With the plants entering their final stages, inspections were increased significantly.
The Wall of Green canopy had developed exactly as hoped. Dense flowers, large colas and a surprisingly uniform wall of bloom were visible across nearly the entire setup. While these characteristics were highly encouraging, they also increased the need for caution under tropical conditions.
During these final inspections, a small number of suspicious spots were identified. Nothing dramatic, but enough to raise concerns about potential quality loss if flowering was extended further. At this stage, the Wall of Green concept had already demonstrated what it needed to demonstrate. The question was no longer how much additional weight could be added, but how much quality could be preserved.
The decision was therefore made to harvest.
The final wet harvest weight came in at approximately 5.4 kilograms.
One thing that became immediately obvious during harvest...
Production was distributed across virtually the entire wall.
There were very few unproductive or empty areas within the canopy.
Multiple productive stems emerged from nearly every planting pocket.
Yield was not concentrated in a small number of exceptional plants but spread across the system.
Large numbers of medium-to-large colas were visible throughout the wall.
Flower production extended along much of the main stem length rather than being limited to the top cola.
After defoliation, surprisingly little space appeared wasted on excessive side branching or non-productive growth.
One of the biggest surprises was how much flower mass became visible after harvest preparation. The actual distribution of buds along the stems proved more impressive than many individual cola photographs had suggested during flowering.
A second unexpected observation was simply how comfortable the harvest process turned out to be. The vertical layout placed most of the work at a convenient height. With relatively few side branches and most production occurring directly on the main stems, trimming and harvest preparation involved far less bending and awkward positioning than I am accustomed to.
Acknowledgements
This run also benefited from some products that deserve mention.
Plagron Lightmix proved to be an excellent substrate throughout the grow. Given the limited root volume available to each clone, substrate performance was particularly important. The plants established quickly, maintained vigor and showed little sign of stress despite the unconventional setup. While many factors contributed to the outcome, Lightmix may well have been one of the key ingredients behind the success of this Wall of Green experiment.
Bio Nova X-Cel was used during the early stages to support root development in the clones. It fit seamlessly into the feeding program and helped the young plants establish quickly, providing a solid foundation for the cycle that followed.
Plagron Alga Bloom formed the backbone of the flowering nutrition program. Easy to use, reliable and consistent throughout bloom, it allowed the plants to perform without unnecessary complexity.
Godfather OG itself also deserves some recognition.
Throughout this project the focus was often on the Wall of Green methodology rather than the cultivar. Nevertheless, Godfather OG consistently displayed strong vigor, excellent cloning consistency, heavy resin production and a remarkably uniform growth pattern. Under tropical outdoor conditions, it proved itself to be a dependable and highly productive variety.
Final Thoughts
The harvest is complete, but the evaluation is not.
The final conclusions regarding dry yield, canopy efficiency, root development, plant density and the overall performance of the Wall of Green system will be reserved for the Final Dry Weight Update.
Only after drying, weighing and examining the root zone will it be possible to determine what this experiment truly achieved.
For now, the scissors are down, the flowers are hanging, and the waiting begins.
Final Dry Weight Update: Coming Soon.