I’m in day 40F(Pic from last night) I go back to work Jan 15th breeder recommends 8-10Wks for flower I’m going into week 6 as of Dec 23. I plan on chopping Jan 10th but wanted to chop a test bud from the lower stems a few days before I chop the plant. Would that be okay?
Test bud?
- Thread starter Hrdbdy7
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BobThe420Builder
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It has weeks to go, not even close
HydroKid239
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Chopping that early would be a big mistake. Everything you have been pushing for will be a disappointment. Let it finish is my best advice.
kovidkough
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its urs do what you want. your going to get 2 sets of answers, be patient or fuck it.
I like taste testers
I like taste testers
HydroKid239
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I'd be more on the side of taking a tester on the OP's predicted chop date.
kovidkough
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I might add i test when super close not right now where ur at. usually when 90% hairs are turned, sorry for not being pacific
HydroKid239
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Giving this specific nug a week before I clip it. I plan on chopping in 2 weeks.
kovidkough
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I felt no shame quick drying this little lower bud it got me pretty stoned
HydroKid239
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That shit looks yummy lol
kovidkough
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the tops r better 
Doug Dawson
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You can do as you see fit but I would think chopping a test bud this early will not give you a true representation of what is to come.
HydroKid239
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That's just gorgeous.
I got some G.L.R beans on the way. I hear they put out some beautiful colors.
kovidkough
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ty I wish it wasn't so small lol runt of the pack
Jumpin Jimmy
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That plant is easily going to go 70 days so you’re going to be chopping premature on your planned date. Breeder timelines mean nothing. 8 weeks never happens unless you’re cool with premie. Go ahead and test a 40 day bud joe and it won’t get you excited for harvest because it’s gonna suck. I often take test buds a week or so before chop. Doesn’t hurt the plant. People get a bit too paranoid.
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Jumpin Jimmy
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If it isn’t chunked and swoll it isn’t done. 95% of guys chop too early and that’s why their bud doesn’t stand out. Self robbery. Rollex o.g. Breeder says 9 weeks. The plants say 11 and I listen
HydroKid239
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Does look nice and frosty. Got a whole plant pic?
Doug Dawson
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Sorry misread that. Yes it would be perfectly fine to chop a test bud a couple days before you plan on harvesting. Good to see you will give it more time if needed.
HydroKid239
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I most definitely read it right. Ultimately I agree on the 10th being the date to take a tester.
Good thinkin' on not being set in stone with a complete chop. Since I know now what you meant, I'm with you 100%.