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BigCardiologist1970

First time growing


Tybeespounger

Doesn’t matter wat we think or u for that matter…wat matters is that u got some smoke and the lessons u have learned for next grow will produce better yield and quality keep at it u will knocking it out of the park in no time


Apex_spyda

this is why I love the bud growin community 😂


tacodoc023

How do you think you did on this grow? Would you change or add anything? How does it smoke? Honestly, it looks good to me man! I’d be a proud parent 😅


BigCardiologist1970

I think i did pretty good. I started out very simple no fertilizers and no nothing just compost tea and normal water. One thing i could have done is lst but since its my first time I didn’t know about it till recently what i did notice is that a fan is needed for indoors because i saw some mold on the bottom leaves and cut them off but once i got a fan it calmed down.


tacodoc023

It’s all about learning man! Some tips now that I’m in my second harvest, I’d recommend one of those outlet timers for the lights so it keeps things consistent. I have a big house fan in my tent that runs 24/7 and my plants seem to like it. Once you really start automating things move to the water. I made a self watering contraption using a 5g bucket and some hoses. Throw a little water pump set on a timer for twice a day in there and you’ll be set! Keep up the good work man


BigCardiologist1970

Thanks for the tips, I already have a light timer but im still not fully automated yet but i’ll be trying


tacodoc023

It just takes time man! I went a full year before I got smart and decided to automate things. 😅


BigCardiologist1970

The light timer did help a lot because at the beginning when i was going full hood mode i had to wake up at 5am to turn the light on and turn it off at 11pm during the vegetation stage. After for flowering i did it from 7-7


Psychological-Ad5587

If you run your lights at night you'll save money on electric and keep your temps down a bit


Right_Acadia_3003

this is one of the best tips here


FearLeadsToAnger

> what i did notice is that a fan is needed for indoors because i saw some mold on the bottom leaves and cut them off but once i got a fan it calmed down. I've probably grown 10 or 11 times now, over the years, and i'd gotten cocky this time, usually i'd have at least a PC fan somewhere blowing on it. I've got a cupboard-sized space with an extractor fan pulling through an air-filter for stealth and general pleasantness. I figured that's surely enough airflow to keep it dry. Incorrect. Lost about 1/4 of the yield to mold. There were only a few little patches but once it's on a cola that's generally the whole thing gone, it'll spread before it drys and it's potentially already eaten away at the inside anyway. TL;DR direct airflow is essential.


432kingkarma

Can you wash with ice water instead of curing?


Survey_Server

Might as well. You'll probably want to [wash it to clean it](https://www.alchimiaweb.com/blogen/bud-washing/#:~:text=If%20you're%20using%20hydrogen,each%20litre%20of%20clean%20water.) anyway 🤷


BigCardiologist1970

Do you think its ok if i turn the fan off for a few days keep in mind my buds are already semi dry


FearLeadsToAnger

Depends how dry, I couldn't say without knowing more.


Cultural_barlevel

A fan is very much indeed needed. here's a quick one for next time. Fan - 34pound from (londongrow) coco coir, perlite, worm castings, beetle frase, and batgwano for your soil mix. Grab a bottle of calmag - set for a few future runs. mars hydro do some amazing cheap led with good yeild potential. If you dont want to lst, top the plants from fithnode onwards, personally I find it easier and less time consuming. Hope this helps, all the best wishes! 😄😄


BigCardiologist1970

Thanks for the advice. I topped this plant but only once


NeatLoquat7424

Sounds like 10/10 to me broski


Mohamedbear

The perfect reply man, you literally typed what I was gonna type. 😁


lubedholypanda

not bad. what strain and genetics? good genetics can bring you up to 7/10 even if you don’t grow it the most proper.


BigCardiologist1970

I don’t know what genetics because its from a seed a friend had given me. I do know its a sativa dominant strain for sure.


GrowGuruDepot

"10"


Genesis111112

I think its a solid 7 for sure without toking on it myself. It looks good albeit a bit under trimmed.


Oh_My-Glob

A close trim is mostly for visual appeal anyway.


FrostyMarsupial6802

I am too lazy for bag appeal IMO it is overrated


Oh_My-Glob

Same. I'm not trying to market it to sell and my grinder certainly doesn't give a fuck lol


FrostyMarsupial6802

Bro even if I "gift" it. The people I deal with are from prohibition days. I weigh it heavy and tell them I'm a lazy fucking pot head that is not trimming all that shit off.🤣🤙 NGL I may trim a nug up just to see what it looks like but fuck manicuring a whole harvest


B1-vantage

Question: I am close to first every harvest as well. the leaves in the flower are covered with trichomes won't they get you high? why trim them so close?


