I'm with you 100% on the addictive challenge of growing. I grew my first one under poor lighting conditions. Regardless of the quality of the lights it behooves the cultivator to become versed in how to use the panels properly. Winning the jackpot in lights unfortunately wasn't enough impetus for me at the time. I was already knee-deep in what I believed were more pressing matters, and the poor Med GOM suffered for it. It grew in wonderful soil though and, interestingly enough, didn't smell this delicious. It was kinda funky, and still is, after a lengthy cure.
It's effects however took me completely by surprise. My daughter has had her entire 34 years defined by a severe anxiety disorder we didn't recognize until she attempted suicide at the age of 22. We thought she was just delightfully quirky and homeschooling helped mask the symptoms. For 12 years we've searched for a medication that didn't remove her personality to quiet the neural storms that tortued her incessantly. The Med GOM was suggested by a member simply because it was a 2:1 ratio and an auto. I had no idea how effective that tiny 19 grams would be.
Three inhalations from a vaporizer and I witnessed the moment when the years of anxiety fell away like a discarded coat and her entire body sighed in relief. Her first anxiety-free moments since birth. My Velcro baby was free. You cannot imagine my relief. I'll be honest, I'm typing this through tears. Her entire life has changed, and now she's learning how to relate to society from a more normal perspective. Aches and pains she's carried with her since she fell down a flight of stairs over a decade ago have also vanished with her regular dosing, which now includes a daily dosing of four capsules a day made with CBD Critical Cure. The Critical Cure is a 1:1 ratio, potentially up to 2:1 CBD:THC. I grew mine in Doc Bud's HighBrix Blend, so I'm confident I may have hit close to that 2:1.
I've had the same almost miraculous pain relief from the Med GOM. My late husband once took a fall in the shower after open heart bypass surgery, and my attempts to catch him resulted in a pulled muscle group around my left scapula that's resisted my attempts to get it to release the tension. This is a pretty critical muscle group, and there's a fair amount of discomfort as I seek a holistic remedy. One day I tried the Med GOM on a whim. I'd been thinking of it as her meds, and hadn't considered using it myself. Parenting, isn't it wonderful?
Anyway, one hit and the pain was reduced by 50%. The second hit got me down to only 10% discomfort. Three hits and there's no more pain for hours. I've never seen anything like it. I'm looking forward to trying this as a topical pain med. Hmmmmm..... I could do this now.....
It's also very effective for PTSD. My daughter can testify to that one, as well as agoraphobia and depression. I can back up the PTSD. I had a mild episode hit one day out of the blue (newly widowed and apparently this is one of the games your brain can play). After curling into fetal position on the floor I decided maybe the Med GOM would be a better choice. Three hits and I was back to my normal frame of mind, like night and day.
I was operating under the impression that a 1:1 ratio would cancel out or at least severely modulate the THC effects. I mean, we're talking around 10% THC on a good day, aren't we? I run on high octane sativas. What's 10% going to do to me?
Just the other day I decided to find out and smoked some CBD Critical Mas, another potential 2:1 strain. It knocked me on my ass. Not the racy, zippy high I enjoy with the sativas, but a decent buzz all its own, with a sweet clear-headed optimistic attitude adjustment.
I don't get any euphoria from the Med GOM. I'll be interested in your report to that effect. We've also gone through less than half the harvest in months of use. It only takes a tiny amount to be therapeuticly effective. Start low and increase slowly. The effects are different from what you're used to.
I believe you and your friends are in for a treat. There's much to promote the idea that every run should include at least one CBD-rich strain. The healing potential of CBD makes it the real star, in my humble opinion. It's the multitasking cannabinoid. I heard recently that cannabis in the wild comes in at a 1:1 ratio naturally. It's our obsession with high THC levels that fueled the genetic race to be the most euphoric. With the advent of the more balanced strains hitting the market you have a lot of exploring to do. Lol!
It's good to see that the rock-hard nugs are a strain characteristic. Mine has another couple weeks to go and she's beefing up nicely. I'm always going to be in awe of yours. I've also found her to be a willing participant in the training. I'm still learning the art of maximizing yield, but I'm sure I'll get there in time.
PA just went legal, with severe restrictions that'll eliminate all of us that aren't at death's door or struggling with disabling disease the legislature finds acceptable. What gall. Don't expect me to meekly close up my grow.
Sorry to be so long-winded. You caught me right after a refreshing nap that I thought might be a precursor to a longer night's sleep. I'm going to get my butt off line and see if I can make that happen still. Smoking this sativa mix probably isn't helping me much in the sleep department.
Goodnight now.
I saw some yellow tips ,hope it will be better soon.
