Trichomes & Harvesting

[k0ijn]

View attachment 2833952Bumbling and faltering at nearly every step like a pregnant teen caught by surprise, thanks to the good folk on RIU we managed to finish with a small volume of top tier product. Thanks to all. I'm officially hooked. I even experienced something like post partum depression: I miss the bright lights!

Congrats on your harvest, now comes to hard wait for the cure to work its wonders.

 

[chuck estevez]

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  I'm photographically challenged at the moment otherwise I could show you a photo. Kojin also went on to say:
  
  
  

  • I do think however that molasses & sugar formulas can help with stimulating the enzymes and beneficial bacteria environment in the grow medium.
    This subject is not really up to debate (in contrast to the three previously mentioned), it's scientific fact that these sugars have their uses in soil and/or mediums which have an active living root system (presence of -and thriving Mycorrhizae).
    In basic terms: The sugars & carbohydrates feed the bacteria which helps maintain a thriving root environment which in turn produces healthy plants.
    If you do have access to molasses for example I would give it a go to see if you can improve the general well-being of your plants.
    The root environment is also stimulated, however saying which exact formula works best is difficult as it depends on a lot of variables.
    I would go with the basic molasses though and not fall into the marketing trap of the huge companies trying to make a quick buck.
    I hope that explained it well enough.
    
    This is pretty much what is said on the site you posted. ​

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  The results I achieved were on an outside grow planted in the soil. I have been adding it once week at a Tbs/gal. and getting great results. I use Dark Molasses made from sugar in Louisiana. It has great flavour as well.
  
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again, bullshit. It does Nothing for flavor

 

[smokin away]

again, bullshit. It does Nothing for flavor

Granted it could be a trait of the Indica strain. There are certainly many factors for flavor. It really does taste very sweet.

I like your fancy highlighting. That's a real neat trick.

Maybe you could answer the question of the season sir? What is one supposed to use on a bud that will be harvested within two weeks? It certainly doesn't need any more nutes because she has already consumed them. It does however need more than just water but not as much as it was using. This is outside in soil where a garden was worked previously. I have limited budget and do not have time to order something. I grow strictly organic.

 

[joedaddy805]

well i just the best pic i could and i see alot of amber in it. can you let me know what you think

 

[chuck estevez]

Granted it could be a trait of the Indica strain. There are certainly many factors for flavor. It really does taste very sweet.

I like your fancy highlighting. That's a real neat trick.

Maybe you could answer the question of the season sir? What is one supposed to use on a bud that will be harvested within two weeks? It certainly doesn't need any more nutes because she has already consumed them. It does however need more than just water but not as much as it was using. This is outside in soil where a garden was worked previously. I have limited budget and do not have time to order something. I grow strictly organic.

That is a can of worms i would rather not open up. I grow indoor with veg nutes start to finish.

 

[johnp410]

Quick question my buddy is growing berry bomb, he says trichs are 70% amber i passed on this info to him. He also has alot of white hairs still. What should I tell him?

 

[smokin away]

I've been using molasses in a soil grow with good results. I found this link on eHow that explains how to use it in a hydroponic system as well. It can be as easy as spraying the leaves with it. It was discussed earlier in this thread so this is just another item to add.

http://www.ehow.com/how_8280854_use-molasses-hydroponics.html

 

[smokin away]

Quick question my buddy is growing berry bomb, he says trichs are 70% amber i passed on this info to him. He also has alot of white hairs still. What should I tell him?

How come you ain't smokin it yet? If you would have been reading most posts suggest 10 to 15% amber. Now if you know how many you have - how come you ain't smokin it yet?

 

[Sire Killem All]

too HARVESt? or not to harvest

 

[abuilder]

too HARVESt? or not to harvest

photos aren't that clear but I think I see white pistils...so I'd wait till they all recede..and I'd check the trichs with a scope to be sure..

 

[smokin away]

I suppose everyone hangs the buds up different. I just wanted to pass on a tip I tried this week. Just take a twist tie and wind it around as usual. Instead of using a hanger or rope use a piece of foil tape (like used on ventilation pipes) and stick to the ceiling of a cabinet. Shut the door and leave it hang. It really saves space in case you don't have a closet handy.

 

[Steelheader3430]

I'm stumped here I got half of my pistils still white, but at least 30% of my trics are amber. Not many cloudy ones that I can see seems they are changing quickly. The strain is ak48. they started showing flower 37 days ago, 11 days after flip to 12/12.View attachment 2851148 I'm having trouble uploading pics from my phone I'll try again.

 

[Steelheader3430]

View attachment 2851149 Finally. I'm getting anxious which is bad. Thanks guys.

 

[fuking]

View attachment 2851149 Finally. I'm getting anxious which is bad. Thanks guys.

The old "white hairs no chop" bullshit is strain dependent. If you have checked the majority of the plant and are seeing 30% amber then it's time.

 

[giggle stick]

All my buds have about 50 to 70% pistols turn orange and curl but the very top cola hairs are still white the trichomes are very milkey does the top Cole change last? thank you for the post and ur time

 

[TDM]

Takes an eye at first but is very obvious when using right magnification, some say you can use 10x mag, but is much better at 60x-100x

 

[TDM]

Impossible to tell from here, looking good though.

 

[JosHendi]

Every strain is different, but a good general belief is that Indica/Sativa is the main factor in type of high (Sativa=uplifting and Indica=couchlock). From my experiences, it seems that if you harvest the specific phenotypes somewhat according to the general assumptions (Sativas early, Indicas late), you get the best high that strain can offer. (Ideally you know what pheno you are growing anyways)

 

[k0ijn]

Every strain is different, but a good general belief is that Indica/Sativa is the main factor in type of high (Sativa=uplifting and Indica=couchlock). From my experiences, it seems that if you harvest the specific phenotypes somewhat according to the general assumptions (Sativas early, Indicas late), you get the best high that strain can offer. (Ideally you know what pheno you are growing anyways)

You shouldn't harvest Sativas and Indicas differently, they should both be harvested when they are at peak potency as already specified and explained in this thread.
If you harvest a Sativa or Indica early, you are not getting the full potential of the particular strain, due to the cannabinoids not "maturing" fully.
If you harvest a Sativa or Indica late, you are not getting the full potential of the particular strain, due to an increased percentage of CBN relative to THCA.

In both cases (early & late harvesting) you are hurting the potential potency of your plant(s).

 

[gary3059]

whats up folks ? newbie here with a question..i am using promix for soil..i want to use the general hydroponics go box for my nutes..will these nutes take me from veg to harvest without purchasing any other nutes and not sacrifice quality of nuggs?