first time grower help
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Nugachino
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I'd leave those leaves on. They power it's growth. You'll only hurt your yields if you take away it's solar panels.
They'll yellow up as it comes closer to harvest.
Don't be too concerned with yields this run. Just enjoy the fact you achieved your first harvest. Some get heaps some get a so so amount. I got about what you have on my first attempt.
Look into manifolding/mainlining, scrog and LST for next round. You can get nice wide plants that make better use of their horizontal space. And only start stretching vertically once they hit flowering.
Example of one that has been manifolded and scrogged. She's under a foot and a half tall. And closer to two feet square.
-Edit- don't use 1" metal mesh for a scrog. Its a pain in the arse to rethread bud sites where you want them. Go for something more flexible instead. Probably even better to have 2" holes as well. -Edit-
They'll yellow up as it comes closer to harvest.
Don't be too concerned with yields this run. Just enjoy the fact you achieved your first harvest. Some get heaps some get a so so amount. I got about what you have on my first attempt.
Look into manifolding/mainlining, scrog and LST for next round. You can get nice wide plants that make better use of their horizontal space. And only start stretching vertically once they hit flowering.
Example of one that has been manifolded and scrogged. She's under a foot and a half tall. And closer to two feet square.
-Edit- don't use 1" metal mesh for a scrog. Its a pain in the arse to rethread bud sites where you want them. Go for something more flexible instead. Probably even better to have 2" holes as well. -Edit-
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coreywebster
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Maturing still takes energy the same as growing does. The leaves are a source of food as much as they are solar panels.
I'm not against defoliation, the plant will grow and finish either way, but in the case of the plant in the picture I don't see what your gaining, there are no parts of the plant not receiving light.
I'm not against defoliation, the plant will grow and finish either way, but in the case of the plant in the picture I don't see what your gaining, there are no parts of the plant not receiving light.
BobBitchen
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Functions of the leaf. Chloroplasts are the tiny structures in plant cells where photosynthesis happens. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, a green pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. ... These cells absorb the water needed by the plant for photosynthesis.
Its main functions are photosynthesis and gas exchange. A leaf is often flat, so it absorbs the most light, and thin, so that the sunlight can get to the chloroplasts in the cells. Most leaves have stomata, which open and close. They regulate carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapour exchange with the atmosphere.
The primary purpose of a flower is reproduction. Since the flowers are the reproductive organs of plant, they mediate the joining of the sperm, contained within pollen, to the ovules — contained in the ovary. Pollination is the movement of pollen from the anthers to the stigma.
Not an opinion, science
Its main functions are photosynthesis and gas exchange. A leaf is often flat, so it absorbs the most light, and thin, so that the sunlight can get to the chloroplasts in the cells. Most leaves have stomata, which open and close. They regulate carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapour exchange with the atmosphere.
The primary purpose of a flower is reproduction. Since the flowers are the reproductive organs of plant, they mediate the joining of the sperm, contained within pollen, to the ovules — contained in the ovary. Pollination is the movement of pollen from the anthers to the stigma.
Not an opinion, science
BobBitchen
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Not here to argue, do as you wish. I suggest you do a little reading on basic botany concepts.
Your plants look great, just keep them healthy , should be ready in a week or two IMHO.
good luck
Your plants look great, just keep them healthy , should be ready in a week or two IMHO.
good luck
Cobbyman12
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Thanks for the feedback and help guys!
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Any other feedback would be greatly appreciated!
hotshotisdashit
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Don't cut off your fan leaves or any leaves especially in flower. They're there to soak up light and pass it on to your plant. When your plant is done with it's leaves and doesn't need them they will turn yellow or brown and will just about fall off naturally. These are the only ones I'd recommend you trim off.
Cobbyman12
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How much longer would you guys say?View attachment 4004410
Nugachino
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Can't seem to view that attachment.
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How much longer until i should harvest her
Cobbyman12
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Im color blind so i cant tell if the trichs are amber or not
Charles m
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Oh shit my bad dude well from the photo i would say its ready someday this week. You choose the day brother and dont forget to hang and cure really well. No matter how good the plant, failure to hang dry properly and cure properly will greatly effect the taste and potency of your yield
Cobbyman12
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No worries man and will do il post a picturw of the product when its all done
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