Wondering if plant pulled early will still have potency?

cannabis love

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2011

• #1

I had to pull a VERY SKUNKY girl who could have easily gone another 3-4 weeks. The odor was just too strong.

She was almost oily, and the seeds that formed are a dark brown. I'm almost afraid to fire one up when she dries. Will she still give a good smoke, or would it be mediocre? Does a strong smell equate to a strong high?

 

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MoJobud

Active Member

• Feb 24, 2011

• #2

Seeds?

I have had herb that smelled awesome but not very potent in the past. You know its going to stink way more when you dry and cure.

 

cannabis love

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2011

• #3

The odor has subsided for the most part (they've been drying for a couple days - until I mix them up lol....
She was pollinated early on in her flowering, and I was surprised to see how far the seeds have matured - and I have never seen seeds so dark before. And the buds stick to my fingers.

 

skolar182

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2011

• #4

The only thing that effects potency is amount of trichomes and maturity of trichomes. I had a few skunky smelling plants but hardly had any trich production and they weren't that great. Harvesting at the right time is key.

You would probably still get a nice head buzz, but it wouldn't last very long and definitely wouldn't be near peak potency.

 

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rudy2010

Member

• Feb 24, 2011

• #5

They will be weak. Too bad the smell was the issue. Sounds like they would have been real nice if properly matured.

 

cannabis love

Well-Known Member

• Mar 3, 2011

• #6

Thanks for the replies. It's been dried and sampled and I must say this plant sure is potent for being pulled so early. I open the jar and all you can smell is skunk. It sticks to my fingers and I dont even have to lick the rolling paper Luckily I have a lot of seeds for when I don't have to worry about the odor!