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Does 72 hrs of darkness really increase the potency of the Trichomes/THC by up to 25%
Newbiegrower420started grow question 5y ago
Hi everyone! Can you give me your opinions on doing a dark period just before harvest? Some ppl do 72 hrs, some less and some none at all. Can I get your reasoning for the method you use? And any other helpful info on the subject would be greatly received!
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Organomananswered grow question 5y ago
Nothing you do can increase the potency of the THC in your plants, as this is entirely determined by genetics. The only thing that anyone can do, is to provide the best environment for your plants to grow in as this enables your plants to perform to their optimal level. I personally do not believe in stressing my plants, as this can have negative effects on your plants, and why people would keep their plants in total darkness after months of careful growing is bewildering. I prefer to harvest my plants very early after they get light, approx 2 hours of light, just enough to get there metabolism started in day mode. Hope this helps.
russrahlanswered grow question 5y ago
Ya, Iโm with @ORGANOMAN Iโve heard of people doing this, but Iโve never thought to try it cause it just seems like another one of those myths that people think helps. I mean if you do it and you get awsome buds afterwards, great.... but if you
would have had her in 2-3 more days of intense light donโt you think it would look just as great, if not better? Lol but like I said, never tried it, but for sure it wonโt boost THC levels by 25%, I would say it would stress it for sure and maybe in theory make it push more, but Iโm guessing it will more then likely go the other way and slow down being confused with no light. Just my opinion though, maybe someone who actually does this can chime in? Lol Cheers๐จ
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