Cutting the plant in the DAY or NIGHT???

[pftek]

I hear to do it before the lights turn on... does it really make a difference???

 

[use]

Check the harvest section, I believe I read that it's important to harvest in the dark, while most of the stuff that makes the bud harsh is still stored down in the stems. Once the light hits, that stuff rushes up to the flowers and you don't want to chop them then.

 

[pftek]

Check the harvest section, I believe I read that it's important to harvest in the dark, while most of the stuff that makes the bud harsh is still stored down in the stems. Once the light hits, that stuff rushes up to the flowers and you don't want to chop them then.

thats what i read as well. i'm just not sure if i really believe that. but maybe i'm wrong. any veterans want to throw in some input?

 

[PhenoMenal]

Does not make a noticeable difference.

 

[Japanfreakier]

I just cut mine at the start of day, how else you gonna see what you're doing?

 

[High Country]

I just cut mine at the start of day, how else you gonna see what you're doing?

Agree, it's freaking easier when the light's on.

 

[Baba Ku]

Your security should be the major concern of when to chop when it comes to outdoor plants.

As far as the difference in taste between a plant chopped in day as opposed to night is not discernible at all, if there is any difference at all.
While it may be true that certain auxins may move from root zone to veg matter in accordance with light changes, there has been no credible evidence that I have seen that indicates this situation effects taste, quality, or quantity in any way.
This thing is more canna-legend than studied fact.

 

[calstar]

Not a veteran grower(but not a noobie) but have been smoking for 30+ years(does this qualify as a vet?)How many agricultural products are harvested at night? Anybody know if tobacco is nighttime harvest? Is anything harvested at night(or when there is no light for hydro grows of other than mj)? I'm a little skeptical of the benefits. I've done side by sides and couldn't tell the difference when I didn't know which one I was smoking, maybe my palate is not as discerning as others.

 

[durka_durka420]

it dont matter if its night or dark imo and fyi pf tek is the most noobish way to grow mushrooms........and why cant you just make one thread instead of having a ton of threads in different subforums all over icmag to ask some questions your really cluttering up the forums imo....one thread can get as much answers as the 10 your currently have going............

 

[Beerdo]

Harvesting in the fading light in the mid of a thunderstorm is not fun. But hey, You gotta do what You gotta do.

 

[superduperweed]

I believe that when you get the color you want on the trichomes you are ready for harvest. If it's dark while you chop the plants should not have much effect, but would assume it's best to cut them while they are sleeping because they are still producing then.

It's going to be potent either way if its dark or light.

 

[dragging hooks]

I usually do my cut/trimming at around 4am
when I know no one will be knocking on my front door

 

[Sgt.Stedenko]

Pure MJ folklore.

 

[HighDesertJoe]

Pure MJ folklore.

So then I don't need to put a Thumb Tack in the bottom stem anymore? HaHaHa oh I think I really showed my age now.

 

[supermanlives]

it dont matter when

 

[Sgt.Stedenko]

So then I don't need to put a Thumb Tack in the bottom stem anymore? HaHaHa oh I think I really showed my age now.

I thought it was a rusty nail. High Times lol