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If I pluck a bud off to start a quick dry and a ta...
Jolliejointz
started grow question 6y ago
If I pluck a bud off to start a quick dry and a taste test will that harm the plant on the overall health of the plant?
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OutForReal
answered grow question 6y ago
You can do it and the plant will not be harmed by that . Ps : many growers are doing that to try a weed before harvest
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Fruitgrower
answered grow question 6y ago
No it will not harm it. You may still taste the nutes in it and bear in mind you'll still have to dry it which will take 5-7 days and it won't have the cured flavour. 👍🌱
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