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Grow QuestionsHow long after the final watering should I leave t...

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Juicy_Froststarted grow question 6 years ago

How long after the final watering should I leave them to starve and then how long do I leave them in the dark after that?

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motaman311answered grow question 6 years ago

Harvest when the soil is dry. Studies have shown that terpene levels are the highest to right before lights on. Extended periods of darkness is a controversial topic but many growers do a 24-36 hour dark period. If you do an extended dark period make sure you have proper airflow to help prevent mold. Personally I didn't see any increase in quality from leaving the lights out.

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LongJohn420answered grow question 6 years ago

I usually harvest after my soil is dry. Then I have left them for 48h in darkness. There is some disgussion if that darkness is useful or not. It's not gonna harm your plant but anyways... Happy harvest looking good!

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