You guys sure know how to hijack a thread. WTF is Iraq doing in an Attitude review?
To the OP, you probably did something wrong. Period. WTF are you using paper towel method. Bad, bad, bad method.
You harvested too early. Yes, you harvested too early. Oh, and by the way, you harvested too early. I just wanted to make sure that you realized that you harvested too early.
They still look dark green like they are packed full of nitrogen. Maybe with a good flush and plain water for a week the leaves will start to yellow off. Otherwise the smoke will be extra harsh.
I would almost guarantee you have a light leak. It looks like it has been trying to re-veg. Make sure your grow area is light-proof or you will have the same issue again.
On my first grow I think I caused more damage using PH UP / Down than it was worth.
I have been top dressing with 1 tsp lime every feeding and it helps keep everything stable.
Why start a plant if you have to move in 78 days or whatever?
If you start to flower within the next week it will probably get done but the yield will be low. You might need a week to dry too.
I cut mine down into clusters after dry but before I jar for personal use.
Everyone should at least pull the clusters apart at harvest and inspect the main stem area to make sure there is no mold growing in there. I found some on my last grow and was lucky to find it before it spread throughout...
When I buy fresh bags of Ocean Forest I always find fungus gnats. You are going to find the occasional insect in any soil. Get some sticky traps for flying gnats and it will keep them in check.
If you are that freaked out by insects then go hydro or soilless medium.