Critical Kush - 60 days flowering still not ready

Grojak · Jul 12, 2022

Darkalert said:
Hey, just seeing your thoughts on the pictures and progress now, how long roughly? Cheers

I’d say you’re probably looking at 10-14 days still. Tricks seem to be all clear / milky.

Since you appear to have plenty, why not chop a branch in a week and in 2 weeks and compare?

xtsho · Jul 12, 2022

Darkalert said:
Hey, just seeing your thoughts on the pictures and progress now, how long roughly? Cheers

You'll get bigger buds if you feed them and keep them healthy until they're done. Also, photosynthesis which is the process that converts light energy into food for the plant happens in the leaves. Removing fan leaves because you think they're blocking bud sites reduces the amount of food the plant is able to produce to grow flowers. Removing fan leaves does not send energy that was going to the leaves to the buds. The leaves are what makes the energy for the buds to grow.

twentyeight.threefive · Jul 12, 2022

Darkalert said:
Hey, just hoping you could assist with feedback on the updated pics please

About 21 days. But looks like you removed all their leaves, that’s going to impact finishing time. Not only that but I’d be seriously concerned about bud rot based on some of the pictures.

Grojak · Jul 12, 2022

xtsho said:
You'll get bigger buds if you feed them and keep them healthy until they're done. Also, photosynthesis which is the process that converts light energy into food for the plant happens in the leaves. Removing fan leaves because you think they're blocking bud sites reduces the amount of food the plant is able to produce to grow flowers. Removing fan leaves does not send energy that was going to the leaves to the buds. The leaves are what makes the energy for the buds to grow.

OP this is true when applied to finishing plants like in your pics but don’t confuse it with early defoliation.

xtsho · Jul 12, 2022

twentyeight.threefive said:
About 21 days. But looks like you removed all their leaves, that’s going to impact finishing time. Not only that but I’d be seriously concerned about bud rot based on some of the pictures.

It already looks suspicious.

Flork · Jul 12, 2022

Looks like the leaves were removed because they dried up and died. They look seriously underfed.

Only my opinion so take it with a grain of salt.

Darkalert · Jul 13, 2022

Grojak said:
I’d say you’re probably looking at 10-14 days still. Tricks seem to be all clear / milky.

Since you appear to have plenty, why not chop a branch in a week and in 2 weeks and compare?

Thanks, makes sense.

Darkalert · Jul 13, 2022

xtsho said:
It already looks suspicious.

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I just checked within the bud, doesn't seem to be any rot, or white residue on them. Is there anything else you would look out for?

weedstoner420 · Jul 13, 2022

Darkalert said:
I just checked within the bud, doesn't seem to be any rot, or white residue on them. Is there anything else you would look out for?

Basically anytime you have a leaf that connects to the main stem deep inside the bud, and that leaf is totally dead, you either have mold or are going to have it pretty soon. Transpiration from the bud leads to moisture on the dead leaf, which allows mold spores to germinate and spread to the living parts of the plant...

A lot of the tops on the left-side plant have such dead leaves; I would just cut my losses on that one and harvest everything with dead bud leaves now, and inspect for mold very closely before consuming. When it's dry, take the tip of your scissors and scratch any areas that look suspicious in front of a dark background. Trichomes and bits of plant matter will break off as distinct specks. If a little wisp of smoke comes out, that's mold spores.

The one cola on the right plant where there's one dead leaf and the rest look healthy (center rear) - that's almost certainly mold too, but that's the only spot I see it on that one.

Darkalert · Jul 13, 2022

weedstoner420 said:
Basically anytime you have a leaf that connects to the main stem deep inside the bud, and that leaf is totally dead, you either have mold or are going to have it pretty soon. Transpiration from the bud leads to moisture on the dead leaf, which allows mold spores to germinate and spread to the living parts of the plant...

A lot of the tops on the left-side plant have such dead leaves; I would just cut my losses on that one and harvest everything with dead bud leaves now, and inspect for mold very closely before consuming. When it's dry, take the tip of your scissors and scratch any areas that look suspicious in front of a dark background. Trichomes and bits of plant matter will break off as distinct specks. If a little wisp of smoke comes out, that's mold spores.

The one cola on the right plant where there's one dead leaf and the rest look healthy (center rear) - that's almost certainly mold too, but that's the only spot I see it on that one.

Thanks, would you just recommend harvesting the whole far left plant now or just parts? And keep it in the dark for a day first and cut or just cut?

Also, the right plant, you mean this one attached? Also, would you just cut it off?

Thanks

weedstoner420 · Jul 13, 2022

Darkalert said:
Thanks, would you just recommend harvesting the whole far left plant now or just parts? And keep it in the dark for a day first and cut or just cut?

Also, the right plant, you mean this one attached? Also, would you just cut it off?

Thanks

I would personally chop off any bud that has a dead leaf sticking out of it like that. If it's in the middle of a cola then cut at the stem below where the buds stop connecting.

RonnieB2 · Jul 13, 2022

You got at least 2-3 more weeks. Those green tended leaves look young and very clear trichomes. It still throwing white hairs ? Or they Turing orange and shriveled?

Darkalert · Jul 13, 2022

weedstoner420 said:
I would personally chop off any bud that has a dead leaf sticking out of it like that. If it's in the middle of a cola then cut at the stem below where the buds stop connecting.

Thanks, I'll try that shortly.

I'll get it drying from there.
Normal instance it would hang in my tent, could it be left hanging in just somewhere dark?

weedstoner420 · Jul 13, 2022

Darkalert said:
Thanks, I'll try that shortly.

I'll get it drying from there.
Normal instance it would hang in my tent, could it be left hanging in just somewhere dark?

I would not hang it in the tent. I'd go for the most cool/dry/reasonably dark place you have

Darkalert · Jul 13, 2022

weedstoner420 said:
I would not hang it in the tent. I'd go for the most cool/dry/reasonably dark place you have

Cheers for the help, appreciate it.

Darkalert · Jul 13, 2022

RonnieB2 said:
You got at least 2-3 more weeks. Those green tended leaves look young and very clear trichomes. It still throwing white hairs ? Or they Turing orange and shriveled?

Thanks, a lot are turning orange but I think a few more weeks based upon comments.

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