ANGEL HEART the first of sixteen!!

[Schlawiener]

So, the last Angel Heart. The mango phenotype!

It will probably be harvested no later than Tuesday, exactly after thirteen weeks! Possibly even earlier. It all depends on the trichomes!
Disaster that I let myself be talked into buying three dryFerm bags for 29.90. By the time the precious weed was in position, half the valuable trichomes were on the dryFerm bag. Oh well. You have to try everything once. Or neither did he. For 25 years, paper plus a paper bag in case it dried too quickly did the trick. Stick to what you know!


Have a lovely Sunday as always!

 

[Ray]

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
I've lost count of the times I've seen stellar weed destroyed by impatience..

 

[Schlawiener]

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
I've lost count of the times I've seen stellar weed destroyed by impatience..

That's the last thing you want! It's best for drying and curing. Anything else would be pointless. Weeks would have been wasted. Like you said, never change a method that has proven itself over decades. I often think that trying is better than studying. Luckily, there's only one AH# since I cut it off. Directly in this dry-ferment bag. I filled the other two bags with two Angel Heart plants that had already been drying for 3-4 days. This seemed like the better option to me, as the buds held their position better. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend it for the price. Without knowing the result, I dare say that.

 

[Schlawiener]

So, judging by its appearance and aroma, the Angel Heart is the best! Finally, I wanted to leave it until Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. That would have meant exactly 13 weeks in flowering. But I think I'll harvest it a day earlier!
The last two AH# plants where I already smoked a few small, smokable buds. The AH# plant where the main bud was moldy. It tastes just like it smells, really like mango and hazy. The effects will develop further with storage. I think! This plant could have stayed for a few more days. One AH#, on the other hand, tastes only of sweet, ripe mango. Really very high. Despite having many full glasses, I've often had to reach for this one. So, patience from now on. A better description as soon as it can be properly described!

Another photo of the last remaining AngelHeart Mango. Truly a unique aroma of ripe mango/hazy! To which an increasingly spicy scent is now joining!

 

[Ray]

It's fun to experiment, like curing in different jars to find the sweet spot for a given strain/plant or
trying different plant structure styles, but one should never mess with the drying and curing phase..

Thank you @Schlawiener
It has been a real eye opener, angel heart's genetics have always peaked my interest but you have made them shine.

Congratulation enjoy the harvest.

 

[Schlawiener]

AH#1, 2, 4 and 5 in the second round. This second run has unexpectedly brought one player more and more into focus!

 

[Ray]

Funny how it goes.
The one you think is meh, often turns out to be the star..
It just goes to show, running things at least thrice is a very wise rule of thumb.

 

[Schlawiener]

That's absolutely right, @Ray!

Unless I'm very sure it won't be any better the second or third time.

On the second run, AH#1 BudBomb is giving me the same trouble again, due to mold in the main flower. Even though the humidity was 60% at night and a nice 50% during the day, it seems to be too much for the dense buds. All six Angel Heart plants are now curing. They weighed in at 356 grams. Considering I had to throw two entire main flowers on the compost heap and already smoked all the smaller buds, you could easily add another 100 grams for what ended up in the trash/lungs. That one AH#Spearbud phenotype was rock hard and heavy. Currently, I suspect that none of these AH# plants will make it as mother plants. They taste fantastic. Only if there isn't a significant increase in potency in a few weeks after storage, am I convinced I'll find something in the remaining 30AH seeds that better meets my expectations.

But first, I'll give it another three to four weeks of storage!

 

[Ray]

Some plants are mould magnets..
Sorry to hear that you haven't found what your looking for.

Please keep us posted on the curing and eventual sampling..

 

[Schlawiener]

Some plants are mould magnets..
Sorry to hear that you haven't found what your looking for.

Please keep us posted on the curing and eventual sampling..

I certainly didn't mean to speak ill of Angel Heart.

It's truly an outstanding hybrid.

Aromatically, it's an absolute delight.

AH #1 is therefore still in its third round, even into the heavy summer months.

That's also why I decided not to keep it. Because it's a strain that tastes so delicious when vaporized that you immediately want to smoke it again and again.

A more detailed conclusion will follow!

 

[Schlawiener]

So, Angel Heart #1, #2, #4, and #5, which were in their second round, are now drying! It's safe to say that all but number two were ready in their second run from clones, flowering in 8 to 9 weeks. AH#1, which is prone to mold, should take nine to ten weeks. AH#2 would be ready after 10 weeks. All were harvested after nine weeks. The first harvest from seeds is currently maturing in Grove Bags! AH#1 is in its third round, and I still have two clones despite its mold susceptibility. This is my favorite after the first smoke test. Good yield, great mango aroma, and so far the only one that not only tasted delicious but also had the best effect. A slowly building, very motivating high. So much so that I usually didn't even finish smoking it because I immediately had to process what was going through my head. Afterwards, I usually didn't think about my beloved joint again for another two hours. That's my personal seal of approval – it's good.

Better to summarize.
Just so you know, the description fits like a glove. Each of these six Angel Heart plants had its own unique charm. Let's see how they are after curing.

So, the conclusion follows!

 

[Ray]

Thanks for taking the time.
AH is definitely on the list of possible lines to investigate..

 

[PennyP]

Hey Bredda, funny to See that you drying with hangers Like i do... In a closet.



One Love

 

[Schlawiener]

Ya Man! @PennyP often there's no other way because the tent is already set up.

 

[Schlawiener]

So, today's the day I'm finally giving a description of AH#1 Budbomb!

