Swear names are for show,all depends on the grower
Oh, I dunno about either of your statements. Swear words are to add emphasis and get attention. When I walk thru a cow pasture and step in something stinky, I don't say "Cow pattie" or "Bovine scat". I say "Bullshit". But that's just me.
And, while much depends on the farmer, if the genetics are not there there isn't much that can be done.
Having said that, to the OP I say this: I'm where you are buddy. I am old too. I came to the realization that I am not willing to put up with a whole lot of "bovine scat" in my life. I don't deal with prima-donnas well. Whether they are pets (had a dog that just wouldn't stay home), lovers (same thing), friends or plants. When it becomes more work than they worth, I cut em loose.
So, my advice is this. Get a Kush family plant; but not too far down the road. What do I mean by that? Just because the word "Kush" or "OG" is in the name doesn't mean that it isn't a primma donna hybrid of a hybrid of a hybrid. Get an old school genetic. AK-47, OG, Platinum Kush, etc. Blue Dream is amazing. If you want to have one plant, buy three. Grow them to teenagers and pick the strongest, thickest stalk, most and whitest roots ... overall the strongest alpha female you have there. Then give the other two away, plant them near a stream in a forest, or destroy them.
You didn't say if you're indoors or outdoors ... I'm going to hope outdoors, its easier. Talk to other growers in your area, or make contacts here. It's important that you take advice from LOCAL people. Every area has different challenges. I'm in N. California ... me advising someone on predator bugs that lives in Ohio would be .. well, bovine scat.
But, it is good that you are thinking like you are. Start at the beginning with strong genetics.
Good luck.
~ Auggie ~