In this article, you’ll find information about the Cannabis flowering, week by week, with photos and pictures. The flowering stage in Cannabis plants is the period when they grow their buds. After some weeks of vegetative growth, Cannabis plants will be able to flower when the photoperiod switches. Learn how to take care of your plant in this stage to harvest quality buds!
Flowering stage outdoors
Growing outdoors, plants will start the flowering stage when the days grow shorter, usually when Autumn is coming.
Flowering stage indoors
For Cannabis plants to enter the flowering stage in indoor crops, the photoperiod must be switched to 12 hours of light / 12 hours of darkness schedule.
Autoflowering strains donât need a photoperiod change to start flowering, their vegetative stage lasts around 4 weeks and then it switches stages automatically.
The duration of the flowering stage varies among different strains.
The flowering stage in Cannabis plants usually goes from 8 to 11 weeks, depending on the strain. Itâs usually divided into weeks or three stages. The flowering period for Indica strains is typically around 8 weeks, but it may take up to 10 weeks. Sativa strains may take up to 10-12 weeks. Typically, hybrid strains will take up to 6-10 weeks to fully develop.
Here’s a quick visual guide on how to tell if your Cannabis plant is male, female or hermaphrodite. For more information and tips on how to find out, read our full article on determining the sex of a Cannabis plant.
Light is very important in every stage in the Cannabis plant life cycle, but in the Flowering stage is key maintaining a Photoperiod: 12 hours of light / 12 hours of darkness. Do not interrupt the dark periods by opening âjust for a secâ your growing environment. Light contamination may cause your plant to slow the budding process or even to revegetate (go back to veg stage) or start producing hermaphrodite flowers.
Cannabis plants in the flowering stage thrive in temperatures around 18° â 26°C. Consequently, temperatures below this range may affect negatively the plant, or even kill it if itâs exposed to freezing temperatures for a long period. Temperatures under 17°C may slow the plantâs growth and very low temperatures (under 2°C?) may damage the plant irreversibly. On the other hand, high temperatures also affect the plant negatively. Temperatures over 28° C may cause problems such as stunted growth, burnt leaves, too heavy evaporation of water, excessive dryness, etc.
As well as keeping temperatures within those âwarmâ ranges, taking care of the relative humidity in the growing environment is key. Relative humidity measures how much humidity is present in the air expressed as a percentage.
Humidity must be kept ideally between 40-50% in this stage. Higher levels of humidity may cause problems such as mold and fungi.
The main nutrients that the Cannabis plant needs to develop are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K).
When the plant starts to bloom, the concentrations of P and K must be increased progressively, while the N concentrations are lowered. That is why there are specific fertilizers for vegetative growth and flowering.
Other secondary nutrients will be necessary for the correct development of the plant. These are Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca) and Sulfur (S). Finally, the micronutrients are necessary but in a minimum concentration. These are Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Iron, (Fe), Boron (B), Chlorine (Cl), Cobalt (Co), Copper (Cu), Molybdenum (Mb) and Silicon (Si).
So which is the best feeding plan or nutrient application schedule for my plant? Thatâs up to each grower, but bear in mind youâll need to add these nutrients, via foliar, liquid or solid fertilizers. Even when growing organic, usually having your plant in plain soil is just not enough for the plant to produce big fat buds.
Several brands of fertilizers offer fertilizer kits specially formulated for each stage with the necessary nutrients. Start with the dose indicated by the manufacturer or even 1/2 lower to avoid saturation and gradually increase the amounts until the desired results are achieved.
Read this article to learn more about nutrients for Cannabis plants in the flowering stage.
Water your plant regularly with clean, safe and water. Certainly, using chlorine-free or filtered water leads to better results. Always avoid overwatering and watch for good drainage. How to know when to water a Cannabis plant? A good test might be to stick a finger down a few cms or an inch into the soil and if it’s dry, then you’ll know it is time to water.
Ventilation and airflow are key for Cannabis plants to thrive and grow healthy. In this stage, they need air not only to breathe and grow their bodies but also good ventilation to avoid the formation of mold, fungi, and rot. A good fan moving the air inside your growing environment helps a lot, but beware not to point it directly to the buds. An exhaust fan is great for increased ventilation and air movement, this also helps lowering humidity. If the exhaust fan is not enough, a dehumidifier is definitely the best and easiest solution for keeping humidity at range.
pH levels must remain between 6 and 7 when growing in soil. Most nutrients are available for the plant in the growing medium only between this range of pH. pH levels out of this range may cause your plant to experience nutrients deficiencies and toxicities because the nutrients may be in the soil but the plant cannot absorb them.
