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Is there any effect of letting an auto strain in the dark before harvest, what 48h or so?

Kannamarstarted grow question 3y ago

Also wonder if I have to get the lights on after that, for a couple of hours, or so, and then cut them. I have read it's at this time plants produces more terpenes, is that right?

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Robertsanswered grow question 3y ago

This is a very controversial topic. Personally I do light off for 48 hours prior harvest. Mainly to start purging chlorophyll, and sugars from plant. Having a nice smooth smoke that doesn't choke me out is my reason.

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Storkanswered grow question 3y ago

Light on? Never heard of that I know about the darkness some say enhanced resin production when they keep the plant for 3 days of complete darkness Also, there is 1 week before the harvest called ice flash or just putting ice in the soil but ur too late for this one and a lot more but never heard about light on 😅

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