Close to harvest? First time outdoor grow

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TrigunNica

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Hello all,

I'm almost at harvest time in my first ever grow, I think anywho this is why I am asking for some help pretty please.

1.- Are these thricomes clear or cloudy? Sadly these are the best photos I could muster from my phone, I ordered a loupe from the US but it doesn't seem it will arrive in time, how much longer do you guys think I have? I'm thinking week and a half? I stopped giving nutrients so it can be ready in about 10 more days.

2.- My country is very very hot and humid, only space I have to dry out the buds is my closet, I managed to bring the temp down to 77-78F(25C-26C) and the humidity to %55, this is down from a temp of 28-30C and %70 humidity. Will this combo of 26C/%55 humidity work? I imagine because of my high temperature it's best to do a dry cure and only cut the fan leaves? Also bought a small fan to put on the floor of the closet so air circulates.

Any other help would be greatly appreciated, thank you all for your time :) 20201028_134531.jpg20201028_134702.jpg20201028_134754.jpg
 

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Kyzersozay

Kyzersozay

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Those temps are high for drying, 16-21 would be better, there are other way to dry and cure google fridge drying and curing, it takes longer but supposedly makes a better product..I never tried it..the wife wouldn't like the fridge packed with herb
 
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First it depends on how much product you have. When you dry it it will raise the humidity in the closet. It would be best to circulate air in and out of the closet. That might cause a smell issue. Maybe open the door once in a while. You are in no hurry yet, I would say you have weeks to go before they are ready. There are pistils that are turning color but a number not ready. I think the plant has more to give you.
 
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TrigunNica said:
Hello all,

I'm almost at harvest time in my first ever grow, I think anywho this is why I am asking for some help pretty please.

1.- Are these thricomes clear or cloudy? Sadly these are the best photos I could muster from my phone, I ordered a loupe from the US but it doesn't seem it will arrive in time, how much longer do you guys think I have? I'm thinking week and a half? I stopped giving nutrients so it can be ready in about 10 more days.

2.- My country is very very hot and humid, only space I have to dry out the buds is my closet, I managed to bring the temp down to 77-78F(25C-26C) and the humidity to %55, this is down from a temp of 28-30C and %70 humidity. Will this combo of 26C/%55 humidity work? I imagine because of my high temperature it's best to do a dry cure and only cut the fan leaves? Also bought a small fan to put on the floor of the closet so air circulates.

Any other help would be greatly appreciated, thank you all for your time :) View attachment 4727768View attachment 4727769View attachment 4727770
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Relax, your loupe will arrive in plenty of time. It's almost impossible to chop to late.
 
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TrigunNica

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Kyzersozay said:
Those temps are high for drying, 16-21 would be better, there are other way to dry and cure google fridge drying and curing, it takes longer but supposedly makes a better product..I never tried it..the wife wouldn't like the fridge packed with herb
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That sadly is impossible, temp over here is normally in the 30-33 range XD 25-26 was sadly the best I could do I'll see about that fridge drying, although I'm a total noob, is that more complicated?
 
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TrigunNica

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printer said:
First it depends on how much product you have. When you dry it it will raise the humidity in the closet. It would be best to circulate air in and out of the closet. That might cause a smell issue. Maybe open the door once in a while. You are in no hurry yet, I would say you have weeks to go before they are ready. There are pistils that are turning color but a number not ready. I think the plant has more to give you.
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Thank you, well if I have weeks then I will keep giving it nutrients this week :D I was actually thinking I had more time, and yes I was thinking of putting 2 fans, one at each end of the closet and have both doors semi open so the air circulates, as for the smell who cares I live alone lol course sleeping in my room will be interesting with that smell XD
 
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printer

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TrigunNica said:
Thank you, well if I have weeks then I will keep giving it nutrients this week :D I was actually thinking I had more time, and yes I was thinking of putting 2 fans, one at each end of the closet and have both doors semi open so the air circulates, as for the smell who cares I live alone lol course sleeping in my room will be interesting with that smell XD
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Would you have access to bags of desiccant? When I was a kid we used to have a bag of it that hung over a bucket and the moisture dripped down. I recall seeing it again somewhere a few years ago. I looked for it but can't seem to find the right name for it. Came across this. I could see getting a few bags of descant, put it between some window screen and have a computer fan blow air through it. Would bring down the humidity in the closet, you could keep the door shut. The nice thing about the desecant is that you just thow it in the microwave or oven to recharge it.

 
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TrigunNica

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printer said:
Would you have access to bags of desiccant? When I was a kid we used to have a bag of it that hung over a bucket and the moisture dripped down. I recall seeing it again somewhere a few years ago. I looked for it but can't seem to find the right name for it. Came across this. I could see getting a few bags of descant, put it between some window screen and have a computer fan blow air through it. Would bring down the humidity in the closet, you could keep the door shut. The nice thing about the desecant is that you just thow it in the microwave or oven to recharge it.

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I managed to bring down my humidity to %50 yesterday, is that not enough? My temp is the one I can't bring lower than 25-26 :(
 
Kyzersozay

Kyzersozay

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50 is good...is there no way to hook an a/c to your closet...i used to live in malta where it was extremely hot grabbed a portable ac unit and fees it into my closet to keep temps around 20-22
 
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TrigunNica

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Kyzersozay said:
50 is good...is there no way to hook an a/c to your closet...i used to live in malta where it was extremely hot grabbed a portable ac unit and fees it into my closet to keep temps around 20-22
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Sadly a portable a/c costs around $300 in my country, so that isn't really an option XD I'll have to take my chances with the 25-26C it seems D:
 
Kyzersozay

Kyzersozay

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TrigunNica said:
Sadly a portable a/c costs around $300 in my country, so that isn't really an option XD I'll have to take my chances with the 25-26C it seems D:
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Well just make sure you keep fans circulating the air..25 isn't optimal..its gonna dry fast so you may be left with a hay or grass taste..if you cure it long enough that should disappear..
 
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TrigunNica

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Kyzersozay said:
Well just make sure you keep fans circulating the air..25 isn't optimal..its gonna dry fast so you may be left with a hay or grass taste..if you cure it long enough that should disappear..
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Do you think leaving all the sugar leaves will help a bit with it not drying out too fast? I was just planning on removing the fan leaves and I sure hope so I don't get stuck with that hay smell and taste, that would be so sad >.<
 
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TrigunNica said:
Do you think leaving all the sugar leaves will help a bit with it not drying out too fast? I was just planning on removing the fan leaves and I sure hope so I don't get stuck with that hay smell and taste, that would be so sad >.<
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Yeah it helps it dry slower
 
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TrigunNica

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Kyzersozay said:
Try for 7..if you have picks that will help...but if you still have white pistles then you're not ready to harvest
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Yes sir I do still have white pistles, I will upload photos when I get home :) mine aren't as beautiful as yours but I did what I could with what I could find in my country XD
 
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