No More Help For Female Growers From Me.

[pic book]

Today I am in a ruminative mood, seeking to draw lessons from the last 6 years.  Most i will keep to myself. 

One huge time-waster [with no exceptions].  Never take on a female-wannabe grower to mentor.  I define a successful mentorship as the individual is still growing their own weed needs 3 years later.  In my case 100% of the 9 females i lavished with help and some supplies are not growing today.  To be totally transparent, I had no relationship beyond grow-mentor.  7 were white and 2 black.  One lasted 2 years and she disappeared. Literally, her house is still standing and vacant (she owned it); her phone and email shut-off.  So maybe she is growing elsewhere.

That would make i of 9 who survived, but would not change my analysis.

Guys are nearly 100% opposite.

Edited August 20, 2016 by pic book

[t-pain]

you need to do a survey, ask them why they stopped. we need to know, for science

[Restorium2]

you need to do a survey, ask them why they stopped. we need to know, for science

lol

Sounds like they were abducted by extraterrestrials. 

[Willy]

In my opinion most women just dont enjoy growin,, there is always exceptions, but in general most farmers are men the gals just seem to  want horses to ride ...LOL not that there is anything wrong with that.. :)

[pergamum362]

Aye, in the early days of the program i met quite a few females participating in the growing/caregiver side of the mmmp, today, none of them do. There either patients withe caregivers and gave up trying or just do not participate in the program period, understandably.

[blackhorse]

We have female growers who frequent this site.

[shishka]

[Sparky]

I know several women growers who will "grow on" along with me! There are some of us truly loving it!

[Highlander]

Hey pic didn't I meet one of your grow gals a few years ago? I thought you two would get along well. After all you gave her rides and helped her get equipment and clones.

[imiubu]

hmm...  I know quite a few accomplished female growers who have every intention to continue their craft.

 

I have had nothing but troubles (of my own making) while attempting to grow, yet I have every intention to continue.

 

If not for those (men) who stepped up to assist me I would have given up by now, I am certain of that.

 

Thanks to all of you who have helped me and continue to help me 

[GrowGoddess]

In my opinion most women just dont enjoy growin,, there is always exceptions, but in general most farmers are men the gals just seem to  want horses to ride ...LOL not that there is anything wrong with that.. :)

 

Nah, us awesome growing chicks just don't want to put up with the men's BS! LOL

 

Some of the best smoke I ever had came from a lady grower and that was about 25 years ago. There are plenty of female growers out there.

 

If you want to compare women to men, this is not the right place. I rarely ever see a picture here. Doesn't look like there are very many male growers here either. Pictures tell a thousand words . . .

 

Do not hesitate to check out Better Homes and Gardens and Birds and Blooms. Those sites will show you what woman gardeners can do!

 

[Kingdiamond]

Was wondering when you were going to chime in GG  lol!

[pergamum362]

My wife, after many years now, is finally starting to take interest. Lol, i am extremely excited about this.

[trichcycler]

Today I am in a ruminative mood, seeking to draw lessons from the last 6 years.  Most i will keep to myself. 

One huge time-waster [with no exceptions].  Never take on a female-wannabe grower to mentor.  I define a successful mentorship as the individual is still growing their own weed needs 3 years later.  In my case 100% of the 9 females i lavished with help and some supplies are not growing today.  To be totally transparent, I had no relationship beyond grow-mentor.  7 were white and 2 black.  One lasted 2 years and she disappeared. Literally, her house is still standing and vacant (she owned it); her phone and email shut-off.  So maybe she is growing elsewhere.

That would make i of 9 who survived, but would not change my analysis.

Guys are nearly 100% opposite.

 

[pergamum362]

Mr miyagi was a nub

[matt79]

Best grower I know is a woman. But she's German so maybe that's why lol

[phaquetoo]

you need to do a survey, ask them why they stopped. we need to know, for science

Bawahahahahahahahaha!

[phaquetoo]

In my opinion most women just dont enjoy growin,, there is always exceptions, but in general most farmers are men the gals just seem to  want horses to ride ...LOL not that there is anything wrong with that.. :)

didnt read the whole thread yet, but g.g is an awsome grower judging from pics and her advise way to go girl!

 

Peace

[Restorium2]

[Willy]

In my opinion most women just dont enjoy growin,, there is always exceptions, but in general most farmers are men the gals just seem to  want horses to ride ...LOL not that there is anything wrong with that.. :)

 

I want to make it clear that in no way am I saying women don't make excellent growers.. I just don't think there are as many interested in it. That said I'm sure there are many fine female growers, and GG is a top one for sure, hands down.. In me comment  I just find less women doin it in my  limited knowledge base.. but I DON'T think for a min that women are less gifted as growers. I just haven't been lucky enough to run into many.. Unofficially my wife has worked our grow without my involvement  and did an outstanding job,when i was too sick to get outta bed at all.   

[trichcycler]

I wish my wife was allowed in my grow space, it'd darn for sure be tidier !  

[+Malamute]

Males have always dominated the illicit drug market and production.

 

I think a general reason is female risk aversion and children. Also that males will regularly take the fall to protect the woman and/or children.

 

Secondly, males tend to not trust females in such large dealings. That is where the gender bias is IMO.

[Restorium2]

You have to take into account that successful growers are mostly the top tier in cannabis over achievers. Only the very strongest survive. It's a tough row to hoe. Pulling off a grow once in a while is one thing, but being independent of anyone else's supply is a commitment 24/7.

[imiubu]

Might male ego have a bit to do with it also? Besides the female risk aversion and children angle, women are generally less egotistical.

Women have historically been the back bone in support of their male counter part, and have less need for the 'spot light'.

 

I'm simply tossing ideas out here, not intended for an argument.

[Wild Bill]

Secondly, males tend to not trust females in such large dealings. That is where the gender bias is IMO.

 

Quite true. Women as a whole tend to be more verbal and sometimes that isn't the best trait to have in the cannabis business.

 

Like Phaq says, "Loose lips sink ships."