Plant is super healthy an bushy. Defoliated 2 days ago an doesn't even look like I touched her...💯🔥

The cal mag deficiency that hit hard early on during the stretch is showing, fuckin hate bad batches of soil. This stuff had little to none in it I couldn’t get enough added in to keep her happy. All in all just goes to show how fire these genetics are because the flowers she’s put out however lacking in size they may be look like an amazing head stash Happy growing y’all thanks for watching 📺

~ Update ~ Hello my friends, welcome back to another weekly update. I have a few issues going on so I’ll put those below in the IPN. This has been a good week so far, the girls are very happy, except the bazar mazar… Other than that it’s exciting that I’m pretty much at the halfway point :) Anyways, enjoy the update and let me know what you think in the comments, I always appreciate feedback ~ Individual Progress Notes ~ [CBD] Notes: This is the healthiest of the bunch, nice rich green leaves and fluffy buds. I’m surprised the this little mutant is doing so well. As I said in the vlog GCS got back to me last week, I’ll keep them up to date with my grow so they know what’s going on with this girl. [Mazar] Notes: Burn! I’m noticing a lot of small but noticeable spots, leaf chattering, and slight yellowing at the tip of the leaves. I feel like I should just avoid feeding this girl though I’m not sure if that will help the situation. If you guys can take a look at this girl I’d really appreciate it :) Edit: I found out thanks to my friends here on GD that I burned my Bazar Mazar :( So time for water which I might only give her water and flower fuel then flush till harvest (might be my cleanest tasting and smelling afterwards). It's hard to feed 4 different metabolisms every watering, but hey I'm learning :) [Super Silver Haze] Notes: The beast of the grow! What a lovely plant. Even though this girl got really hungry and started cannibalizing the lower leaves her buds are massive! I’m impressed with the total growth of this beast. Honestly, I’m cheering this girl on, might be my favorite (don’t tell the others). [White Widow] Notes: More like purple widow, this dense girl is showing her dark side and I like it. I planned on the purpling, still surprising to see all this purple though. I like purple buds but I don’t want this (or any of the girls) getting shocked by the cold. Hoping the I can get a few more pieces of gear to help out the next grow. ~ Final Thoughts ~ What a week, some of the girls are rocking and the Mazar, not so much :) It’s a learning experience that will take some time for me to learn how to balance all (most) of the variables. Thank you guys so much for all the love and support, I always appreciate it :) Happy holidays and good grow’n fam, much love Meus <3

