Northern lights losing stickiness and smell
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Looks giod
calvin.m16
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To give good advice we need as much of this as you can give
Picture of plant
Strain & type of plant (e.g Feminized GG4, Autoflower Blueberry)
Grow Light (LED, HPS, CMH)
Growing Medium (Soil, Water, Coco, Peat, Soil)
ENVIRONMENT (Temperature & Humidity)
Stage of growth
The more info you give the better.
Picture of plant
Strain & type of plant (e.g Feminized GG4, Autoflower Blueberry)
Grow Light (LED, HPS, CMH)
Growing Medium (Soil, Water, Coco, Peat, Soil)
ENVIRONMENT (Temperature & Humidity)
Stage of growth
The more info you give the better.
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calvin.m16
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Your temps are in a good range, with LED you could even take it hotter like 26 °C in flower during lights on.
You have amazing trichome production considering that is Northern Lights. I'd keep doing what you're doing. The smell will not be accurate until the buds are properly dried and cured. To do that once you harvest just simply hang the plant upside down either by branches or the whole plant and let the ventilation run on low for a good 7-10 days or until the stems snap, then trim the buds up and jar for a couple weeks opening the jars for 5-10 mins every day moving buds gently around.
It looks like you could benefit from a stronger LED light for larger buds if that's what you're into but otherwise that looks like some dank. I'd say it at most has a couple weeks to go though based off the pictures I wouldn't give it more than that. Have you inspected Trichomes? The happy medium for Trichomes is when the heads are milky with some amber heads visible on the buds. A simple 30x Jewelers loupe will do.
Well done!
You have amazing trichome production considering that is Northern Lights. I'd keep doing what you're doing. The smell will not be accurate until the buds are properly dried and cured. To do that once you harvest just simply hang the plant upside down either by branches or the whole plant and let the ventilation run on low for a good 7-10 days or until the stems snap, then trim the buds up and jar for a couple weeks opening the jars for 5-10 mins every day moving buds gently around.
It looks like you could benefit from a stronger LED light for larger buds if that's what you're into but otherwise that looks like some dank. I'd say it at most has a couple weeks to go though based off the pictures I wouldn't give it more than that. Have you inspected Trichomes? The happy medium for Trichomes is when the heads are milky with some amber heads visible on the buds. A simple 30x Jewelers loupe will do.
Well done!
Thanks! I actually got a jewellers loupe delivered today, no sign of any of any amber trichomes as yet so as you say probably a week or two to go.
hotrodharley
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Temperature far too low. Far too low. Get the temperature up and watch.
leather lungs
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Quit touching the buds..
Budzbuddha
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Temps up as stated by @hotrodharley … humidity fine
Budzbuddha
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Which breeder ? …. That’s a leafy girl .
Usually you want a higher calyx to leaf strain.
Budzbuddha
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My last NL ( auto ) smells like sweet bread / bakery ( at least to me )
Breeder unknown ( freebie seed )
Breeder unknown ( freebie seed )
Expert seeds
Top notes of pine with a touch of citrus on this plant
hotrodharley
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Northern Lights is just one more strain that you have no idea the true lineage. Any popular strain older than a couple of years and suddenly everyone has their own.
It's been around forever and around pollen chuckers just as long.
Try AK Bean Brains for Northern Lights with some history.
It's like our evasive Skunk and Blueberry. Northern Lights no different.
It's been around forever and around pollen chuckers just as long.
Try AK Bean Brains for Northern Lights with some history.
It's like our evasive Skunk and Blueberry. Northern Lights no different.
jimihendrix1
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Id up the temps to 80f if possible, and not let them get below 72f
AKBeanBrains has the real deal pre 2000 NL5. Id ditch the Feminized NL. I believe Expert seeds works with Sensi Seeds. Sensi Seeds lost their original NL5 genetics about a decade ago, and just advertise their NL, as NL. They dont advertise it as NL5 anymore. I dont care for Sensi NL. But if they still had their genetics from a decade or more ago, Id be the first to recommend them.
