First time grower

[meganleigh]

Thanks, Zekeyboy, I did just get my mini microscope and could see the the Trichomes are just starting to turn from white to milky. So, yes, I'll wait until I see few amber color in there. I just hope that the weather holds off. It will already be getting into the low 40's this week.

Irydyum, I'll keep a check on those leaves and let you know what happens. Hope all goes well, like I said next year, we intend on planting more, hopefully amongst a veg garden to hide the girls as they mature.

[zoott]

What happens if you go past harvest?
What would a frost do?
Thx

[anbesol]

What happens if you go past harvest?
What would a frost do?
Thx

If you go past harvest your THC will degrade. I dont grow outside so im not sure about frost.

[irydyum]

I'll be here for the ride. The frost deal and late harvest are unpredictable since strains react differently to cold weather. Some strains may not be happy with it,(like your sativa, which is probably tropical) but that's not to say that all is lost with a frost. We will just have to keep an eye on things, and let me know if you see anything deteriorating, or changing in a way that makes you uneasy. Cant wait for an update.

[meganleigh]

I know that several plants tend not to like the frost, especially if there is a freeze that same night. I very well can't cover mine in any way or that would draw too much attention to them. They are planted directly in the ground, so I can't move them either. As I have seen frost on a cold cold night can kill some plants or send them into a dormant state and I don't want to take chances with my babies. I'll do what I can and hope for the best of weather. Just wish we would have some good 'ol rain to water them! So far so good. Tomorrow I'll water them again some more H2O. Thanks for checking in Irydyum. I'll keep posting.

[irydyum]

I have never experienced a frost with a plant before, but I would assume that once the frost melted off the next morning, you would have a good shot at some bud rot and possibly develop mildew issues. More importantly, if plant fibers that contain H2O actually freeze, I would have to imagine that cellular breakdown would happen as the H2O freezes and expands within the plants cell walls. Maybe one of the weed docs can come in and give a little better explanation here.

[meganleigh]

Yes, I just hope that the colder temps wait until after harvest. They have had two waterings with plain ol' H2O. The bottom fan leaves are starting to turn yellow. I'll keep an eye on them, but they look really nice. I can hardly wait unitl harvest.

[Dutch Pimp]

Stay tuned in folks...we're getting to the good part, now...the harvest cerebrum ritual....:rastabanna:

[seattlesmoke247]

Don't harvest a lower branch and throw it in the microwave, I have read this is destructive to the THC and it dosen't get you high afterwards.

On the curing FAQ's page there is a fast dry mentioned that is better suited if you have to.

It looks very nice, good job. :thumbsup:

[afriendwithweed]

Hi Meganleigh Just a few words of wisdom for next time... try not to use seeds from a deal they never produce 1st class results and are very unstable most of the time. In most cases to get a stable strain the female needs to be crossed back to its father. Look for seeds from seedbanks that will suit your climate so they will finish earlier in the season when the weather is more favourable. Money needs not to be an issue there is a great seedbank here in the uk called pickandmixseeds.co.uk where you can purchase single seeds for as little as $4.00 each not sure if they will send seeds to the USA though. Hapy growing!