Just an idea, so I'm going to throw it out there:
I realize that there is a lot of good info in this thread, but realistically it has become way too cumbersome for someone to read through it. Many things have been asked/answered multiple times and I've only managed to read through the first couple dozen pages. Also, much of the info is off topic in regards to nutrients, CO2, etc. (just from how far I've read so far).
So, how about one of you masters who have read through the entire thread (UB, you'd be the best one obviously, but it's up to whoever would have the expertise AND time) consolidate and/or make a thread or blogsite with a table of contents? I'm pretty sure wordpress.ubtopping.com would be available...
Anyway, I cut one of my plants (first grow) as you've described, and I have four others yet to do. I just figured I'd witness for myself that the first one survives before I decapitate another.
White Rhino and Strawberry Cough are my strains. No idea if I have any females yet as I didn't buy feminized.
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