What happens if you harvest way too early?

Lets say only a small portion of the hairs are red, and it looks like it has a few more weeks to go.

Is it just a lot less potent?

Lets say it is an emergency and it has to be gotten rid of, so there really is no other choice.

Sharpies said:

Lets say it is an emergency and it has to be gotten rid of, so there really is no other choice.

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Yes, less potent, but otherwise I think you just answered your own question.

....true.

I guess I was wondering also if there was any other difference, like harsher, or something.

probably really harsh i would assume ...

smokinjs said:

probably really harsh i would assume ...

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I agree it would probably be harsh. I would guess (emphasize guess) the harshness wouldn't come from harvesting early. The harshness would be there cause you didn't have time to flush/rinse before harvest and (probably) wouldn't have time to spend drying and curing properly. Otherwise I think it would just be less potent/flavorful.

The above answers are not exactly the truth, what type of light r u using, I always harvest at 5-7 weeks tops, but, I am growing in a 5x2 grow room with 2 400 watt lamps, a combination of HPS and MH is best, my plants are only about 2 inches from the lights with a multiple fan set-up for heat........Bottom line, your plants will be Sativa like in high, Celebral, I love Head highs so this is ok for me, if u desire a body stone, tuff nuggies!!! If conditions are optimal, 6 weeks is very reachable, Hell I usually grow and flower DP Blueberry in 6 weeks, great head high, wonderful taste, with that unmistakable body stone that accompanies Blueberry, lumens per sq ft should be at least 5000-8000, I use 9000, basically, it all depends on ur enviorment.. .

smokinjs said:

probably really harsh i would assume ...

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Just depends on how long you let it dry, hang it up for a week or 2 to dry and it will taste friggin great.

i have the same problem!

it is going to be good smoke you do what you have to do.

I burnt the shit outta one of my buds with a side CFL half of the bud was still okay but I clipped it at the calyx so she wouldn't use her strength to repair that damaged flower, shes a sativa and in the 9.5 week of flowering, she still has a lot of white pistils. I would never let bud, good or bad, go to waste!!! I am speed drying in a clear Tupperware in the radiant texas sun, I will be back in an hour to let you know!

sunlight and heat destroy thc.........

Guess what I'm back, besides the bud smelling like broccoli it was good real good high just didn't last long. Can't w8 til shes done

ManyClouds said:

I burnt the shit outta one of my buds with a side CFL half of the bud was still okay but I clipped it at the calyx so she wouldn't use her strength to repair that damaged flower, shes a sativa and in the 9.5 week of flowering, she still has a lot of white pistils. I would never let bud, good or bad, go to waste!!! I am speed drying in a clear Tupperware in the radiant texas sun, I will be back in an hour to let you know!

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I would never dream of drying my whole girl in the sun, sun was the quickest way to dry w/o using heating elements, if she was this good preemie and quick dried... I can't w8 til shes mature and cured... I am totally salivating

darkdestruction420 said:

sunlight and heat destroy thc.........

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Glad it worked out for you, kinda surprised too

Me too, I was doubtful the entire time.

darkdestruction420 said:

Glad it worked out for you, kinda surprised too

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Sharpies said:

Lets say only a small portion of the hairs are red, and it looks like it has a few more weeks to go.

Is it just a lot less potent?

Lets say it is an emergency and it has to be gotten rid of, so there really is no other choice.

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If there is anyway you can just leave that poor plant alone, DO SO! Will you catch a buzz? Probably. And it'll be harsh and short lived.
Also, if your nipping off a plant you intend to let go and harvest; stop and think for a moment. Your stressing the plant and diverting its resources
to the places your cutting off.

ManyClouds said:

I am speed drying in a clear Tupperware in the radiant texas sun,

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Not wise. Sunlight and temperatures over 80 degrees cause THC to deteriorate. If someone has to speed-dry there are better ways. None are actually good, but there are better ways.

You can use a convectional oven at around 150-200°F. Some times it helps to chop it up so it dries quicker but it's not going to be the best thing you ever smoked.

WickedPagan said:

You can use a convectional oven at around 150-200°F. Some times it helps to chop it up so it dries quicker but it's not going to be the best thing you ever smoked.

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Ummm I'm a little new to this growing thing but I've been using for a LONG time. At those temperatures doesn't the THC evaporate? I mean I use my vaporizer at 250°F and it comes close to cooking it

THC Vaporizes (is destroyed) at 350 degrees F. CBDs are decarboxylated at around 220 degrees F (a carbon atom is combined into the CBDs which makes them easier for our body to use). Paper (and most fibrous material) burns at 451 degrees F
Putting your bud in clear tuperware to speed dry is fine. The reason you dont want light when you're curing is to stop photosynthesis... really not a problem with a pinner nug