Hollatchaboy
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Maybe so, but it's still better than using trichs for a guage of readiness, imo.Just saying white pistils isn't a great way to judge doneness.
Maybe so, but it's still better than using trichs for a guage of readiness, imo.Just saying white pistils isn't a great way to judge doneness.
No I don't believe that anymore than I believe 5% let it go "too long". Just tongue in cheekSo, only 5% of growers harvest in the correct window? Wow, that's some brutal cynicism right there.
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This thread is about contradictions, so we did our part,Maybe so, but it's still better than using trichs for a guage of readiness, imo.
Why not?Just saying white pistils isn't a great way to judge doneness.
Oh fo sho. LolThis thread is about contradictions, so we did our part,![]()
I find it best to harvest, once the plant is ripe. If you still see white pistils, it isn't ripe. Doesn't matter what the trichs look like at that point.
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Depends on the strain. For example PCG's Gush Mints will keep throwing pistols a for a while after it's peak potency. They do a lot of testing on their cuts to determine the best harvest window, and in the case on that strain, if you don't have any white pistols, you've most likely harvested too late.I find it best to harvest, once the plant is ripe. If you still see white pistils, it isn't ripe. Doesn't matter what the trichs look like at that point.
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I wonder what's in the GMs causing that? Chem 4 and a lot her crosses are known to continue throwing new pistols as well. Many of the Chem cuts are quite sensitive and require a strong but gentle finish...if ya know what I mean.Depends on the strain. For example PCG's Gush Mints will keep throwing pistols a for a while after it's peak potency. They do a lot of testing on their cuts to determine the best harvest window, and in the case on that strain, if you don't have any white pistols, you've most likely harvested too late.
I was going to comment the same. Greenpoint seeds Wild West series of strains would tend to do that (throw new pistils closer to harvest)Depends on the strain. For example PCG's Gush Mints will keep throwing pistols a for a while after it's peak potency. They do a lot of testing on their cuts to determine the best harvest window, and in the case on that strain, if you don't have any white pistols, you've most likely harvested too late.
Yep. That damn Chem 4!I wonder what's in the GMs causing that? Chem 4 and a lot her crosses are known to continue throwing new pistols as well. Many of the Chem cuts are quite sensitive and require a strong but gentle finish...if ya know what I mean.
I just recently made the determination that it's time to cut down this Strawberry Cheesecake auto. There are a few lingering white pistils that kept coming up, but I thought I'd try a "squeezing the bud" method along with how long they've been fattening up, the color, and my previous experience. Which there is not a lot, compared to some of you guys. I also based it on the number of white pistils that were on the bud earlier in the grow, along with doing a couple of testers early. I don't care if I was a bit early, it's still going to be good smoke.
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Yea, that's what I ended up doing. LolLaugh. That shits funny AF
Nice !! I'm noticing some yellow leaves up on the buds, your grow looks a lot like mine late flower. Maybe those yellow leaves that make it to my buds arent so bad after all or are naturally occuring late flower?
Cant help you on harvest time here, you stumped me. Leaves are yellowing, but I see what your saying about white pistols those would leave me wondering a bit too. Have you looked at the trics under a loupe? Looks cloudy to me, I'd say your in the window of "the weed will get you high now"
Part of the yellowing is because on this plant, I only gave water for the last week or so. The GSC I grew was fed right up to the chop. I don't listen to a lot of lip service as I prefer to test stuff out myself. Just to see what happens. But I'm also pretty confident in my growing ability and how to read the plants at this stage of my growing experience.
It's not rocket surgery.![]()
I've looked at many harvest pics, even on the seedbanks, and a little yellowing and leaf loss late flower seems to be OK. As a new grower though, I have seen people go through the entire flower process green and healthy, maybe its the strain, late flush etc... I'm not sure and am still figuring this out. Example pic below with colas I had hoped for this grow.
Very cool that your finding your own way. Probably a good idea because of there are
Way too many contradictions in this hobby.
I have never seen anyone advise to harvest too late. It is nothing but a helpful service to encourage someone to wait for ripeness when 99% of people harvest early and have disappointing results, leading them to look for shortcuts via additives and other BS.