Is this a sign of low potency???

I set up a cabinet grow room about 3 months ago, i grew some plants from some "middies" i bought. When the plants where 4-5 nodes tall i could see alot of Sticky crystals all over the plant, which turned out to be good stuff. After I got everything set up and automated, i ordered NL from Dr. Chronic, they are 4-5 nodes tall and do not see the same stick crystals on the plant like like the prior plants, is this a bad thing? or should i wait and see how they turn out?

???

no, different strains do different things, if its not showing some characteristics like your last plant i wouldnt worry. Wait till you flower them and then the fun begins