SeniorRaincloud
Active Member
hey everybody=)! my plants have been in the ground since the first week of april! its now july and i do not even see a preflower yet? is this normal? thanks=)!
Yes, genetics are the most influencing factor in the way a plant grows...Preflowers aren't based on light schedule in my experience. Rather they develop between the fourth and tenth nodes based on the maturity of the plant. All of my outdoor plants are currently showing preflowers in Northern California.
EDIT: I don't mean to say that adjusting light schedules wont make preflowers show up earlier - because it will. But they will show up on their own even on 14 hour days when the plant is ready, depending on genetics.