Cutting Early. Double Dare Me?

see4

see4

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So some of you may know, I am a total noob to the growing world. And this being my first 'real' grow. ( I grew in college, but that was bogus )

I know I have a week or two left until harvest but I was wondering... can I harvest part of the plant? More specifically, I'd like to cut just the main cola. I read in a few places, that doing so can help growth of the lower buds because more light is now getting to them... What are peoples thoughts on this?

Here is the bud I want to cut......
 

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see4

see4

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Dag nabit!! I was hoping you wouldn't say that... I know it's the right thing to do, but damn my mouth waters every time I look at it...
 
Dj1209

Dj1209

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Nah if you cut it now its potency still isn't to its potential yet not worth it.
 
see4

see4

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Yea, you guys are right... but damn.. it's so tempting. I don't know how some of you can handle it... with a sea of green dank buds that are on the verge...

So the hairs are about 50% orange -- and the trichomes are still fairly clear.. I have to assume Im about 7 - 10 days away?

Any guesses from the picture?
 
jesus of Cannabis

jesus of Cannabis

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I have cut a small part off to "sample" In fact I am waiting for the vap to hit 210 so I can smoke..errr sample a 7 week headband that is still in 12.12 and will be for 3 more weeks:joint:
 
see4

see4

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Grrrr! It's so tempting... I might cut a small node on a lower branch... I know it wont grow much more in the next 7 days...
 
Gadaffiduck

Gadaffiduck

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see4 said:
Grrrr! It's so tempting... I might cut a small node on a lower branch... I know it wont grow much more in the next 7 days...
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maan stop that shit, I don't wanna hear about your tempting plant.

unless your going to give me some.
 
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boofin

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look at the trichs... they are your guide, it all depends on how much longer based on strain...

Doesnt matter really, you will want to let it cure for about 2 months anyway... Seriously, this is the last step and it takes patience... Flush them out the last 10 days, good flushing. Cut and let them hang for about a week, maybe more, until they are dry... Once they are dry then put them ina glass container, in the dark and open it once a day to get fresh air inside... You want to cure for at least 2 months... this makes the difference between ok and f--king great potency and smoke

Youre so close, do it right bro
 
medicalmaryjane

medicalmaryjane

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just clip a teeny tiny one but you will have to dry it out to smoke it. i clipped one the other day because it didn't look so healthy but I saveed it and smoked it earlier and it got me pretty high. if a little unhealthy bud can do that, yours will definitely do much more. mines still long way from harvest :(
 
see4

see4

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I've worked through my temptations! I will not be cutting my buds! Not this week at least....

2 months cure!!! Not a chance that will happen with me. Not a chance. I will dry them out sure.. a week or two.. but curing... no way my I will be able to wait that long.
 
Slojo69

Slojo69

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see4 said:
I've worked through my temptations! I will not be cutting my buds! Not this week at least....

2 months cure!!! Not a chance that will happen with me. Not a chance. I will dry them out sure.. a week or two.. but curing... no way my I will be able to wait that long.
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Ya man, just leave her be, if the trichs are still MOSTLY clear and some are turning milky, then you have roughly 2 weeks or so, then another 5-10 days drying, then about another week or so of curing, ye still a ways off man, do it right and you'll love it even more :D
 
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