FFT5 Clones 2020 (I, II)

These are FFT5, the fifth in the fast flowering FastBuds photoperiod line. These were taken as regular clones. This is one of my grows that was greatly kiboshed by spider mites so the score and review is heavily determined by events. FFT5 was cloned and sprouting quick and slender. I wasn’t over the moon about the taste the first time through so I decided to have some fun and put two clones into one container. My experience is that strains of the same genetics don’t seem to struggle as the timing is identical. I find FFT5 just powers through the flowering stage, truly fast flowering. As stated, the mite wave eventually washed over the FFT5s, and they went to town on the leaf material I had done well to preserve. First, I dropped ladybugs in to reduce the bulk population. I left the FFT5s outside in the Canadian summer climate for a bit to get picked cleaned and rained on. In the end, the mites were driven off leaving a stringy mess. I implemented a vigorous budwash which helped keep the product consumable. The bud quality was certainly reduced with the later mite infested plants, less density gained, so more airy and with orange hairs easily falling off. The effects have been consistent since the first go, very indica, and I find it does get to me. If anything, its reliable medication. Like the rest of the mite weed, trichomes are minimal, as the buds had poor conditions and then were scrubbed. Taste is bland, sort of herby or just general non taste of salvaged bud. That said, I got a good cure which is rare for me, so the final buds were much more full of flavour which was increasing over time. Many on here would be more than willing to wait for flavour, so it may just be one that takes a bit to come in. I was getting a variety of herb tastes and smells, which is what I expected, but I was for sure sensing some deep after tones of sour or sweet. I don’t want to describe this too much because it would be inaccurate. My point is that I for sure saw a step up in flavour compared to their mother. Overall, the mites really hindered the experience. A fast flowering plant crossed with ruderalis is not going to be able to take a substantial war, and so the results are expected. FFT5 did clearly outperform another tester in every category that also went through the Spider Mite Trials. I’m hearing alot of rumblings of love for FFT5. Thats fine, it won’t blow you away with smell or flavour. The effects are very nice. I’m not sure I can rank this tester ahead of any of its other FastBuds sister strains.