In fact, you would never make it to the flowering phase without suitable levels of both, so why change either 23 weeks from harvest? I dunno, I just like the results better when they've been in the dark And don't forget to KEEP them in total darkness as much as possible throughout the drying and curing process! This method is particularly effective for folks who are starting out, those looking to maximize quality in a shorter period of time, and folks who's like to produce a connoisseur-quality product each and every time with no guesswork involved. Without them, there would be no taste, no cannabinoids, and, most importantly, no high. Well, UV-B light might just be it. Check out my other side-by-side cannabis growing experiments. For an advanced grower, monster cropping is another powerful Organic farming is such a hot topic right now for the simple We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. (Cover Up Tips), Taste Weed In My Mouth Without Smoking: Explained. I have 2 White Widows and a Purple Hawk currently that are getting close to harvest and I was thinking of giving this a try with one of my white Widows. as above its more to dry them out before they are cut down, after 60-70 days of 12-12 i dont think 24/48hrs will change anything imo. Best Cannabis Grow Light for a Cold Grow Room? In my opinion one of the biggest things people can do to improve their flavor is SLOW DOWN THEIR DRYING, and keeping your plant well hydrated up until harvest day helps with that. I don't know if the theory is proven, but I have the space, so it isn't gonna hurt anything. The theory goes, trichome production happens at night therefore putting it in 24-48 hours of darkness will give it a boost just before you harvest. There may be a whole week or twos extra buddage you are missing out on. Ive seen no real science to explain the 3 day dark period thing. Or some unknown factor. 4) Sugars/starches recede from the plant to the root zone while in dark cycle resulting in a better tasting/burning bud What were your results? If you see that your trichomes are starting to turn, youll want a cycle of between twenty-four and forty-eight hours to really maximize the potency of the plant that you are growing. I have tried with and without the 48 hours dark and can honestly say that the only difference that I have found is that you will have noticeably more red hair on your dried product. Remember that terpenes and flavonoids dont just make the smoke smellier and tastier. It can range from 24 hours to 1 week or even more. Harvesting - Drying & Curing 48hrs of darkness before harvest marcopolo May 13, 2020 1 2 3 Next M marcopolo New Member Joined Apr 5, 2020 Messages 4 Reaction score 1 May 13, 2020 #1 Hello, I'm days away from harvest and wondering if anyone has any feedback on 24-48hrs of darkness before harvest. Well, at the very least, harvest your buds at the end of their last night (the last 12 hours of darkness), and then manicure them under dimmed lights and dry and cure them in a dark room. I have read that this makes the trich production increase and the buds swell more, but also that 36 hours may be best so you don't run into mold problems. 48-72 hours has always worked for me, and chop at night. Very very interesting stuff! I tried this. I think most of the theories have been tested with light regimes but it might be good for some strain and not for others . PAR vs ePAR light meters: What is the difference? Then compare them to the others. 3) Terpene levels are at their highest at the end of the dark cycle right before lights on This is a normal process during flowering. Are you going to grow the same clone and do a side by side comparison ? Much love for the fact checking, Mother! I did a 48 hour dark period and saw no difference with my previous yield of same strain. or just a myth? Ive heard about this tactic multiple times over the years. Its the same as with cannabinoids. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is the reason that I always want to see some kind of scientific reason behind these ideas. As such, there are several nutrient blends you can employ with a specific combination of macro and micronutrients. This first one was last minute and not well planned. Now, as far as comparing a 24 hour, 48 hour, and 72 hour darkness period goes, it does appear that the longer this darkness period is, the greater the effect will be. Shocking or injuring the plant is another theory that involves torturing the plant either by feeding it ice water or jabbing it with tacks or nails so it thinks that it will soon die and must produce more resin to attract male pollen. Where is it legal to grow weed in the USA? No light anywhere. After 48 hours of darkness right before harvesting, it smelled WAY stronger then before the darkness. drilled holes one time. All the references I read recommend 48 hours for darkness at the end of the grow. This is easy to check and dont hold your breath waiting for more trichomes to