The size of your container is always related to the plantâs size. Are you growing in your garden soil? In pots with soil? In buckets? Hydro? The bigger the container is, the more chances of getting a bigger plant you have. Remember to transplant your tree before the flowering stage begins to avoid stressing the plant or accidentally damaging it.
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From week 1-3 plants stretch and grow in size and height. This phase is also known as the transition phase, as plants experiment drastic changes these days. Plants stretch and may double their size in this phase. The female Cannabis plant starts blooming by producing pre-flowers, their pistils look like âwhite hairsâ.
Towards the end of the third week, the plant starts forming its bud sites in the plant nodes (where the main stem and the branches meet). Look for clusters of female preflowers.
All those places where white pistils have been growing are future bud sites. If you accidentally cut the preflowers along with the fan leaves, thereâs a chance that that bud stops growing. You may lightly defoliate your plant during this phase, but be careful not to touch or damage the forming bud sites.
Look at the color of the fan leaves and the general look of each plant to have a better idea of their health and needs. The fan leaves should be vibrant green, not too light nor dark. For example, yellow and discolored leaves may indicate a deficiency, while dark and clawing leaves may indicate nutrient burn. Track these changes in the Grow with Jane app as soon as you notice them for a better chance of diagnosing your plants correctly and in time to heal them!
Itâs also important to check for pests, mold, and fungi before our plants start making their buds. Most importantly, to eliminate these at this point is usually easier than doing it later into the flowering stage.
From week 4-5 plants stop growing in size and start growing, fattening their buds and darkening their pistils.
At this stage, you should continue to train your plant if you started some weeks earlier and you should be seeing some changes. In addition, if you need to tie or move your plants, bear in mind that now they are putting all their efforts into growing buds, so any stress or damage may slow that process.
Remember to continue to move your lamp or plants so they maintain their adequate distance. Now your plants are growing at a fast rate and they need their feeding and watering schedule to be followed for optimal results.
Itâs normal at this phase to see some old leaves yellowing and finally turning brown and falling. That’s because some nutrients are âmobileâ, meaning that once the plant has absorbed them, they can be stored and distributed inside the plant as needed. So an old leave may âsendâ nutrients to the newer ones and once the plant doesnât need that leave anymore, it lets it die and fall. If you notice lots of leaves yellowing or any changes in color or texture in the new or old leaves, check for nutrient deficiencies or burn!
In the last few weeks, buds gain the most weight. They are sticky to the touch and can be very smelly. You are very close to reaching your goal = harvesting!
Most importantly, buds are now covered in trichomes, which are rich glandules for secreting THC and other cannabinoids. These are responsible for the stickiness in the colas. Depending on the strain and the breeding, these buds may have strong aromas, reminding of fruits, flowers, and spices for example.
In this stage of the Cannabis plant, pistils may show white, cream and brown colors. They also start curling inwards and they get covered in trichomes. Similarly, trichomes also change colors and you should pay close attention to these changes because they are one of the best clues for knowing when is the best time for harvesting.
Remember youâll need to do flushing prior to harvesting, so calculate your times in advance!
Flushing a Cannabis plant is basically running a lot of water through its growing medium (soil, for example) to get rid of the excess salt and mineral nutrients. This action forces your plant to use up any amount of nutrients previously absorbed. The result will be buds with better flavor and aroma. The excess fertilizer in your Cannabis plant may result in buds that are harsh to the throat when smoked. Flushing with clean, room temperature water will help to get rid of fertilizer excess in the soil.
Two weeks before harvesting is usually a good moment to start flushing your plants and watering with water only and no fertilizers until the harvesting moment. You can water with 10%-20% more water than usual and see how your plants react, they shouldn’t look droopy and should recover soon. The excess water will slowly drain from the bottom of the pot.
A good visual sign is that, in the beginning, the water coming from the bottom of the pot will be dark and will gradually turn to a lighter color. By running this process in each plant, most of the salt buildup should flush away from the substrate.
Even though lots of fertilizer companies recommend flushing plants for two weeks before harvesting, many growers nowadays choose to avoid flushing altogether and still have good results. It’s a matter of personal choice and one must evaluate the growing conditions, the nutrient schedule, and the final results.
Read the following article to learn exactly when to harvest your flowering plants, how to tell if they are ready by looking at trichomes and pistils, how to dry and cure your buds, and more! All explained in a simple way, with pics and a Step by step harvesting guide.
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Great work Alicia! Thank you for sharing. Cannabis is such a lovely plant to prune, train and develop. I love my girls almost as much as you love yours đ
Hello Denton. Thank you so much for your kind words, also for reading and commenting! I’m very happy to hear you like the content. Cannabis is indeed a lovely plant and we all love to learn about it! Happy growing!!
