rockinlespaul Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 OK, so we see the descriptions of all these wonderful strains we'd like to grow. They usually show you a brief description, a picture maybe. They tell you if it's indica or sativa and how the certain strain may yield indoors and out BUT..... Under what conditions are these? Rarely do you see a description of what wattage of light is used, medium used, etc.... Is there a "standard" per say that breeders go by when we see these descriptions? The main reason I ask is the flowering time. Yeah, that AK may take up to 10 weeks in flower but under what circumstances? If the wattage is lower than you use then does this flowering time go out the window? If they use 600 watts and you use a 1000 or more than surely this flowering time changes? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grow Thread Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 i have researched this before. some seedbanks have an answer to this in their "FAQ" section, but Attitude is not one of them. i have seen a couple, give me a few minutes and i will dig some up for you. most all are in meters, configured in soil, under 1000w HPS lamps, in a sea of green and with CO2. regardless, i agree. breeders should be giving banks a little more info as far as where these numbers come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grow Thread Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 i know i do not run CO2 but many who do say that it can act as a ripening agent in some/most strains and can reduce flower time by 5-7 days.... so yeah, i am with you 100%, if their numbers say 8 weeks, and that is running CO2, and you aren't............. it's probably going to be 9 weeks. and that kind of info would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinlespaul Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Interesting info, thanks BG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Generally, the 8-10 weeks is the window you have to harvest. This can vary by pheno/geno but is the general average. If you harvest early in the window then you get lighter effects. The later you take it in the window, the stronger it gets, in most circumstances. This way you can taylor the effects to your needs. Remember this is a general time frame and may differ in your micro enviornment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaKush Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Generally, the 8-10 weeks is the window you have to harvest. This can vary by pheno/geno but is the general average. If you harvest early in the window then you get lighter effects. The later you take it in the window, the stronger it gets, in most circumstances. This way you can taylor the effects to your needs. Remember this is a general time frame and may differ in your micro enviornment. yeah but some of your Hazes and thai's can take up to 14 wks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md999 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Dosen't really matter what strain, you just have to keep an eye on the trics. When the color starts to amber get ready to harvest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Dosen't really matter what strain, you just have to keep an eye on the trics. When the color starts to amber get ready to harvest... Not all strains trichromes turn amber, some just turn cloudy. When they start changing color, that is usually the start of the two week window for harvest. Personally, I like at least 50% of the trichromes to change in color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grow Thread Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 i love how far off topic this has become Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinlespaul Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I think there should be a breakdown like this: Strain name Type of strain(sat/ind) Indoors or out Medium Light Nutes/C02 Flowering time Yield Possibly THC content? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I think there should be a breakdown like this: Strain name Type of strain(sat/ind) Indoors or out Medium Light Nutes/C02 Flowering time Yield Possibly THC content? I agree with you, and would encourage anyone here to start grow journals on strains they are running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinlespaul Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I agree with you, and would encourage anyone here to start grow journals on strains they are running. I'm going to do one soon and I will try to keep it very well documented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingdiamond Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 One would think with more wattage that the plant would flower at an accelerated rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinlespaul Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 One would think with more wattage that the plant would flower at an accelerated rate. I'm hoping so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grow Thread Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 nah. you will see more buds with more lumens, but 9 times out of 10 you aren't going to harvest any sooner. edit: im not saying it can't knock a couple days off, but you will not see any crazy 2 week changes or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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