Vanilla Kush Unknown Flowering Time

hazorazo

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I'm gonna guess 7 weeks, those seem pretty close to finish. How did you forget when you started them? lol
 
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hazorazo said:
I'm gonna guess 7 weeks, those seem pretty close to finish. How did you forget when you started them? lol
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Yeah I got high and forgot, I am pretty sure I started around the first of the year.

So I should be able to harvest before march?
 
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alexonfire said:
Yes you could probably wait another 2-3 weeks. Definitely before march, looks good dude!
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I aint no dude! I'm a chick lol! But thanks for the compliment, its been a great learning grow. Its getting so smelly I am gonna need to make a carbon filter soon!
 
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The most important factor when harvesting is correct timing for peak THC production.

If you’ve seen pictures of mature cannabis plants taken with a macroscopic lens that’s zoomed-in very close, then you’ve undoubtedly noticed the many gleaming transparent resin glands protruding from the buds, leaves, and just about everywhere else on the plant. These are known as trichomes, the sticky resinous growths, home to the active ingredients in cannabis that cover your leaves and calyxes (calyxes are the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope where the hairs grow out from).

Trichome.jpg

Trichomes grow in numerous shapes and sizes on many types of plants. The cannabis plant develops three main types (from NationMaster Encyclopedia):


Bulbous: This type is the smallest (15 to 30 micrometers). From one to four cells make up the ‘foot’ and ‘stalk’, and one to four cells make up the ‘head’ of the gland. Head cells secrete a resin, presumably cannabinoids, and related compounds that accumulate between the head cells and the cuticle. When the gland matures, a nipple-like protrusion may form on the membrane from the pressure of accumulating resin. The bulbous glands are found scattered about the surfaces of the aboveground plant parts. [Pictured below.]


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Capitate-Sessile: The second type of gland is larger (25 to 100 micrometers) and more numerous than the bulbous glands. They are called capitate, which means having a globular-shaped head. On immature plants, the heads lie flush, appearing not to have a stalk and are called capitate sessile. They have a stalk that is one cell high, although it may not be visible beneath the globular head. The head is composed of usually eight, but up to 16 cells, that form a convex rosette. These cells secrete cannabinoids and related compounds that accumulate between the rosette and its outer membrane. This gives it a spherical shape.

Capitate-Stalked: Cannabinoids are most abundant in the capitate-stalked glands, which consists of a tier of secretory disc cells subtending a large non-cellular secretory cavity. During flowering, the capitate glands that appear on the newly formed plant parts take on a third form. Some of the glands are raised to a height of 150 to 500 micrometres when their stalks elongate. These capitate-stalked glands appear during flowering and form their densest cover on the female flower bracts [specialized leaves that cover the seeds]. They are also highly concentrated on the small leaves that accompany the flowers. The male flowers have some stalked glands, but they are smaller and less concentrated than on the female. (2)

Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in the cannabis plant, first discovered in the 1940s. When consumed by humans, the chemicals bind to CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body, causing euphoria and other effects. The broader definition includes three general types: phytocannabinoids, which occur uniquely in the cannabis plant; endogenous cannabinoids, produced by the bodies of humans and other mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles; and synthetic cannabinoids, which are related compounds produced in laboratories. Cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant include THC, CBD, cannabinol (CBN), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG), and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV).

Only one of the trichomes produces THC in high quantities. This is the "capitate stalked” trichome. Observe the trichomes. First select a little side bud and clip it off at the stem then take it out of the grow room and into natural (but not direct) light. Try for flat but bright light, like sunlight reflected off a white wall.

With your magnifying glass (30X jeweller loupe is first-class) scrutinize the trichomes from side-on. Look for the capitate-stalked trichomes and examine the colour of the head (cannabinoid secretions). Wait until around 50% of the capitate stalked trichomes turn from clear to milky/amber. This will give the best all-round high.

If you prefer a stronger "body-stone" then hold off harvesting until a higher percentage of the trichomes change color as the ones which matured first will be breaking down THC into CBD which gives more of a body stone.

If you only like high buzzes and want to avoid a body stone, harvest once 20-30% of the trichomes have changed color.

