Wondering if I should chop or wait a little longer ?
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jonnynobody
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It's kind of difficult to tell how dried and red your stigmas are from the photo, but it would appear most of your stigmas have turned the tide and began to recede into the flower cluster, which is usually an indication the flowers are ready or near ready for harvest.
I don't see any yellowing of your leaves which would indicate to me that the plant is still producing chlorophyll to maintain it's life cycle rather than dedicating all of it's energy into final development of the flower clusters.
How long has this plant been in flower and under what kind of lighting?
What kind of strain are you growing?
Gonna need more information to give you a certain yes or no. Nobody likes to feel like they chopped early and miss out on resin production that you could have otherwise smoked
After a second look at your pictures, I'd assume you may have another 7 days or so, but I'll need more information to give you a reliable suggestion.
I don't see any yellowing of your leaves which would indicate to me that the plant is still producing chlorophyll to maintain it's life cycle rather than dedicating all of it's energy into final development of the flower clusters.
How long has this plant been in flower and under what kind of lighting?
What kind of strain are you growing?
Gonna need more information to give you a certain yes or no. Nobody likes to feel like they chopped early and miss out on resin production that you could have otherwise smoked
After a second look at your pictures, I'd assume you may have another 7 days or so, but I'll need more information to give you a reliable suggestion.
EC8023
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I think it's either Pineapple Express or bomb seeds berry bomb auto I didn't keep a date so not sure of age exactly it's grown in a 1x1x1.8 tent with a 400 and 600 w hps I've been giving water only now for more than a week , I gave it a flush then have been just giving a few litres of water every other day . It's in a 3 gallon pot and looks a bit root bound
jonnynobody
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You should use 5 gallon pots next time to make happier roots. Happier roots make happy stems that make happy leaves that make happy flowers.
I will say your girls look fantastic, but they need longer. Check them again in 1 week. I think you're chop date is just around the bend, but this is a crucial moment in time so don't be in any hurry to chop too soon. Growing pot is all about patience my man. Fine wine or fine liquors would never be produced if it weren't for patience and waiting for that peak moment in time when you just know, It's ready.
You should really go to the dollar store and buy a $1 calendar just for your grow. Mark your start date and flower dates. This will help you dial in your grow better. The more information you have on your grow will allow you to make better decisions about what to do at what stage of growth you're in.
jonnynobody
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What kind of medium are you growing in?
jonnynobody
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Chopping early or too late is a mistake we will all probably make at some point, but that's how we learn and correct course to make a better decision next time.
I think you're going to have some killer smoke on your hands. Make sure you give us all a smoke report when she's all dried and cured up
Good luck and keep on growing (you and your plants)!
jonnynobody
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Keep up the good work. I just checked out some of the bio bizz products and it seems like they produce a fine line of organic nutrients. Excellent choice! Up your container size next grow and you'll be rewarded nicely. Also, with a 5 quart container (or 5 liter if you're across the pond), your plants will require less frequent watering and will grow a larger and stronger root system which will support the growth of large flowers.
Those are some very strong healthy looking stems you have on those plants as well. Fine work you've done there good sir. I can't wait to try a full line or organics myself.
scarecrow77
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2 weeks easy...
EC8023
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This is my first try with auto seeds some I had in 5 gallon pots which I cut down recent I noticed how autos have a different root system to photo strains the roots hadn't used much of the space at all I noticed and usually the soil is full up with roots come the end .
EC8023
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What makes you say that there is 2 weeks left ? I really don't think they can possibly need that much longer there's no white hairs left really they have all changed colour
jonnynobody
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I've never ran any Auto's before but I did notice the leaf formation on your plants are very unique. Not to say that's a bad thing by any means, just unique, and I wonder if that's a characteristic of the genetic manipulation that's used to produce auto flowering seeds.
The whole thing seems very unnatural to me, but hey, I'm also the guy growing pot in an inert medium using synthetic man made nutrients, so I can't say shit
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EC8023
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I have a magnifier but it's still quite hard to keep still enough to get a decent picture with my phone . I can't see many amber over the plant most are cloudy with 10 % ish clear . I always record start dates and stuff usually but with this batch I started couple at a time since they were autos and then added more few weeks apart roughly . Just have 2 left to finish off my autos . It was daft to not take note of each plants start date but il not do it again . The other plant I'm still growing seams massive but it's defo a while behind this plant by looking at it, as still has lots of white hairs coming out
jonnynobody
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Your foliage still looks beautiful and healthy, so let her spread her wings a little longer and I'm sure you'll be delighted with the results.
scarecrow77
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check the tri homes..its the only real way to tell..chop when U have 20% or more amber tri he's...pistils are only an indicater ...happy growing
jonnynobody
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Trichomes are also an indicator, not the only sign of completeness.
You have to examine the whole plant from foliage, to trichomes, to stigmas (hairs) to overall health of the plant. No one sign is a tell all. You must examine all of the signs.
Scarecrow is right though, trichomes are the primary indicator which say a lot about the maturity of the resin glands, but don't ignore the other indicators; the whole plant matters, not one aspect alone.