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Highigan harvests four Emoji plants grown with Cronk Nutrients in AutoPot systems, breaking down fresh frozen techniques, trichome analysis, and why AutoPots + Cronk make the easiest grow setup.

<h1 id="harvesting-for-fresh-frozen-highigans-emoji-chop-day-with-cronk-nutrients--autopots">Harvesting for Fresh Frozen: Highigan&apos;s &#x1F349;Emoji Chop Day with Cronk Nutrients &amp; AutoPots</h1><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bMMBZ9-xyLo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/1v16PWEaIZxwgyQRT3PrSOGGKlFHJI8LY=w1920" alt="Highigan Harvesting Emoji for Fresh Frozen - cartoon banner" width="100%" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a></p><p>Highigan just wrapped up one of the most satisfying grows we&apos;ve seen &#x2014; four &#x1F349;Emoji plants, all fed with <strong>Cronk Nutrients</strong> in <strong>AutoPot</strong> watering systems, harvested at day 58 and headed straight to the freezer for fresh frozen hash. This livestream is a masterclass in low-maintenance growing that still produces frosty, terpy, purple-fading buds worth turning into live rosin.</p><p>Here&apos;s everything we learned from chop day.</p><p><iframe width="100%" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bMMBZ9-xyLo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen spellcheck="false"></iframe></p><h2 id="the-setup-ac-infinity-tents-autopots-and-cronk-nutrients">The Setup: AC Infinity Tents, AutoPots, and Cronk Nutrients</h2><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/1gYLZdlR6MnSGk0ybbuvwL_zXd7KgEeLN=w1920" alt="Highigan grow room with AC Infinity tents set up for harvest" width="100%" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p>Highigan runs multiple AC Infinity tents in their grow space, and this batch of Emojis was grown in AutoPot watering systems fed with Cronk Nutrients. As they put it during the stream: <em>&quot;We ran the Cronk Nutrients. It&apos;s just crazy easy with AutoPots. Literally just mix up the reservoir for a week, let them run.&quot;</em></p><p>That&apos;s the beauty of the AutoPot + Cronk combo &#x2014; you mix your nutrients into the reservoir once, and the self-watering system handles the rest. No daily hand-watering, no runoff management, no babysitting pH swings. Just consistent feeding on autopilot.</p><p>The one lesson from this run? <strong>Don&apos;t let the reservoir run dry.</strong> Highigan mentioned that some plants got crinkly leaves after a dry-out that never fully recovered. The buds were still fire, but the foliage took a hit. Keep that res topped up.</p><h2 id="the-emoji-strain-s1-testers-from-dakota">The &#x1F349;Emoji Strain: S1 Testers from Dakota</h2><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/10sJZm0sEiUCCEw9PCDDmh3jVv_qqUE74=w1920" alt="Harvesting Emoji plants inside the grow tent with AutoPots visible" width="100%" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p>These Emoji plants were S1 testers bred by Dakota in Colombia. Out of the five they grew, about two showed some nanner tendencies early on &#x2014; which is expected at the S1 stage. As Highigan explained, when you&apos;re working with S1 genetics, you&apos;re going to get some wild cards. That&apos;s just part of the breeding process.</p><p>But even with the occasional hermie trait, every single plant produced smokeable, beautiful flower. The terp profile was consistently described as <strong>&quot;juicy&quot;</strong> &#x2014; watermelon, grapefruit, berry, with hints of lemonade and even a touch of licorice on certain phenotypes.</p><h2 id="harvest-day-plant-by-plant">Harvest Day: Plant by Plant</h2><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/1_gXCN7GGvwVrgYrVP3d4uwyHDb8dJ_dR=w1920" alt="Highigan trimming Emoji buds at the harvest table with trim trays" width="100%" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p>The process was straightforward. They&apos;d already gone through the plants on a previous Patreon livestream and pulled the best top nugs for smoking. Everything else? Straight to fresh frozen.</p><p>Plant by plant, they stripped the large fan leaves without trichomes, kept the sugar-coated trim, and bagged everything up for the freezer. The goal was simple: preserve as many trichomes as possible for a bubble hash wash later in the week.</p><p>Key observations from each plant:</p><ul><li><strong>Plant #1 (Front Right):</strong> Amazing terps, super juicy watermelon smell. Described as the most &quot;emoji&quot; of the bunch.</li><li><strong>Plant #2:</strong> Big chunky buds, smelled incredible. One of the favorites.</li><li><strong>Plant #3:</strong> Had some crinkled leaves from the reservoir dry-out, but buds still came out frosty.</li><li><strong>Plant #4:</strong> The last one harvested, surprisingly juicy with eucalyptus notes. Strong terps despite being an underdog.