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I have to say...I dont recall seeing this much trichome development on any other CFL grows that I have seen in person. Seen some pretty impressive things on this site though...thanks for the comment:thumbsup::smokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by sum1cull911
Thanks a lot for following...I am very pleased with the whole development of these girls. Much more to come:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by pipefitter
My girls are at that stage where growth is not as noticeable but trichome development and hardness is really taking over. Can't wait for the next growth-spurt. I also noticed the first couple, of many hairs changing colors. I use a 60X magnifier to keep a close whatch on the trichomes and so far they are all clear still with huge rounded heads.:thumbsup:
Borrowed this picture from another person (thanks) to show what development looks like:smokin: The trichomes on my girls are much fuller and happier looking than this picture but its just an example:thumbsup:
Couldn't put of the trimming any longer. These leaves just had to go:thumbsup: This is the only time you will see me cut my ladies during growth...Cant wait to hack em good for though:D
They may not like it for a few days, but once you've relieved them of those leaves taking up too much energy to try to keep them going ... they'll put much more energy into the fruiting. Great call on your part to remove them IMHO. :thumbsup:
Wow. I have never done this before, I always think..."If I only removed those big leaves the flowers would get so much more light. But then I think, "It would take so much energy for those plants to heal themselves if take big leaves off" Always been a little worried but,I guess no guts no glory.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynhal
Have you guys done it both ways and found better results by removing the leaves or is it just the way you have learned?
I'm very to tempted to try it.
For me personally, it does wonders for my plants. I have gone without pruning before but found the end yield to be so much poorer and the buds weren't nearly as snowy, dense and compact. So, I have stayed true to pruning a few times during their lifetimes.
On youtube type a search for marijuana pruning or better yet, do one for arjan greenhouse seeds ... he and his partners are, IMHO, the best of the best of the Dutch growers with numerous Cannabis Cup winners and placers under their belts and have been generously sharing their secrets for growing premium strains for years. :thumbsup:
I always say if you have to learn something try to learn from the best! :stoned:
The ONLY time I will do any trimming is under the conditions I showed above...I have done the same thing to a couple of other plants (3 of the same strain) before but the none of the leaves were yellowing. I wanted to see if there were any difference. I found growth development to slow down when trimming pefectly health green leaves during flowering. I also noticed flower development to be less dense. Now, the only trimming I do is during flower when the leaves are yellow and I only do it once or twice at most. I also do not do any trimming or prunning during veg but I do like to play around with fimming and topping.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by pipefitter
Thanks a lot for the comment:thumbsup: I have never noticed any time delay when removing leaves this yellow and this late in to flower. If there has been any delay, it's been un-noticable. I agree with more energy being put in to the flowers, it's got to go somewhere. Thanks again :smokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynhal
What a way to start the new year:thumbsup:
Plant A Skunk:jointsmile: