Yet Another Question

[WickedWench]

So, last year I grew an unknown strain - had great luck with it.

This year, am growing Bubblicious and Aurora Indica. Started seeds in late winter - USA - Vermont (March-ish). Here it is on the 4th of July and both plants are budding. Not sure what to do. Last year's plant was extremely robust with a sapling-like central stem: Budded late summer in time for harvest right after 1st frost.

These strains are very bushy, but without the strong central stalk. The buds - I'm guessing - are going to be much more delicate than the fat buds that I had last year.

Looking for advice. Should I chop their little heads off and hope for later - larger buds? Or just roll with it?

 

[WickedWench]

So, last year I grew an unknown strain - had great luck with it.

This year, am growing Bubblicious and Aurora Indica. Started seeds in late winter - USA - Vermont (March-ish). Here it is on the 4th of July and both plants are budding. Not sure what to do. Last year's plant was extremely robust with a sapling-like central stem: Budded late summer in time for harvest right after 1st frost.

These strains are very bushy, but without the strong central stalk. The buds - I'm guessing - are going to be much more delicate than the fat buds that I had last year.

Looking for advice. Should I chop their little heads off and hope for later - larger buds? Or just roll with it?

Started inside under LED's - moved out onto deck once frost was done with. Big-ass pots.

 

[Pyr0]

Just roll with it. Lots of strains will be vastly different. Don't chop the little buds off or they will never grow to be bigger buds

 

[Dankman_420]

I'm not experienced with outdoor growing. But it sounds like you are just worried about the structure of the plants being stable enough to hold up the buddage. I'd try using a cage of fence or bamboo stakes. Checkout vids on YouTube of mendo dope and see how they use cages for support

 

[Dankman_420]

Just roll with it. Lots of strains will be vastly different. Don't chop the little buds off or they will never grow to be bigger buds

Agreed

 

[WickedWench]

Just roll with it. Lots of strains will be vastly different. Don't chop the little buds off or they will never grow to be bigger buds

Thanks Pyr0. I think I will. I've been reading about bud chopping & pinching. Sounds like something for a more advanced & diligent weed grower than myself.

 

[WickedWench]

I'm not experienced with outdoor growing. But it sounds like you are just worried about the structure of the plants being stable enough to hold up the buddage. I'd try using a cage of fence or bamboo stakes. Checkout vids on YouTube of mendo dope and see how they use cages for support

Actually, I was more worried about the size of the buds. These seem so miniscule...but perhaps they'll hatch out into nicer buds. Difficult, since we're having a hideous heat wave here in Vermont. So wasn't sure if that caused premature budding, etc. Ah, the difficulties of being an under-educated weed grower! Thanks Dankman.

 

[Dankman_420]

No problem! I'd just roll with it. They have a lot of time to bulk. It's hot as hell here too. I'm in Midwest and it feels more like Florida

 

[Jackalope]

Yep run what you brung. All strains mature and form buds in different ways. The final outcome is the only way to see. You may be really surprised when you see the bud size from those plants. Some strains put on tons of weight late in flower. In the end bud size does not always equate to high production. You could be surprised what a plant can do with a bunch of small buds. Density has a lot to do with it production.

 

[Guy Cavallero]

Also, to add to what my friend Jackalope has just rung in on..... Adding different natural nutrients to the soil as flower progresses can increase but density and production throughout all phases......

 

[WickedWench]

No problem! I'd just roll with it. They have a lot of time to bulk. It's hot as hell here too. I'm in Midwest and it feels more like Florida

Supposedly a little relief is in sight tomorrow - at least here in VT. Keeping fingers crossed!

 

[WickedWench]

Yep run what you brung. All strains mature and form buds in different ways. The final outcome is the only way to see. You may be really surprised when you see the bud size from those plants. Some strains put on tons of weight late in flower. In the end bud size does not always equate to high production. You could be surprised what a plant can do with a bunch of small buds. Density has a lot to do with it production.

Thank you for the feedback! It looks like it's unanimous - let the buds fall where they may!

 

[WickedWench]

Also, to add to what my friend Jackalope has just rung in on..... Adding different natural nutrients to the soil as flower progresses can increase but density and production throughout all phases......

Got a long way to go before I get that educated - but I'll work on it bit by bit. Thank you!

 

[Guy Cavallero]

Probably 1 of the most enjoyable learning curves I've ever been part of. With a beautiful bonus at the end lol.