HOW MUCH LONGER??(PICS INCLUDED)

I PLANTED THESE THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY.
THEY HAVE BEEN FLOWERING FOR 5-6 WEEKS.

I WAS CURIOUS TO HOW MUCH LONGER BEFORE I HARVEST?

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probs not til mid to late october

mid to late oct.? I'd say 2, maybe weeks, the hairs have begun to brown and doesn't seem to be a lot of new growth on the buds. 1st week of oct. But that'sjust my opinion.

thanks, the plants are about 12+ ft i was also thinking about the first of october. i went and got a magnifying glass but it wasnt good enough. took pics of the buds and zoomed in, didnt see any amber trichomes..

i am going to take some more pics and post them

heres a few more

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Originally Posted by the86thcreator

mid to late oct.? I'd say 2, maybe weeks, the hairs have begun to brown and doesn't seem to be a lot of new growth on the buds. 1st week of oct. But that'sjust my opinion.

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pistil color is not an indication of ripeness. pistils can turn color overnight. the only way to tell if a plant is ready is by the trichs. even then, when to harvest is a personal preference.

i'm not sure what you mean by "bud growth". they might not grow longer but they will continue to swell. the females continue to put on the flowers as they desperately attempt to catch some male pollen.

the more milky the trichs the more cerebral and uppity the high, the more amber the more couch locked stoned. granted this is only as much as the specific strain will allow. also, don't let them go too long as THC starts to break down quickly if you do even though the buds will put on a good bit of weight.

good growing!


-shake

thanks shake...
this is my first grow.

how will i know if the buds are losing thc?
whats your opinion on when to cut it?

also, its about to rain for a few days straight.
do you think it will efect my buds?

i also have another very smaller plant that i brought back to life
the buds look very similar but it is very small, whats your thought on it?
should it be left longer?

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Originally Posted by jojodrodoe

thanks shake...
this is my first grow.

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you are welcome.

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Originally Posted by jojodrodoe

how will i know if the buds are losing thc?
whats your opinion on when to cut it?

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they will have to go to mostly amber+ before the THC starts to degrade. it's not uncommon for commercial growers to let them go too long because, like i said, they put on a good bit of weight for the "final push".

so unless you plan on letting them go past 50% amber then you don't have anything to worry about here.

as far as when to cut, see my above post. get a jewelers loupe or a little hand held microscope. you can find one at radioshack for ~$13. the trichs are the only sure-fire way to tell when to harvest.

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Originally Posted by jojodrodoe

also, its about to rain for a few days straight.
do you think it will efect my buds?

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it's a possibility that you can get bud rot. if it's possible you can cover your plants with trash bags or something. if not, you can always chop. again, it's up to you.


-shake

i appreciate it shake.

another question..

after i cut it

would it be better to hang the whole plant upside down
or individual branches?