Anecdotal evidence of buds regenerating when cut in half

[Dave Groomer]

Thanks for doing the dirty work here, looking forward to your results.

It's not a big deal. I have to check on things every day. Just have to remember to bring my phone with me.

 

[Dave Groomer]

Here is a picture from today and the first picture immediately after cutting. I am not sure how much of a difference there is, but it has not even been a week yet and they said 1-2 weeks. It does not "feel" any heavier then the bud right next to it. One of the reasons I cut the one I did, was there was an identical bud right next to it to compare. I will try to get a picture of both buds later.

 

[Dave Groomer]

Here is a picture today of the cut bud and the one next to it. It does "feel" like the cut bud is getting fatter (not necessarily longer).

 

[MassMedMan]

I'm thinking this technique is along the same lines as backbuilding. Light Addicts technique to fatten buds. my personal experience with backbuilding is that the buds will recover.

It's like topping, you're redirecting the plants energy. .instead of the top growing, it fattens other buds while that area cut is repaired.

At least that is what I am seeing, with backbuilding..

Still waiting for your final feelings on this since you're in the trenches with them, but I think there is something there, good for you for trying.

 

[Dave Groomer]

I will keep this going as long as I can. I might have to abandon the attempt early due to lack of bud. The AK may need to be sacrificed early.

 

[Dave Groomer]

I am thinking that I may take 30-40% off of each of the buds on the AK later today. That should give the Mrs and Me something to tide us over while the plant goes for another 1-2 weeks. I hope that will not over stress her.

 

[Budddyy]

Very interesting thread im in for the long haul, thanks for trying this out supergroomer keep us posted bro

 

[Dave Groomer]

Well I trimmed the bigger buds yesterday and set them to dry. I took about 40% of each bud.

Here is today's picture of the first cut. It is looking bigger and definitely fatter.

 

[Dave Groomer]

Today's post. Definitely getting fatter and longer. If she goes another week I am betting it is as big or bigger then when cut.

 

[Dave Groomer]

Here we are at day 8. I think she has just about gotten back to where she started. If she goes another week, It will definitely be bigger.

 

[Budddyy]

What are the white marks on the leaf ?

 

[Dave Groomer]

Just dried spots from watering and feeding. I probably should have sprayed her with a little fresh water. They tend to stand out under the LEDs.

 

[Dave Groomer]

Here is a picture from today. She will be chopped this week. Not sure when yet. She has cloudy with some amber trichomes. With the blizzard coming the next two days, I may spend some time chopping

 

[Dave Groomer]

I took her down last night. My overall feeling is that topping the bud that I did made for a denser flower. It was fully back after about 8-10 days, I am not sure how much more stressful it would be if chopped 40% of each bud on the whole plant. I think for those times when herb is running low, it is a good option.

 

[Ascended Master Kief]

Sounds almost like free bud.

 

[Dave Groomer]

Sounds almost like free bud.

Yes and no. The bud that is cut has mostly clear trichs. It is very heady. If you are looking for a more balanced or body high, this is not for you.

 

[DebonaireBeef]

lol ;]

 

[FrostyBud]

This is AWESOME, how many posts and replies and input this thread I started has "generated". LOL Never thought this regeneration post would get so big. I just came back to check in. I have not been doing this method lately as I have not needed to. This is mainly for people who own a vape who can take a 1/4 or 1/2 of a bud and throw it in a vape, and get meds without doing too much stress to the plant. This can also be used to quick dry some and get some meds to smoke fast. I always get anxiety attacks so I let my buds go as long as possible. But just like the Fudge I missed technique, this will cause more buds to regen from the site of cutting as long as some (i recommend 1/4 or at max 1/3 bud cut, rest left) bud is left and it is not cut off at the stem as so many do. God bless you all and I hope this medicine helps you all and you are all at peace. Thanks for all the support!

 

[FrostyBud]

Also, As far as the headiness of the bud, and as far as those who are thinking of cutting top 30% of EVERY bud, I would say, First , Only do ONE bud site, see the results. Secondly, I would say cut the bud that is the most mature or your preference. For example, You want pain relief, cut the bud that has the least white hairs and more red/purple hairs, and get magnifying glass and get the white or amber trichomes. If you need depression relief then go for the less mature , clear/clear white trichomes, more white hair to colored hair ratio. Thirdly this is to help those who need meds and don't want to cut an entire bud (at the stem). Fourthly, If everyone just cuts one bud, even if it a tiny one, to see the results , it will not hurt the plant and can still show the results. I don't recommend cutting every bud site on a plant until you do just one bud site on the least favored plant.

 

[Colesdad]

Super,
After chopping and curing, we're you able to tell a difference? What about weight of the natural bud and the one you cut from? Did it feel thicker. Did the regenerated have more light colored trics, ie clear, milky, amber? At what week in flower did you clip?
Again, sorry you have to abandon your grow, sucks, but hopefully we see another Smaller Than Ever again!