Is it time to harvest? Cloudy trichomes

[auto1dwc]

Woooooah, those girls are insanely big. Very bushy, I would dread harvesting that hahahah. And to get that height and yield from a 10 litre pot is amazing. I’ll definitely look into the autos again.
What was the comparison? I use soil, haven’t tried other methods just yet.

Have I heard of think different strain? No I don’t think so. But I’ll look into it. So they’re basically auto’s with a better yield?

No I didn't get 7 oz from a 10ltr, that is what I pulled of the plant in 25ltr bucket dwc.

 

[auto1dwc]

Not close? It’s definitely close. I know you haven’t seen my other threads so let me explain. I stopped explaining because it was too much writing. Be prepared.
It’s an outdoor grow that I had to bring inside because of bud rot. Luckily it just attacked the top bit and I could cut it off. My buds are small because I’m in a country which had an awful summer. Plus Durban Poison creates small, dense nugs anyway.
I didn’t use artificial lighting after I brung them in because I read it can confuse them after coming from natural sunlight (on a budget and live with parents too). So they’ve had to deal with shitty window light.
Trust me I’ve been insanely patient with this.

It’s so frustrating because on another thread I told people I’m waiting for it to go a bit amber as I prefer a couch lock effect and a few people really beat me down with the “it’s never going to go amber because it’s a sativa so stop waiting for that”. So then I settled on waiting for cloudy. I’m not waiting for amber as it’s in the -3 degrees now and the humidity is at 99%. It’s just too risky to let them keep going at the start of winter. I still have to dry and cure. I have a heater in there that I can’t leave on for a long time because I don’t pay the electricity bill.
My fault because I planted a bit late and didn’t expect the flowering stage to be almost 11 weeks. The website said 8-9 weeks.

Totally agree with you that this is the most crucial time to get the highest quality of bud, and that a lot of people rush it, but my gut is still telling me it’s done. Some of my bud has gone darker in colour and I’ve read that it’s because it’s gone past harvest.

I’m stuck between trusting other growers and going with my gut.

All I can say is you have done well.
Some people struggle to sow a seed let alone create a plant.
If your summer was bad then that's just karma.
Relying on sun light now a days with global climates is so hard to predict now with freaky weather ,with can also be bad for the plant with to much fluctuation with temp, moisture, and humidity.
Pat yourself on your back!!
You got something...

 

[ANC]

The local strains like DP does not even tend to be very frosty, they still fuck you up good.
It is literally one of the only strains that get me having to go to bed or vomit if I smoke enough.

I did a lovely outdoor grow this winter. grew some great weed with much less effort than the summer, the sky watered my plants.

 

[Buba Blend]

and i'm honestly not trying to be a dick, i'm really trying to save you a bunch of wasted effort
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@KaylasKush I can find a shit load of comments from you that make you a person who will not get a lot of help around here from people that know what they are talking about. You are not listening to the smartest guy on this thread. Why would anyone else bother trying to help. Looks like you are a good guy/girl but your brain has been played with by online helpers, nothing new. You would have done better to have read some good books. You need to hit the reset button. Good Luck!

 

[KaylasKush]

All I can say is you have done well.
Some people struggle to sow a seed let alone create a plant.
If your summer was bad then that's just karma.
Relying on sun light now a days with global climates is so hard to predict now with freaky weather ,with can also be bad for the plant with to much fluctuation with temp, moisture, and humidity.
Pat yourself on your back!!
You got something...

Thank you so much. I just took a deep breathe of relief after reading that because I’m not looking at it that way. On THCfarmer I have someone telling me they don’t look good because of wrong lighting, no nutrients, etc and we’ve been going back and fourth with messages. It brought me down a bit but you totally have a point.
These babies pushed through because I was keeping check of them everyday. They even started off with the longest bendy stems I’ve seen! And still got through that with sticks holding them up. So although I’ve messed up a bit towards the end, it’s only a lesson for next time.
The climate has definitely taken a toll on them yeah. I’d like to try indoor next year. Their growth and everything has been slow but like you said, at least I achieved the flowering stage right?
Thanks, that meant a lot

 

[KaylasKush]

The local strains like DP does not even tend to be very frosty, they still fuck you up good.
It is literally one of the only strains that get me having to go to bed or vomit if I smoke enough.

