Outdoor Outdoor UK, first time - journal & ref

[Wienerwoods]

I can confirm that depending on the conditions autos are always at least a little slower outdoors than indoors. I had a crappy start with mine and they've just started to pick up the pace.

Oh, and really nice plants btw!

 

[Somerset]

Thanks Wiener, i got that impression. Its difficult (having never grown any before) to know exactly when that is likely to be. I assume my best guess is from reading signs from the plant itself (like trichomes milking up or something?) Does anyone have any perfect early ripeness (35%/50%) photos they can show me please? Something to guide me visually as to when my plants are at this stage? The moment before they start the hack!

 

[Wienerwoods]

Well, you could use Muddy's advice and wait for the bud leaves to start yellowing. But since you like a head high... It depends much on the strain I guess. Keep posting pictures and asking when to expect a harvest date, the good people of AFN will surely tell you.

 

[South Syder]

It's all looking lovely man. I'm not an outdoor guy but your plants look to give you some nice bud through the winter months. Good luck.

 

[F.N.]

The way they look let them go until at least day seventy. I a new to growing Autos too bro

 

[Banana]

As already suggested by one of the posters, I would suggest you have a read of Muddy's article about the life cycle of an auto. I followed his guidance and harvested my BPK when most of the leaves had turned yellow.

 

[Dr Who]

I definitely think that you want to leave it until the fan leaves have yellowed at least if you can.

I haven't harvested this one yet, but will soon.



:Sharing One:

 

[Somerset]

Thanks everyone!

 

[krug]

I reckon you`re about half way there mate. Generally, if a breeder states 70-80 days, then I`d add another 1-2 weeks t`that( best t`check the trics though. Buy a cheaper jewellers loupe). Just my "My 2 cents" ...They look like they`re coming a long very well, nice work! :Sharing One:
Oh, I should point out that I grow indica dominant and enjoy a more narcotic effect!

 

[Somerset]

Look at my bad ass beauties - so chuffed with their progress so far -despite half my crop turning out to be unknown supers, or photos)

The weight these puppies have put on in the last 10 days is incredible - full sun all day outdoor in SW UK with high temps and high humidity. Despite 3-4" tip pruning, and some extensive LST, they just lapped it up and have filled out nicely. I need bushiness to help hide the grow in my domestic situation (I reckon I could do a post on that alone -something based on "Camouflage & Companion Planting') and I'm happy to sacrifice main colas on the unknown giants - I should get heaps of nuggs - which I assume will be nearly as good?

When Yetis have been harvested in about a month -they'll be even more light and air around the rest too.

This is the memory I leave behind as I step in an aeroplane tomorrow and cross my fingers for two weeks in sunny southern Spain... (I had to photoshop in a bit for the dreamy effect!)