Trichomes are mostly amber ready?
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Dumbguyneedshelp
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I still see a bunch of white pistils. Bit if trichomes are telling ya she's ready. She's ready. Are you checking trichomes on the bud/calyx ? Trikes on leaves can turn faster
Dumbguyneedshelp
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And is that a gelato?
Dumbguyneedshelp
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From the pics it looks a few weeks out yet. But just Going by the pics
These are pitbull strain girls and I check on sides of bud because she was only supposed to flower for 8 weeks and she is now on week 11
Dumbguyneedshelp
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The estimated time from breeders are usually always a bit hard to go by. Thats how they grew the strain in their professional set up so its not,unusual for strains so go weeks past it
coreywebster
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Stay patient , lots of weight still to come.
Thundercat
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Looks like a nice plant, cheers. If you have amber trichomes at this stage I would bet money they are from the bud being touched and causing them to degrade early. As a general rule, you should ignore any suggested flowering times made by breeders. Their flower times mostly apply to their specific phenotypes and grow.
Determining maturity isn't about one single factor, its about watching ALL the signs the plant is giving you. As you grow more plants you will begin to be able to read those signs, and understand what point your plant is at.
FIRST the stigma(pistils) will turn red and begin to actually shrink/shrivel back towards the buds. THEN the bracts(calyxs) will begin to fatten up internally. The buds won't be appearing to grow much outwardly at this point but will be adding density and weight still. I've watched strong stems bend over in just a couple days during this period from the added mass.
FINALLY after about 2ish weeks of swelling, AFTER the stigma have turned, then you can look at trichomes on the actual buds and determine your final harvest point.
There are plenty of variables that can alter time periods, primarily genetics, and the growing environment. For the most part though cannabis plants follow pretty consistent patterns of growth and ripening.
It is VERY EASY to harvest a plant too early and loose out on flavor, smell, yield, and overall quality.
It is VERY HARD to over ripen a plant. I have never seen someone accidentally do it without ignoring plants for WEEKS. The best smoke comes from fully ripened healthy plants.
Determining maturity isn't about one single factor, its about watching ALL the signs the plant is giving you. As you grow more plants you will begin to be able to read those signs, and understand what point your plant is at.
FIRST the stigma(pistils) will turn red and begin to actually shrink/shrivel back towards the buds. THEN the bracts(calyxs) will begin to fatten up internally. The buds won't be appearing to grow much outwardly at this point but will be adding density and weight still. I've watched strong stems bend over in just a couple days during this period from the added mass.
FINALLY after about 2ish weeks of swelling, AFTER the stigma have turned, then you can look at trichomes on the actual buds and determine your final harvest point.
There are plenty of variables that can alter time periods, primarily genetics, and the growing environment. For the most part though cannabis plants follow pretty consistent patterns of growth and ripening.
It is VERY EASY to harvest a plant too early and loose out on flavor, smell, yield, and overall quality.
It is VERY HARD to over ripen a plant. I have never seen someone accidentally do it without ignoring plants for WEEKS. The best smoke comes from fully ripened healthy plants.
thank you very much
Thundercat
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No problem, I hope it helps 
. I know you will be the happiest if you get the most potential out of your plant, so I try to help people do that. Harvesting plants early is one of the biggest issues I see new growers have, drying plants too fast is a close second.
To me your plant looks like its got another 3ish weeks honestly. How long did you veg for?
. I know you will be the happiest if you get the most potential out of your plant, so I try to help people do that. Harvesting plants early is one of the biggest issues I see new growers have, drying plants too fast is a close second. To me your plant looks like its got another 3ish weeks honestly. How long did you veg for?
Veggied for 4 half monthsNo problem, I hope it helps
To me your plant looks like its got another 3ish weeks honestly. How long did you veg for?
Thundercat
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Right on just curious. Some times a short veg period can lead to a longer flower period. But 4 months should have been plenty.
I really do appreciate you very much for all your input helping me become a better grower.