😎😎😎😎😎💪💪💪💪

Day 68 - April 18, 2021 (Day 1 - Week 3 Flower) Kicking off day 1 of week 3 in flower. Worked on Canopy for F1, F4, F5, F8 most of the day. Ladies were thick. Starting to see some flowers forming. :) Inspected each closely and all are female with no signs of hermis. Remounted camera for timelapses and shouldn't have anymore movement on future videos. Foliar Spray (9:00PM): * ~1 Gallon RO Water (EC 0.05) * 5ML Liquinox Iron & Zinc * 5ML CalMag+ per Gallon * 0.5ML Mills Nutrients Vitalize per gallon * PH 5.85 * EC 0.64 Watering: 010:00AM-10:08AM ~0.25 gallons per pot 02:00PM-02:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 6:00PM-6:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 8:00PM-8:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot Reservoir: * tested 8:45PM * 1.87 EC * 6.05 PH (Reducing PH ~6.0) * 73.22F Lights: * Gavita LEDs On 12-hours (10:00AM - 10:00PM) ** 10:00AM Lights On (100%) * Gavita LEDs Off 12-hours (10:PM - 10:00AM) * UV Bars On 8-hours (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Air control: 70F-82F (79F AVG) (Lights On) 66F (Lights Off) 65%-70% (69% AVG) humidity (Lights On) 65%-80% RH (Lights Off) ~1353PPM CO2 (Lights On) ~680PPM CO2 (Lights Off) Day 69 - April 19, 2021 Watering: 010:00AM-10:08AM ~0.25 gallons per pot 02:00PM-02:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 6:00PM-6:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 8:00PM-8:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot Reservoir: * tested 8:45PM * 1.49 EC * 6.19 PH * 73.94F Lights: * Gavita LEDs On 12-hours (10:00AM - 10:00PM) ** 10:00AM Lights On (100%) * Gavita LEDs Off 12-hours (10:PM - 10:00AM) * UV Bars On 8-hours (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Air control: 70F-82F (79F AVG) (Lights On) 66F (Lights Off) 65%-75% (72% AVG) humidity (Lights On) 65%-80% RH (Lights Off) ~1269PPM CO2 (Lights On) ~720PPM CO2 (Lights Off) Day 70 - April 20, 2021 Watering: 010:00AM-10:08AM ~0.25 gallons per pot 02:00PM-02:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 6:00PM-6:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 8:00PM-8:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot Reservoir: * tested 8:45PM * 1.87 EC * 6.19 PH * 73.40F Lights: * Gavita LEDs On 12-hours (10:00AM - 10:00PM) ** 10:00AM Lights On (100%) * Gavita LEDs Off 12-hours (10:PM - 10:00AM) * UV Bars On 8-hours (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Air control: 70F-82F (79F AVG) (Lights On) 66F (Lights Off) 65%-75% (72% AVG) humidity (Lights On) 65%-80% RH (Lights Off) ~1260PPM CO2 (Lights On) ~700PPM CO2 (Lights Off) Day 71 - April 21, 2021 Pushing on the envelope on humidity. Dumidifier should be ready for pickup mid next week at the lastest barring any delays. In a worst case scenario, I'll turn off co2 and exchange air in the room until I can get dehu setup. Overall, been busy and haven't done much in the room. Just watching the growth, think we should be at the end of stretch, maybe one or two days to go. F7 has really been reaching up. Also recived my Jack's Nutrients today. Will finish out this grow with Mills Nutrients and will give Jack's a go on next run. Pretty excited to compare. Mixed 50-gallons nutrient solution: ** 40-gallons RO Water ** 10-gallons Tap Water (In replace of Cal-Mag+) *** RO + TAP water base ~0.38 EC ** 0.5 ML Mills Nutrients Vitalize (per gallon) ** 10.0 ML Mills Nutrients Basis A & B (per gallon) ** 8.0 ML Mills Nutrients C-4 (per gallon) ** 1.73 EC Watering: 010:00AM-10:08AM ~0.25 gallons per pot 02:00PM-02:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 6:00PM-6:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 8:00PM-8:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot Reservoir: * tested 8:45PM * 1.89 EC * 6.26 PH * 73.94F / 23.3 Lights: * Gavita LEDs On 12-hours (10:00AM - 10:00PM) ** 10:00AM Lights On (100%) * Gavita LEDs Off 12-hours (10:PM - 10:00AM) * UV Bars On 8-hours (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Air control: 70F-82F (79F AVG) (Lights On) 66F (Lights Off) 65%-75% (72% AVG) humidity (Lights On) 65%-80% RH (Lights Off) ~1288PPM CO2 (Lights On) ~710PPM CO2 (Lights Off) Day 72 - April 22, 2021 Watering: 010:00AM-10:08AM ~0.25 gallons per pot 02:00PM-02:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 6:00PM-6:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 8:00PM-8:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot Reservoir: * tested 8:45PM * 1.89 EC * 6.19 PH * 73.94F Lights: * Gavita LEDs On 12-hours (10:00AM - 10:00PM) ** 10:00AM Lights On (100%) * Gavita LEDs Off 12-hours (10:PM - 10:00AM) * UV Bars On 8-hours (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Air control: 70F-80F (78F AVG) (Lights On) 66F (Lights Off) 65%-75% (72% AVG) humidity (Lights On) 65%-80% RH (Lights Off) ~1325PPM CO2 (Lights On) ~660PPM CO2 (Lights Off) Day 73 - April 23, 2021 Watering: 010:00AM-10:08AM ~0.25 gallons per pot 02:00PM-02:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 6:00PM-6:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 8:00PM-8:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot Reservoir: * tested 9:30PM * 1.77 EC * 6.19 PH * 73.58F Lights: * Gavita LEDs On 12-hours (10:00AM - 10:00PM) ** 10:00AM Lights On (100%) * Gavita LEDs Off 12-hours (10:PM - 10:00AM) * UV Bars On 8-hours (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Air control: 70F-88F (75F AVG) (Lights On) 66F (Lights Off) 65%-75% (72% AVG) humidity (Lights On) 65%-80% RH (Lights Off) ~1300PPM CO2 (Lights On) ~730PPM CO2 (Lights Off) Day 74 - April 24, 2021 Watering: 010:00AM-10:08AM ~0.25 gallons per pot 02:00PM-02:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 6:00PM-6:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot 8:00PM-8:08PM ~0.25 gallons per pot Reservoir: * tested 9:30PM * 1.77 EC * 6.19 PH * 73.94F Lights: * Gavita LEDs On 12-hours (10:00AM - 10:00PM) ** 10:00AM Lights On (100%) * Gavita LEDs Off 12-hours (10:PM - 10:00AM) * UV Bars On 8-hours (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Air control: 70F-82F (79F AVG) (Lights On) 66F (Lights Off) 65%-75% (72% AVG) humidity (Lights On) 65%-80% RH (Lights Off) ~1350PPM CO2 (Lights On) ~680PPM CO2 (Lights Off)

