Thanks for the support, you guys! And from Down Under, too..wow! I started growing with my bro and some boyfriends in So Cal in the early 70's...guerilla for sure. I have learned so much more in the past 10 years about growing than ever before. Plus, I have a degree in horticulture, which helps. Being legal and getting to grow out in the open sun makes it pretty wonderful. I average 2.5 to 3 lbs per plant. Some more, some less.
Here in N. Cali last year we had rain until the 3rd week of June (which is rare). I had mostly clones that went into bud (planted on May 21st) and would NOT come out! Bitches! Hahaha...so, I had to replace with what I could get ahold of at that point. Ended up with some interesting varieties. All my seedling plants just laughed at the clones and grew tall, bushy and strong. Seedlings are the way to go for me, but not always practical for finding varieties. I just have learned to quarantine them and clean 'em up before they go out.
So, planting on July 1st with mostly new clones kept me stressed out about them getting big. Oh, no worries there! They blew past what I ever expected from them. I don't know why I worry about that at all, ever. They always get bigger than I expect. Too big sometimes. I know...that sounds nuts...but really hard to deal with when they are so giant...and you have 24...and you're only 5'2". Hahaha! Ok, I'll stop complaining.
This year I'm going to go with 18 and really just focus on making them the best ever. Give 'em more room.
Peace out, Peeps!
Your Aunt Ganja Grace. Probably old enough to be your Ma! 
