Amy Gardner Of Eden: Forest Adventures With Doc Bud’s HBB

[Mr. Krip]

Hey - I totally forgot about this! While we were rough trimming before the wash, the other stopped at one point and said - “you might want to look at this weird looking split thing...”

It was a seed! Fully ripe too!

SO it’s Critical Mass x ?

Don’t know yet if there are any more. I have a helper coming to do some more trimming etc with me today. I wonder what we will find ...

SO @Heavenly Hybrid you can see that random and unplanned seeds happen. I’m outside so it could be pollination from anywhere - there are heaps of folks growing around here. But who knows.

It’s also a great example of the ‘volcano’ test for supposedly picking females from regular seeds. Ive tried it a bit and it seems reliable. I know there’s have had mixed results tho. BUt anyway - if you havent heard of it before and have regular seeds - the ones that have a clear volcano top like structure are apparently the most likely females - like this

I’m always trying to wrap my head around what happens when an errant plant gets pollinated. 50/50 chance on female plant yea?

Lol, one seed, no problem, mine looked like a hundred or so! I think you should drop it into a bucket next summer and see what happens - for science.

I found a single seed on my sour diesel plant last harvest. I was assuming it was a hermie since there was only one. For the heck of it For science I planted it just to see what sex it will be and to practice topping. So far it's looking nice and healthy but no sex yet.

It's very common, late into harvest, for a female to put out a seed or a few without being pollinated by another plant or being a hermie. It's kind of a "preservation of the species" thing where the plant knows it's dying, it hasn't been pollinated, and it will self-seed. I used to joke that, like most females, if they can't find a male, they just do it themselves!

Because it was self-pollinated from a female, it will be a female seed and, essentially, have the same genetics as the mom.

A couple rounds ago I had a single Tut seed in a harvest of about 25 ounces from five plants of four different strains!

 

[Amy Gardner]

I’ve heard that can happen. I did push this one very late - although the seed must have started a while back as it’s nice and ripe. So could be either. We haven’t come across any more.

I used to joke that, like most females, if they can't find a male, they just do it themselves!

Then there’s the ones who don’t bother with males and get the job done together

 

[Mr. Krip]

Then there’s the ones who don’t bother with males and get the job done together

Yeah, I think they call them the "smart ones"!

 

[Graytail]

Having testosterone around isn't always a good thing, overall.

It's definitely fun stuff, but ...

 

[Mr. Krip]

Having testosterone around isn't always a good thing

Especially if you're female! Most women I know prefer seeing my chest hair to growing their own!

 

[lazyfish]

They look like coconuts.

 

[dynamo1]

sacrifice for science, didn't we speak of known genetics vs ?

 

[Amy Gardner]

Having testosterone around isn't always a good thing, overall.

It's definitely fun stuff, but ...

Well, having none around isn’t a good thing either

 

[Archiweedies]

I found a single seed on my sour diesel plant last harvest. I was assuming it was a hermie since there was only one. For the heck of it For science I planted it just to see what sex it will be and to practice topping. So far it's looking nice and healthy but no sex yet.

For the heck of science then!

I need a grow room and a nice big hoop house big enough for 4 plants outside.

That’d be my ideal I’ve been thinking, 2-3plants inside, 3-4 plants outside (so long as the setup is good). 5-7 plants a year. Sounds doable ... sounds nice! 4-5 a year wound more realistic tho

That’s not asking too much! There was a guy on here a couple years ago, had a great journal geared towards newer growers, he basically puts his tent up once a year, grows four big plants and then he’s done for the year. I believe he grows for his wife. I always admired the simplicity of this.
One day, I’ll figure it all out well enough that I can grow once a year and be set! I’m already rolling the dice a little with my outdoor grow. Worst case, I might need to fire up the tent earlier than anticipated.

 

[Mr. Krip]

That’s not asking too much! There was a guy on here a couple years ago, had a great journal geared towards newer growers, he basically puts his tent up once a year, grows four big plants and then he’s done for the year. I believe he grows for his wife. I always admired the simplicity of this.
One day, I’ll figure it all out well enough that I can grow once a year and be set! I’m already rolling the dice a little with my outdoor grow. Worst case, I might need to fire up the tent earlier than anticipated.

I've got it all figured out for myself. I can do one grow per year but I'd need something like four 8' x 8' tents to do it!

 

[Archiweedies]

There is something to be said for a little variety in your stash though eh?

 

[BeezLuiz]

One day, I’ll figure it all out well enough that I can grow once a year and be set!