form when the plant is finishing in those 3 dark days. I think that the plant stores energy from the sun during the day and uses it to grow at night. Heard of it but never heard of any research proving it's effective. Most browsers give you an explanation of how to do this in the so-called \help-function\. You are using an out of date browser. Terpenes and other secondary metabolites form mainly during the dark cycle. I wonder if there is some other factor. Why do some buds turn purple? Another theory is that resin is produced to seal in moisture, being that resin is oil based it repels water, so when the air is bone dry it protects itself from drying out with more resin. I then trim them of scrap, cut off and hang in the dark for 2 days. I used to just chop at night until I tried the 48 of dark and now I swear by it. Jump to content. So the best time for harvest is early morning. The most readily available source of UV-B is a metal halide grow light, so adding one to your grow should be a straightforward and relatively cheap affair. All the principles above apply to any cannabis plant, including autos. Dont forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter to get updates on my current experiments before theyre published on the website! Should I water plants before 48 hrs darkness before harvest? Has anyone tried 7 days in the dark, prior to harvest? It's time to harvest, of course! When you leave weed in dark before harvest, make sure the soil is dry. Please share! I am not aware if uv light affect green leaf on marijuana but it sure does with the purps, Be careful plants that have purple choroform can see uv light. Pacific Punch plant under an HLG 65 4000k LED grow light (65W) in a 2x2x3 mini tent (check out the full grow journal), Runtz plant under a Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED grow light (100W) in a slightly taller 2x2x4 grow tent. But do these tactics work to increase bud quality or potency or THC (or anything measurable)? Join 420 Magazine and our collective mission of activists promoting Cannabis awareness since 1993. Whats the science/reasoning behind it and are there any other pre-harvest tips/tricks I should incorporate like not watering, lowering temps, etc.? Another theory is that resin acts as sunblock, high intensity rays. Sort by: Draper Soft Grip Grout Remover 14. This is especially true for you Colorado folks! Anyone heard of this or practice this technique? Thank you for your support! You are using an out of date browser. As a grower, always ensure you wear protective glasses and clothing to limit the impact on your eyes and skin. However, if you block the cookies, you may not be able to enjoy all the technical features our website has to offer and this may negatively impact your user experience. Correct; and as chlorophyll breaks down, an actively growing plant will scavenge and redistribute the released nutrients through its vascular system to where it is actively trying to grow- its reproductive parts. Maybe Ill think up some other similar tests. You can choose to disable all cookies except the necessary cookies. At first, the remaining moisture will move out from the inside of the buds, making your stash appear rehydrated. Is it safe to order cannabis seeds online? What causes seeds in buds while growing cannabis? Seems that would happen better with lights on,,but im not a Botanist. You must log in or register to reply here. You'll be able to customize your profile, receive reputation points as a reward for submitting content, while also communicating with other members via your own private inbox, plus much more! I have no idea if this is true or not This is the dilemma Im in. Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may include the date and time of the visit and how you use a particular website or mobile application. These 2 cannabis plants are close to harvest. If there is no logical/scientific reasoning behind something, I am surely going to question it. Adding trichome-boosting supplements to the mix is a simple suggestion, but one that's often overlooked. True,,but funny. // Okay, so they aren't mushrooms exactly, but each trichome has a bulbous tip, earning them the mushroom nickname. May 6, 2012. One explanation of why dark before harvest improves the quality of weed is that mild stress may increase the production of resin in buds. Suppose youre not in a hurry and can wait as long as its necessary for buds to reach the peak of their quality. You will not see any real benefit keeping your plants in the dark for the last 3 days. Following a step-by-step guide is a must, as too much stress this close to harvest could ruin all your hard work. I tend to harvest plants when they are individually ready and they rarely all do this at the same time so they get the chop as and when i see fit. How will you know if it's beneficial though ? My plants into 8th week. You'll want to give your cannabis plants an ice bath as close to harvest as possible.