@scottreid1966
I snipped the colas for the specific high as well as to allow light to the secondary buds. The nutes are provided by the roots, which now drastically exceeded the plants requirements.
Phase 1 Harvest .... Plant was grown until trichomes were mostly cloudy, pistils were brown and curling back, very few amber trichomes. The purpose was to provide a more uplifting and cerebral high that promoted activity, such as trout fishing/gardening. I removed the top 8" of colas in the middle 2' x 2'. This was about nine weeks into flower. The results were as expected ... very nice.
Phase 2 Harvest .... The plant was allowed to recover from the decapitation, which was also supposed to provide an additional source of stress. I also placed the LED "way too close" for a few hours to "shock" the plant immediately after decapitation. The purpose was to allow the trichomes to mature (more amber, fewer clear) and multiply. The goal was to provide a more physical/couch-lock effect for relaxation and discomfort alleviation. I harvested 6 previously untouched colas and 30 branches that were partially harvested in Phase 1. This was about 12 weeks into flower. This harvest is currently in the RH stabilization phase. The initial test results are very positive and more relaxing although you are still able and willing to accomplish tasks.
Phase 3 is the droughting. If it increases potency as anticipated, it will be very exiting................