</li></ul><h2 id="the-purple-fade-why-these-buds-wash-purple">The Purple Fade: Why These Buds Wash Purple</h2><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/1hod_esS157oEx7DpaIKb7i5HFUZJnpwF=w1920" alt="Emoji bud spin shot showing purple and green trichome-covered flower" width="100%" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p>One of the standout features of this run was the color. Multiple plants showed deep purple coloring on the undersides of buds while staying green on top &#x2014; a stunning two-tone effect. Highigan suspected (and we agree) that these buds are going to wash purple, meaning the resulting hash will carry that anthocyanin-rich coloring.</p><p>The trichome check under the microscope showed mostly cloudy heads with a few clears &#x2014; right in the sweet spot for harvesting. Day 58 was a bit of a stretch from their ideal (they estimated the plants were probably ready around day 50), but the delay was intentional to shoot their signature bud spin videos.</p><h2 id="fresh-frozen-why-theyre-freezing-everything">Fresh Frozen: Why They&apos;re Freezing Everything</h2><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/1ESvcDGQhsdPErztSw_YJ8uFLkmIqRO-9=w1920" alt="Highigan discussing fresh frozen process with harvested Emoji buds" width="100%" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p>Fresh frozen is exactly what it sounds like &#x2014; instead of drying and curing your harvest, you freeze the fresh plant material immediately after chop. This preserves the volatile terpenes and trichome heads in their most pristine state, which makes for significantly better bubble hash and live rosin.</p><p>Highigan&apos;s approach was no-frills: trim the fans, bag the rest, straight into the freezer. They even joked about using grocery bags instead of expensive turkey bags (the chat had opinions about that). Their reasoning? The material will be washed before any freezer burn becomes an issue.</p><p>They recently did their first full wash and press with Joe from <strong>Basement Grow Show</strong>, and it got them hooked. Now everything that isn&apos;t saved for smoking goes to the freezer.</p><h2 id="spin-shots-the-bud-photography">Spin Shots: The Bud Photography</h2><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/1Qwtl7TUv2wzz3gwsa4x6qAD5PSSS9QuD=w1920" alt="Stunning closeup of Emoji bud with purple leaves and frosty trichomes" width="100%" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p>If you follow Highigan, you know their bud spin shots are next level. They photograph each plant&apos;s best buds on a rotating platform with a black background, creating these mesmerizing 360&#xB0; videos that really showcase the trichome coverage and color.</p><p>The Emoji spins from this batch are particularly impressive &#x2014; deep purple sugar leaves, frosted green calyxes, and those signature orange pistil hairs creating a beautiful contrast. As they said: <em>&quot;I could just watch these all day.&quot;</em></p><h2 id="whats-next-for-highigan">What&apos;s Next for Highigan</h2><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/10cRonjTCAXtW_6UGn9eWIBCAXG9agihy=w1920" alt="Emoji plants growing with AutoPot watering system and AC Infinity equipment" width="100%" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p>After clearing out the Emoji tent, Highigan is planning a full reset: new tent, new AutoPot setup, switching to photos for the next run. They&apos;ve also got Sour Diesel plants at day 58 in another tent that are coming along, plus plans to try some unreleased Soulfire FX3 crosses.</p><p>They&apos;re also looking at outdoor hash washing setups as the weather gets colder, and dreaming big about their barn renovation &#x2014; a dedicated grow space, office area, and eventually a full greenhouse for both cannabis and vegetables.</p><h2 id="key-takeaways-for-home-growers">Key Takeaways for Home Growers</h2><ul><li><strong>AutoPots + Cronk Nutrients = hands-off growing.</strong> Mix your reservoir once a week and let the system do the work. It doesn&apos;t get easier than that.</li><li><strong>Don&apos;t let your reservoir run dry.</strong> Plants can recover from a lot, but crinkled leaves from drought stress won&apos;t bounce back even after rewatering.</li><li><strong>S1 genetics can surprise you.</strong> Even with some hermie tendencies, these S1 Emoji testers produced gorgeous, terpy flower that&apos;s more than worth growing.</li><li><strong>Fresh frozen is the move</strong> if you&apos;re interested in making your own hash or rosin. Freeze immediately after chop to preserve terpenes and trichome integrity.</li><li><strong>Day 50-58 is the window</strong> for strains like Emoji. 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Harvesting for Fresh Frozen: Highigan's Emoji Chop Day with Cronk Nutrients & AutoPots

Basement Grow Show breaks down how to set up a 12-plant AutoPot system with elite genetics from Home Grow TV, Exotic Genetics, FastBuds, and Huckleberry Hill Farms.