If you use that 50 gallon pot and get a 10 foot tree, that will likely be enough for the whole year!
My 5 plants last year netted me almost 6 lbs of cured bud with another pound of trim/popcorn. That's a lifetime supply for me.

 

[Reave]

Nice to be able to grow once a year. I’m growing for my wife too. But I love it so much as a hobby that I will just keep growing. Making a trip down south soon so I may take a break. Only gone for a week though so I can maybe just get someone to watch them. Not sure Yet.

 

[Amy Gardner]

love it so much as a hobby that I will just keep growing

I’m trying to work it so I get a break between indoor and outdoor each time. Timing has been tricky to land just right. If there is a timing gap, it is usually filled with planning and prep for the next grow ...

 

[Archiweedies]

If you use that 50 gallon pot and get a 10 foot tree, that will likely be enough for the whole year!
My 5 plants last year netted me almost 6 lbs of cured bud with another pound of trim/popcorn. That's a lifetime supply for me.

Yeah 6 lbs would keep me happy for a good long time! I’ve got a neighbor that grows outdoors every year and if he can pull off a good harvest I can trade him some bud just so we both aren’t smoking the same plant for the next year lol. He’s going to grow three he says, the last couple years I helped him out when his grows were poor with some of my extra cannabis.

Nice to be able to grow once a year. I’m growing for my wife too. But I love it so much as a hobby that I will just keep growing. Making a trip down south soon so I may take a break. Only gone for a week though so I can maybe just get someone to watch them. Not sure Yet.

Hi Reave
I hear you there! Growing is actually been a gateway to a general interest in gardening. I’m watching gardening shows. It’s pretty disgusting

I’m trying to work it so I get a break between indoor and outdoor each time. Timing has been tricky to land just right. If there is a timing gap, it is usually filled with planning and prep for the next grow ...

Idle hands and all..
Seriously, this was your first run in that bed with Docs custom amendments right? I’m sure that was a lot of planning and preparing. You’ve been a busy gardener with all the rain and the way CD-1 behaved in direct sunlight with the droopsies.

If I’m honest, the thing that most intrigues me about growing outdoors is that every year we get a chance to improve on our practices and learn from past mistakes.

 

[lazyfish]

Ain't no fun growing once a year.....

 

[Amy Gardner]

Ain't no fun growing once a year.....

Lot of pressure on one grow makes it a bit more stressful - nice to have one other run at least.

Idle hands and all..
Seriously, this was your first run in that bed with Docs custom amendments right? I’m sure that was a lot of planning and preparing. You’ve been a busy gardener with all the rain and the way CD-1 behaved in direct sunlight with the droopsies.

If I’m honest, the thing that most intrigues me about growing outdoors is that every year we get a chance to improve on our practices and learn from past mistakes.

Yeah - not as much planning as last year actually cause I didn’t have to research soil etc. there was just the test. This year was only challenged by oddities of timing - and Candida’s dropsy problem. I actually feel like this year has been a step back from last interms of how the plants turned out. But there were mishaps out of my control so I remain optimistic about next year. Within my control is choice of chemovar and I don’t think I’ve got that quite right yet.

It’s funny- part of me is tempted to ditch the Ace plants and run these 2 again indoors. At least the Candida anyway. I’ll wait to see how much I get from that one before I decide. I have had my heart set on doing Bubba hash and Panama so it will likely prevail... just a bit concerned about the CBD supply . Can’t be running out of that!

Sounds like a good arrangement with your neighbor Archi. I like gardening shows too these days No shame!

 

[Archiweedies]

Lot of pressure on one grow makes it a bit more stressful - nice to have one other run at least.

That’s why I’m thinking of running a few autoflowers as well. My Bedroom Cookies mothers that I flowered are in Fox Farms Ocean Forest with Osmocote +. They aren’t organic but they grew like champs considering I just water every three days like clockwork. It’s a perfect way to grow a couple in small containers with relatively little input on the gardeners end.

 

[BeezLuiz]

Lot of pressure on one grow makes it a bit more stressful - nice to have one other run at least.

Very true. Maybe some day I'll find some space to put a tent. I do indeed like a variety and I don't really need much in terms of yield. I'm a light-weight, one or two hits and I'm good for the rest of the day.

 

[Reave]

Hi Reave
I hear you there! Growing is actually been a gateway to a general interest in gardening. I’m watching gardening shows. It’s pretty disgusting

I did a little bit of gardening before but I feel the same way. Thinking of building a green house over my garden. I have lemon verbania , chocolate mint, strawberries and pumpkins. Thinking of what else to add in. Maybe some carrots. Very addicting.