Has any heard of keeping plants in total darkness for the last week or so to increase potency?

the only thing it does is basically make your plant think its dying so it will push out more resin glands in order to protect itself,

more potent?? not sure on that

more crystals?? yeah

Hey Erb, there was some discussion about this, I believe, (from memory) it was like the last 36 hours or so. I am not sure it this actually helps though.
If your concerned about getting a little blast in growth to your buds prior to harvest, better to try some blackstrap molasses instead.

Another twist on this is when going from vegging to flowering, I read to turn the lights off for two days, than go to your 12/12 and you'll be amazed, I havent tested this out yet, but I may.
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and also, let the temps fall, this will also promote the plant to push out more as well

he wasnt asking about a growth boost, hes asking if it increases potency

yea, some myth about how when U leave the plants in total darkness for 48 hrs before the chop its supposed to make the plant work overdrive and produce more crystals..I dont exactly know how that works or if it works but its widely believed that it works

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I understood the question, I was just adding to the info provided.
Peace

oops, sorry for misunderstanding you then

it does work because the plant is already in its final phase and then by doing this you are making it believe it is on its LAST leg and about to really die so it pushes the THC glands out to cover and protect its flowers.... get it??

Ive tried it w/ my buddys grow, it works, not a myth

i've read that some strains prefer being cut back to 10 hours of light the last week.

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