Dence buds

SpideyManDan

SpideyManDan

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Jahfarmer95 said:
Do the bud keep getting more dence until chop I got 4-5 weeks left some are dence sum are not will it get dencer
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Buds get the most size and thickness in the last couple of weeks. Stay patient and you will be rewarded, cut too early and you will be disappointed.

Look up some guides on when to chop based on trichomes and what type of effects you are looking for. Earlier chops with more cloudy trichomes will result in a speedier high and more amber trichomes will result in a more depressant high. Of course mileage will vary based on cultivar.
 
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Jahfarmer95

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Raspberrykiwi said:
The buds closest to the light will be more dense naturally. They buds do increase in size and weight over the course of the last few weeks. It’s very important not to flush unless you’re using salt based nutrients
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I got bottled nutes that's salt based isit? Lol I plan to flush on week 8 and just feed ph'd water for 9-10
 
JSB99

JSB99

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SpideyManDan said:
Look up some guides on when to chop based on trichomes and what type of effects you are looking for. Earlier chops with more cloudy trichomes will result in a speedier high and more amber trichomes will result in a more depressant high. Of course mileage will vary based on cultivar.
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@Jahfarmer95 also read up on drying and curing. So, so important, and when done properly should take at least a couple weeks. I usually don't start digging into mine for at least a month of curing.

When you do your initial hang and dry for about a week, depending on your environment, your nugs will feel fragile, dry, and crumbly when going into the jars. Don't panic, this is exactly what should happen, and after a couple weeks of going through changes in the jars while curing, your buds will come out much better than going in.

Couple notes:
  • Ideal drying conditions - 70°f @ 50% rh with a fan moving air around the room, but not pointed at the buds. If drying in more humid conditions, trim more leaves before hanging. Dryer humidity = leave more leaves on
  • Try snapping one of the small twigs after some days. If twig snaps, time to jar & cure. If it just bends, more drying time needed.
  • Invest in some air tight Mason jars for best curing. They need to be air tight, otherwise it'll take way longer to cure them. Pressure builds up while they cure, hence the air tight jars.
  • Only fill the jars 3/4 full.
  • Read up on burping the jars properly. I lightly shake and roll the jars before burping to see how sticky the buds are. If they are sticking together, keep burping 2 to 3 times a day, until they aren't really sticking together anymore. Than keep the jars shut for a couple weeks. Smell the contents to see if you need to cure more.
  • If buds are really moist (which can be caused by jarring before dry enough), remove the jar lids when burping, and use your hand to wave some air in the jar, and force out some of the expended air at the bottom of the jars.
  • When you first jar, your buds will smell awful, like freshly mowed grass. Over a couple weeks of curing, that smell will be replaced by the smell you'd expect from whatever strain you're growing.
People have varying methods for curing. Thats just my method that has worked great for several harvests.

Good luck :)
 
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