Harvest Time: A Tutorial

growin big

growin big

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my trics on my one plant are 75%-80%milky the rest are clear.the other plant are 95% milky the rest are clear just about every thing i read you want about 50% amber trics when you cut.but what i am unsure of is when to start the flush.I am 5 weeks into flower can anybody help.I have done alot of reading to find out but no luck i just keep seeing the same thing that optimal time to cut is 50% amber and if i am right the trics go from clear to milky then amber.also at what poin do the calyxes swell? can anybody help!!!!!!
 
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fdd2blk

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growin big said:
my trics on my one plant are 75%-80%milky the rest are clear.the other plant are 95% milky the rest are clear just about every thing i read you want about 50% amber trics when you cut.but what i am unsure of is when to start the flush.I am 5 weeks into flower can anybody help.I have done alot of reading to find out but no luck i just keep seeing the same thing that optimal time to cut is 50% amber and if i am right the trics go from clear to milky then amber.also at what poin do the calyxes swell? can anybody help!!!!!!
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at least 3 more weeks to go. ;)
 
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juanrodda335

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Just wondering what you guys thought about these ladies I have here. These were grown entirely by natural light, just sat em by the window :-o Really had no intention of getting much, but I was pleasantly surprised!

Also, what exactly is meant by flushing indoors I have them in a pretty small pot, and the soil seems to become saturated pretty quickly.

BTW this thread is awesome! Thanks for any help given in advance!

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619Grow

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Do I just need to dig into this sucker and cut flush? Still 'lotta long leaves. I only really cut off the big fan leaves, hung then threw in a glass jar. Doing the cutting/trimming now. Is there a disadvantage to doing now that its dry? thanks,
 
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hogs

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Just a little info on Hanging for those that may not know... Hang your buds on cloths hangers can hang alot on them and doesn`t take up much space FWIW to ya all...!

And I just finished reading all theses posts WoW.. But I think the first page was really all what one needs to know LoL...!
 
LAXitives288

LAXitives288

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That's sweet, I agree with you on the trichs but all the white pistils are what had me curious/doubtful. I'm but a first time grower, so i'm gonna wait for an opinion or two more before I chop.
 
K21701

K21701

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This comes from 420 magazine: "Should I Harvest Early, or Late? What's the Difference?

If you harvest early, the THC content will be higher, therefore it will produce more of a cerebral "head high". When a plant is in the later stages of budding, the THC starts to turn into what's known as CBD. CBD is thought to produce more of a body buzz then THC. The high will be less clear and will sometimes make you feel stupid. So the later you wait to harvest, the more CBD you'll be smoking.

I would recommend experimenting a little, no I don't mean you need to find a white lab coat, just try harvesting at different times and "feel" the results. Try and find a balance between the two. When 50-65% of the hairs turn color, it's usually a good time. The right time to harvest marijuana is up to you.

Don't touch those buds! Touch only the large fan leaves if you want to inspect the buds, as the THC will come off on your fingers and reduce the overall yield if mishandled."
 
GreenBuddha619

GreenBuddha619

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I read through about 20 pages and didn't come across any tips for what to do with trim leaves. I would like to make butter any suggestions on what to do. I used to dry them out on a window screen and make kief. Should I use the same technique? Thanks
 
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j.p.s.w

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K21701 said:
This comes from 420 magazine: "Should I Harvest Early, or Late? What's the Difference?

If you harvest early, the THC content will be higher, therefore it will produce more of a cerebral "head high". When a plant is in the later stages of budding, the THC starts to turn into what's known as CBD. CBD is thought to produce more of a body buzz then THC. The high will be less clear and will sometimes make you feel stupid. So the later you wait to harvest, the more CBD you'll be smoking.

I would recommend experimenting a little, no I don't mean you need to find a white lab coat, just try harvesting at different times and "feel" the results. Try and find a balance between the two. When 50-65% of the hairs turn color, it's usually a good time. The right time to harvest marijuana is up to you.

Don't touch those buds! Touch only the large fan leaves if you want to inspect the buds, as the THC will come off on your fingers and reduce the overall yield if mishandled."
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What a great message man!
 
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