It's a great way to "weed" out the inferior growers, reduce competition, keep prices stable...mmm.....just kidding, of course....maybe....
Yup. Since no one listened to me in this area, at the Hydro store. I decided to clam up. Now, most are ruined, and myself and one other are not.
We (after getting control of the scourge) looked at each other after considering quitting after a decade - and decided the above was absolutely true. It has come to pass. Arrogance did most local growers in. Last Men Standing took the time to study, and implement.
Brought 40 cuts down to 4 and saved the genetic. Took 3 generations to do it. This is just the "Crown" bud of one plant, there were 4 or so more large Flower structures.
Good Yield, + copious Essential Oil production = no more Duddage