Another great week, saw some great bud production and stacking. All great signs of a good yield. Increased the bloom nutrients to accommodate the plants demands during this intense growth spurt, while making sure they are balanced with a straight phd water feed to help break up any deposits that may be accumulating. When I use just water, I’ll water until I see about a 15% runoff, and test the ph of the runoff, should be within your 5.8-6.3 range. I’ve got lots of airflow keeping things moving to help prevent PM and pests. After every feed, I’ll spray a mixture of water, a drop or two of dish soap, and some type of essential oil, around the base of the pots and tent basin as part of my pest management/protection. I have yet to have any type of pests, despite growing in an unfinished basement situation. Happy Gardening 🇨🇦❤️👊

Another week in the books! 📅 Red Hot Violet is still thriving — stacking leaves and holding strong 💪💚. The Amaretto Sour is still tucked in beside her, and while I haven’t separated them yet, both are adapting to the shared space surprisingly well 🤞🌿.Growth is steady, color is deep, and the canopy looks lush 🍃✨. I’m keeping an eye on root competition, but so far they’re coexisting like stubborn siblings sharing the same room 😅.Nutrients and watering schedule are locked in 🔒💧, and I’m continuing to prep for that upcoming flip to flower soon 🌸🚀.Patience and balance — that’s the theme this week. 🙏🌱

Smell kind of strawberry champagne And sorbet. Super sweet And fruity.definitely 9 week. In week 5-7 start to put some weight on it but in 7-9 still put more and more 3 layer of trellis and they didn’t make it :))) all of them start to fall down. A little problems in veg cuz I was using organic guanokalong than I switched to mills (the best I think in the European market at least) they to great results. I was using them before, I was growing zkittlez than and same shit fucking great results,I definitely recommended mills full line. Try it and see for your self.I hope that post help you in a way other and you make an idea how that strain develops in flower. Oh yah she stretched till week 4-5 so be aware when you put them in flower. For ipm program I use atlantica full line all of them bio extracts and they make it. I was fighting with trips and you all know how hard is to fight with them. Not even 1 sign of trips after a few weeks of atlantica ipm. Anyway I definitely recommend this strain and I will grow again and again alongside with others for sure.

Le ragazze dopo la germinazione sono rimaste in una mini serra per circa una settimana e in seguito dono state spostate nella loro casa ddefinitiva...tutto procede senza problemi

11/9: The first Blackberry (Halle Berry) is dry now and beginning to cure....will probably sample it tomorrow.😋 The next 5 that I harvested are drying in a dark room at 75f with 60% RH and minimal airflow.👍 The colas of the remaining 11 plants are now within 9 inches of the QB's....MAXIMUM PAR! I've increased UVB exposure by an additional hour a day. I've got the portable AC on high and blowing across their tops, which is keeping the temp just below 80f on them...they should be just fine..👌 11/13: I harvested the purple Wedding Cheesecake and all three Lemon Pies today. 11/15: I flushed the last two orange sherbets for the second time, but with only a few gallons each...I flushed the last two wedding cheesecakes, and the 3 x gorilla cookies with 8 gallons each.

