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As I'm approaching harvest I guess I will ask: have you noticed any difference from putting the plant in darkness for X hours before cutting? Guessing you did not do that here.
I kind of feel like it's one of those things that I might as well do....I just hate doing things when I don't really understand what I'm accomplishing. All I can figure is "freak the plant out and it will basically flush itself! or maybe raise resin! Or maybe thc!"I used to think so, now I'm not sure. To be honest, I just haven't seen much of a difference either way and I always worry when they sit in the darkness for too long, will mold or some other nasty form......so I don't bother with it anymore
like I said I will not be shocked to see you hit 2gpw... i hate that measurement but great lights in the hands of an experienced grower... even if not I knew from the moment I seen your thread you would smash your goals... this has been an amazing thread. I'm excited to see it come to and end but sad at the same time.
I used to think so, now I'm not sure. To be honest, I just haven't seen much of a difference either way and I always worry when they sit in the darkness for too long, will mold or some other nasty form......so I don't bother with it anymore
My hypothesis that comes particularly from others here and some research over the years. During the Calvin cycle the plants move starches to the roots as well as other compounds. By giving a dark period we not only allow the renewal (not sure what else to call it) of fluids canabinoids, terpenes, flavinoids from light and heat degradation that occurs during lights on. But also the transport of starches and other byproducts to the roots from the buds. Essentially in the end providing a smoother and more flavorful product. Again this is my uneducated guess so take it for what you will and discount it if you like. It's not something I would like to debate about but is something I practice.If you believe Bruce Bigbee, resin is a defense mechanism against insects and light. By keeping them in the dark, the resin won't degrade.
I once had an original G13 that I kept in the dark for 1 week after I thought it was done- I didn't really care about the plant as I had plenty of other stuff to deal with. When I harvested and dried it, I let a friend of a friend have it for a price. He came back and said it was the best he had ever had. Ever since then, I thought there might be something to it.
But I've done side by side comparisons and notice very little difference, if at all...............
like I said I will not be shocked to see you hit 2gpw... i hate that measurement but great lights in the hands of an experienced grower... even if not I knew from the moment I seen your thread you would smash your goals... this has been an amazing thread. I'm excited to see it come to and end but sad at the same time.
My hypothesis that comes particularly from others here and some research over the years. During the Calvin cycle the plants move starches to the roots as well as other compounds. By giving a dark period we not only allow the renewal (not sure what else to call it) of fluids canabinoids, terpenes, flavinoids from light and heat degradation that occurs during lights on. But also the transport of starches and other byproducts to the roots from the buds. Essentially in the end providing a smoother and more flavorful product. Again this is my uneducated guess so take it for what you will and discount it if you like. It's not something I would like to debate about but is something I practice.
Also a big reason why I feel a dark period is necessary in veg. Not so much for plant growth but more so to keep a happy biology in the soil and i feel the processes in the calvon cycle to be beneficial to overall plant health.
Thank you for your input. I think that is where most people are, science wise.My hypothesis that comes particularly from others here and some research over the years. During the Calvin cycle the plants move starches to the roots as well as other compounds. By giving a dark period we not only allow the renewal (not sure what else to call it) of fluids canabinoids, terpenes, flavinoids from light and heat degradation that occurs during lights on. But also the transport of starches and other byproducts to the roots from the buds. Essentially in the end providing a smoother and more flavorful product. Again this is my uneducated guess so take it for what you will and discount it if you like. It's not something I would like to debate about but is something I practice.
Also a big reason why I feel a dark period is necessary in veg. Not so much for plant growth but more so to keep a happy biology in the soil and i feel the processes in the calvon cycle to be beneficial to overall plant health.
48... first time I did 36 hr dark flip this time and I will like do 24 hr dark flip and 48 dark before harvest. I also lower temps aboit 10 days before harvest. This time I dod it a bit soon i think. Thats just in my mind to help reduce degradation. Bit like I say I have no solid proof just what I'm doing now.Thank you for your input. I think that is where most people are, science wise.
How long do you do? 24? 36?
48... first time I did 36 hr dark flip this time and I will like do 24 hr dark flip and 48 dark before harvest. I also lower temps aboit 10 days before harvest. This time I dod it a bit soon i think. Thats just in my mind to help reduce degradation. Bit like I say I have no solid proof just what I'm doing now.
Absolutely but again I have no proofYea, this kind of approach might actually "extend" the growing cycle a bit, allowing those trichomes to maybe develop a bit further, that would have likely "over ripen" in lighted conditions. Is this part of your thinking as well?
Keep them cool and comfortable, but "alive" for the last little bit, to become fully-uniform in ripeness...
It would be really cool to study how ripening occurs on a molecular level, and all of whats going on, from the mitochondria level forward.
Well it's well known that mitochondria play an important role in programmed cell death, where cells that are acting abnormally are killed. This prevents abnormal cells from harming the plant or interfering with growth and reproduction. it's not a stretch to imagine that they are integral to the ripening process as well.Absolutely but again I have no proof
that sounds like a bad date to me. you put in all the effort and do everything right then get nothing but a handshake and a pat on the back....I came across this grow tonight from April 2019......Ethos "Apex". This is the perfect stuff if you want to smoke and NOT get high.......a no-buzz special edition from the breeders at Ethos. Pot that looks this good should surely get you high = BAD breeding!
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A hush? I will be very disappointed if @sshz doesn't vacillate at least a little more about Turkish Cookies vs Sweet Zombie and don't think for a second I have ruled out a dark horse late contender.......and a hush falls over the room.. you could hear a single piece of shake drop as the crowd awaited the final tally.
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