420 Magazine's Official Girl Scout Cookies Comparative Grow By BakedARea

:bravo: awesome, Baked.

I wash my indoor buds and am always surprised by how much crap is removed from them.

Good luck with the harvests.
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Thanks Professor! Yeah, I thought about it and knowing how much dander, dust, and other contaminates are inevitably collecting on those buds, it seemed like a no-brainer. Also, everything about a nice even dry makes sense to me too.

So I know many prefer not to wash their buds but why not? I could understand if it is in a lab type grow where that could be controlled. Otherwise, it seems like a necessity to wash afterwards. At least to me it seems a necessity to get a premium result.

Again, I know not everyone washes their buds. I'd like to know your reasons why you choose not to do it? I did harvest part of my outdoor and did not wash it. I wanted to experiment as I always seem to do anyway.
 
Again, I know not everyone washes their buds. I'd like to know your reasons why you choose not to do it? I did harvest part of my outdoor and did not wash it. I wanted to experiment as I always seem to do anyway.

I don't wash my buds. At least, I haven't up to this point. For me, it was mainly because my husband, Felonious never washed any of the plants he grew so I didn't either but it's also because I suffer from extreme fatigue all the time so typically, I take as few steps as possible in order to conserve my energy. And, I'm lazy.

However, all that said, I was thinking about lopping a branch off the Carnival and wash it and see if there's any difference in the quality and potency.
 
Looking great BA and congrats on the chop!! On the darkness period, I always thought of it as a form of stress to hopefully make the plant more potent. I have no science or research to back it up but I usually do it anyway. Maybe someone will chime in that has some more knowledge on that. Anyway, looking fantastic!
 
Thanks everyone for your responses. Much appreciated.

I don't wash my buds. At least, I haven't up to this point. For me, it was mainly because my husband, Felonious never washed any of the plants he grew so I didn't either but it's also because I suffer from extreme fatigue all the time so typically, I take as few steps as possible in order to conserve my energy. And, I'm lazy.

However, all that said, I was thinking about lopping a branch off the Carnival and wash it and see if there's any difference in the quality and potency.
I feel for you HG. I really do. Sending you some healing and blessings HG. Take care and navigate your energy the best you can. My ladies undeniably suffered because of my health issues which directly affects my energy and ultimately my laziness too. It is a real struggle so I understand. By reducing the number of plants to care for helped me. Now to get rid of about 1,000 other things that take up my time and energy.
 
Some quick pics of GSC #1 getting a little trim and then into the bag for the fridge. A lot of larfy buds. Oh well...won't matter after they get smooshed!





 
Congrats on the harvest Baked! It look like a million bucks of frosty goodness. :welldone:
is there anything else I should be doing for her besides water to the finish?
Yes. Whisper your love more quietly so the others don't get jealous. No one wants harem trouble!
These are some kick ass genetics that withstood many of my mistakes along the way.
:thumb: to WSE for sure.
Pics of the structure and the tape that saved this plant from splitting down the middle from pulling a little too hard early in veg.
Not sure if you're familiar with the Double H stump, but it can help prevent the splits. @Heavenly Hybrid is full of good info like that!
Dang straight I washed these buds!
Quick suggestion: buckets! You shouldn't have your buds touching anything but water while you wash. Trichome heads are fragile and break off on contact.
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see if there's any difference in the quality and potency.
There wouldn't be any reason for potency difference, and quality is completely subjective. The reason to wash is to have clean buds for smoking or making edibles/capsules. No dust, pollen, dander, bugs, caterpillar poop, powdery mildew, mold spores, and whatever else comes off in the wash!
 
No one wants harem trouble!
INDEED!!! The wifey keeps arguing with me about putting up a Craigslist ad up to start a harem. I told her she would be much happier not having to deal with me. Apparently, that is called wishful thinking and also stupid. Woman...
Not sure if you're familiar with the Double H stump, but it can help prevent the splits. @Heavenly Hybrid is full of good info like that!
I am not but I clicked the link and will be reading up!
Quick suggestion: buckets! You shouldn't have your buds touching anything but water while you wash. Trichome heads are fragile and break off on contact.
Got it! Getting buckets tomorrow. Holy crap about the broken off trichs. Sooooo...would that explain the heavenly smell of my wash and rinse trays the next day? It was a strong and fresh profile like the day before. I was surprised but also it would make sense if I knocked off a bunch of yummies in the water by way to hitting the sides of the trays. I was gentle with them but also not gentle at times. I hope that makes sense.
 
