I'm really happy with the smaller 3.5gal hempy bucket vs the 5gal. The final root mass looked much better this time with the same 8 week veg period. It was a different strain, though. That said, however, the root structure appeared to make much better use of the res area this grow. I'll run 3.5's from here on out.
Both strains were exceptionally drought tolerant. I think I did some root damage near the end letting then dry out too long though.
Both strains required very little nutrients. 50% strength or less.
Jock Horror smells amazing. Jack is a little lighter in fragrance strength.
Some things I tried just for the experience:
I let them dry out. Severely.
I took flower samples from mid flower through harvest. Good knowledge, very decreased yield.
I hung the whole plant to dry. This increased drying time from 1-2 days to 5. I think this was beneficial.
I trimmed 50% when wet and the remainder 50% when dry. I much prefer trimming single wet branches.
I'm going to run dry ice hash rather than ice water hash this time. Stay tuned for that.
/Obi