I was a little disappointed when I saw the 'developments' this morning, but then I remembered @jonyoudyer's philosophy about males, which is that they aren't a loss, they're an opportunity. Aside from the experience of growing in a bucket for the first time, I've got a very healthy and happy Reclining Buddha I can produce pollen with.
The Bucket Challenge got me growing in a container I've never tried before. I must say, I do recommend it. There are definitely some pros and cons to this technique, but overall, I believe it has merit. If all you have is a bucket, don't be discouraged, it could be the perfect home for your next plant! It can definitely be made to work.
I had hoped to produce female flowers with cannabinoids on this plant, to show that creating medicine without fertilizers or products of any kind is possible - even when growing in a bucket, adding nothing but plain water.
However, I've got at least 3 nice healthy plants that are female, and those plants have all been grown in exactly the same way as the bucket plant.
The only difference is the size of their containers (the bucket contains about twice the soil volume). So you will still get to see me produce some high-end Reclining Buddha cannabis indica buds, using the 200% organic method. They just won't be in a bucket!
The entire process has been documented on the Hive/WeedCash blockchain! Here are all 14 snapshots:
I might grow in a bucket again someday. The one I used for this challege is cracking and falling apart now, but I'll keep my eye out for another one.
For now this glorious young male will overlook the medicine patch and the girls - at least until he develops further, and becomes a danger to them!
It has been a pleasure growing this seed out into a beautiful adult plant, and bringing you along every step of the way.
Who knows, maybe he identifies as female, and can still compete in the yield category? :P
Congratulations to all who have partcipated in the Bucket Challenge, and thanks to @Canna-Curate for running it.
Grow in peace.
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