I have a question on harvesting. Unfortunately, someone has discovered my outdoor grow location. I have some beautiful plants growing on a remote hillside. I had a stake in the ground by each plant to keep them stable. These suckers are a good 6 feet tall!

They are clearly in the flowering phase. What I want to know is if you can harvest too early. I am concerned that if I wait for the plants to be optimal, that someone else will come along and harvest before I have the chance.

I took a sample branch off, and have it drying now. The bud on it is going to end up being quite small at this point. I guess I just couldn't wait.

So, can I harvest too early? I know I can keep them growing for atleast another few weeks. If someone knows exactly what they are, they should also know that the buds aren't ready yet. I'm hoping that it was someone who simply wanted a couple of good stakes, but I have a suspicion that they know what they were looking at. Maybe I'm paranoid, but I'd rather harvest a bit early than have the whole crop taken.

Thanks.
tublovin Reviewed by tublovin on . Question on Harvesting I have a question on harvesting. Unfortunately, someone has discovered my outdoor grow location. I have some beautiful plants growing on a remote hillside. I had a stake in the ground by each plant to keep them stable. These suckers are a good 6 feet tall! :eek: They are clearly in the flowering phase. What I want to know is if you can harvest too early. I am concerned that if I wait for the plants to be optimal, that someone else will come along and harvest before I have the chance. Rating: 5