I'm also in il. I had a well fertilized soil to start with. I just hit mine with some grow big and big bloom on the 4th. I put mine out as soon as it stopped raining.
What you have in your hand there is a testicle. Since you have pistells too that means it's a hermie. Sorry for your bad luck. Pluck them all. See how it goes.
$5000 to apply then $40,000 for the license once you're approved.
That's not what we call "very doable" in the fly-over portion of the state. We call it a years salary... if we are lucky.
Sounds pretty normal to me, albeit a little early. Some strains do though. I have a cut of thseeds lambo that drops most of its leaves pretty early.
Go easy with that N or you'll make it foxtail and it'll take longer. With a bunch of dead leaves that can be an issue. (Been there)
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Though the state is broke and needs additional revenue. I agree the cost is ridiculous. That price is gonna put it out of reach for many "craft" growers.