/50 in terms of density. Not too tight, not too fluffy, just right in the middle. Breaks up very, very well and smokes evenly (bong, pipe and joints). -Ball-park potency for me is around 22-23%. This is far off from the breeders projected 28% and for once I don't feel it's a "me" issue. I feel that they either pumped their numbers or this was the absolute best case scenario. Either way, I doubt she would actually hit 28-29 as stated. Buyer beware... -Her high is also 50/50 for me. She's highly serviceable and potent, buuuuut, she's lacking flavor and nuance. Pretty plain Jane smoke for me, even if it does have a kick and heavy stone. -High is pretty clear and focused (Thinking the Sativa in er). I have had no anxiety issues with this girl. Even though she's focused it is an eating, sleeping and couch lock high stone that is very good for letting go at the end of the day when there's nothing else to attend too. -Good Yeild👍. Expected no more then 3.5 ounces off of her, but with her surprising density, I pulled about 4.25 ounce. Just like the others, no complaints about that! -Smoke is very smooth and clear going in and out. Slight cough lock if you take a tad too much, but allll good The Numbers (Popcorn/LARF has been halved in the "Outcome" portion of this entry. I don't personally count it as whole bud and just half the product count. The numbers below are the true product numbers weighed) : Jar #1 Whole Bud: 30 Grams (1.07 ounce) Jar #2 Whole Bud: 31 Grams (1.11 ounce) Jar #3 Whole Bud: 32 Grams (1.14 ounce) Jar #4 Popcorn: 24 Grams (.86 ounce) Total Product Pulled: 117 Grams (4.18 ounces) Very happy with these numbers and the pull. She did well and this wasn't expected. She did really good... beyond my personal expectations. Grow #2 vs Grow #3: -Used Green Planet nutrient line and dropped GHE (except for Diamond Nectar and Rapid Start) -Inclusion of a second SF-2000 at the beginning of Bloom and decommissioning of the Phlizon 1200 Blurple -More soil aeration by conditioning with more perlite and peat moss substrate. -More circulation added into the unit to keep things moving and breathing. -Better bracing in place and planned further ahead of time. -Even with big Veg mistakes, I cut a full week off of veg. The SF and advanced nutrient schedule are to thank for that. Looking for a 6 week flip near future. Final Thoughts: This strain is serviceable and definitely worth a go if you're looking for potency. If you're looking for a something more nuanced and tasty...this probably ain't it. I feel this girl would work for both Indy and Sativa smokers as she sports both smoke characteristics. Cough lock/couch lock Indy combined with a focused head high from the sativa end. As mentioned before, it's a decent strain but needs more refining. If you're interested in her, maybe give it a couple more years (?). **Special Note** This was not a single plants pheno's. GDPB's were given to my friend who grew two of them. He didn't do that great of a job and it wasn't as potent or tasty, but the same characteristics were there and it just doesn't have "It" yet. If you have the room, give her a go! If you need every last inch of grow space, maybe find something better suited to your needs. That's it! That's the ball game folks. Thank you all for stopping by and giving GDPB love over her propagation. Tough go's here and there but we made it and we have some fruit👍. Much love to all you fine folks for kicking around and assisting me when things weren't that great... This harvest is just as much mine as it your's. Wouldn't have gotten her to end game in this shape if it weren't for ya'll. Cheers✊🙏