Not completely hydrophobic but the top surface will take the longest and also the pockets of space that can develop in pots. The sides of containers are the worst. You can get rhe slightest space between the soil and container and water just rushes right out.
I'm sorry @InTheShed but I have not tried that. Mainly because I am currently doing a search for "root coring" because I have no idea what kind of mumbo jumbo non-stoner things are popping out of your brain. Also because I have high hopes of finding the answer here or Google. I may give it a shot if it is what it sounds like.
Somehow I knew that if I procrastinated only for a little bit, that a response with the answers I need would be provided. It appears I am a full fledged prophet 420 Fam!
It appears I have done this many times with various other plants. It is a common practice in bonsai as well where they are attempting to move or work substrate in the root zone.A terrible hand drawing of what I'm trying to accomplish. Ask questions
Are those your training wires? If yes, then no. If no, then pull them out and push them in other places and pull them out again. Then you're root coring!
Well that's what I mean. I have been pushing them in and out of the soil for months. So every time I pull one out I'm aerating or coring the roots. That's my logic anyway.
Correct. I mean to imply that have made many holes throughout the grow. Every time I make an adjustment or add a wire, I end up pulling out the wire and reinstalling it but never in the same spot. Having fresh soil to hold onto helps hold the branches down longer. Sometimes making multiple holes for one branch as I try to find the right spot.
As I recall, curing will happen as long as the buds were kept above 55% RH or so, so if they settle in the mid-50s, just stick something in the jar with some moisture (some folks use an apple wedge, I prefer lemons since I have trees). Leave it in there for a few hours, take it out, and see where the buds settle. Too low, do it again. Perfect? Excellent!
It definitely gets stronger if you use more. I've pretty much managed to couch lock myself with this stuff lol.
Some quick pics and a tester smoke report from my first harvest off GSC #8 on 9/22.
It was a bit harsh as should be expected at this point. Barely went into the jar today to start the cure.
The effects were excellent though. Very calming and relaxing. It got me in a bit of a stuck mental zone for at first. I was enjoying the cerebral euphoria. That affect didn't last long but it was enjoyable while it lasted! I also didn't smoke a bunch of it so who knows, maybe it will be a longer lasting impact with a heavier dose. Not really into smoking harsh flower so I won't be testing that theory. Unfortunately, I think I let these go a little too long in the bag. If I don't see any more recovery to at least 60%, then I'll just decarb and use for infusions.
I know...NOT a showstopper. Nor am I trying to showoff trimming skills. Was hoping to get a shot of their frost. Not super frosty by any means but she's hiding some goodness in there.
The plants don't look like they care what it's called. They like it!
