UPDATE:
After losing Sour power due to most likely being male, and finding that all 3 PUDC turned Hermie 2 weeks into flower...I am down to 2 plants. I decided to pluck all ball sacs off and closely monitor. If they reappear, I will toss it. If not, I should have some killer buds if I don’t screw it up.
I see 2 outcomes if all goes well.
Best case: The PUDC doesn’t keep herming and I flower 2 awesome new strains. 1 Lemongrass and 1 Pineapple Upside Down Cake, in a tent that has much more space now.
Worst Case: I end up with 2 plants full of seeded bud, which I will use to make bubble hash and maybe some edibles.
I’m a flower guy so hopefully best case outcome.
SEED UPDATE!
I got a quick response from the mom & pop vendor I purchased the seeds from...they reached out to the breeder (Humboldt Seed Company) and explained the issue. I had also emailed HSC (which responded like 2 hours later)....then one of the HSC folks gave me a call and explained a couple things...like with certain strains if you don’t change from 18/6 to 12/12 gradually it can stress the plant to herm. But she also explained that I was not the first person to mention difficulties growing PUDC so they will most likely discontinue it for that reason. So I guess it’s an awesome smoke but has a tendancy to herm. Go grab them now if you’ve been on the fence and can manage herm possibilities. My brother smoked some in Florida and said it was one of the best strains he’s ever smoked. Anyway, amazing customer service from Humboldt Seed Company and they are sending me a few different strain seeds, a t-shirt and who knows what else. They really seemed genuine about being sorry that I had issues with their seeds and wanted to compensate me for the troubles. Based on that alone, I’ll buy from them again. Plus I hear good stuff about their strains.
So 3 down, 2 left, one that might have to leave the tent. Crossing my fingers...but now, with what HSC is sending me....OMFG I can’t wait for GROW #2!