AKBB also has the original NL1, which is also some good stuff in its pure form.
[email protected] is AKBB email address. Message him for a complete seed list.
Dave will also send International for $35 1st class Shipping
The Green Stash on STRAINLY also has pre2000 NL5 at a great price. $5.25 a seed. I bought 40 of them. I also bought 2 packs of the AKBeanBrains NL5. IMHO you cant have to many NL5 seeds in your stash when in need for Indica based genetics.
True NL5 is as good as any Indica youll find if its the original genetics. Dont be fooled too. When you find a good pheno of it, it can produce paranoia, and can be extremely potent. A good as anything youll find.
https://www.strainly.io/en/listings/384975-northern-lights-number-5
Also most modern strains have both NL5, and Sk1 somewhere in their genetic line, and is a testament on how good that shit can be.
Ive had a NL5 cut since 2002 that will blow your head clean off, and if youre not used to potent weed, can cause extreme paranoia in many individuals.
Also make sure you supply your plants with a good supply of Sulfur, as it is a precursor to Terpene production. Its to late to really push it now, but keep that in mind for future grows. I use Epsom salts for both my Sulfur, and magnesium supply. I dont use calmag as I use Calcium Nitrate as my Calcium, and Nitrogen source.
AKBeanBrains has the real deal pre 2000 NL5. Id ditch the Feminized NL. I believe Expert seeds works with Sensi Seeds. Sensi Seeds lost their original NL5 genetics about a decade ago, and just advertise their NL, as NL. They dont advertise it as NL5 anymore. I dont care for Sensi NL. But if they still had their genetics from a decade or more ago, Id be the first to recommend them.
AKBB also has the original NL1, which is also some good stuff in its pure form.
[email protected] is AKBB email address. Message him for a complete seed list.
Dave will also send International for $35 1st class Shipping
The Green Stash on STRAINLY also has pre2000 NL5 at a great price. $5.25 a seed. I bought 40 of them. I also bought 2 packs of the AKBeanBrains NL5. IMHO you cant have to many NL5 seeds in your stash when in need for Indica based genetics.
True NL5 is as good as any Indica youll find if its the original genetics. Dont be fooled too. When you find a good pheno of it, it can produce paranoia, and can be extremely potent. A good as anything youll find.
https://www.strainly.io/en/listings/384975-northern-lights-number-5
Also most modern strains have both NL5, and Sk1 somewhere in their genetic line, and is a testament on how good that shit can be.
Ive had a NL5 cut since 2002 that will blow your head clean off, and if youre not used to potent weed, can cause extreme paranoia in many individuals.
Also make sure you supply your plants with a good supply of Sulfur, as it is a precursor to Terpene production. Its to late to really push it now, but keep that in mind for future grows. I use Epsom salts for both my Sulfur, and magnesium supply. I dont use calmag as I use Calcium Nitrate as my Calcium, and Nitrogen source.
Tolerance Break
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Question, at what point in the plants life should you drop the RH in your opinion? I had really good success with 84 degrees F and 64% humidity until my lack or airflow led to boyritis. I caught it early and harvested before my crop was ruined, and I have since upgraded my airflow, but I am curious if there is a certain stage of budding where dropping the RH won't harm the yield.
jimihendrix1
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Optimal levels for indoors cannabis growing
What are the optimum humidity levels for indoor cannabis growing? Here’s a quick rehash of the ideal humidity and temperature for indoor growing:
Also dont decrease the humidity by more than 1% per day.
What are the optimum humidity levels for indoor cannabis growing? Here’s a quick rehash of the ideal humidity and temperature for indoor growing:
| Stage | Temperature | Humidity |
| Seedling | 69.8 – 77ºF | 65-70% |
| Vegetative | 62.4 – 82.4°F | 40-70% |
| Early Flowering | 68 – 78.8°F | 40-50% |
| Late Flowering | 64.4 – 75.2°F | 30-40% |
| Storage (Curing Stage) | 64.9 – 69.9ªF | 60-65% |
Also dont decrease the humidity by more than 1% per day.