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so i planted a clone outside, in a 20 gallon pot in early june. The fan leaves are still pretty green it now oct 20 weather has been good hit 32 maybe 2 times for a couple of hours. some of the upper fan leaves have turned a weird purplish reddish color. should i wait till the lower ones turn yellowish to harvest? sorry no pic it's in a weird spot and no scope. any advice

bring it inside at night.

sounds like itsgeting too cold bring it inside at night man

can you not read weather is good 32 degrees 2 times does not mean bring it in and the weather outlook is good to anybody with some outdoor exp

you dont understand that frost hurts your plant and cold temps slow/stunt growth? you should actually know what your talking about if your gonna open your mouth and talk like that. you obviously are new to growing so i wont hold it against you though.

keep them inside at night man the frost will fuck ur grow up and may cause deforming to the shape of the plant and its buds!

i have trouble keeping tempratures at 20+ in my bedroom lol at night,so i turned my heating on alil bit and its worked.

first off i cant take it inside second

your outdoor weather and frost guide

Clear or Cloudy Sky?
Frost (also called white or hoarfrost) occurs when air temperatures dip below 32°F and ice crystals form on leaves, injuring, and sometimes killing, tender plants. Clear, calm skies and falling afternoon temperatures are usually the perfect conditions for frost. If the temperatures are falling fast under clear, windy skies-especially when the wind is out of the northwest-it may indicate the approach of a mass of polar air and a hard freeze. A hard or killing frost is based on movements of large, cold air masses. The result is below-freezing temperatures that generally kill all but the most cold-tolerant plants.

Cloudy Skies: you may be in luck.
If the temperature is cool, but clouds are visible, your plants may be protected. During the day, the sun warms the earth. After the sun sets, the heat radiates upward, which lowers the temperatures at or near the ground. However, if the night sky has clouds, these clouds will trap the heat and keep the warmer temperatures lower, closer to your plants, preventing a frost.

Wind?
Wind also influences frost. If the air is still and windless, the coldest air settles to the ground. The temperature at plant level may be freezing, even though at eye level it isn't. A gentle breeze, however, will prevent the cold air from settling and keep temperatures higher, protecting your plants. If the wind itself is below freezing, frost may be very damaging.

Moisture?
and moisture are good things when talking frost. When moisture condenses out of humid air, it releases enough heat to sometimes save your plants. When the air is dry, the moisture in the soil will evaporate. Evaporation requires heat, which removes warmth that could save your vegetables.

Location, location, location.
The location of your garden can have a tremendous influence on whether or not an early frost could wipe out your garden, but leave your neighbor’s alone. As a general rule, the temperature drops 3°F to 5°F with every 1,OOO-foot increase in altitude. The higher your garden, the colder the average air temperature and the more likely your plants will be hit by an early freeze.

However, lower isn’t always better. Cold air is heavier than warm air and tends to the lowest areas, causing frost damage. The best location for an annual garden is on a gentle, south-facing slope that's well heated by late-afternoon sun and protected from blustery north winds. A garden surrounded by buildings or one near a body of is also less likely to become frost covered.

Soil.
The type of soil your garden is growing in also affects the amount of moisture it holds. Deep, loose, heavy, fertile soil releases more moisture into the surrounding air than thin, sandy, or nutrient-poor soil. The more humid the air is, the higher the dew point will be, and the less likely that frost will form on those plants. Heavily mulched plants are more likely to become frosted since the mulch prevents moisture and heat from escaping out of the soil and warming the surrounding air.

Know your plants.
The plant itself determines its likelihood of frost damage. Immature plants still sporting new growth into the fall are most susceptible-especially the new growth. Frost tolerance tends to be higher in plants with maroon or bronze leaves, because such leaves absorb and retain heat. Downy- or hairy-leaved plants also retain heat. Compact plants expose a smaller proportion of their leaves to cold and drying winds. By the same token, closely spaced plants protect each other.

Frost on its way?
If a frost is predicted, cover your plants, both to retain as much soil heat and moisture as possible and to protect them against strong winds, which can hasten drying and cooling. You can use newspapers, baskets, ], straw, and other materials to cover your plants. Cover the whole plant before sunset to trap any remaining heat. Be sure to anchor lightweight coverings to prevent them from blowing away.

Keep the soil moist by watering your plants the day a frost is predicted. Commercial fruit and vegetable growers leave sprinklers on all night to cover plants with water. As the water freezes, it releases heat, protecting the plants, even though they're covered by ice. To prevent damage, the sprinklers need to run continuously as long as temperatures remain below freezing.

COLD TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON PLANTS AND VEGETATION​

FROST: Damage depends upon length of frost duration.

LIGHT FREEZE: 29 F to 32 degrees F / -2 degrees C to 0 degrees C. Tender plants killed with little destructive effect on other vegetation.

MODERATE FREEZE: 25 degrees F to 28 degrees F / -4 degrees C to -2 degrees C. Wide destruction on most vegetation with heavy damage to fruit blossoms and tender semi-hardy plants.

SEVERE FREEZE: 24 degrees F / -4 degrees C and colder. Heavy damage to most plants.
When is the average date for frost in your area?

i have had great conditions like i said and this is a afgani strain any way so u dont no shit !

cheef tomahawk said:

i have had great conditions like i said and this is a afgani strain any way so u dont no shit !

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Why did you even start this thread if you already know everything???

cheef tomahawk said:

i have had great conditions like i said and this is a afgani strain any way so u dont no shit !

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Obviously everything is perfect and you have it under control. I would leave it out there until January..... then, when the whole plant turns purple and it starts to fall over, pull it up and throw it in the compost bin.

cheef tomahawk said:

can you not read weather is good 32 degrees 2 times does not mean bring it in and the weather outlook is good to anybody with some outdoor exp

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you wanna know why some of the upper fan leaves have turned a weird purplish reddish color? you can look this up too is from cold, do whatever you want, im not gonna try to get you to understand and help you when your so fucking ungrateful. do and say whatever you want, but you should actually do a little research of your own instead of being lazy and assuming you already know everything and that any info you dont have will be given to you on a silver platter. you need to learn how to act like an adult. let me guess...you cant bring it inside cuz your parents will see and you still live with them? next time people try to help you should be thanking them for taking time to look at your stupid questions. not yell because you think you know it all.

cheef tomahawk said:

i have had great conditions like i said and this is a afgani strain any way so u dont no shit !

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First of all why don't you learn some basic grammar, than come back, because I don't know what the fuck your talking about. Second if you think you know everything why did you ask in the first place? And third why are you being a prick to people that are offering you advice? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to tell you that any temperatures at, or below 32 is gonna hurt your plant.

All this hatred wow did any body read the original post ? "should i wait till the lower ones turn yellowish to harvest? sorry no pic it's in a weird spot and no scope. any advice " I did not ask for info i all ready no! sorry i did not say it cant come inside i thought the weird spot line would have gave u a clue. I thought i t might be a long flowering strain that i am not that familiar with. Last year i had plant's turn purple and it was twice as cold that finished way before this one and it was dank ............ and no i do not live with my parents! If it hits 32 one night for 2 hours then a week later 32, then for the next three weeks it's mid to low 50's at night then i dont think the weather is the reason for the long flowering when the plant looks as healthy as it does.

Dude, are you sure you know what you're talking about? Afghani is indica, not Sativa. But you should judge your harvest based on the color of the trichs. Yellowing of leaves often times indicates a ripe plant, but ultimately look at the trichomes and make sure they are mostly amber.