[deleted]

Nice….


Chip_Prudent

That's exactly how I was going to rate it.


loungnlou

dolls alleged smile complete psychotic smoggy roof attraction escape like *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


Ecleptomania

First time?! This is an 8!


Bobbydigital187

I’d say solid 5-6.5 👏


Dgautreau86

I agree with this number. Good for a first grow. Seek out a good breeder to make better use of your time growing.


Lumn8tion

Any recommendations? I’m planning my next crop.


Bobbydigital187

https://preview.redd.it/avhv3tg7ce9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44c24899f108ba089a96e304cfa8afe21c72865d This is my 4th grow👌


Lumn8tion

Good gravy! Nice!


CQgro

What breeder do you use man?? Those are BEAUTIFUL and look very dense. I’m using growers choice right now and I’m really not too happy with the result


Bobbydigital187

Ilgm, runtz og, and zskittles


Dgautreau86

If you’re in USA I’ve had a fun time dealing with Rasta Jeff of Irie Genetics. I’ve grown some of his plants, and loved em. He has a good discord, you can chat with him about the plants. Also has a show on YouTube you can win seeds on. If you’re into that… DarkHorse Genetics & Solfire Genetics Are some other good options in USA… Neptune seedbank or seedsherenow are good retailers. Do a bit of research and pick a good breeder. You’ll get way better results, and then you can dial in your grow on some proper plants


XBL-AntLee06

So many good breeders. But I’m very impressed with Bros Grimm. Their testers are very cheap and have been absolute fire bud and easy grows.


Lumn8tion

Thank you XBL, looking into them now!


Bobbydigital187

Genetics first, start there. Pick something that’s easy for you initially,size, yields, budget ect and go from there🤙


Fair-Substance-2273

Humboldt seed company is great, with awesome customer service


Lumn8tion

Great thank you


TooSp00kd

I like green point seeds. They have a cool reverse auction feature too.


Significant_Talk4943

If you've grown it yourself, then it's a 10 from me regardless of looks 👌 keep it up they all get bigger and better as you learn/grow more and more 🙏💚


DimesDubs8ths

Looks much better than my first grow.. Alot of new growers don’t even make it this far so you should definitely be proud to hold your own smokable bud. Each run gets better.


Wrong_Tone8563

The worst looking buds I've smoked are generally the best.....landraces and crazy sativas generally aren't pretty or frosty but will send you to Jupiter


AskMeAboutMyDoggy

I've found that the denser the bud, the worse it is for smoking. At least in my experience. Dense buds means it's difficult to trim sugar leaves to the stem, so they just get trimmed at the surface, leaving a good amount of harsh leaves to smoke. Makes no difference if you dry herb vape though, which is really all I do now.


Lumn8tion

I recently switched to dry herb vape also. A game changer to me after decades of smoking.


AskMeAboutMyDoggy

I just upgraded to the Arizer Solo III. Amazing.


ilovebrandnewcarpets

Dense buds are also more prone to mold! A fluffy sativa that's adapted to tropical humidity and heat is more suited to the average indoor grow space compared to an indica bud that's meant to grow in hot arid regions of the middle east.


DiligentAd346

100%


hopperlover40

I love landrace strains!


Treebeards_Sack

I think it looks gawjus. Looks like some liberty haze I had recently, loved that. Pat yourself on the back


Wonderful-Pen-8397

Omg . You too know about liberty haze. Fucking awesome cultivar!!!


Treebeards_Sack

It’s one of my gardener friend’s regulars. Love it.


CowboyNuggets

5


Any_Inflation7078

Fuck the look bro. All that shit is why people are running around sick af with unbalanced ECS strung out of high thc low terp weed. Cannabis is like a good women you make your wife not always the perfect 10 who’s fucked all the homies. I’ll take a butter face who can cook over these Kim k hoes


All_heaven

If you can make it from flower to smoke without getting bud rot or an insect infestation or destroying the plants in the drying process then that’s a 10/10.


MattGower

Nein!!!!


Silly-Swimmer-8324

4


i_dropped_my_nugs

Not bad for a first grow. I agree with a 4. Sometimes we're all too nice around here. Let's give each other some honest criticism so we feel the need to step our game up


Silly-Swimmer-8324

Definitely not bad for a first grow. I didn't even have a final product my first grow. I lost it all to spider mites lol


Impossible-Ad4765

I’m liking this bud rating thing, would it be wrong of me to make a post encouraging people to post bud shots in the comments first everyone to rate? Could be interesting


Warzone_and_Weed

On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the worst mexican brick I've ever seen and 10 being cannabis cup level quality, I would rate yours a solid 4. I've been growing 22 years and I didn't grow anything I actually wanted to smoke until \~ year 5(pre-internet impossible to find good information). It will only get better from here so keep going.


