Just checking back in with the final harvest report. Everything's been curing in mason jars for at least a month, sampled a little of the copper chem and chinook haze recently and it was mighty fine. The terps are to die for. Nice flavor and full effect.
Yield per plant was significantly smaller this year. Just 6 plants yielded almost 10 lbs. in 2020, this year 15 plants yielded only 9. Most of those were Cherry Wine which seems a little smaller in stature with smaller flowers, but even the Copper Chems and the Chinook didn't nearly match what those strains did last year. Lot less sun in July this year, that may have something to do with it. Plus I got them in the ground 2 weeks later than last year, so that's 2 weeks of veg. they missed.
Overall 2021 went very well though, relatively little budrot (just the Chinook Haze really) and all the plants stayed strong and healthy through flower. Weather was a little touch and go at the end but we managed.
One thing I wanted to share that I've read a lot about recently: rotating your plants to new locations is key to minimizing pests and mold. The cannabis pro at UVM Extension says 2 years max. in the same spot or you're asking for trouble (she's seen it firsthand lots of times). I know, easier said than done when you're dealing with a little backyard, but if you have the space it's good advice. I've got 9 acres here (although not all suitable for growing) so I should be able to move around a bit. Just wanted to share that tidbit which I didn't really know about till this year.
Have a great winter everyone. See you next spring.