<p><a href="https://youtu.be/gxSoCX77_2g" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0e8PW74oXnN2DnpG/hc/JEmYL2naJZy6oMgQ/2026022020-ef131bbb-e6af-4308-af59-3913de24fbc0-autopot-hero-comic-16x9-v4.png" style="width: 683px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><br></p><p>Setting up an autopot watering system for premium cannabis genetics requires careful preparation: verify all valve components are in place, transplant only when root systems are fully developed, wait 12 days after transplanting before activating the system, and maintain optimal VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit) throughout the grow. This bottom-feeding approach eliminates daily hand-watering while providing consistent moisture levels that accelerate vegetative growth and support heavy-flowering strains.</p><h2 id="why-premium-genetics-demand-better-growing-systems">Why Premium Genetics Demand Better Growing Systems</h2><p>When you receive genetics from trusted breeders&#x2014;strains that represent years of selection, late-night conversations, and carefully guarded keeper phenotypes&#x2014;your growing approach needs to match that level of commitment. These aren&apos;t experimental seeds or untested crosses. They&apos;re the result of extensive breeding work, often unreleased to the public and shared only within tight communities of serious growers.</p><p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0e8PW74oXnN2DnpG/hc/JEmYL2naJZy6oMgQ/2026022020-a2f09e14-0b4a-4150-b472-c05d45270262-frame-00-12-00.jpg" style="width: 683px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p>The grower in this scenario made a significant decision: after five years of hand-watering plants in fabric pots, it was time to upgrade to a 12-plant autopot system with 3.9-gallon containers. The motivation wasn&apos;t just convenience&#x2014;it was about creating the optimal environment for genetics sourced from Home Grow TV, Exotic Genetics (Emoji crosses), FastBuds unreleased strains, and Huckleberry Hill Farms.</p><p>As the grower notes, &quot;If you fail this one, that&apos;s on you.&quot; Premium genetics deserve premium treatment: dialed-in temperatures, proper feeding systems, and environmental controlls that eliminate guesswork.</p><h2 id="setting-up-your-autopot-system-critical-steps">Setting Up Your Autopot System: Critical Steps</h2><h3 id="pre-installation-valve-inspection">Pre-Installation: Valve Inspection</h3><p>Before connecting any reservoir or filling pots with medium, inspect every valve in your autopot system. Each valve contains a small white bumper inside&#x2014;this component is essential for proper water regulation. Missing even one bumper means that pot won&apos;t receive water correctly, creating uneven growth across your canopy.</p><p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0e8PW74oXnN2DnpG/hc/JEmYL2naJZy6oMgQ/2026022020-4befa77e-3708-4a5b-ae98-1d81cdf6eba2-frame-00-04-00.jpg" style="width: 683px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p>The inspection process is straightforward: remove each valve from its tray, look inside, and confirm the white bumper is present. If you&apos;re setting up 12 pots, check all 12 valves. This five-minute inspection prevents weeks of troubleshooting later.</p><h3 id="transplanting-into-autopots">Transplanting Into Autopots</h3><p>Timing your transplant correctly makes a significant difference in how quickly plants establish. In this grow, plants were started in solo cups under LED lighting. When root systems completely filled the cups&#x2014;visible white roots circling the bottom and sides&#x2014;they were ready for transplant into the 3.9-gallon autopot containers.</p><h3 id="the-12-day-rule">The 12-Day Rule</h3><p>Don&apos;t activate your autopot system immediately after transplanting. Plants need time to establish roots throughout the new medium before transitioning to bottom-feeding. The grower waited 12 days, manually watering from the top to encourage roots to grow downward.</p><p>After 12 days, the autopot reservoir was filled and the system activated. From that point forward, the plants received consistent moisture from below, and the growth acceleration was immediately noticeable. &quot;I&apos;m absolutely blown away at the growth of them already,&quot; the grower observed just days after system activation.