Romie666

Same as you 20y. It was mostly bro science learning though. For the first 6 years, I was drying it far too fast and ruining the great flavours that can be had Op I'll rate it 5 on the brick cup winner scale as it's your first .


Warzone_and_Weed

Same here on the drying! Learning about 60 / 60 changed everything.


[deleted]

As a first grow. I’d say 10. You did good. I’m on my first grow and if I created this. I’d be extremely happy


hopperlover40

I'd be happy too!


Rawlus

the only important thing is how you’d rate it.


ghoulsnest

curious why everyone write 3 or something like that. What's so wrong with it?


vesElectricEyes

Basicly too few frost and too much of everything else. Plus it looks like it might give you a headache. Respectable result for a first grow though.


Available-Net6592

Oh yeah My first impression was: it will give someone a little headache


Lumn8tion

What the giveaway? Mine are only a few weeks old so I’m trying to read up on the trimming/drying/curing process.


Existing-Charity2002

10/10 Looks delicious and Natural, very nice. Enjoy!


DarkHorseGanjaFarmer

Literally can't tell without smoking, or at very least Smelling. I have some bud looks like this that's grown perfectly and smokes 8/10 I keep in rotation. It kind of looks ass though if we're rating on looks alone


TobesTent

You grew it yourself. It will cost you about 15-20 bucks an ounce eventually. The haters that rate you real low look at your grower's trim job and turn up their noses while they are paying $100-$200+ for their weed. Your smoke is a 10.


WoolyGram

Looks a hell of a lot better than my first grow went.


Imaginary-Call3036

My only critique is that it looks a little premature, but bag appeal doesn't get anyone high


Cratedig

Hell of a lot better than my first grow. All that matters is how you enjoy it,but genetics are a game changer and can be a good investment. Trust me it’s night and day when you have good genetics 💯


Kalamazoocultivation

10 if it works for you brother! That's what matters only is you and your opinion. First run good work man👍💪🤙


ScaredBarracuda8898

On a scale with the best flower on it, its maybe like a 6 but man for your first grow its a 10 just because you actually made it to the end. My advice from now on would be to look a lot into genetics. Many new growers dont realise the importance of them. Just know were all prouf of you:)


Significant_Car2257

For your first grow probably a 9. But in general I 5 is fair. Most people need five iterations until they reach mid tier. I’m sure on your fifth iteration you’ll be in the 8-9 range!


BigCardiologist1970

Personally i haven’t tried it but i have a few friends who have and they say its a smooth smoke with a good taste. One of my friends said he couldn’t feel his feet but he could’ve been over exaggerating


Significant_Car2257

😂 sometimes the smallest guy on the field hits the hardest


AppallingGlass

Hard to tell based only on looks, how does it smoke? How does it smell? Looks alone, it's not the prettiest, but it's not ugly either. 5 out of 10.


No_Telephone_1609

7, great job for a first run keep it up


WestCoastGriller

Ahhhhhhhhta boy!


ChinoWero

D


Tekno1993

Looks good from the picture i would say harvested a little early because bud isnt developed fully


YharnamDank

The thing is we can only rate on looks, for all we know that stuff smokes great. So if I can only go purely off of bag appeal, I would rate about a 6


bonsaithis

Awesome job, 10 for getting over the finish line, and looks great. Next year with the lessons learned and intent put back in with knowledge, youll also do a 10.


Deleena24

Literally nobody here can accurately rate it bc they can't smoke it. This could have some of the best effects in the world, but we have no way to tell- you do. On bag appeal- a solid 5 (meaning completely average relative to everything possible). Good job for a first grow.


Cornholio_OU812

Based on all the comments I suspect most of these folks have never seen or smoked any home grown. Comments like not frosty enough should be ignored. After this cures for another month or two you'll be blown away at how good it is. Any comparison to dispensary bud you will realize is a complete joke.


Antdunn1

Proof is in the smoking


Ceelooschtein

Can’t taste it don’t know


distinguished-nugget

You were probably able to make it until the final week which is better than me on my first grow I had to cut early. Comparison is the thief of joy my friend. It looks fine and great


holidayhero

Send me some and I’ll rate it


wwhispers

Smokable!


kcyberk

Congrats on your first grow! Plenty of people kill or nearly kill their plants. This sub has plenty of evidence lmao. I'd give it a 4, but I bet you learned a bunch which is what really counts. Good luck growmie.