I did a lovely outdoor grow this winter. grew some great weed with much less effort than the summer, the sky watered my plants.

Really? I’m glad to hear that because google tells me the THC level is very low in DP. Maybe it is but still fucks you up then.
I’m more an indica person myself but like I said, being from South African and not trying it, I wanted to grow DP first.

Oooo nice. Mother Nature doing the job. You have any pictures of the outdoor grow?

 

[auto1dwc]

Thank you so much. I just took a deep breathe of relief after reading that because I’m not looking at it that way. On THCfarmer I have someone telling me they don’t look good because of wrong lighting, no nutrients, etc and we’ve been going back and fourth with messages. It brought me down a bit but you totally have a point.
These babies pushed through because I was keeping check of them everyday. They even started off with the longest bendy stems I’ve seen! And still got through that with sticks holding them up. So although I’ve messed up a bit towards the end, it’s only a lesson for next time.
The climate has definitely taken a toll on them yeah. I’d like to try indoor next year. Their growth and everything has been slow but like you said, at least I achieved the flowering stage right?
Thanks, that meant a lot

No problem.
If anything I'm chuffed that your chuffed, with the fact that you didn't give up and killed your confidence.
You stuck with it, persevered and kept your patient.
That and is a learning curve like you quoted.
Keep us updated on the end product.

 

[ANC]

It has THC-A. Trippy shit.

There is a progression in skills, at some point, you will look at picks you used to be proud of and see lots of problems yourself.

 

[KaylasKush]

@KaylasKush I can find a shit load of comments from you that make you a person who will not get a lot of help around here from people that know what they are talking about. You are not listening to the smartest guy on this thread. Why would anyone else bother trying to help. Looks like you are a good guy/girl but your brain has been played with by online helpers, nothing new. You would have done better to have read some good books. You need to hit the reset button. Good Luck!

Well if people were nicer about it to begin with, I wouldn’t have put some attitude in my replies. Don’t care how smart you are, be kind and more informative rather than “don’t do that”, “flushing is wrong”, “I’m not being a dick, just trying to save you some time”, when it literally saves 0% of my time. We all work differently with our plants and that has to be respected. Other than that I agree with most of the things he has said?? I’m just not doing that personally.
I’m getting replies from well-known members on other forums who tell me the opposite too, so how do you expect me to pick one superior being will all knowledge? I’m trying my best to put everyone’s info together and make my own decision. Although I LOVE and appreciate all the guidance from people, it’s my choice at the end of the day. Don’t tell me who to listen to. Your right is someone else’s wrong.

True that. I’ll read books next time. These sites have far too many mixed opinions.

 

[KaylasKush]

No problem.
If anything I'm chuffed that your chuffed, with the fact that you didn't give up and killed your confidence.
You stuck with it, persevered and kept your patient.
That and is a learning curve like you quoted.
Keep us updated on the end product.

Thank you. Will do

 

[ANC]

It all works, sometimes I flush, sometimes I don't mostly depend if I am growing for myself or if the weed is for rec users who don't really give a shit, as long as there is a bong to hit in between drinks.
I think for your sped up education, you can leave a few flowers on to go a bit longer, then compare after curing.

 

[auto1dwc]

Really? I’m glad to hear that because google tells me the THC level is very low in DP. Maybe it is but still fucks you up then.
I’m more an indica person myself but like I said, being from South African and not trying it, I wanted to grow DP first.

Oooo nice. Mother Nature doing the job. You have any pictures of the outdoor grow?

You can get a stronger affect if your Amber/ cloudy trichs are a high

Thank you so much. I just took a deep breathe of relief after reading that because I’m not looking at it that way. On THCfarmer I have someone telling me they don’t look good because of wrong lighting, no nutrients, etc and we’ve been going back and fourth with messages. It brought me down a bit but you totally have a point.
These babies pushed through because I was keeping check of them everyday. They even started off with the longest bendy stems I’ve seen! And still got through that with sticks holding them up. So although I’ve messed up a bit towards the end, it’s only a lesson for next time.
The climate has definitely taken a toll on them yeah. I’d like to try indoor next year. Their growth and everything has been slow but like you said, at least I achieved the flowering stage right?
Thanks, that meant a lot

your right. a lot of growers expect you to spend hundreds on equipment which at first you need to know if you have what it takes to grow.
Time, patients, etc
And also getting it right.
I understand you fully, when I was 15 curiosity kicked in and I girmed a seed in my neighbours plant pot (lol)
I reaped the reward, and that's how it started...
At the end of the day it's all about $$$.the more you save the better off you are, and with using sunlight to grow saved you more.
An example off common sense.
I'm sure next year your goal will just be to achieve more, and the year after more, and more, and more.
And experience comes with this.
We all start somewhere ( I repeat).