Day 63 Flowering : I think I am in the final days with this beautiful, easy to grow , fun to train and potent smelling Queen. She has been really responsive to her training and stayed put once flowering began. Her bud structure has been excellent to fit into my environment too. Node spacing was nice and tight so no long gaps between the growth. I did run into a bud rot issue that was resolved quickly and not shown up again with the Rh at 40%. The trichromes are milky and there are some Amber's knocking around too so when the lights go off this evening, I will begin their dark before chop time. Smelling her sweetness and feeling the sticky solid buds has me excited to get a sample of her as soon as she is dried. I cannot wait to see the final , cured result soon. I am looking forward to the next run of this strain in Sweet seeds auto xl version along with Gorilla girl xl and sweet cheese too. Excellent work guys.

Shitty weather wooooooop, too cold and too rainy. they have been sitting inside mostly near the window with the CFL as support. Not ideal but I'd rather have less bud than rotten bud. That being said they are fattening up nicely. Trich show more milk and the occasional amber (only saw 2 to be honest). Lower nodes are still pretty clear and still have lots of white pistils. I am thinking 1 more week of feed then start the 2 weeks of flushing. Having a hard time watering them evenly with all the LST straps. Expecting a tiny watering can one of these days to get that even watering job.

Day 15 start of week 3 plant is still flying along but have started noticing a few deformities on the new growth sites. I don't know if it's anything to worry about but will ask the community anyway so see what is said by more experienced growers. Not long completed the first lot of LST. Happy with how that went and think pre bending the plant was a good idea to get it ready for the LST. Will do some more every 3 to 4 days depending on growth and try and get as many bud sites as possible exposed to the light. Day 16 was being paranoid about the deformities as they've grown out healthy. Did a little bit more LST by tucking a few of the larger fan leaves down to expose more growth sites. Overall still really happy with how its coming along. Day 17 noticed the skewers I was using for LST were slightly restricting the stem from growing so I have removed them and replaced them with skewers topped with soft adjustable hooks made from wire coating and twisted vaping wire. I have also done a little more LST to expose some growth sites that have got bigger overnight. Day 18 done quite a bit more LST today and pinned down a few more branches to expose new growth sites. Hopefully I haven't stressed her too much. Day 19 noticed a little bit of nitrogen burn on the tips of the new leaves. Will keep an eye on it and just feed water for now. Still looking good though. Day 20 shes looking a lot less stressed today and I haven't seen any new nitrogen burn on the new growth so maybe I just caught it in time. Gave her a little plain water and have tucked a few fan leaves but nothing major. Hopefully she will start to gain a little height now and I won't do any more LST until it is necessary. Day 21 have spoken with people far more knowledgeable than myself and will make some changes over the next week. Mainly lowering temperatures and humidity but also lifting the light a little as the leaf curl hasn't stopped. Its no where near as bad as it was. Anyway there's still plenty of new growth and she doesn't seem stunted at all even if she is stressed.

