I feel I know what you're asking. When breeder notes say 7-8 weeks flower, or whatever it is, they're not including pre-flower. Pre-flower occurs, well, in pre-flower, during vegetation.👍👍. When you see pistils or offset node points, you've hit pre flower and can start the clock. Essentially you can go right to 12/12 when this occurs. But I usually wait a week or two after pre flower begins before the flip. This way Im making sure they're ready to go and I'm not forcing them into flower. Forcing a plant into flower is not good ...
Hope this was the answer you're looking for man. Cheers and good luck. Btw. Buds are getting fat! Not embarrassing at all, eh?😉👌