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Q&A WITH THE HIGH TIMES CULTIVATION EXPERTS

Q: Hey Kyle, thanks in advance.

I am in my 4th week of flowering. I want to know how much longer, if my buds have been touched like they were, will it affect them? I noticed that there are a couple of red hairs where they were touched, and upon closer examination, it looks like they are drying on those spots,what do you suggest I do or dont do?

-- dagbar

A: I suggest you STOP handling your buds. You're not picking out fruit in the produce section of your supermarket. You are causing the buds to prematurely die back. Sometimes they recover and grow around the area, sometimes they don't. Use your eyes to judge the size. Don't be hasty, waiting makes it tasty.

If you enjoy sniffing a sample (or taste) of the resin, it's best to take it from a sugary leaf protruding from the bud. Its easy to remove some crystals by rubbing a leaf blade between your thumb and forefinger and smelling them gives you a hint of the enjoyment you'll soon be experiencing.

-- answered by Kyle on 2002-07-15