Bonjour à tous les padawans et maîtres jedis Tout d'abord merci à James de Royal queen seeds de me permettre de faire cette culture Je rappelle je n'utilise que le strict minimum du matériel nécessaire à une culture correcte au prix le plus bas possible MATÉRIEL CONFIGURATION Box 80×80×160 Lampe led greenception GC4 250WATTS Ventilateur à pince 15 watts Xiaomi Deerma humidificateurs 5L Hygrometre thermomètre Extracteur PROFAN 107 m3/h - 100 Prise programmable électronique ×2 1 pot geotextile noir 10 litres (RQS) RQS feeding easy boost organic RQS easy combo tablets Substrat cellmax bio ligthmix Fil de fer et pince coupante Microscope Petite balance de précision CULTURE ÉTAPE PAR ÉTAPE J'ai tout dabord fais germé ma graine avec le easy start de Royal queen seed et je suis agréablement surpris car franchement le taux de réussite est très élevé (9 graines sur 10) simple d'utilisation et très efficace. Une fois la plantule sortie et d'une hauteur de 2 ou 3 centimètres je la prend délicatement et la place directement dans son pot définitif. Je préconise des pots allant entre 10 litres et 15 litres pour des autofloraisons cultivées en intérieur. Le pot aura été préalablement préparé (video dans diarie) avec 50 grammes d'engrais RQS easy boost organic, soit l'équivalent de à peu près 5 grammes par litre de substrat. Je dépose donc la plantule dans son pot définitif je recouvre un peu de avec de terre je tasse légèrement et j'arrose pour garder le substrat humide pas plus Je place ma lampe led 300watts à environ 90 centimètres de la plantule avec un cycle de lumière de 24/24 pendant une semaine. Au début de la semaine 2 le cycle de lumière passera en 20/4 grace a un programmateur car c'est pour moi le cycle de lumière qui offre le meilleur rendement pour une autofloraison. Jour1: léger arrosage Jour2: léger arrosage Jour5: préparation de 3 litres d'eau ph6.3 à laquelle j'ajoute une tablette grow easy combo RQS ensuite arrosage avec 1,5 litre d'eau ph6.3

Didn't do much training to CS #1 and #2. and I had the best yield from these. CS #3 I LST'd which produced more top but the buds were much smaller. I also think #3 plant requires more notes near the end and my water i only organic soil mix ran out. The pics will illustrate the difference between CS #3 and the others. I enjoyed growing these. The smell near the end of flower was awesome. Very strong, diesel fuel, turpentine, with a little piney hops.

Odorant et collant .

Welcome to week 8 of flower!! Things are really starting to get heavy and loaded in frost! I will be checking the trichomes this week to see what plants are nearing the end and which ones will still need a bit more time to mature and finish. To say the least Im very excited to get to the finish line with these ladies! Huge shout outs go to @MarsHydroLED and Hidden Vault Genetics for their dedication on making stellar gear that making growing extra fun and really easy. Huge HUGE shout outs go to all my followers and to the people who stop into the diary alike to show their support! Keep on inspiring to grow! -The Projexx Day#50F Some of the ladies are still putting on some mass! Day#51F Pictures N/A. Macmelonz and Banana Smoothie #1 will deff need more time to finish then the rest of the ladies in this room! Day#52F Started removing some leaves from the bottom , I will be looking to continue this until harvest day. Day#53F I knew I should have installed the second net, Some of the flowers are leaning right over now haha. Going to get some stakes to add into the buckets for some support. Day#54F Checked the trichomes looking like 6 of the 8 plants will be starting their flush while Macmelonz and Banana Smoothie #1 will continue to feed for a bit longer before starting to flush. Day#55F Really digging trichome production on Creamy Cereal #2 , she's got a wild Lucky Charms aroma to her that's quite unique.