</p><table style="width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;"><caption style="font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:8px;">Autopot System Setup Timeline</caption><thead><tr style="background:#2d5a27;color:white;"><th style="padding:10px;text-align:left;">Stage</th><th style="padding:10px;text-align:left;">Duration</th><th style="padding:10px;text-align:left;">Action Required</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr style="background:#f5f5f5;"><td style="padding:10px;">Valve inspection</td><td style="padding:10px;">Pre-setup</td><td style="padding:10px;">Verify white bumpers in all valves</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;">Transplant</td><td style="padding:10px;">Day 0</td><td style="padding:10px;">Move from solo cups to 3.9-gal pots</td></tr><tr style="background:#f5f5f5;"><td style="padding:10px;">Hand watering</td><td style="padding:10px;">Days 1&#x2013;12</td><td style="padding:10px;">Top-water to encourage root establishment</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px;">System activation</td><td style="padding:10px;">Day 12+</td><td style="padding:10px;">Fill reservoir, activate autopot valves</td></tr><tr style="background:#f5f5f5;"><td style="padding:10px;">Training begins</td><td style="padding:10px;">Days 14&#x2013;21</td><td style="padding:10px;">Install first trellis net, begin canopy management</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 id="training-techniques-for-maximum-canopy-development">Training Techniques for Maximum Canopy Development</h2><h3 id="scrog-screen-of-green-setup">SCROG (Screen of Green) Setup</h3><p>For growers running multiple plants in a confined space, SCROG netting provides essential canopy control. In this 12-plant setup, two layers of trellis netting were installed&#x2014;the first during vegetative growth to spread branches horizontally, and the second during early flower to support developing bud structures.</p><p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0e8PW74oXnN2DnpG/hc/JEmYL2naJZy6oMgQ/2026022020-0c432a5b-9ccf-4a1e-8cb8-ae178d91e83d-frame-00-09-00.jpg" style="width: 683px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p>The netting was secured to grow room walls using adhesive utility clips with garden tie material. This approach keeps the net taut without requiring a freestanding frame that would block access to plants. However, the grower acknowledged a challenge: &quot;Once it&apos;s on, it&apos;s kind of on there. I&apos;m worried how am I going to get from this side to that side.&quot; The solution? An army crawl pathway underneath the canopy.</p><h3 id="canopy-management-strategy">Canopy Management Strategy</h3><p>SCROG training accomplishes several goals simultaneously. By spreading branches horizontally across the net, light penetrates more evenly across the entire canopy. Instead of one dominant cola per plant, every major branch gets adequate light exposure, leading to more consistent bud development across the entire room.</p><p>This approach is particularly important with unreleased or limited-availability genetics where phenotype expression may vary. Some plants naturally grow taller or stretch more aggressively&#x2014;SCROG netting allows you to manage these variations and create uniformity.</p><h2 id="strain-selection-working-with-elite-genetics">Strain Selection: Working with Elite Genetics</h2><p>This grow featured a carefully curated selection from multiple respected breeders:</p><p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0e8PW74oXnN2DnpG/hc/JEmYL2naJZy6oMgQ/2026022020-d758af4a-4ec5-4eb6-8051-961dd8d9fd82-frame-00-06-00.jpg" style="width: 683px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><ul><li><strong>Bomba (Home Grow TV):</strong> Pheno #1, exceptional bud structure and vigorous growth</li><li><strong>Dorotas/Tarantas (Home Grow TV):</strong> Excellent stacking, healthy vigorous development</li><li><strong>Yikes by Emoji (Exotic Genetics):</strong> Planted in a colder corner, slightly slower development</li><li><strong>Mojito by Emoji (Exotic Genetics):</strong> Purple hairs early in flower, excellent intermodal spacing</li><li><strong>Bomba by Emoji (Exotic Genetics):</strong> Remarkable bud development, intense aromatic complexity</li><li><strong>Unreleased FastBuds strains:</strong> Multiple plants described as &quot;looking like monsters&quot;</li><li><strong>Huckleberry Hill selections:</strong> Located in the back corner, requiring the infamous army crawl</li></ul><p>The grower&apos;s relationship with Dakota McLaren from Home Grow TV exemplifies this approach: &quot;Late night FaceTime calls, voice notes, long conversations about plants that don&apos;t even exist yet. There&apos;s someone on the other side of the world doing the same thing that I&apos;m doing. Just bigger, just deeper.