Just one final update:
Tonight I chopped down the Peyote Cookies, trimmed off the dead fan leaves and dunked and soaked the buds in clean water. I then placed everything in my drying rack with a fan running nearby (not directly on the buds) to dry while I'm gone on my trip (will be gone Wednesday through Saturday). Hoping they won't overdry but at this point, I could care less what happens. See below for a photo of the room after the chop.
I didn't have time to do the same with the OG Kush so instead, I drained the reservoir and refilled it with pHed water (no nutrients). Who knows, maybe they will hold up until I get back. If not, no big deal. That was a freebie out of a batch I bought a while back.
I might try growing again but not until I have my room exactly like I want it, including climate control and pest prevention. Until then, there is literally no point in wasting time or money. That is a good lesson for all you beginners out there too. Start slow or do a ton of planning first. Otherwise, you will bite off more than you can chew and you may end up with a ton of wasted time and money like I did. And this is after a successful grow prior to this.
Other than that, I do wish you all the best of luck with your grows. And if someone wants to be an instant millionaire, come up with a sure-fire way to prevent spider mites!!!!