I'm starting with it because it's the strain I've had to smoke most often so far. That's kind of my benchmark for quality after years of smoking. The strain I reach for most often is usually the strongest or tastiest weed I can get my hands on. For me, AngelHeart is more of a sativa-dominant hybrid. The characteristics I've had so far...

At first, I'm skeptical, like with everything. But with weed, almost anything appeals to me.

Especially the passage about the plant with the best flavor—it will be difficult to choose just one.
I can absolutely agree. There's something for everyone. Every female plant has its own unique charm.

I would describe AH#1 Budbomb as a balanced 50:50 hybrid in terms of structure. The aroma/taste and effect are pure sativa, in my opinion. No aggressive sativa high. A lovely, positive, head-tingling high that builds up slowly and subtly. I've noticed that Angel Heart gives me a great motivational boost and helps me get more done than with other strains. The aroma and taste are truly what makes this plant special. You can easily and happily do without the extra potency. From the very first taste, it was heavenly. Now, after about 3-4 weeks in the Grove Bag, it's really crisp. An overripe, sweet, slightly rotten, tangy aroma that translates perfectly (even with tobacco). Super mild when inhaling. As a tobacco junkie, I can even smoke AH#1 wonderfully pure. The bud structure is fantastic. I'd describe it as spongy and compact. It has a nice weight to it.

Its only downside is that it's prone to mold during peak flowering! After two droops, that's why I'm currently running an AH#1 for the third time! Will it make it this time? Anyway, I decided to keep only two backups from this one. Not that the others are bad, but just not as convincing as AH#1. Even though it's the slowest to root and prone to mold, I didn't want to give up on it completely. I'll grow it again in a fourth run with a dehumidifier and more controlled conditions. AH#5 has the same aroma and flavor profile, but it's even a touch more pronounced and intense. The structure was just a bit too leafy for my taste, it took a good 7 to 10 days longer, and the high wasn't quite as strong. I mean, when I say a sweet high... It will certainly have a certain strength. The three AH# plants are barely producing any effects so far. !!For me!! More on that later. I'm giving them more time to mature. Nevertheless, I can say that two are definitely too weak for me. The third AH# type, which I'm not convinced by, looks completely different in the second grow due to the earlier harvest. Better!

 

[Schlawiener]

AH#2 is one of the more Afghan Skunk-dominant phenotypes among these six Angel Heart plants. I probably harvested this type a bit too late. In the second grow, it was harvested earlier! That did it good in terms of aroma. Unfortunately, AH#2 is tasteless and not really something you'd want to smoke. It doesn't really do anything for me. From the second grow, AH#2, harvested earlier, has some aroma and therefore a slightly subtle effect. Yield-wise, it would be top-notch. After rooting at 10cm, it went into flowering in a 3.4L pot in BioBizz All Mix and yielded over 45g. I initially thought the scale was game over! But none of that matters if it doesn't taste good.

 

[Schlawiener]

Hello everyone. A bit later than intended, here is the update on AH#3—the plant that took the longest to mature and had become a favorite of mine over time. Unfortunately, I have to say that, following drying and curing, it hasn't lived up to those expectations. The mango aroma present at the end of the flowering phase was joined by a spicy scent; this spicy note now dominates in the jar, while the mango is barely perceptible. Resin coverage varied across the three main colas. The most resinous cola—which also accounts for the bulk of the yield, as the lower buds on all the colas shared this level of resin—is the only one that is actually smokable. The high is present only in these more potent buds; it is a weak, uplifting high with no body effect. It’s not something I’m particularly keen on smoking.

 

[Schlawiener]

Unfortunately, I had to put my online activities on hold for a few days because I qualified for a darts tournament over the weekend and used all my online time for training. Usually, two hours go by just following your threads.
Moving on to AH#4: In my opinion, it’s very "Afghan Skunk." I definitely left it standing for too long. But it’s totally old-school—not sweet, not very resinous, and consequently has hardly any effect. Very weak. I can't describe the smell; it’s not what I’d call pleasant. In any case, it’s a plant that produced extremely dense, heavy buds—but that’s of no use to me personally.

 

[Schlawiener]

Now we come to the "lost winner" among these six AH# plants. Throughout the flowering stage, this plant consistently exuded the sweetest mango aroma—a scent that became extreme toward the end, taking on a slightly putrid note. It was very similar to AH#1, just with a subtle Haze undertone. I felt this plant had a delicate aroma that would easily be lost. I ended up keeping AH#1 instead, largely due to the bud structure—specifically the mutation and the abundance of leaves on the other one. AH#1 is truly excellent; it produces fatter, less leafy buds faster and tastes delicious. That said, AH#5 tastes a tiny bit better—exactly like it smells—and the flavor lingers on the palate. It is wonderfully smooth and mild to inhale, yet delivers an intense taste. The high creeps up on you, creating a pleasant tingling sensation in the head. It sparks motivation and the urge to get things done. For me, it’s the perfect way to start the day—and because it tastes so good, you just can't get enough of it!

 

[Schlawiener]

AH#8 A very spectacular plant, in my opinion. The flower structure reminded me of NL5xHaze! The initial aroma was like Delahaze. Then, for the most part, there was a scent I’ve often encountered with certain NL5xHaze plants. That faded toward the end of the flowering phase; suddenly, you could smell spicy Haze. But just before harvest, that typical NL5xHaze aroma returned. It has retained that scent even after curing. I’d say the high actually developed further during the curing process. As for the taste—well, it’s just okay. I’m hoping that might still improve. This plant would definitely be a massive yielder. It was also the one ready for harvest the earliest.