Harvest Time: A Tutorial

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fdd2blk

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dazed but not confused said:
Thanx for the thread fdd...this by far the simplest explanation of harvesting and curing that I have seen so far... I'm a newb with a stupid question...if you don't have jars for curing can you use clear plastic freezer bags? ....(sorry if you already answered this question)
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oven bags work much better. use roast sized for small amounts, turkey sized for large amounts.
 
Dfunk

Dfunk

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I have a plant that's about ready for harvest,but I find myself reluctant to cut it. The plant's stems are turning reddish-brown & it seems done. I checked with my scope & most of the trichs still look clear. Is it possible the top cola is ready, but the rest could wait? I need your expertise FDD...I have a thread in the harvesting & curing section if you get a chance to look.
 
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fdd2blk

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i always trim a branch at a time. start with the one that looks the ripest. as you trim it you will know if it could go longer or not. too many times i whacked the whole plant only to decide 10 mins later i wanted to let it go another week.
 
Baz

Baz

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I also am very close to harvesting my 100% sativa (first grow)

Can i ask what are the signs to look out for, whilst trimming that show you shes not ready?

Also i do not have a scope but i can see the trics through magnifying glass, and they all seem clear white ( i think ) is it possible to see the trics changing colour through a magnifying glass?
 
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fdd2blk

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Baz said:
I also am very close to harvesting my 100% sativa (first grow)

Can i ask what are the signs to look out for, whilst trimming that show you shes not ready?

Also i do not have a scope but i can see the trics through magnifying glass, and they all seem clear white ( i think ) is it possible to see the trics changing colour through a magnifying glass?
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i usually get halfway thru the first bud and start to get a feeling of "loss" in my life. that's when i stop. :eyesmoke:

i'm serious. :weed:
 
joeyjoejoe

joeyjoejoe

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have you ever tried hanging an entire plant at once to dry? i've always heard thats a good method, although it seems like it would take wayyyy longer to dry???
 
Cr33p4

Cr33p4

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Very informative good thread. But still the best part of the entire thread was the HAPPY PLUMBER! =)) Just finished smoking a bowl and that was byfar the best thing i could have ever seen at this very moment =))
 
the beekeepers

the beekeepers

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fdd2blk said:
i will be making hash so i do not want ANY fan leaves. only resin covered leaves are saved. so next i go thru the whole pile and trim all the fan leaves. any leaf that has a stem is remove. i cut the leaf stem back all the way down to the stalk. i don't like little pokers sticking out.....
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How much do you trim if you are not making hash? Let say you just want "regular ass weed".
:bigjoint:

-Q
 
Baz

Baz

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Hey fdd

Ive chopped down my christmas tree, and followed your instructions so far, must say this thread is very helpful thanks & + rep if it will let me

I have trimmed the buds and cola and have them hanging in a dark cool cupboard, how long would you recommend i leave them there, the plant was watered about 4 days before chopping

I have bought a sealable jar, just want to know how long roughly bud

Tia
 

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fdd2blk

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Baz said:
Hey fdd

Ive chopped down my christmas tree, and followed your instructions so far, must say this thread is very helpful thanks & + rep if it will let me

I have trimmed the buds and cola and have them hanging in a dark cool cupboard, how long would you recommend i leave them there, the plant was watered about 4 days before chopping

I have bought a sealable jar, just want to know how long roughly bud

Tia
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i'll say, ........................ 7 days. :mrgreen:bongsmilie
 
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