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Day 72: The Finale šæš
Itās finally time. My very first grow is coming to an endāat least the cultivation phase. The plant is now ready for harvest, and I canāt believe how incredible this journey has been. I never expected to enjoy the whole process so muchāfrom nurturing the plants to watching them grow and evolve. Iām absolutely hooked and canāt wait to dive into the next steps: harvesting, drying, curing, and of course, starting a new grow soon with fresh ideas and experiments!
While it may not be the largest yield, the quality of the buds speaks for itself. The time, love, and care Iāve put into this grow is visible, and Iām pretty proud of the results. Iāll admit, I was a bit impatient at times (which I think every first-timer can relate to š
), but the experience was priceless.
Here are a few interesting highlights from my trimming and harvest process:
1ļøā£ Dark Phase Before Harvest
Two days before harvest, I put the plant in complete darkness to encourage resin production. I'm not sure if it really made a difference, but it was worth trying!
2ļøā£ Wet Trim vs. Dry Trim
I decided to go for a wet trim because the buds were really dense, and I wanted to avoid any risk of mold. Iāve read that wet trimming can speed up drying and may slightly impact the quality, but this is part of the learning experience. Next time, Iāll try a dry trim for comparison!
3ļøā£ Yield Update
Wet, the total came in at 209 grams from my plant. Trimming took around three hours, and it was actually a lot of fun, despite the time commitment.
4ļøā£ Curing Plan
The buds are now hanging in the tent for about 8 days. Once dried, theyāll go into jars with Boveda Packs (62% humidity) for another 3 weeks of curing. I'll update the smoke report once theyāre fully cured, but Iāve already had a sample of the same strain from a friend, and I can say itās pretty amazing.
Final Thoughts on My Grow š±āØ
As mentioned earlier, this grow has been an absolutely incredible experience, and it has definitely set me on a path to jump right into my next grow. There were ups and downs along the way, such as over-pruning, which I believe stressed the plants a bit. Additionally, I think they could have benefited from an extra week to mature. We also faced many temperature fluctuations this summer, which impacted the plants due to external weather conditions.
Iām really pleased with the quality of the buds. The quantity is okayāI canāt fully gauge it yetābut Iām sure thereās more potential to unlock. Iāve gained valuable experience in what worked well and what didnāt. Overall, the countless lessons learned during this grow far outweigh the few mistakes made. Iām incredibly proud of my first results!
As this long journey comes to an end, I want to thank everyone who followed along. I hope you enjoyed all the content. In that spirit, happy growing, and see you next time! š