Day 72: The Finale ๐ฟ๐
Itโs finally time. My very first grow is coming to an endโat least the cultivation phase. The plant is now ready for harvest, and I canโt believe how incredible this journey has been. I never expected to enjoy the whole process so muchโfrom nurturing the plants to watching them grow and evolve. Iโm absolutely hooked and canโt 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 Iโve put into this grow is visible, and Iโm pretty proud of the results. Iโll admit, I was a bit impatient at times (which I think every first-timer can relate to ๐
), but the experience was priceless.
Here are a few interesting highlights from my trimming and harvest process:
1๏ธโฃ 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!
2๏ธโฃ 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. Iโve read that wet trimming can speed up drying and may slightly impact the quality, but this is part of the learning experience. Next time, Iโll try a dry trim for comparison!
3๏ธโฃ Yield Update
Wet, the total came in at 179 grams from my plant. Trimming took around three hours, and it was actually a lot of fun, despite the time commitment.
4๏ธโฃ Curing Plan
The buds are now hanging in the tent for about 8 days. Once dried, theyโll go into jars with Boveda Packs (62% humidity) for another 3 weeks of curing. I'll update the smoke report once theyโre fully cured, but Iโve already had a sample of the same strain from a friend, and I can say itโs pretty amazing.
Final Thoughts on My Grow ๐ฑโจ
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.
I'm really pleased with the quality of the buds. The quantity is okayโI canโt fully gauge it yetโbut Iโm sure thereโs more potential to unlock. I've gained valuable experience in what worked well and what didnโt. Overall, the countless lessons learned during this grow far outweigh the few mistakes made. I'm 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! ๐