Pistils wont change color

[Faddenator]

I've got a lady who's basically frosted over with trichomes, but not a single pistil has changed color yet. I'm guessing this is just a strain issue and they'll start turning next week but I'd like to be sure.

Or... are there strains that don't change pistil color?

BTW, It smells awesome! :thumbsup::jointsmile::stoned:

[WashougalWonder]

Not sure, but I have seen amber trichomes with the pistils still white as ever.

You must look at the trichomes under magnification.

[Balkey]

In general, the pistils will slowly turn brownish as the lady matures but that's not the case for all strains. Look at the trichomes for harvest. Also, I've found that even if I harvest a plant with all whiteish pistils, while it drys and cures the pistils turn brown. So don't worry, check those trich's!!!:stoned:

[Faddenator]

Not sure, but I have seen amber trichomes with the pistils still white as ever.

You must look at the trichomes under magnification.


In general, the pistils will slowly turn brownish as the lady matures but that's not the case for all strains. Look at the trichomes for harvest. Also, I've found that even if I harvest a plant with all whiteish pistils, while it drys and cures the pistils turn brown. So don't worry, check those trich's!!!:stoned:

Awesome, I know all about the trichome colors in relation to harvest and what not, I'll give them a good look tomorrow. I just didn't know if harvesting when EVERY SINGLE pistil is still white would fuck up the smoke.

Thanks guys :jointsmile:

[BobBong]

Short answer...

They will!

[Faddenator]

Short answer...

They will!

I know they will eventually, but I don't want to let the plant grow past optimum harvest time. From what I know, I should harvest once the trichs start to turn amber. but It would seem odd to me if the trichs were amber and no pistils had turned orange yet.

[BobBong]

I know they will eventually, but I don't want to let the plant grow past optimum harvest time. From what I know, I should harvest once the trichs start to turn amber. but It would seem odd to me if the trichs were amber and no pistils had turned orange yet.

how long you been flowering? and not just 12/12 cycle, how long has the plant actually been developing flowers?

[jakester]

A picture would be really helpful right about now.

[Faddenator]

how long you been flowering? and not just 12/12 cycle, how long has the plant actually been developing flowers?


A picture would be really helpful right about now.

Thanks guys but I totally just jumped the gun... finally got some high res pics today and the trichomes are definitely still nice and clear. Also noticed some pistils JUST starting to turn. So yeah, posted this two days too early :stoned:.

Im still posting the pictures so you can check it out.
:hippy:

[WashougalWonder]

Age? That looks like it needs weeks still

[LOC NAR on probation]

What strain is it ?

We have white strains that never turn redhair untill drying.

Your looking at trichomes that's all that matters.

[Faddenator]

Age? That looks like it needs weeks still


What strain is it ?

We have white strains that never turn redhair untill drying.

Your looking at trichomes that's all that matters.

Wash- I think you're right, its about 6 1/2 weeks into flowering.

LOC- I'm not sure of the strain, but I now understand that the pistil color is not important relative to harvest. Like I said, I just wanted to be sure as I've never seen the pistils stay white this long. So I'm guessing it is the strain.

My plan is to cycle it through two more feedings and then flush it. so probably another three weeks-ish until I cut.

[MJACTIVIST]

Dude, u gotta go at least another 14 to 21 days. And the last 10 days nothing but pure water.
L8
MJ

[Faddenator]

Dude, u gotta go at least another 14 to 21 days. And the last 10 days nothing but pure water.
L8
MJ


My plan is to cycle it through two more feedings and then flush it. so probably another three weeks-ish until I cut.

...:thumbsup:

[BobBong]

Remember to cut your nutes back before you flush, otherwise you can get over feeding when you actually do flush.
In the absence of nutrients in the water, the plant draws all its nutes from the remaining built up nute in the medium itself.

Always cut back on nutes before flushing. :thumbsup:'

Lookin' good!

[Faddenator]

Remember to cut your nutes back before you flush, otherwise you can get over feeding when you actually do flush.
In the absence of nutrients in the water, the plant draws all its nutes from the remaining built up nute in the medium itself.

Always cut back on nutes before flushing. :thumbsup:'

Lookin' good!

Whoa, I never thought of that. I was planning on flushing tomorrow, 3 days after a full strength feeding... should I just water regularly and flush once the soil dries up?

Thanks for the heads up :smokin:

[BobBong]

Whoa, I never thought of that. I was planning on flushing tomorrow, 3 days after a full strength feeding... should I just water regularly and flush once the soil dries up?

Thanks for the heads up :smokin:

I've recently learned that certain mediums store a lot of nutrient along with that water. Heavy feeding can put a lot of nutrient "on reserve" in the medium. If you take away that water based feed all together, the plant reverts to taking it's nutrient from the medium itself. This can possibly cause a nutrient burn and prolong the flushing process. Try cutting your feed back significantly before doing a full on flush and you'll notice that there is less stress on the plant.

All the best,
Bob.
:thumbsup:

[Faddenator]

I've recently learned that certain mediums store a lot of nutrient along with that water. Heavy feeding can put a lot of nutrient "on reserve" in the medium. If you take away that water based feed all together, the plant reverts to taking it's nutrient from the medium itself. This can possibly cause a nutrient burn and prolong the flushing process. Try cutting your feed back significantly before doing a full on flush and you'll notice that there is less stress on the plant.

All the best,
Bob.
:thumbsup:

Okay, I will do that. Thanks Bob.