 

[KaylasKush]

It all works, sometimes I flush, sometimes I don't mostly depend if I am growing for myself or if the weed is for rec users who don't really give a shit, as long as there is a bong to hit in between drinks.
I think for your sped up education, you can leave a few flowers on to go a bit longer, then compare after curing.

Of course. It’s basically just a weed in the end. Trial and error like someone above said. Next year I’ll maybe keep feeding one and see how an unflushed plant turns out. I go off my research for my first time, then start slowly experimenting.

That’s a really great idea. I know it should have been obvious to me because a lot of people leave a few on to mature further, but I didn’t think of really doing it. Yeah I think I’m going to do that. Give them a few more days and then the ones that seem most cloudy I’ll cut. Bottom ones I’ll leave for a bit longer.
Thanks, that should have been a really clear and obvious conclusion/compromise.

 

[KaylasKush]

You can get a stronger affect if your Amber/ cloudy trichs are a high

your right. a lot of growers expect you to spend hundreds on equipment which at first you need to know if you have what it takes to grow.
Time, patients, etc
And also getting it right.
I understand you fully, when I was 15 curiosity kicked in and I girmed a seed in my neighbours plant pot (lol)
I reaped the reward, and that's how it started...
At the end of the day it's all about $$$.the more you save the better off you are, and with using sunlight to grow saved you more.
An example off common sense.
I'm sure next year your goal will just be to achieve more, and the year after more, and more, and more.
And experience comes with this.
We all start somewhere ( I repeat).

What do you mean? I should wait for some amber trichs then?

Exactly. If I had a full time job and permission from my parents to grow indoors then no doubt I would have bought all the needed equipment. Even though this grow was a bit stressful with the climate, I can easily say it’s instantly become a hobby of mine and I’d truly love to continue. I have a lot of patience but I tend to check on them too much. Someone said to me, “a watched pot never boils”.

Haha! Awesome, how did that go? Was it like a window grow?
100%. If you want to have as little possible problems with your crop, it’s $$$$$.
Thank you. It’s also because I like nature’s way of doing things and I enjoyed that the 12/12 came without me switching lights on and off. It made it simpler for me, which I think beginners need to not become overwhelmed. However this isn’t the country for outdoor. I’ve learned that. Unless I plant much sooner than before.
Yes precisely! I have the utmost respect for growers who have been doing it for a while, but while I take some of their advice I should also learn by physically doing it myself.

 

[auto1dwc]

Well if people were nicer about it to begin with, I wouldn’t have put some attitude in my replies. Don’t care how smart you are, be kind and more informative rather than “don’t do that”, “flushing is wrong”, “I’m not being a dick, just trying to save you some time”, when it literally saves 0% of my time. We all work differently with our plants and that has to be respected. Other than that I agree with most of the things he has said?? I’m just not doing that personally.
I’m getting replies from well-known members on other forums who tell me the opposite too, so how do you expect me to pick one superior being will all knowledge? I’m trying my best to put everyone’s info together and make my own decision. Although I LOVE and appreciate all the guidance from people, it’s my choice at the end of the day. Don’t tell me who to listen to. Your right is someone else’s wrong.

True that. I’ll read books next time. These sites have far too many mixed opinions.

Too true... I flush, but if I had the space I would do 2 plants 1 for flush and 1 non flush..
I'm curious just like yourself.

 

[KaylasKush]

Too true... I flush, but if I had the space I would do 2 plants 1 for flush and 1 non flush..
I'm curious just like yourself.