[deleted]

Idk, what's it smell like? For a first 10/10? Most don't get to smoke their firsts.


ogunali

I would give 4 but i am sure next grow would be 8! Keep it up bro!


Wooden-Two4668

You made a nuggy baby! It’s the miracle of life, relax and revel in your accomplishment. I’m proud of you as many here are! Smoke em if ya gottem! “10”.


hopperlover40

Wow! I think you did an amazing job OP. I'm inspired.


DiabolicalPherPher

I rate weed based on the high the most. The rest is cosmetics and for bag appeal/sale. You like the high? That’s all that should matter unless you are planning on selling.


ThaGoodDoobie

For a first grow, you nailed it, imo. I'd give you an 8/10, but after smoking some, that could go up or down or stay the same. For your next grow, I'd recommend getting some seeds from trusted and reliable breeders. You'll get lots of opinions on good seed breeders, but you'll start to notice the same names coming up.


iSupakilla

I'd give it a 6. With a slightly better trim job id easily give it a 7 on looks alone. First grow? I'm gonna say you did great if it smokes nice!


draazzyy

6, looks like normal Haze, little bushy


purplenugz

If 1st time grower 10/10. Looks better than my 1st harvest. It's a learning process. Couple more tries and you'll lock in.


TheKushyMonster420

6-7. And that's without smoking it or smelling it . Looks like you got the hang of it . So imagine what quality genetics and good fertilizer will do for you .


[deleted]

Looks a lot like a local skunk I grew last round. Looks good.


Tdw75

The grow looks like it went alright. The trim looks pretty rough. I'd scold someone for trimming my stuff that way... But hey, my first trims were dogshit too. :) Happy growing.


XBL-AntLee06

I’m gonna give you a 6. Just because I like my buds trimmed more neatly. But that’s just personal opinion! A 6 was waaay better than my first indoor grow lol


RealPolok

10/10 my friend enjoy the high <3


corbanx92

I'll give it a nice 6 (this is pretty good for a first grow). You seem to have some decent weed there. This would sell at my local dispensary starting at 4$ to 5$ the gram depending on smell , taste and potency (maybe up to 6$ if all 3 are on point). Take everything you learned and put it to use on the next grow. It will only get better. Note: for perspective everything sold in my local dispensary is atleast a 5/10. Starting at 4$/g and the top shelf (10/10) goes for 12$/g. All prices are cad.


HighGradeB

3


ekso69

Better than my first run!


belsizeparked

4ft 9 inch


Scumyouitbite

7even


DOMMMMMMMMMMM

Solid 6- since it’s your first time tho I’d go 7


blitzburg91

I'm a terps and smoke quality guy. Bag appeal alone I give her a 5.


Artistic_Half_8301

Any successful first grow is a 10/10. Plus it looks great!


louielou_86

4


geckosquad44

10


SirDankz

6.5 /10


HandiQuacksRule

What’s the nose on her?


TEABOII

Honestly if she smokes good that’s all that matters, looks nice and green, great for first time grow man keep at it!


WestBayswinga650

No one would buy that in California not even for free


cultured_milk

Looks good. Also your bond with it makes it a 10 no matter what. You did a great job!


AweFoieGras

No middle Man, No commercial farmer and you know exactly what strain it is and what went in it, I'd say you did really well!


pashusa

Nice bud.


boogersbitch

I don't have enough experience to rate it, but even if it's kinda good, it'll be 10x better than anything you could buy at a dispo. Wait until you see the kief that you haven't been getting. 😉🤘


Beginning_Pudding_69

Looks like genetics limited your grow so saying that looks like 7.5 for the first grow.


[deleted]

6.7 Looks better than my first grow! Not quite as good as my second grow, but there were a lot of false starts in between where I got zero bud.


Bmancoilart

3.5


Reasonable-Big739

7-8


JohnnyBroccoli

I'd say about a 5 out of 10. Looks ain't everything though.


uncle56756

Looks solid, main this is how does it smoke. Also what strain and breeders?


BigCardiologist1970

I don’t know the strain because its a seed i got from a friend


Ok-Rabbit-3683

I dunno I can’t smoke or smell it so by looks maybe a 7?


Doedemm

You grew it yourself and it gives a good high? Then 10/10 to me!


SmellyPirateHook3r

What are we rating it on?


