harvest preperation

[babystarbud]

what are peoples input on the following article ive quoted from another forum, im harvesting in two days so it too late for me but sounded interesting, seeing as water deprevation and light depravation seem to be common-ish practice with some folks...

"They also, sometimes, strip a width of skin off the main stem to prevent the flow of nutrients to the buds for the last week or so. The same can be done by banding - tying a very tight band around the stem. The result is golden/yellow buds. A lot of Columbian used to be like that apparently, but commercial grows used lesser strains and were not interested in these cannaseur practices. I believe some of the mountain growers (non commercial) still do this. But they are becoming fewer in number I believe."

it sounds like it make sense, im interested in matbe tryingthis next time round but id like some opinion from anyone who might know

cheers

[Shovelhandle]

I'd like to see if anyone has anythi8ng to add to this also. I've grown mostly outdoors, so I'd like to pick in the heat of the day after the dew and such has dried off. Indoors is different.

Bump!

Shovelhandle

[razzapiggy]

bump, curious what others think

[dusto2k3]

i just saw a poll somewhere on here

[wakdady]

A lot of Columbian used to be like that apparently, but

Colombian...

[Scarlet Sky]

can you post a link to the full article?

[Shovelhandle]

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-growing/103654-harvest-dark-light.html

Shov

[babystarbud]

i guess no one knows then....ill do a bit of googling when i get time, if i find anything ill post it up.

its wierd, when i read it i thought to my self...that sounds familliar, im sure ive seen some sort of commercial plant somwhere with bands tied tight round the bases of the trunks
the thread to quote was taken from is here..

Letting The Plant Die Almost Naturaly - UK420 (http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=69384&hl=cannaseur)

[Rhyw]

hi peeps, i'm on for rhyw who is busy at the mo. can you please tell me, when the buds are ready, are the tric bits clear, fuzzy or a bit of both?
getting to that crutial stage now, looking too good to waste!!
any info here would be great!

thanks

[Fencewalker]

I've heard about it. Ranks right up there with popping the hurds and sticking a nail in the main stem.

Personally, after I have spent 4-6 weeks vegging the plant and another 8-10 weeks flowering it...Taking the best care I can to keep it happy, I have a problem torturing the sucker in hopes of getting "better" weed.

The genetics my weed was born with is just fine with me. ;)

As for when to harvest via the trichs...It's a personal taste thing. A lot of folks wait until 20 percent of the trichs are amber.

Taking a test bud and smoking it as the plant progresses is the best way for you to find out what your personal preference is.

[Shovelhandle]

I also try and keep my plants happy. No nails, wraps or water depravation for my plants. The results of this grow, so far is fucking outstanding. I wish I had lots more, is all. (so do my friends!)

Shov