36 Hours of Darkness at the end of Harvest

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mysticepipedon

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Silk689 said:
Yes. Check out this lab tested results here ⬇️. Best video i have seen that shows facts rather then just someones opinion 😁👌🏽

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This is better than typical bro science, but there was only one rep, giving the experiment 0 degrees of freedom and no way to calculate or isolate reasons for variability. We could actually be looking at differences in different plant parts and variability in the lab (especially for those terp contents, which don't show trends, just apparent random variability).

If there really is a drop in limonene with added darkness, that is reason enough for me to avoid this technique. I love the effects of limonene.
 
Kungpow420

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Silk689 said:
Yes. Check out this lab tested results here ⬇️. Best video i have seen that shows facts rather then just someones opinion 😁👌🏽

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Proves nothing but dude harvested his plant too early nice try. Keep trusting a YouTube. Lmao
 
Silk689

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Guys guys guys 🙈.. iam not trying to convince anyone to do what i beleive. You gotta do what is right 4 u like iam doing me.. If u believe u believe. If u dont u dont 🤷🏽‍♂️
 
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Can't believe I fell victim to this hype - at the expense of my tops....

Another reason not to do "extended darkness" is it creates the perfect situation for white mold/bud rot to set in...

Was monitoring everyday and had no issues, then went for 20 hours darkness and after checking suddenly there are some very small spots of white mold. Obviously, this forced an immediate cutdown and full inspection of every single bud to eliminate any "fluffy" white shit. Luckily, I caught it early enough and I only lost <1% of the crop, but it could have been so much worse...

this is just a cautionary tale... fuck "extended darkness", shit is just "bro science"
 
josefrahl

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I always thought the 48 hrs of darkness was to lower chlorophyll and increase terps.
 
GetOffMyLand

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Silk689 said:
Yes. Check out this lab tested results here ⬇️. Best video i have seen that shows facts rather then just someones opinion 😁👌🏽

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my guy, i was jus thinkin i know i saw this tested some where. wasnt about to dive into the youtube history tho haha but doesnt it show an increase intitially in thc/decrease in terps or they change or some sht but then degredation after too long?
 
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i leave on fans and humidifier, i jus balance everything accordingly and put my humidifier in the lung room instead of in the tent.
 
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josefrahl said:
I always thought the 48 hrs of darkness was to lower chlorophyll and increase terps.
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"Terps" are secondary metabolites (?right?) and therefore are only synthesized when they have light (energy) to do so.

the "cooler" temps help PRESERVE the ones that are there.
 
Silk689

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cannaconnoisseur said:
Can't believe I fell victim to this hype - at the expense of my tops....

Another reason not to do "extended darkness" is it creates the perfect situation for white mold/bud rot to set in...

Was monitoring everyday and had no issues, then went for 20 hours darkness and after checking suddenly there are some very small spots of white mold. Obviously, this forced an immediate cutdown and full inspection of every single bud to eliminate any "fluffy" white shit. Luckily, I caught it early enough and I only lost <1% of the crop, but it could have been so much worse...

this is just a cautionary tale... fuck "extended darkness", shit is just "bro science"
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Sorry this happened 2 you man. The reason it happened is because your “environment” was not properly dialled in b4 u flicked that light..

when i do my 3 days of darkness, my environment is as follows:

humidity set to 30% (dehumidifier)

soil is Dry (very important)

intake / exhaust/ oscillating fan all running 24/7 on a low setting
 
Dub_City405

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Only reason for darkness 24 hours before chop I believe is to cut those Temps down send the plant into a winter shock to shoot the sugars and rosin to the actual fruits. Telling plant time to chop down. Same as flushing it with cold water. I tend to just get harder crisper buds when I do it.
 
GNick55

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flushing and darkness, geezus both a bunch of crap..
how about trying to keep the plant growing without any nutrient deficiencies or toxicities until harvest, how many can do that?
that’s how you get beautiful healthy trichomes for ripening.,
another saying which is a joke is “fall colours with indoor growing” unless purposely done than it’s nutrient issues..
rant rant! hahaha..
 
josefrahl

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Observationist said:
"Terps" are secondary metabolites (?right?) and therefore are only synthesized when they have light (energy) to do so.

the "cooler" temps help PRESERVE the ones that are there.
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I actually don't know. I know my plants smell a lot stronger in the morning. I tried 48 hrs once. Didn't notice any difference in the finished bud, and never did it again. I actually think early growers made a lot of this stuff up just so it seemed more complicated, and people would think they couldn't grow themselves. "It's too hard, just buy from me." type thing, lol.
 
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Kungpow420 said:
Completely false. Trichomes need light to fully ripen. Every expert I have ever talked , and have been around says bull shit.
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Say what you want, if you haven't done it yourself you know squat..I only reported what I witnessed. Big talk little one you're yapping like a 12 year old....I've heard enough out of you bye bye. Have you found the ignore button yet?
 
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Kevuk said:
Partially dimmed light toward the end of harvest helps ripen trichomes imo.

Intense light all the way through with LED slows ripening. It is simulating mid summer rather than autumn/fall.

Nature knows best.

36 hours of darkness in nature is a disaster.
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Call me 'Captain Bro Science ' but this above statement makes the most sense .
As the #1 animal on this planet, we have had the opportunity to both improve and harm many things .
Much like other non related to plant hot topics I am not sure others opinions or experiences will sway me .
I would never shut my lights of for 3 days at any part of my grow, but I would adjust the light as I go .
Just one old guy who does ok , but the fade makes sense .
I grew monsters outdoors in upstate NY for over 5 years where nature dictated many factors and light was one of them .
We NEVER picked on or after cool / cloudy days unless we pushed it too far .

I would think lowering room temp would get the desired result much better ?
I lower my room in flower at night by 10-12 degrees .
 
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GNick55 said:
always remember with something gained or acquired is something lost also..
playing with cold temps can affect in lower yield.. but you may get purple colours or etc..
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For me lowering 10-12 degrees puts my room at 70 exactly .
I don't push it too much .
The thing natures still does that I don't is be inconsistent day to day .
I strive for consistency with few shocks or surprises.
 
Silk689

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steamroller said:
For me lowering 10-12 degrees puts my room at 70 exactly .
I don't push it too much .
The thing natures still does that I don't is be inconsistent day to day .
I strive for consistency with few shocks or surprises.
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Ohh i give a few shocks and surprises in the end and that works amazingly 4 me.. Remember stress in the end is what puts the plant in “survival” mode and as a result protects themselves with that Tetrahydrocannabinol.. 👌🏽
 
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