First time anxious grower needs to know if I can harvest on 4/20.

[dusty68]

Hi fellow growers. If you've seen my previous posts you know I don't know what i am doing. If I p[osted too many pictures please just tell me and I'll post less. Somebody please see the attached pics and help me decide if I can harvest this Orange Critical Punch around 4/20? I am a first time grower and I know this a very important decision but I don't yet have the experience to know. I think I 'm close to being able to. Please let me know. Its very hard taking pictures of the trichomes.

Thanks very much!

 

[1badcell]

Looks great 1st timer
Got environment right ( l found this not easy)
Yes to 4 20 finish <¿>

 

[growsince79]

It looks like she's still growing. She might fatten up a lot in 2-3 weeks. You can harvest 420 if you want, but it might be better to wait.

 

[uphere]

I see amber trichs, looks milky. I think your good for the 20th. Though grow 79 is correct, you may miss a bit of swell. As for me, I'd harvest on the 17th and smoke on the 20th. I'm not overly patient.

 

[dusty68]

Thanks to all of you! That’s why I joined this community. I’m hooked on growing. Been smoking it since 72, now I can grow my own!

 

[JWM2]

I see amber trichs, looks milky. I think your good for the 20th. Though grow 79 is correct, you may miss a bit of swell. As for me, I'd harvest on the 17th and smoke on the 20th. I'm not overly patient.

Harvest on the 17th and smoke on the 20th? Did I read that correctly? FFS. That’s a great way of ruining 4 months worth of hard work. Don’t skimp on the dry and cure. Trust me.

 

[jaguarlax]

Thanks to all of you! That’s why I joined this community. I’m hooked on growing. Been smoking it since 72, now I can grow my own!

You’re right, the farm is incredible, but also very good for getting answers you want to hear. I know how much time you have spent on all this, because I’ve seen you around. Think about it for a second..What is the difference betweeen fine wine and boxed wine?? you may have something to smoke on 4/20 but I think that would make for a really miserable 4/21.. jmo

 

[dusty68]

jmo:
Thanks so much for your thoughts. I am inexperienced. I can wait if you think it's going to be better for the buds. You are right, I don't want to waste 4 months of hard work. Changing nutrient water, testing, trimming, loving, etc. I was thinking about dimming the lights and keeping them going for another 2 weeks. Any thoughts on dimming them? I read some threads that seem like that makes sense?
Thanks in advance!

 

[zzzybil]

nooooooo lett'm swell a lil longer ! . tho a sample of a bud in honor of 4/20 if you must ........... my vote says wait , slow dry & cure cuz them babies look fabulous !! CONGRATS - if you browse a frosty flower thread - you'll see what i saw ........RIPE PERFECTION........

 

[Bud shiners]

Hi fellow growers. If you've seen my previous posts you know I don't know what i am doing. If I p[osted too many pictures please just tell me and I'll post less. Somebody please see the attached pics and help me decide if I can harvest this Orange Critical Punch around 4/20? I am a first time grower and I know this a very important decision but I don't yet have the experience to know. I think I 'm close to being able to. Please let me know. Its very hard taking pictures of the trichomes. View attachment 961179View attachment 961181View attachment 961181View attachment 961182View attachment 961183View attachment 961185View attachment 961186View attachment 961187View attachment 961188View attachment 961189View attachment 961190View attachment 961191View attachment 961192View attachment 961193View attachment 961194View attachment 961197View attachment 961199View attachment 961200View attachment 961201Thanks very much!

 

[Bud shiners]

Yesppers most definitely ready to harvest more than 50% of your pistols are red And with what I can see your trichomes are definitely milky cloudy You could wait a couple more weeks but then you are going to get more of a laid-back high the way they look right now That's probably going to put you in the light fixtures "whoopee" Hope all your growers are staying safe and well...and healthy... .... Happy soon to be 420 from all of us here at Bud Shiners Inc:. "God bless"

 

[jaguarlax]

Royal Queen has some pretty good info in their blog... I think both of these articles may help you...

Tips To Successfully Dry And Cure Your Cannabis Buds - RQS Blog

Properly drying and curing your fresh cannabis harvest is essential to decrease the risk of mould, and to enhance the taste and high that your buds offer.

www.royalqueenseeds.com

How To Dry Marijuana Quickly - RQS Blog

We all know that you really ought to slowly dry and cure marijuana. Sometimes you need to test for potency or just need a stash. Let’s talk quick drying weed.

www.royalqueenseeds.com

 

[dusty68]

Thank you my friend. I love reading and learning about growing.