Is the flowering period longer with led

I’m still new to led, and trying to learn my hlg 350r. I have an OG kush that is on day 74 of 12/12. It’s mostly indica which are supposed to have a shorter flowering time, but this one seems to be maturing slowly. Still quite a few white pistils, although trichomes are cloudy, but not really any amber on the buds. Just wondering if led’s have a longer flowering span. And maybe there’s a lot of other factors that go into it.

turbobuzz said:

I’m still new to led, and trying to learn my hlg 350r. I have an OG kush that is on day 74 of 12/12. It’s mostly indica which are supposed to have a shorter flowering time, but this one seems to be maturing slowly. Still quite a few white pistils, although trichomes are cloudy, but not really any amber on the buds. Just wondering if led’s have a longer flowering span. And maybe there’s a lot of other factors that go into it.

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problem with seed advertisers providing shorter times to sell product I believe.

Plant looks great, great structure on the colas. Are you running the light wide open?

Sometimes I think the spectrum just allows us to see the white pistils where under and hps we wouldn’t notice as much

Led light is more direct and intense - therefore pistil growth will still be present because of it. Especially at bud apex.

If plant is still drinking and gaining weight / feeding …
IMO keep going for a little bit.
OKG can run as a hybrid with “ sativa “ dominace depending on breeder. Chem dawg is usually one of the parental lines and that can push 11 weeks. Looking for a ratio of amber vs cloudy is subjective and not necessarily a true maturity indicator.

Eventually you will harvest without scoping plants and judge by flower alone.

farmingfisherman said:

Plant looks great, great structure on the colas. Are you running the light wide open?

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No, I’ve got it cut way back right now. Started to get some foxtails. I’ve got it on 190w.

looks great. keep it going. i keep my ppfd up till harvest. doesn't look foxtailed to me.

Your plant looks awesome. The harvest window is definitely approaching.

FYI - I run 2 x HLG-350R in my tent. Great light.