FFT9 2020 (I)

A Beans review for FFT9: the ninth of the FastBuds fast flowering photoperiod testers. Great experience overall and a strain that I will hang onto the last seed, if thats indication of quality and/or potential. The grow predates my most latest normal, so I can see evidence of my previous amendment strategies, and I was still fine tuning my current veg. tent. The FastBuds testers were also the first batch that was run through HPS flowering (that did not have mites). All testers suffered with extreme heat, as I make adjustments including renovations. The testers were grown as one main stalk to medium height, and with no training whatsoever. What I like about FFT9 is that it did well in my environment(s), immediately upon flowering it was leading the pack with stacking buds. Density was quick to follow and before any other plant I had golf ball nugs spotted up to a massive main crown. To borrow a classic from user ButtersStotch, and others, it produced a donkey. I would say only some benefits to moving the plant outdoors to finish up (in a cold and dry northern climate). It did frost up and improve in that last week, but not as much progress as others. Trichomes were not necessarily popping. I will note as I build my bud stock that I cut at seven weeks, the exact projection from FastBuds. More gains likely could have been made. The effects are good indica, makes you relaxed and sleepy, you feel it stronger and stronger with bowls (and I vape alot of bowls 🐒). Because of the indica quality I do find my mind stays fairly clear though, I’m in a good mood and can focus, but that constant indica weight is there. The flavours are complex and interesting - a nutty overtone with some fuel mixed in, but ultimately herb. I have yet to encounter a peanut flavoured weed and this most certainly is the aroma that the button suggests. I am surprised how it blends with the fuel and the aftertaste. I definitely like the smells and flavours, they are intriguing, but they aren’t in league of the over the top berry or pungent strains. I will speak highly of this strain, it was a pleasure to grow. As I update other diaries FFT9 is a nice signal for the end of summer ☀️ I will grow FFT9 again and have preserved the last seed. It is a strong entry and I would label as a 8.5/10. It only slightly bows out on flavour, and I was surprised by how little progress was made when I significantly reduced temperatures outside. I also chose not to clone and I can’t give any strain a 10/10 unless it is easy to clone and makes it into regular rotation.