KoreanSeats

As someone who has only had one plant, 7


SoyUnRex

yes


KingHanzel

Harvest earlier next time


cpaul91

First grow? 9 -/- on average: 6.5-7


TradeSubstantial316

2 -10 could probably make good edibles or shatter with this material freshly frozen


Mysterious-Extent448

Good job 🤷🏾‍♂️


mmarteee

Rating doesn't matter for personal consumption. I know I am biased on my own grows as I enjoyed my worst homegrown nugs better than any dispensary flower. You should be proud that you got some nice flower out of your first grow. Kudos! I suggest you take note of the number of days you were in flower. If the high is too heady for you, you may want to wait longer till harvest next time, if it is too much body, then harvest earlier. Each strain you grow will be different, so knowing where the trichomes are in their cycle will be the best method of determining when to harvest based on your preference, but absent of that, keeping notes on what you did during the grow is very helpful if you want to make adjustments on subsequent grows. If you can afford it, you should also get some quality genetics. With a successful grow under your belt, you have what it takes to grow a strain that you want. A majority of my least fav grows have been from "white label seeds" or overpriced seed packs ($100-150 for 5 seeds). Most seeds that cost about $45-60 for a 3-5 pack have been amazing. Congrats on your first successful grow and keep growing! Trust me that it only gets better and easier as you continue growing and learning. Cheers!


phrost401

damn those are some fat ass hairs looks like it was rolled in tobacco, keep it up and it will only get better brother.


Ny_cannabisseedco

Good job for first run if u want to grow big plants and have space outdoors yields are large and good experience as it is that season


BigCardiologist1970

https://preview.redd.it/ud0knefhef9d1.jpeg?width=1324&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2b915dd4107acd5d647355290360add5806019a1 Thats the size my plant got indoors i did realize it got to big at one point


Dependent-Plane5522

5, based on looks alone from your 1 picture


BigCardiologist1970

most of my yield is already kinda dry. Do you think its a issue if i turn the fan off for 4 days


highoutlander37

6.5


tyler255

10 cause i dont like the new generation thing of pure crystal meth weed


blumster

Compared to my first time it's a 10. Great start!


Large-Layer-7057

Seedsman genetics


BigCardiologist1970

Nah I didn’t buy any seeds


BigCardiologist1970

My buds are already kinda dry. Do you guys think its a problem if i let them drying without the fan for 4 days?


irrelevant_boi

If it's not a home grow 6,If it's a homegrown 7.5


itdeffwasnotme

10


Lerium

Looks microwaved


Chillingo10

7/8


FascistNana

Without seeing it in person I’d say around a 3 in terms of genetics, a 7+ in terms being well grown. Genetics play such a huge part. Even if a master grower were given these seeds they likely couldn’t get this over a 4. The market today in some parts of the US have such high expectations for what an 8-10 is that you need well bred genetics/phenos to even have a chance of claiming something as ‘top grade’. Rating is really all subjective in the end but is just how I see it from a consumer/grower perspective


Turbulent-Phrase-559

🚮


K3NBLOCK

6.5-7


Eagle1_Fox2

4


sproutsatoshi

Mid


Present_Look2063

7


Bigtreesbigsmoke

A 4.20 which is good for your first time


Bigtreesbigsmoke

Who knows that strain might not even be capable of much better. Fix you only have one in there?


lorenzo4203

1 because you got some buds. Quality flowers comes with experience growing. You’ll get there. Just don’t give up.


Born-Recover-32

In Australia people call them pgr bud. But it’s not


Impossible_Yak_4666

A little leafy but looking smokable, 5


rstytrmbne8778

10, I’d smoke it. Some of the best smoke I’ve ever had, potent af, look like brown shwag. This looks good my man


KeltixHD

Fire/Fire


SuperChair3856

Decent job but Give an extra week or two next time you’ll see the difference


yung-gummi

First time? 9/10. Overall 5/10. Keep learning, it only gets better!


New_Speedway_Boogie

2 maybe 3


AbiXavier96Hansa

2


Admirable_Wrap520

5,5


ClassroomNo4847

3-4 I would say. Not great trichome coverage although it is existent. My guess is your drying and curing needs some improvement. Try to get it cooler and hang the whole plant for at least a week before trimming or anything.


sranagan

Dude, that smells dank


MattGower

5/10, looks like my Northern Lights auto


Critical-Influence54

Congratulations on your first grow 👏


KYW69

9


Designer_Lawyer

If you’re a first time grower a 10! But if you’re experienced a 6/7


SimpleDealer9453

it'll do me fine, tbh best way to really find out is smoke/vape it


Ok-Collection6378

By the hairs on the bud it seems you let it grow way way too long


Apprehensive_Pace29

That’s like posting a picture of your Grandma and asking whether we think she’s a good Grandma or a shit Grandma. I’d probably bang her, but I won’t know until I have.