Not finishing under 400w HPS... move outdoors?

turnip brain

Active Member
I have a small grow space with several plants that are fully flowered, calyxes well developed, fan leaves yellowing/dropping, and even the frosty leaves in flowers are yellowing/browning now. There are lots and lots of trichomes that are taking forever to mature. These are at around 9-10 weeks for an 8 week strain, so overdue, but , but trichomes are just not finishing. Everything else seems great, Quite a lot of cloudiness, but pretty much no ambering of trichomes.

I need these to amber, since my use is all about relaxing and mellow/physical effects rather than racy thc effects

I have been reading that UV is really needed for full development/potency and wondering if the lack of UV in the HPS spectrum is the reason for these not finishing. I am at higher altitude and there is great UV in sunlight here. so thinking about moving them outdoors for part of the 12hr on cycle. But wondering if changing conditions will be too much stress in any way. I don't think these will herm at this late stage, but could they?
 

hexthat

Well-Known Member
i do indoor/outdoor all the time and works well, just keep an eye on them and if you see any signs of stress try to eliminating the cause
 

turnip brain

Active Member
Quick success!

So truth be told, 7/11 I put these in the sun and then after the fact thought I'd better ask if it was a good idea, well, today, now day three under sunshine, WHAMBER!!!

Harvest time, just like that!
 
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