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Flowering time..when does it start?
- Thread starter niubbo
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from seed, for 1st time... @ least 70 days... just to gather data on the strain.... & to make sure get to full maturity.
after 1st run, clones maybe mature & can lower that to 56-63...
depends, though. ea flower differently. most like min 65-70 days. even though 8 weeks bare minimum... 10 weeks = certain finish, or close to it; especially w/ unknown seed/cut.
when the 1st reproductive glands appear... not from when lights turned back... (w/ seed). on 2nd run, maybe know exact how long required...
enjoy your garden!
after 1st run, clones maybe mature & can lower that to 56-63...
depends, though. ea flower differently. most like min 65-70 days. even though 8 weeks bare minimum... 10 weeks = certain finish, or close to it; especially w/ unknown seed/cut.
when the 1st reproductive glands appear... not from when lights turned back... (w/ seed). on 2nd run, maybe know exact how long required...
enjoy your garden!
G
Gilles&Cheryl
I start counting the days when I see the first pistil clusters and the flowering times given in the breeder's description are almost always not long enough. I don't agree with counting the days of 12/12, just because you start 12/12 does not mean the plant is flowering.
I don't think I have ever had a plant be truly 'done' in the amount of time stated by the breeder. While I am sure there are true 7-8 week strains out there, I don't think they are that common. I had a c99 cut that was truly done in about 63-65 days and that was the fastest plant I have came across.
Of course, my opinion of 'done' may be different than yours. To me they are done when they are almost dead, I don't harvest green plants anymore. When most people say 'done' what the really mean is 'harvestable'.
I don't think I have ever had a plant be truly 'done' in the amount of time stated by the breeder. While I am sure there are true 7-8 week strains out there, I don't think they are that common. I had a c99 cut that was truly done in about 63-65 days and that was the fastest plant I have came across.
Of course, my opinion of 'done' may be different than yours. To me they are done when they are almost dead, I don't harvest green plants anymore. When most people say 'done' what the really mean is 'harvestable'.
Flowering periods differ also from the environment. In colder environments buds take longer to ripen. From a summer run of zombie at 58-60 days, where as in winter we normally have to add 5-8 days. We give time from 12/12 on our gear as estimated days. Always use a loop to help determine when your plants are ready. After a few runs you'll dial in when they're ready.
Which plant will you use? The one that shows in days, the one that shows in weeks or, the ones that show in between?
Start counting from the flip. Use "flower period" as a guide. My Thunks were listed at 17 weeks but, I found 21 weeks was better.
Start counting from the flip. Use "flower period" as a guide. My Thunks were listed at 17 weeks but, I found 21 weeks was better.
I think it depends upon the enviro.....but I always start counting the day they go in.
Scottyboycx
Member
i've been harvesting my himalayan gold at 8-9 week as stated by gh seeds.Recently bought myself a 45x scope and found i'm harvesting at 15% clear 80% cloudy and 5% amber......too early ;( i was counting the 8-9 week from 12/12 flip
This is the last time I'm typing this. Future posters will just have to use the search function... or hope someone else remembers this.
Check the breeder information.
IF they list an indoor flower time.... your clones will generally mature with that much time of 12/12.... measured from the day you flip to 12/12.
When they don't specifically list an indoor flower time.... you'll get the best results with most breeders if you start counting from the time the first pistils show.
Stay Safe!
Check the breeder information.
IF they list an indoor flower time.... your clones will generally mature with that much time of 12/12.... measured from the day you flip to 12/12.
When they don't specifically list an indoor flower time.... you'll get the best results with most breeders if you start counting from the time the first pistils show.
Stay Safe!
i've been harvesting my himalayan gold at 8-9 week as stated by gh seeds.Recently bought myself a 45x scope and found i'm harvesting at 15% clear 80% cloudy and 5% amber......too early ;( i was counting the 8-9 week from 12/12 flip
Yeah, I do the same thing. I do 99 runs and have yet to see her ready at 55 days. Always goes almost 60 for me till trichs are honey brown....
Yeah, I do the same thing. I do 99 runs and have yet to see her ready at 55 days. Always goes almost 60 for me till trichs are honey brown....
skunktoker
Member
Since I grow from seed and not clones I have always started counting the days after they show hairs (clusters) however when it comes to harvest I only go by trichs and nothing else when thier where I want them the trichs are right I harvest........ST
Here's the thing:
It doesn't matter.
The plant is ready when it's ready, and it will tell you when that is. Counting days means squat to the plants - they can't count for shit
Look at your trichs. Pistils (or hairs) are useless. When you start seeing amber in your trichs, they're near harvest. How near depends on your preference. Many people like to wait until there is a heavy ratio of Amber to Clear/Cloudy, I prefer around 30% amber. So my time on a strain is going to be shorter than yours.
Bottom line - listen to the plant, it will tell you when it is done. And as I said before, these plants can't count for shit
It doesn't matter.
The plant is ready when it's ready, and it will tell you when that is. Counting days means squat to the plants - they can't count for shit
Look at your trichs. Pistils (or hairs) are useless. When you start seeing amber in your trichs, they're near harvest. How near depends on your preference. Many people like to wait until there is a heavy ratio of Amber to Clear/Cloudy, I prefer around 30% amber. So my time on a strain is going to be shorter than yours.
Bottom line - listen to the plant, it will tell you when it is done. And as I said before, these plants can't count for shit
