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hi i was just wondering how many of you go by the breeders flowering times.i have ww by nirvana im at 7 and a half weeks.the breeders says 12 or more weeks should i go by this to get the best yield and high.what are your thoughts and exp with this strain its my first indoor grow.and do it matter if its indoor or out when going by the breeders specs?
Use the breeders time as a base of what to expect, get a magnifying glass, jewelers loupe, or cheap microscope, something with at least 10x magnification.
Use this to monitor the trichomes (the crystals as some call it)......clear, cloudy and amber are the terms generally used to describe the trichomes. More clear will give a more heady high vs. more amber which will result in a more couch-lok (pain relief) high.
There is tons of info on these boards about this, just search some of these terms.
I would call this one about 30% amber.....harvest time for me.....
Remember, the best yield and best high is a matter of opinion and can vary greatly.
This was interesting also Text
Hope this helps.......:jointsmile:
I chopped my Nirvana White Widows at 11 weeks...5% amber.....:thumbsup:
11 weeks in flower or total?
I took my White Label WW at 9 weeks flower and honestly it was too early, the label said 50-65 days flower, it could have gone another week or two.
11 weeks flowering...(you just can't rush white widow)...but, it's worth it...:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by midlifecrisis
(they're like steaks...some like'em rare...some like'em well done)....:D
if you chopped at 11 weeks and 5% amber then would 12 weeks get you closer to the 50/50 or would that lead to a less potent plant.i mean will the thc be over ripened and starting to die.thanks this is an awsome site.dutch pimp this is the same plant you been helping me with all along in the lighting section.this is our first grow lol!
actually...on these two plants...I cut the colas off at 11 weeks flowering and let the rest of the plant go another two weeks!
THIS....was a waste of time!...(for me). There was No increase in amber % during those two weeks and no additional growth.
Bottomline: when the plant stops growing...the amber % increases very, very slowly...IMO....(and all the fan leaves fall off)
Most senior growers prefer 5-20% amber...max.
I agree, the white skunk was done and I guess I just wanted to turn the grill off this time......so I will get the chance to fancy a rare steak...mmmmmmm, steak tar tar anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
Good luck with the grow darealbrain.
dutch pimp my plant is shaped up just like yours.i guess i do follow instructions well.i will wait untill 11 weeks and cut her down.as of now it seems as if the plant has hit another level it has started to grow and throw more white hairs is this common.i thought that it was getting ready to finish,cause some of the hairs started turning orange and growth had slowed down.
if it's still shows spurts of growth?...let it grow...no sense leaving before the movie is over?
great analogy, DP ! :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
do you feed molasses during the flush?
when the plant stops growing....I cut off everything, except water. ...and very little of that. Then, I wait for the amber trichs.....:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by darealbrain
the final flush...:D...holes in the table, drain into the bucket
No offense Dutch, and I realize it's likely an old photo...but the over-protective parent in me recommends you should really do something positive with those cords. (like getting them off the floor...) :thumbsup:
I know what you are saying ...RT....:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty Trichome
and I won't deny it... it looks bad...but, they all go up to the ceiling before they reach the closet/water area. (the space heater was a temporary thing)...cold nights.
It's all UL rated for damp conditions....In God We Trust...:stoned: