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BOMBAYCAT · 01-06-2016, 04:11 PM

I am making some F3 seeds and I noticed some of the more Sativa F2 phenos are slower (about a week) then the more Indica F2 phenos to throw preflowers. My question is about bud flowering time. Will the actual flowering time be longer for the F2 Sativa phenos? I hesitate to cull them as they have a tremendous amount of the smell (orange taste) I am looking for. The breeding goals are orange taste, early finishing, potency in that order. Thanks

thejact55 · 02-17-2016, 04:45 AM

On a general basis, those who have sativa leaning traits will take longer than Indica leaning phenos. I would be patient and see what both phenos bring. Might take 2 or 3 extra weeks but the result could be nicer than the quicker plants. Guess what is more important an 8 week flower and average bud, or 10 weeks for better bud (maybe). You can always take the orange plant and isolate that with a shorter flowering male. More time indeed, but patience being applied to a longer flowering time, or more sibling crosses might be your option.

02-17-2016, 10:18 AM

yep they,ll take longer , make them throw them in the vault . what strain is it ?

MJPassion · 02-17-2016, 04:07 PM

What are your plants flowering under?
Artificial indoor light or the big light in the sky?
What is the Day/Night schedule?

You could be seeing different pre flower times due to genetic segregation in that particular pool.

The earlier flowering cultivars may simply finish sooner that the later starters. It's really all up in the air.

Only way to be sure what you've got is to grow them out & see what happens.

Im assuming your working with a multi-hybrid cross as well. IBL lines should perform like their parents.

Dropped Cat · 02-18-2016, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BOMBAYCAT

I am making some F3 seeds and I noticed some of the more Sativa F2 phenos are slower (about a week) then the more Indica F2 phenos to throw preflowers. My question is about bud flowering time. Will the actual flowering time be longer for the F2 Sativa phenos? I hesitate to cull them as they have a tremendous amount of the smell (orange taste) I am looking for. The breeding goals are orange taste, early finishing, potency in that order. Thanks

If you have plants that show the traits you looking for why
doubt flowering time? A couple weeks more is a no brainer.

Modify your goals to get closer to desired results I say.

02-18-2016, 09:57 AM

^^^^ well said , great post ^^^^

stoned-trout · 03-02-2016, 06:32 PM

pre flowers and finish times don't correlate IMHO..my example is sour bubble atm ..its slowest to preflower and fastest to finish...yeehaw..

Dutch Quality · 04-04-2016, 08:53 PM

sativa's are in general slower to flower, but i wouldn't mind if i were you
a good smell/taste is worth the wait, isn't it?

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BOMBAYCAT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,004	F2 Phenos slow to preflower I am making some F3 seeds and I noticed some of the more Sativa F2 phenos are slower (about a week) then the more Indica F2 phenos to throw preflowers. My question is about bud flowering time. Will the actual flowering time be longer for the F2 Sativa phenos? I hesitate to cull them as they have a tremendous amount of the smell (orange taste) I am looking for. The breeding goals are orange taste, early finishing, potency in that order. Thanks
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02-17-2016, 04:45 AM	#2
thejact55 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: 48° Posts: 568	On a general basis, those who have sativa leaning traits will take longer than Indica leaning phenos. I would be patient and see what both phenos bring. Might take 2 or 3 extra weeks but the result could be nicer than the quicker plants. Guess what is more important an 8 week flower and average bud, or 10 weeks for better bud (maybe). You can always take the orange plant and isolate that with a shorter flowering male. More time indeed, but patience being applied to a longer flowering time, or more sibling crosses might be your option. Last edited by thejact55; 02-17-2016 at 04:48 AM.. Reason: spelling
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02-17-2016, 10:18 AM	#3
BAKED_BEANZ Guest Posts: n/a	yep they,ll take longer , make them throw them in the vault . what strain is it ? Last edited by BAKED_BEANZ; 02-17-2016 at 11:47 AM..
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03-02-2016, 06:32 PM	#7
stoned-trout if it smells like fish Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: bible hill estates Posts: 8,328	pre flowers and finish times don't correlate IMHO..my example is sour bubble atm ..its slowest to preflower and fastest to finish...yeehaw.. __________________ SML..iff mi spellin and centances suk and yoo don't lyke itt too fukkin bad;/?.....I once was asked what I would say upon getting to the gates of heaven??? m/r is a visitors badge an option??? I would like a few drinks at the bar... YEEHAW....vote for real legalization not sum bullshit...free the weed or kiss my ass...you wont be getting my tax money..
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02-17-2016, 04:07 PM	#4
MJPassion Observer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: uni-verse Posts: 5,584	What are your plants flowering under? Artificial indoor light or the big light in the sky? What is the Day/Night schedule? You could be seeing different pre flower times due to genetic segregation in that particular pool. The earlier flowering cultivars may simply finish sooner that the later starters. It's really all up in the air. Only way to be sure what you've got is to grow them out & see what happens. Im assuming your working with a multi-hybrid cross as well. IBL lines should perform like their parents.
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02-18-2016, 09:57 AM	#6
BAKED_BEANZ Guest Posts: n/a	^^^^ well said , great post ^^^^
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04-04-2016, 08:53 PM	#8
Dutch Quality Newbie Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 26	sativa's are in general slower to flower, but i wouldn't mind if i were you a good smell/taste is worth the wait, isn't it?
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