48 Darkness before harvest

[rkymtnman]

Got it. Next harvest I’m putting them all in a circle. Chop one and hang it upside in the middle of them. That will scare the shit out of them for sure.

how about waterboarding the one in the middle? let the others know you arent' messing around.

 

[a mongo frog]

I'm ready to chop this weekend, how many of you leave the plants in darkness for 48 hours before chop? Does it make a difference or is it Bro-science?

Yes do the 48 hours of darkness. Makes bud more resinous and dank. Not bro science.

 

[Kurt1]

on a serious note, i vaguely remember reading that the 48 hrs does not increase thc but it does reduce chlorophyll levels which ends up being a better and smoother smoke.

not sure if that's bro science either.

Or does that just take place anyway while drying and curing. Its all probably just personal growing preferences/methods that different people swear it does or does not work. Who knows, I was just wondering if made a very noticeable difference, sounds like it doesn't to me, or would take a lab test to see the difference. Its 18% without darkness, and 18.2% with 48 hours darkness, will that actually be noticed by the consumer?

 

[Kurt1]

Yes do the 48 hours of darkness. Makes bud more resinous and dank. Not bro science.

I do notice it smells way more dank after the dark period, before the lights turn back on.

 

[rkymtnman]

Its 18% without darkness, and 18.2% with 48 hours darkness, will that actually be noticed by the consumer?

probably not noticeable? even if it is bro science, it's not gonna hurt them at all.

 

[Wattzzup]

how about waterboarding the one in the middle? let the others know you arent' messing around.

Maybe you could get some info about who shot JFK while you’re at it!

 

[rkymtnman]

Maybe you could get some info about who shot JFK while you’re at it!

just spit out my iced tea.

you will tell me what goes on at Area 51 or else!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Wattzzup]

Yes do the 48 hours of darkness. Makes bud more resinous and dank. Not bro science.

Citation

 

[a mongo frog]

I do notice it smells way more dank after the dark period, before the lights turn back on.

Its for sure the way to go with out a doubt. I mean why not? Whats the harm? Just make sure rh is under control via dehumidifier or exhaust. Super easy. Way more dank.

 

[Wattzzup]

I’ve done some research and other than forums there really isn’t much info

 

[Kurt1]

Its for sure the way to go with out a doubt. I mean why not? Whats the harm? Just make sure rh is under control via dehumidifier or exhaust. Super easy. Way more dank.

I am going to give her 48 hours of darkness, I have the time and I'm not chopping until this weekend anyway, so why not.

 

[rkymtnman]

I am going to give her 48 hours of darkness, I have the time and I'm not chopping until this weekend anyway, so why not.

chop them down while it's dark. not sure if that's part of your plan.

 

[Mr.Estrain]

Make jokes all you like but I'm laughing at all you clowns dismissing it. It 100% increases resin/ density. You're not going to see extra trichrome all of a sudden but it works.

I love this topic. Same as when do I start to count days lmao.

 

[Eugenios]

Make jokes all you like but I'm laughing at all you clowns dismissing it. It 100% increases resin/ density. You're not going to see extra trichrome all of a sudden but it works.

I love this topic. Same as when do I start to count days lmao.

Ohhh come on buddy you can make jokes as well but no need for insulting anyone. @shroomhaze you called it.

 

[rkymtnman]

It 100% increases resin/ density. You're not going to see extra trichrome all of a sudden but it works.

hmm. trichomes are a plant's response to protect it from UV. so your darkness has tons of UV in it? lmao.

 

[anomalii]

Got it. Next harvest I’m putting them all in a circle. Chop one and hang it upside in the middle of them. That will scare the shit out of them for sure.

Remember to ask “Death or Ugu?” first

 

[Wattzzup]

Here’s a little something from high times.

Key Points of Harvest Time

A common misconception of marijuana cultivation, especially among first-time growers, is that harvest time is like gym class in grade school—it’s still a class you have to go to but it requires less thought and more fun than an actual science class. Unfortunately, underestimating the final...

hightimes.com

When the relative humidity in the garden is low, your resin production will increase. This is a natural response cannabis has to dry air, an attempt to protect itself from hot, dry conditions. Marijuana resin actually has one of the highest UV-resistance ratings in the plant kingdom. The resin reflects light, preventing the buds from getting sunburn. (This is also why it’s so easy for helicopters to spot marijuana from the sky; it glows when seen through UV-sensitive equipment.)

Lowering the humidity in the room on that last night before harvest morning will ensure increased resin production, without having to let the medium go bone-dry first. Additionally, some growers like to subject their gardens to prolonged dark periods of up to 24 hours just before cutting, claiming they notice spikes in resin production. This is all right as the low humidity will cut down on light uptake anyway, plus it helps to make sure liquid foods within the plants drain down to the root zone.

 

[Wattzzup]

So dark for 48 hours is a similar effect to letting your plants medium go dry. So let it sit in the tent and dry or put it in the dark to dry.

 

[Mr.Estrain]

hmm. trichomes are a plant's response to protect it from UV. so your darkness has tons of UV in it? lmao.

Are you dense? Lol

I specifically said you're NOT going to see extra trichrome.*PALM TO FACE. Who knew comprehension was such a big issue.

I said resin/density which translates to WEIGHT.

 

[rkymtnman]

I said resin

resin is produced in the trichomes.
noob.