Yeah someone can tell you what’s right but you’re only going to know by doing it yourself. I flush to be “on the safe side”. Whether there is one or not. That’s what I read so that’s what I did.
Let’s go with our curiosity and maybe do it next year!
Each day that goes by I feel more and more regret for not giving them those nutrients for 4 weeks now. I just wasn’t sure how to determine when the end was near. I went off American cycles when I shouldn’t have because their weather is stable whereas here it must have definitely stressed my plant and slowed the process.
A learning curve!

 

[auto1dwc]

What do you mean? I should wait for some amber trichs then?

Exactly. If I had a full time job and permission from my parents to grow indoors then no doubt I would have bought all the needed equipment. Even though this grow was a bit stressful with the climate, I can easily say it’s instantly become a hobby of mine and I’d truly love to continue. I have a lot of patience but I tend to check on them too much. Someone said to me, “a watched pot never boils”.

Haha! Awesome, how did that go? Was it like a window grow?
100%. If you want to have as little possible problems with your crop, it’s $$$$$.
Thank you. It’s also because I like nature’s way of doing things and I enjoyed that the 12/12 came without me switching lights on and off. It made it simpler for me, which I think beginners need to not become overwhelmed. However this isn’t the country for outdoor. I’ve learned that. Unless I plant much sooner than before.
Yes precisely! I have the utmost respect for growers who have been doing it for a while, but while I take some of their advice I should also learn by physically doing it myself.

No. The pot was in neighbours garden lol, it grew and then got pulled up.. Never mind. Hahaa
I fully understand what your saying.
I know peeps that have spent on equipment and they come across problems that are hard to rectify if you don't fully know how to create the correct environment, and then they spend 2 weeks on forums trying to get the answers.

If you could guarantee the weather next year, would your plant grow better...yes.
If you changed your pot size, would the plant be bigger....yes.
If you change your medium and educated yourself on the best possible medium you could get or even coco/ perlite mix and then add nutes, would your plant make you smile at the end result.....yes.
Put these in consideration and you won't go wrong.
Or dwc which is a very easy way to grow, and rewarding.. Iwill never go back to getting soil under my nails.

 

[Buba Blend]

Well if people were nicer about it to begin with, I wouldn’t have put some attitude in my replies. Don’t care how smart you are, be kind and more informative rather than “don’t do that”, “flushing is wrong”, “I’m not being a dick, just trying to save you some time”, when it literally saves 0% of my time. We all work differently with our plants and that has to be respected. Other than that I agree with most of the things he has said?? I’m just not doing that personally.
I’m getting replies from well-known members on other forums who tell me the opposite too, so how do you expect me to pick one superior being will all knowledge? I’m trying my best to put everyone’s info together and make my own decision. Although I LOVE and appreciate all the guidance from people, it’s my choice at the end of the day. Don’t tell me who to listen to. Your right is someone else’s wrong.

True that. I’ll read books next time. These sites have far too many mixed opinions.

I won't tell you who to listen to, I won't carry this conversation any further, you are to immature.
There are a lot of opinions on this site and others. Some of the people you are chatting with online are trying to fuck with you not help you. You don't know which ones are which so how can you get good advice.
Hope you do choose the books.
These forums are only useful if you are able to figure out who to listen too. If you show you are irritated the trolls are going to follow you for kicks.

 

[auto1dwc]

come On, there's no need to mock.
We're all meant to be brothers in the community of cannabis.
Kaylaskush has explained her ways and experimenting.
I tend to turn to books occasionally and forums the reason being that you can't find books on certain strains and most grow differently.
And peoples opinions on here are there own experience.
A lot of symptoms with plants can look similar to other problems through visuals on the leaf.
E.g nute burn looks similar to a calcium difficiencies.
I don't understand why your on RIU when most debates start with more than one person.

 

[Buba Blend]

come On, there's no need to mock.
We're all meant to be brothers in the community of cannabis.
Kaylaskush has explained her ways and experimenting.
I tend to turn to books occasionally and forums the reason being that you can't find books on certain strains and most grow differently.
And peoples opinions on here are there own experience.
A lot of symptoms with plants can look similar to other problems through visuals on the leaf.
E.g nute burn looks similar to a calcium difficiencies.
I don't understand why your on RIU when most debates start with more than one person.

Fair enough but I don't understand what this line means:
I don't understand why your on RIU when most debates start with more than one person.[/