This is my first grow. A buddy gave me some cuttings, told me "good luck" and I've learned everything on the internet. So far, so good. They all rooted, vegged, and became 2 foot plants. Day 32 of flower, so I must be doing something right.

Dude comes back around offering advice, and says....that since I am growing in soil, these (AK-47) will be 10 to 12 weeks flower. Claims that his are done in 8 weeks in hydro.

Fine and dandy, I know how to check the trichs, but here's the question: How can the same strain flower faster in hydro than in soil? I understand that veg time may be faster, but flower time is basically encoded in the genes, right? (Give or take, lighting, environment, etc.) Who is right? Will the same genetics differ so much in flower time from hydro to soil?

P.S. I am also annoyed that he told me to stop getting my info from 70's growing books. This may be the first of these plants I've grown, but I've been growing flowers and vegetables my whole damn life! :hippy:
Sprite Reviewed by Sprite on . Settle a bet re: flowering time This is my first grow. A buddy gave me some cuttings, told me "good luck" and I've learned everything on the internet. So far, so good. They all rooted, vegged, and became 2 foot plants. Day 32 of flower, so I must be doing something right. Dude comes back around offering advice, and says....that since I am growing in soil, these (AK-47) will be 10 to 12 weeks flower. Claims that his are done in 8 weeks in hydro. Fine and dandy, I know how to check the trichs, but here's the Rating: 5