Is it done? Need help Asap!

curiousgeorge22

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I just checked my plant with a microscope and used a small leaf from the main cola as a sample. I have 80% cloudy tri's and 20% clear but no amber tri's(maybe 1). The hairs are 80% brown and the lower leaves have started to turn a lighter green color. The leaves are crispy and i'm wondering if it's because I have the plant under lights and not outside like it's used to. We're getting a major storm here in Canada and brought them inside to dry out and not get blown away.

I can't get pictures here because I'm a paranoid nut and my camera sucksa anyway but since 80% -90% of the hairs are brown and 80% of the tri's are cloudy and 20% clear, what should I do? Should I harvest? I don't want to be an early picker but it's looking somewhat sone and the weather is not cooperating. Rain is expected for the next 2 weeks and I was planning on harvesting in 2 weeks. I can't keep it inside much longer since my set up is not ideal and the plant is probably not getting enough light. I have a mixtures of lights including one very weak grown light and several heat emitting spot lights. What would you do if you were me?:-|
 

fdd2blk

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spot lights will only burn it. they offer no use. sounds like you don't have much of a choice but to harvest early.
 

curiousgeorge22

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Thanks fdd. You're always there with good advise. I may have to harvest if nothing changes real soon. Even If i keep the spot light further back would they still burn? I put my hand under them for 30 secs and it was hot but not hot enough to hurt or anything, just warm. I also have a fan and 1 grow light very close to the plant. Would less light cause any problems? Stress? Hermie? I would be willing to do that. I just don't want headache weed. I want it to be done. How long it will take to go from cloudy to amber?

If the winds calm down tomorrow I may take them outside and let them get some rain. I haven't watered in 3 days anyway. Sorry for the many questions. Newbie alert!!:confused:
 

curiousgeorge22

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what's the question?

Here are my questions: Even If i keep the spot light further back would they still burn? I put my hand under them for 30 secs and it was hot but not hot enough to hurt or anything, just warm. I also have a fan and 1 grow light very close to the plant. Would less light(indoor) cause any problems? Stress? I would be willing to pull it if necessary I just don't want headache weed. I want it to be done. How long it will take to go from cloudy to amber?

Thanks again fdd, btw, your pumpkin looks done!:mrgreen:
 

firstimegrwr

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go to the local walmart and get a few cfl's highest wattage you can find 26 or 32 watt cfls from the sounds of it you'll need at least 4. The spot light is worthless the plant will start to wither
 

fdd2blk

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Here are my questions: Even If i keep the spot light further back would they still burn? I put my hand under them for 30 secs and it was hot but not hot enough to hurt or anything, just warm. I also have a fan and 1 grow light very close to the plant. Would less light(indoor) cause any problems? Stress? I would be willing to pull it if necessary I just don't want headache weed. I want it to be done. How long it will take to go from cloudy to amber?

Thanks again fdd, btw, your pumpkin looks done!:mrgreen:

the spot light is not providing the plant with any useful light. the spectrum is wrong. it is of NO use.

less light can cause problems. i'm not sure exactly what though i've never tried it.

cloudy to amber can take days or weeks. depends on the strain.

hope this helps.:blsmoke:
 

curiousgeorge22

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Thanks guys! I'm going to buy myself some lights at Wal Mart. This weather is possibly the worst thing it could happen right now. I just need 2 more weeks! :evil:
 
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