The710Garden

I’ve just seen the results of the contest, and I have to say what a disappointment. It’s clear the judging was based more on presentation than on meaningful grow metrics like documentation, bud size, bud weight, and overall grow performance. Myself and many other growers had bigger, better, and more impressive buds than those chosen as winners, yet we were completely overlooked. Once again, it feels like this contest wasn’t judged fairly. From the results, it doesn’t even seem like the judges are experienced growers. Honestly, it comes across more like a rigged contest than a legitimate competition. I had my doubts from the beginning, and sadly, my instincts were right. The judges seemed to focus solely on aesthetics rather than actual grow results, which defeats the entire purpose of a grow competition. For example, the first-place winner didn’t even weigh their buds so how was that entry evaluated? And judging wet trim? That makes absolutely no sense. It's like judging a haircut before it's dried and styled. My grow diary had some of the highest engagement in the entire contest—views, likes, and interactions. That speaks to the quality and authenticity of my grow. Not only did I put in the work, but I also brought visibility and free promotion to both your platform and the featured brands. And to top it off, all the winners appear to have been judged based on wet trim. Just look at the second-place winner he literally upscaled his photos and is growing out of a suitcase. It’s honestly baffling. This whole experience has been a huge letdown. Unless there are real changes to how these contests are judged—with actual transparency, weight given to grow results, and input from experienced cultivators I won’t be participating again.