Splitting stems and ice watering before harvest

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westpoint

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I am in my final weeks and as I am sure you know I am anxious since this is my first harvest in 10 years. I have come so far and cannot imagine ruining my crop. So, watching thousands of videos I have come across lots of different techniques when it comes to the last week or so of flower to stress the plant out suggesting it will increase trichome productions and maybe even terpenes and bud size. Splitting stems at the base of the plant, then pushing a pencil through the split to then zip tie the stem, then also using ice water to water the plants the last two waterings. Or is there any other tips, besides the infamous 48 hours of darkness? Thanks In advance.
 
Billy the Mountain

Billy the Mountain

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westpoint said:
I am in my final weeks and as I am sure you know I am anxious since this is my first harvest in 10 years. I have come so far and cannot imagine ruining my crop. So, watching thousands of videos I have come across lots of different techniques when it comes to the last week or so of flower to stress the plant out suggesting it will increase trichome productions and maybe even terpenes and bud size. Splitting stems at the base of the plant, then pushing a pencil through the split to then zip tie the stem, then also using ice water to water the plants the last two waterings. Or is there any other tips, besides the infamous 48 hours of darkness? Thanks In advance.
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A few tips if you're gonna go that route:
  • Alternate the ice water baths with hot water baths; the roots won't know what hit them
  • The pencil through the stem technique is ok, but a galvanized nail works better (preferably grounded)
  • 48 hours is the minimum to reap the effects of a resin-inducing dark period; 96 is the new 48
  • None of these techniques work well without a proper 10-21 day flush following an aggressive terpine enhancer protocol
 
OldMedUser

OldMedUser

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westpoint said:
I am in my final weeks and as I am sure you know I am anxious since this is my first harvest in 10 years. I have come so far and cannot imagine ruining my crop. So, watching thousands of videos I have come across lots of different techniques when it comes to the last week or so of flower to stress the plant out suggesting it will increase trichome productions and maybe even terpenes and bud size. Splitting stems at the base of the plant, then pushing a pencil through the split to then zip tie the stem, then also using ice water to water the plants the last two waterings. Or is there any other tips, besides the infamous 48 hours of darkness? Thanks In advance.
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They're just riding your ass because nobody does that bro-science stuff any more. UV light could kick up resin production but it's mostly how they were grown and fed that determines what the final product will be like. And genetics of course. You can't make a hot babe by slapping lipstick on a pig tho a few might be fooled. :)

And the dark thing is basically a myth too. I crop in stages usually. Take the big, ripe top colas first then lower the lights and give the lower stuff 10 days or so to ripen up before taking the rest. So don't flush as that's also bro-science now. Just feed less the last few weeks but give some Mg, S and K to push the size and resin potential. Too much P is bad. A boost at the start of flower then much more K than P with lower N as well.

Times. They are a changing.

:peace:
 
Hollatchaboy

Hollatchaboy

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OldMedUser said:
They're just riding your ass because nobody does that bro-science stuff any more. UV light could kick up resin production but it's mostly how they were grown and fed that determines what the final product will be like. And genetics of course. You can't make a hot babe by slapping lipstick on a pig tho a few might be fooled. :)

And the dark thing is basically a myth too. I crop in stages usually. Take the big, ripe top colas first then lower the lights and give the lower stuff 10 days or so to ripen up before taking the rest. So don't flush as that's also bro-science now. Just feed less the last few weeks but give some Mg, S and K to push the size and resin potential. Too much P is bad. A boost at the start of flower then much more K than P with lower N as well.

Times. They are a changing.

:peace:
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Lol you can get a good look at a piece of meat by sticking your head up a cows ass......
 
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