Will trichomes turn amber during 72 hours dark period?
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Nukebisket
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How very astute of you
Old thread rabble rabble, anyway from what I have noticed from my own meandering experiments and those of others when using dark periods be it 8 hours - 7 days of darkness is that it would appear the plant is somewhat "curing" while still alive. This is interesting as the plant continues to produce more cannabinoids (albeit at a slower rate of growth than if in light). As well because of the darkness the degradation of the cannabinoids is slowed (slightly). This is how I personally see the process in itself and when looked at in this light in does seem to carry positive adaptations to previous methods of curing. I will be interested to get my new room set up so that I can record the changes in an more lab like environment. ^.^
Another thing that seems to lead to the darkness being what I have dubbed a "Live Cure" period is that it is often suggested you wait until you would normally harvest or 24 hours before you would normally harvest before you place the plants in dark. When this is taken into account one must notice that the plant is still producing cannabinoids 2-3 days after it would have been chopped, and often times after the dark period it seems less time is needed to receive a decent cure (Although I would still recommend 2 weeks minimum as it is rather righteous with a good cure). In addition it should be noted that I cure my buds in a vacuum once they have reached their desired humidity on the hydrometer, this does seem to have an effect on the curing process so experience may very.
My conclusion on the matter? as I have always said growing is 80% genetics, 10% tools, 5% patience, and 5% curiosity. If you are in constant fear you may loose a plant to mold or some other problem if you leave them in dark, maybe it is not for you.Then there are some who may try to do it and notice little effects due to genetics responding less favorable than others. Sometimes it takes that tad of curiosity and a willingness to take a loss to find a new road to walk down, I can not tell you if your strain will react favorably or unfavorably to anything as I am not intimately familiar with the particular strain, pheno, grow area, grow style, handling of the plants, lighting and lighting style, nutrients, etc. Honestly there are so many variables that anything one can inform others on beyond the basics of growing (and even there to a degree) is simply opinion of style and current ability.
As always I am open to any interpretation of the matter and will be delighted to experiment with new and innovative methods as they appear on the medical cannabis scene.
Another thing that seems to lead to the darkness being what I have dubbed a "Live Cure" period is that it is often suggested you wait until you would normally harvest or 24 hours before you would normally harvest before you place the plants in dark. When this is taken into account one must notice that the plant is still producing cannabinoids 2-3 days after it would have been chopped, and often times after the dark period it seems less time is needed to receive a decent cure (Although I would still recommend 2 weeks minimum as it is rather righteous with a good cure). In addition it should be noted that I cure my buds in a vacuum once they have reached their desired humidity on the hydrometer, this does seem to have an effect on the curing process so experience may very.
My conclusion on the matter? as I have always said growing is 80% genetics, 10% tools, 5% patience, and 5% curiosity. If you are in constant fear you may loose a plant to mold or some other problem if you leave them in dark, maybe it is not for you.Then there are some who may try to do it and notice little effects due to genetics responding less favorable than others. Sometimes it takes that tad of curiosity and a willingness to take a loss to find a new road to walk down, I can not tell you if your strain will react favorably or unfavorably to anything as I am not intimately familiar with the particular strain, pheno, grow area, grow style, handling of the plants, lighting and lighting style, nutrients, etc. Honestly there are so many variables that anything one can inform others on beyond the basics of growing (and even there to a degree) is simply opinion of style and current ability.
As always I am open to any interpretation of the matter and will be delighted to experiment with new and innovative methods as they appear on the medical cannabis scene.