&quot;</p><h2 id="nutrient-management-with-autopot-systems">Nutrient Management with Autopot Systems</h2><p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/0e8PW74oXnN2DnpG/hc/JEmYL2naJZy6oMgQ/2026022020-492c55a1-f83a-4e26-b4b0-d450976b750e-frame-00-15-00.jpg" style="width: 683px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p>Autopot systems present unique feeding considerations. Unlike top-feeding where nutrients can be adjusted with each watering, autopot reservoirs hold multiple days&apos; worth of nutrient solution. For growers using premium liquid nutrients like <a href="https://cronknutrients.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cronk Nutrients</a>, this means:</p><ul><li>Preparing larger batches of properly pH-balanced nutrient solution</li><li>Ensuring reservoir cleanliness to prevent algae or bacterial contamination</li><li>Monitoring reservoir levels daily to catch any plants drinking more or less than expected</li><li>Adjusting feeding strength based on growth stage</li></ul><p>For autopot systems, start with a slightly lower concentration than your standard feed chart recommends (around 75&#x2013;80% strength), then adjust upward based on how plants respond. The constant availability of nutrients means plants can feed on demand rather than waiting for the next watering cycle.</p><h2 id="environmental-control-vpd-and-temperature-management">Environmental Control: VPD and Temperature Management</h2><p>One environmental challenge noted was a &quot;cold spot in that back corner&quot;&#x2014;an outside concrete wall that stayed cooler than the rest of the grow space. Plants in that area (the Yikes by Emoji) weren&apos;t thriving as much as those in the center. Solutions include:</p><ul><li>Insulating exterior walls with foam board or reflective insulation</li><li>Positioning space heaters toward problem areas</li><li>Using circulation fans to eliminate temperature stratification</li><li>Placing less vigorous or more cold-tolerant strains in cooler zones</li></ul><h2 id="the-real-benefit-of-automation">The Real Benefit of Automation</h2><p>Beyond the technical advantages, the grower emphasized how autopot systems create time freedom: &quot;If you know me, I like to play disc golf, I coach my kids&apos; hockey, I like to have a good time. So these autopots are going to give me way more free time.&quot;</p><p>After five years of hand-watering multiple plants daily, the transition to automated feeding meant time previously spent on watering could be redirected to training, observation, and life outside the grow room.</p><h2 id="faq-autopot-systems-for-cannabis">FAQ: Autopot Systems for Cannabis</h2><p><strong>How long should I wait before activating my autopot system after transplanting?</strong><br>Wait at least 12 days. Hand-water from the top to encourage roots to grow throughout the new medium and establish downward. Once roots reach the bottom reservoir area, they&apos;ll quickly adapt to the bottom-feeding approach.</p><p><strong>What pot size works best for autopot systems?</strong><br>The 3.9-gallon pot size is an excellent middle ground&#x2014;large enough to support full-term flowering plants without taking up excessive space. Larger 6.6-gallon pots work for longer vegetative periods.</p><p><strong>Can I run different strains in the same autopot reservoir?</strong><br>Yes, but all plants will receive the same nutrient solution. Choose strains with similar feeding requirements when possible. Environmental variation like cold spots may affect individual plant performance more than nutrient differences.</p><p><strong>What&apos;s the most important component to check when setting up autopots?</strong><br>Verify that every valve contains the small white bumper inside. This component is essential for proper water regulation&#x2014;without it, that pot won&apos;t receive water correctly.</p><h2 id="final-thoughts">Final Thoughts</h2><p>Autopot systems, proper SCROG training, dialed-in VPD, and quality nutrients like <a href="https://cronknutrients.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cronk Nutrients</a> create exactly the environment premium genetics need to express their full potential. 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