(2.) “Trichomes”, NationMaster Encyclopedia.
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Trichome


About the Author: Bud King is a professional grower from Holland who has been scientifically trialing many cultivation methods since the late 80's. Bud King writes and submits articles to cannabis culture magazines and websites worldwide. http://www.budking.com

 
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Bud King USA said:
The most important factor when harvesting is correct timing for peak THC production.

If you’ve seen pictures of mature cannabis plants taken with a macroscopic lens that’s zoomed-in very close, then you’ve undoubtedly noticed the many gleaming transparent resin glands protruding from the buds, leaves, and just about everywhere else on the plant. These are known as trichomes, the sticky resinous growths, home to the active ingredients in cannabis that cover your leaves and calyxes (calyxes are the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope where the hairs grow out from).

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Trichomes grow in numerous shapes and sizes on many types of plants. The cannabis plant develops three main types (from NationMaster Encyclopedia):


Bulbous: This type is the smallest (15 to 30 micrometers). From one to four cells make up the ‘foot’ and ‘stalk’, and one to four cells make up the ‘head’ of the gland. Head cells secrete a resin, presumably cannabinoids, and related compounds that accumulate between the head cells and the cuticle. When the gland matures, a nipple-like protrusion may form on the membrane from the pressure of accumulating resin. The bulbous glands are found scattered about the surfaces of the aboveground plant parts. [Pictured below.]


View attachment 1442160


Capitate-Sessile: The second type of gland is larger (25 to 100 micrometers) and more numerous than the bulbous glands. They are called capitate, which means having a globular-shaped head. On immature plants, the heads lie flush, appearing not to have a stalk and are called capitate sessile. They have a stalk that is one cell high, although it may not be visible beneath the globular head. The head is composed of usually eight, but up to 16 cells, that form a convex rosette. These cells secrete cannabinoids and related compounds that accumulate between the rosette and its outer membrane. This gives it a spherical shape.

Capitate-Stalked: Cannabinoids are most abundant in the capitate-stalked glands, which consists of a tier of secretory disc cells subtending a large non-cellular secretory cavity. During flowering, the capitate glands that appear on the newly formed plant parts take on a third form. Some of the glands are raised to a height of 150 to 500 micrometres when their stalks elongate. These capitate-stalked glands appear during flowering and form their densest cover on the female flower bracts [specialized leaves that cover the seeds]. They are also highly concentrated on the small leaves that accompany the flowers. The male flowers have some stalked glands, but they are smaller and less concentrated than on the female. (2)

Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in the cannabis plant, first discovered in the 1940s. When consumed by humans, the chemicals bind to CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body, causing euphoria and other effects. The broader definition includes three general types: phytocannabinoids, which occur uniquely in the cannabis plant; endogenous cannabinoids, produced by the bodies of humans and other mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles; and synthetic cannabinoids, which are related compounds produced in laboratories. Cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant include THC, CBD, cannabinol (CBN), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG), and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV).

Only one of the trichomes produces THC in high quantities. This is the "capitate stalked” trichome. Observe the trichomes. First select a little side bud and clip it off at the stem then take it out of the grow room and into natural (but not direct) light. Try for flat but bright light, like sunlight reflected off a white wall.

With your magnifying glass (30X jeweller loupe is first-class) scrutinize the trichomes from side-on. Look for the capitate-stalked trichomes and examine the colour of the head (cannabinoid secretions). Wait until around 50% of the capitate stalked trichomes turn from clear to milky/amber. This will give the best all-round high.

If you prefer a stronger "body-stone" then hold off harvesting until a higher percentage of the trichomes change color as the ones which matured first will be breaking down THC into CBD which gives more of a body stone.

If you only like high buzzes and want to avoid a body stone, harvest once 20-30% of the trichomes have changed color.

(2.) “Trichomes”, NationMaster Encyclopedia.
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Trichome
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got that but I cant keep my hand steady enough!
 
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During flowering, the capitate glands that appear on the newly formed plant parts take on a third form. Some of the glands are raised to a height of 150 to 500 micrometres when their stalks elongate.
 
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