Some people leave them in the dark for a day or two before cutting her down, maybe that's what you saw

i accidentally forgot to water my plant in flower before and it just got all floppy and nearly collapsed from its own weight bounced back after i watered it though its funny now looking back

terri-bad, we dont do this. nobody does this. somebody lied or told you wrong

Evaluating Whole-Plant Hanging for Harvest Hanging a cannabis plant whole—rather than wet-trimming and hanging individual branches—is a widely used and highly regarded method among experienced growers. When done right, it can significantly improve the quality of your final product. Pros and Cons of Whole-Plant Drying * Slower, More Even Drying: Because the massive root ball, thick stalk, and larger fan leaves still hold moisture, the plant dries at a much slower rate. This is especially advantageous in dry climates, as rapid drying ruins flavor and breaks down terpenes prematurely. * Better Terpene Retention: A gradual dry allows chlorophyll to break down more effectively and protects volatile aromatic compounds from evaporating too quickly. * Easier Workflow: Trimming is much faster when the sugar leaves have curled inward and dried slightly around the buds, rather than dealing with sticky, wet leaves right off the stalk. * Space and Environment Management: Hanging an entire plant takes up considerably more vertical space and requires strict environmental control to prevent mold or rot in the thickest parts of the main stems. Recommended Best Practices If you decide to go this route, keep these guidelines in mind: * Target the Environment: Aim for a steady environment of roughly 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C) and 55% to 60% relative humidity. * Prep the Plant: Before hanging, remove large fan leaves that carry excess moisture, especially those not coated in trichomes. Leave smaller sugar leaves on—they act as a protective blanket for the buds during the slow dry. * Ensure Air Circulation: Keep gentle, indirect air movement in the room or tent (using oscillating fans pointed at the walls or floor). You want to keep the air moving to prevent stagnation, but never blow air directly onto the hanging plants. * Darkness is Key: Keep the drying space completely dark to prevent light degradation of remaining cannabinoids and terpenes. * Monitor the Stalks: The whole plant is ready for bucking and jarring when the smaller stems snap cleanly rather than bend, usually taking anywhere from 7 to 14 days depending on plant size and ambient humidity.

So basically letting the plants die and start rotting................only fools would do this. I would strongly advise AGAINST even thinking about doing so. Doing things just to be "different" in the hope it will somehow give your buds "an edge" over others is ludicrous. There is nothing that anyone can do to magically turn normal buds into super buds in the last few days before harvest..............this includes nonsense like ice treatments and extended darkness. We grow plants for months with complete love and care...........treating them poorly or introducing unnatural stress for a couple of days right before harvest is to be avoided. Your goal should be to harvest plants at the peak of their health, not harvest plants undergoing some sort of artificial and introduced trauma.

Check out landraces alot use this method

Maybe in a desert? In most cases this is just a bad idea. I don't have a good enough imagination to say it's stupid in 100% of all possible contexts... but it'd be rare at best. - A small, poorly ventilated space is also not wise, so grow tents aren't the best option, but they seem to be popular for drying, regardless.

I won’t recommend such a method. Keep in mind that each time you manipulate your weed you’re loosing trichomes. With this method , what we call the first bounce, will go on the floor…

I wouldn't recommend to someone that's not experienced. Your asking for mold this way.. if using living soil letting it dry out completely will kill off all microbes not to mention its taking up precious time and space from your tent..GL

Hey... I've never tried this "drying while alive" method, but it seems a bit more dangerous and harder to control, since the plant will try to survive and direct the water from the flowers and leaves to the roots, which could leave the flowers really dry. I use the "whole plant upside down" method... but let's wait for other wiser opinions on this subject.