Spaced about posting these on Tues. Today was another rough one. Physically and mentally spent this evening. Simply trying to keep my head up and overall keep it together. That is part of this life I suppose. One of the many reasons we have this place and our precious crops to be able to cultivate our own medicine. Tonight more than ever as my heart aches and tears are welling up, I am thankful for this community and helping me over the years. It has been a struggle at times but every battle has its victory.

Looky here!!! We have a bunch of buds from GSC #8 that are hovering nicely at room temp at 62% RH the past couple days. Today was a particularly warm day with another one expected tomorrow. Time for some good trimming and then back into jars.


A couple pics of another sample bud I took off GSC #8 today. 12 wks & 4 days estimated bloom. She keeps putting on more trichomes and getting frostier. A few environmental problems to deal with now but I could probably still leave these flowers on for a little bit longer before they start to die on their own. I'm curious what an actual end of the season flower tastes and feels like.


Here a few pics of the tent from Tuesday. They got some water late that evening. #7 drank the most! She is now directly under the @BESTVA LED Pro4000 all to herself for the rest of flower. Looking at what's happening with #8...I'm getting an itch to do multiple harvests on the rest of the plants. Have different stages for the indoor too. More work and space keeping things separated. But maybe good to keep my brain and spirit preoccupied.


#7 taking up at least half the width of the tent on her own. Better plant training is a goal for sure. I think I could have had much better results had I not encouraged some of the lower branches to reach out beyond the the mid canopy. Created a lot of issues fitting the plants together and catching on other branches. Also, it made it more difficult to HAVE to rotate the plants to get more coverage on the edges. That was annoying!

#3 isn't doing too shabby either.

#9 is starting to come around and looks a little nicer than it did a couple weeks. Don't get me wrong...I know she looks like the morning after a rave but not TOO horrible right?! Doesn't matter, I'm going to chop her soon.







RIP Jillie Bean
I wish I could have one last hug.
In honor of my friend JMH I toked a small little test nugget from GSC #8 harvested on 10/2. I am lifted! Head feels lighter with my neck tension slowly released. I'm not tired but I'm not in the mood to get up and start cleaning. Still not a smooth smoke but I'm sure it'll get there eventually. Blessings.
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Nice collection, Baked!

I hope you're able to hold yourself together when the time comes to chop #7! :Rasta:
 
I've been trying to post these for 24 hrs. I keep getting distracted by either my bong, the vape cart I made, or the oil I just made. Haaa haaa. I'll be making oil capsules from the GSC without a doubt! Been doing a little bit if research on the terpenes associated with GSC too. Just ordered some terpenes from @PeakSupplyCo too.

Here are pics from yesterday morning. I'd like to say I am very proud of my flat even canopy with this one...


Ok ok...they all would have canopies like that if I didn't tie them down. I don't mind it too much honestly. They don't look as nice as symmetric canopies but oh well.







 
Fat towers in that tent Baked. It's gonna be a great finish in there!
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the vape cart I made
Do tell! Post some info on the how-to...rosin mixed with ? using what size syringe into what type of carts? Do they burn completely or do they end up getting clogged with plant matter, waxes, etc. We I want to know!
Still hovering just above 75% in the bag
75% would make me very nervous. I even get a bit panicky at 70!
Nmind I forgot you were in the fridge!
 
Fat towers in that tent Baked. It's gonna be a great finish in there!
:welldone:

Do tell! Post some info on the how-to...rosin mixed with ? using what size syringe into what type of carts? Do they burn completely or do they end up getting clogged with plant matter, waxes, etc. We I want to know!

75% would make me very nervous. I even get a bit panicky at 70!
Nmind I forgot you were in the fridge!
It was my first cart I have made. Still working on it. So far, no clogs! Hits better and tastes better than most of the carts I have bought. I'll definitely make a post about it. Picked up some supplies from Peak Supply to make it. They rock! Just picked up more stuff from them yesterday since they had a 30% off Halloween sale.
 
Ok...under much distress and anxiety...I posted some info on the vape cart I made. So lay off Shed! Dang... :laugh::nervous-guy:

Link here

I will be working on doing a fresh press of rosin from the GSC #8 soon, maybe even tonight if I can get baked enough to forget about the other stuff I need to get done.

Annnnywhooo...from that rosin, I hope to get it refined enough to work in the @PeakSupplyCo cartridges I got . The fats from the material is not the greatest for DIY carts. We shall see. Thanks a lot folks for following along. Update on the ladies shortly...
 
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