MichiganMedGrower
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Moonlight is a reflection only and measures at 1 candlepower or so.
What human eyes see is very different from plants. We have super sensitive eyes. Even for the animal world.
The DARK: How many days of dark before crop
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What human eyes see is very different from plants. We have super sensitive eyes. Even for the animal world.
R.Raider
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Don't feel foolish, you can get away with a little bit of light while working in the dark(can be green, red, normal or whatever). Try to keep it to a minimum though and don't keep it on when you're not actually working in there.
OLD MOTHER SATIVA
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answer :
none
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twistedvinesofbud
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i just heard my girls brother explaining to me why the few days of dark before hanging. He said that it tricks the trichomes into doing something and it makes the potency much better! I was way too high to understand what he was saying. I just harvested my mangolicious this morning. I didn't try this method because all of my tents are full and I have no where for complete darkness
The next batch of ladies that will be done are some hefty ak47's with colas longer than your hang longways. They are going to be in complete darkness for 2 or 3 days to test this method out. Im sure this has been done before but it's all good all results will vary.
macsnax
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I would harvest half normal/half with the dark method. That way you can tell a difference if there is one.i just heard my girls brother explaining to me why the few days of dark before hanging. He said that it tricks the trichomes into doing something and it makes the potency much better! I was way too high to understand what he was saying. I just harvested my mangolicious this morning. I didn't try this method because all of my tents are full and I have no where for complete darkness
The next batch of ladies that will be done are some hefty ak47's with colas longer than your hang longways. They are going to be in complete darkness for 2 or 3 days to test this method out. Im sure this has been done before but it's all good all results will vary.
if they truly are ready..be watchful for mold after thee days darkness.i just heard my girls brother explaining to me why the few days of dark before hanging. He said that it tricks the trichomes into doing something and it makes the potency much better! I was way too high to understand what he was saying. I just harvested my mangolicious this morning. I didn't try this method because all of my tents are full and I have no where for complete darkness
The next batch of ladies that will be done are some hefty ak47's with colas longer than your hang longways. They are going to be in complete darkness for 2 or 3 days to test this method out. Im sure this has been done before but it's all good all results will vary.
twistedvinesofbud
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I like the idea of 50/50 but...... I have 4 plants that will be harvested. I am willing to sacrifice the runt to test this method. So we are going with 75/25
I read a little about the luminati super green LED light to be used as a night light in a previous post. Interesting, I wonder if you flip the light to shine on the ceiling to give a indirect light. These lights still have to have some sort of lumens/spectrum to them. The amount of lumens that they would put out should be minimal.
I read a little about the luminati super green LED light to be used as a night light in a previous post. Interesting, I wonder if you flip the light to shine on the ceiling to give a indirect light. These lights still have to have some sort of lumens/spectrum to them. The amount of lumens that they would put out should be minimal.
twistedvinesofbud
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Hello @Farmer.J, thank you for your reply. I have a question for you though. It is a little off topic but what is this about "New prohibition starts June 30th, 2018" ?
macsnax
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Be sure to let us know your findings on this. I've heard of doing this and always wrote it off. I like a good experiment so I will definitely be waiting on your results.I like the idea of 50/50 but...... I have 4 plants that will be harvested. I am willing to sacrifice the runt to test this method. So we are going with 75/25
I read a little about the luminati super green LED light to be used as a night light in a previous post. Interesting, I wonder if you flip the light to shine on the ceiling to give a indirect light. These lights still have to have some sort of lumens/spectrum to them. The amount of lumens that they would put out should be minimal.
MichiganMedGrower
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Wow. Every thread ends in still wanting to prove silly myths that go against plant science.
How can a c3 type plant produce anything new in the dark?
The original 24 to 48 hrs of darkness method is sound. It allows the carbohydrates in the plant to go back down to the roots resulting in possibly smoother smoke and maybe whiter ash.
The downside is the practice can bring mold.
Everyone should read Rosenthal and Clark instead of listen to the bullshit here.
Here is a list of free pot books. All the answers are in here. Especially clarks marijuana botany.
http://catnews.org/FREE Pot Books/
How can a c3 type plant produce anything new in the dark?
The original 24 to 48 hrs of darkness method is sound. It allows the carbohydrates in the plant to go back down to the roots resulting in possibly smoother smoke and maybe whiter ash.
The downside is the practice can bring mold.
Everyone should read Rosenthal and Clark instead of listen to the bullshit here.
Here is a list of free pot books. All the answers are in here. Especially clarks marijuana botany.
http://catnews.org/FREE Pot Books/
Farmer.J
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it's a joke, much like the government's plans for legalization
twistedvinesofbud
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Yeah, I don't see that happening just yet either. To many crooked politicans.
ClassicT
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I’m reviving this thread because I have a specific question.
I have four strains in my current (and first) grow. Some will undoubtedly be ready before others and I had planned to use my grow tent as my drying tent.
So I just thought of an idea: chop the early finishers and hang to dry in the same tent as the ones that are still in their pots, kick off the lights, then chop the others 3 days later. Assuming I think the difference in harvest time can be as close as 3 days. (What would happen if the late finishers sat in their pots in darkness for longer than 3 days??)
If not, I guess I’ll try and set up another closet for the early finishers, but I’m a stickler for climate control and my tent has everything needed to create perfect conditions.
Any thoughts?
I have four strains in my current (and first) grow. Some will undoubtedly be ready before others and I had planned to use my grow tent as my drying tent.
So I just thought of an idea: chop the early finishers and hang to dry in the same tent as the ones that are still in their pots, kick off the lights, then chop the others 3 days later. Assuming I think the difference in harvest time can be as close as 3 days. (What would happen if the late finishers sat in their pots in darkness for longer than 3 days??)
If not, I guess I’ll try and set up another closet for the early finishers, but I’m a stickler for climate control and my tent has everything needed to create perfect conditions.
Any thoughts?
Farmer.J
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Watch out for mold, keep humidity under control.
ClassicT
Active Member
I hear you. My goal is to cut down some earlier than others and leave them all in the dark so I don’t have to create a new space for drying.
If I had separate drying and growing areas I wouldn’t bother with the dark period for the unharvested plants.
Make sense?
ClassicT
Active Member
Yeah, I guess humidity is the one concern. The potted ones would be at 30-40% and the chopped ones need 50-60. Shit.
Any other ideas for strains that are finishing several days, even a week or two, apart?
zoic
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Well the humidity at my place was 15% this winter in the basement. I hung two plants and they were crisp in 3 days. I wish I had left them in the tent. You could put them in a closet or something, but it will smell. I hope you find a suitable spot.
