Ready to Harvest? - Page 2

farmergiles · 03-18-2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ITSmoker

How does a water softener work?

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The idea behind a water softener is simple. The calcium and magnesium ions in the water are replaced with sodium ions

This is exactly what you don't want. Plants need calcium and magnesium but don't need sodium.

Jenna_Grows · 03-18-2011, 06:09 AM

I'd flush them (with unsoftened, ph corrected water)

LostanConfussed · 03-20-2011, 08:03 AM

I would test ur PH an your N-P-K then go from their if you need just water then give them just water.

ITSmoker · 04-06-2011, 04:55 PM

Good day people. I'm back. Bought a 30x magnifier as suggested. Took these pics with it and would like to get your expert opinions on where I'm at.

SmokeaJoint · 04-07-2011, 12:24 AM

Trichomes are still mostly clear, but well formed. The hairs also haven't really reddened up yet. Cool pics though! If you haven't started flushing its getting close!

farmergiles · 04-07-2011, 03:29 AM

I'm seeing some clear and some cloudy trichomes on the second pic which would indicate she's still early but getting there.
On the first pic it looks like there are some amber trichs (ie looks just about ready) but this could just be amber light refracting through them?
The colour of the trichs is an indication of ripeness but the signs do vary with different strains.

I'd say at least another week, maybe more like a fortnight.
If you harvest early this will tend to result in a racy jittery high.

Cool pics btw.

ITSmoker · 04-07-2011, 05:05 AM

The first pic was taken with my lighting on so yes that's probably why you see the amber trichs. I turned my lighting off for the second pic and used light on magnifier. I'll keep monitoring and post more pics later. Thanks for the advice all.

**mothernature** · 04-07-2011, 01:39 PM

yes, very cool pics. thanks.

celestialpillow · 04-07-2011, 10:15 PM

eye gots sum nigh'e~shade "weak" leafs@ somewhen

sippin in a esoteric clay pot and spliffin' spirits

TIG · 04-16-2011, 11:44 AM

I live on well water and its hard as hell. This was hard on everything I owned. I put in an RO under my sink for the plants and they work great, didn't even have to correct the ph. The hard water was still a pain so I put in a salt softener to save my appliances and fixtures. The softened water through the RO works fine too, although i have been noticing some small indications of salt stress. I run hyrdo so a small effect for me may not have an effect on a soil grow.

Let's Chill · 05-08-2011, 12:59 PM

I grew up with well water and it was always thought of as softer than the municipal water. Just saying, nice looking buds =)

LostanConfussed · 07-07-2011, 05:00 PM

awsome

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ITSmoker YaHookan Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Good day people. I'm back. Bought a 30x magnifier as suggested. Took these pics with it and would like to get your expert opinions on where I'm at. Attached Images

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farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,807 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 3,750 Times in 2,554 Posts	I'm seeing some clear and some cloudy trichomes on the second pic which would indicate she's still early but getting there. On the first pic it looks like there are some amber trichs (ie looks just about ready) but this could just be amber light refracting through them? The colour of the trichs is an indication of ripeness but the signs do vary with different strains. I'd say at least another week, maybe more like a fortnight. If you harvest early this will tend to result in a racy jittery high. Cool pics btw. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

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03-18-2011, 06:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
Jenna_Grows Old School Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 946 Thanks: 311 Thanked 315 Times in 191 Posts	I'd flush them (with unsoftened, ph corrected water)

03-20-2011, 08:03 AM	#23 (permalink)
LostanConfussed Flowering Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Not on this Planet Posts: 240 Thanks: 67 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts	I would test ur PH an your N-P-K then go from their if you need just water then give them just water.

04-07-2011, 05:05 AM	#27 (permalink)
ITSmoker YaHookan Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The first pic was taken with my lighting on so yes that's probably why you see the amber trichs. I turned my lighting off for the second pic and used light on magnifier. I'll keep monitoring and post more pics later. Thanks for the advice all.

04-07-2011, 01:39 PM	#28 (permalink)
mothernature ancientbongmaster Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 809 Times in 487 Posts	yes, very cool pics. thanks.

04-07-2011, 10:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
celestialpillow YaHookan Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 126 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	eye gots sum nigh'e~shade "weak" leafs@ somewhen sippin in a esoteric clay pot and spliffin' spirits

04-16-2011, 11:44 AM	#30 (permalink)
TIG novice grower Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Valhalla, hall of the slain Posts: 68 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	I live on well water and its hard as hell. This was hard on everything I owned. I put in an RO under my sink for the plants and they work great, didn't even have to correct the ph. The hard water was still a pain so I put in a salt softener to save my appliances and fixtures. The softened water through the RO works fine too, although i have been noticing some small indications of salt stress. I run hyrdo so a small effect for me may not have an effect on a soil grow.

05-08-2011, 12:59 PM	#31 (permalink)
Let's Chill Old School Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 401 Thanks: 35 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	I grew up with well water and it was always thought of as softer than the municipal water. Just saying, nice looking buds =)

07-07-2011, 05:00 PM	#32 (permalink)
LostanConfussed Flowering Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Not on this Planet Posts: 240 Thanks: 67 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts	awsome

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