about to flip

Added a 2nd trellis, she stretched more than I thought

Week 6 Flower – A Hard Lesson: Bud Rot Quick Recap – From Seed to Here This Lava Cake run started beautifully: • Germination was smooth and fast using the Cannakan with Aptus Regulator and Start Booster. • Veg went strong, with both phenos thriving under the Black Series LED and later joined by ThinkGrow and Lumatek support. • Transplants into 11L fabric pots gave them space to expand, roots looked stunning. • Early flower (weeks 1–4) brought explosive growth, thick white hairs, and dense colas forming under carefully tuned nutrition — Aptus base inputs with Plagron complements. But the same density that made these flowers shine also made them vulnerable. High humidity swings and airflow inconsistencies created the perfect conditions for bud rot (Botrytis cinerea) to sneak in. What Happened This Week Despite our best efforts, phenotype two (Lava Cake #2) showed visible signs of bud rot. To protect the garden, she was harvested early. Infected material was thrown straight into the trash (not compost — spores spread too easily), and the healthy parts are now drying in a separate, controlled space. Phenotype one (Lava Cake #1) remains in the tent. She has minor spots, but overall is swelling and pushing forward. She’ll be closely monitored daily to make sure the infection doesn’t spread. 👉 Full educational article from Zamnesia: 🔗 Bud Rot Cannabis Grower Guide – Zamnesia https://www.zamnesia.com/grow-weed/563-bud-rot-cannabis-grower-guide What Bud Rot Is • Caused by Botrytis cinerea, a fungus that thrives in warm, humid, poorly ventilated conditions. • Begins inside dense buds, hidden from sight, and by the time it appears on the surface, the inner cola is usually already compromised. • Spreads quickly if unchecked, especially in crowded flowering rooms. Why It Happened • Humidity spikes during flower. • Airflow not perfectly balanced, leaving “dead spots” in the canopy. • Dense colas trapping moisture. • Temperature swings stressing the balance further. Prevention Tips (for us and for everyone reading) • Lower humidity in mid/late flower (40–50%, then 35–40% near harvest). • Strong airflow: oscillating fans above and below canopy + efficient extraction/intake. need improving in here for my next run • Regular defoliation to open the canopy. • Daily inspections of the biggest buds. • Harvest at the right time — pushing too long in risky environments can invite problems. What to Expect / Not to Expect Going Forward • Lava Cake #2: She’s drying now. Expect about 2 weeks of slow, careful drying under controlled temps and humidity. With bud rot, extra caution is needed — we won’t rush, but we’ll also make sure nothing risky makes it through. Expect reduced yield because of the early cut and loss of infected colas, but quality and safety will come first. • Lava Cake #1: She will continue swelling in the tent. Expect daily monitoring, improved airflow, and cautious optimism. If she stays strong, she could still finish beautifully. • The Room: We’ll dial in airflow and humidity management even tighter, keeping CO₂ and temps in check, and prepare the AC unit to avoid these swings in the future. Closing Thoughts Bud rot is a tough enemy, but also one of the most important teachers in growing. It reminds us that environment control is just as vital as genetics or nutrients. Yes, we lost part of this run, but we also gained experience that will make every future run stronger. And sharing this openly might help others spot it sooner, act faster, and maybe even save their crop. At the end of the day, that’s what these diaries are for: to celebrate the wins, learn from the losses, and keep growing together. 🌱💚 📲 Don’t forget to Subscribe and follow me on Instagram and YouTube @DogDoctorOfficial for exclusive content, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes magic. We’ve got so much more coming, including transplanting and all the amazing techniques that go along with it. You won’t want to miss it. • GrowDiaries Journal: https://growdiaries.com/grower/dogdoctorofficial • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogdoctorofficial/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dogdoctorofficial ⸻ Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow If you’re curious about the tech I’m using, check out these links: • Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more – Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/ • Environmental control & automation – TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/ • Advanced LED lighting – Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/ • Root and growth nutrition – Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/ • Nutrient systems & boosters – Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/ • Soil & substrate excellence – PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae • Curing and storage – Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/ ⸻ We’ve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the next steps, let’s push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together! As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Let’s celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together. With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine. 💚 Growers love to all 💚 P.S. – Drying After Bud Rot Harvest For Lava Cake #2, we harvested the entire plant and are drying her whole. Because bud rot was present, we’re being extra careful: • Drying in a separate, controlled space, away from the main room. • Temperature kept around 18–20°C, with humidity 50–55% — steady and stable. • Gentle airflow moving through the room, never directly on the buds. • Daily inspections to ensure no hidden spots continue developing. The goal is a slow 10–14 day dry, preserving as much aroma and quality as possible, while making absolutely sure nothing unhealthy makes it through. With bud rot, safety comes first — anything questionable goes straight to the trash. 👉 Why whole-plant drying? By leaving the plant intact, moisture moves more gradually from stems and inner tissues to the buds. This slows down the drying process, prevents overdrying, and helps preserve delicate terpenes and flavonoids that give Lava Cake her unique flavor. Especially after a bud rot scare, a steady, controlled dry is essential for both safety and quality.