Our Napoli Pink plant is flowering. We are growing outdoors in N CA and they are in 5 gallon bucks about 3 months old. Some of the stem is turning brown. Any recommendations for a fix?
Hi Julie! There may be some reasons for a stem turning brown. Some of them are not to worry, others may harm your crop. Fusarium (fungi) and Pythium are two main suspects if stem rot seems to be the problem. Rot caused by fungal infections usually attacks the roots and starts showing in the lower part of the main stem as âdamping offâ. Sometimes the whole plant also shows symptoms as yellow and wilting leaves. If this is the case, avoid overwatering and try to improve drainage conditions. Disinfect the stem and the bucks spraying with a solution of water and H202. There are some products to treat these diseases, but they are hard to fight once established. Inoculating the soil mix from the beginning with beneficial organisms like Mycorrhizae and Trichoderma prevents these and other fungal diseases such as Botrytis and Powdery Mildew establish.
Good luck and happy growing!
I have 1 plant outside and I used 20 20 20 in flowering stage and the buds are small what can I do to get them bigger. Do I need to flush
Hello Les! The problem with slow-release fertilizers and products with high Nitrogen % is that they keep giving your plant more N than needed during the flowering stage. This causes buds to remain small, less potent and tasty. If your plant is growing in a container, you may flush it until the water runs more clear. If you have some weeks ahead of flowering, switch to a nutrient schedule/products intended for flowering. Consider adding products with higher % of P and K. If harvesting seems near, just flush and hope for the best. Avoid those fertilizers in your next grows, they are not good for Cannabis. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Can you grow auto and photosynthesis in the same Tent
Hi My! Yes, you can grow autoflowering and photoperiodic (regular) plants in the same tent. During the vegetative stage, both need 18 hours of light so it’s more or less the same. When switching to the flowering stage, auto seeds develop better, bigger and faster with 18 hours of light but they can make do with 12 hours. Bear in mind that autos growing with only 12 hours of light may experience slower growth and may take longer to mature. Also, most of the times, less light also means less yield when growing autos.
I hope this helps! Happy growing!
Hi,
I’m growing outdoors and am in week 7 of flowering, my pistols are turning orange-ish red. However, I noticed my buds are much less sticky than about a week ago and the smell is much sweeter than dank. Is it time to harvest?
Hi Lucas! The perfect moment for harvesting is up to each grower. I’d suggest getting a magnifying glass and check the trichomes, not only pistils. Maybe it’s a little early for harvesting but a good moment to start monitoring.
Pistils (white hair) start white and as the plant ripens, they get darker and curl in until they are brown.
Trichomes (resin glands, look like lollipops) start clear and transparent. When they become milky-white and some of them are amber, thatâs the best time to harvest. If they are all amber / brown, itâs probably too late.
Here’s a quick guide:
Pistils
50-70% orange/brown â light buds, wait a bit longer
70-90% brown â ripe
90-100% brown â sharp, heavy buds
Trichomes
Clear trichomes â wait a bit longer
Milky white/amber trichomes â ready for harvest
All Amber trichomes â overripe
Thanks for commenting! I’m writing an article on harvesting so stay tuned!
Ok my girl is in week three of flowering and itâs not in a bucket or pot but in the ground do I still need to flush it
Hello Nancy! There’s no need to flush when growing in the ground unless there’s a problem with your plants caused by nutrient lockout. Just keep watering and apply a nutrient schedule intended for the flowering stage. They may have several weeks of flowering ahead so monitor for changes in the buds!
Thanks for reading and commenting, happy growing!
Hi there,
Question: Can I move my plant half way through the flowering cycle..? Iâm moving out of my boyfriends house but my plant is only in week 5 of flower. Can I wrap it in a bag or blanket and move it at night during itâs sleeping time? I have a new set up ready to go but I have to get it into my car to relocate. Will gently moving work or should I just start over in the new location? Any suggestions welcome đ
Thanks!
Hello Mariah! You can move your plant during the night time, just be careful and gentle to avoid damaging the plant. Here are some tips:
– A blanket sounds a little heavy and may crush the budding sites, try wrapping it in a big black trash bag.
– Try to avoid or minimize light filtration during this process and stick to the same light schedule in your new home.
– Avoid watering the same day of moving (or maybe even a day in advance if the pot is big) so the pot doesn’t get too heavy and there’s no runoff water, which may get messy.
Good luck with the process and happy growing!
Hello, I have a problem I haven’t found explained in your web page
My weed plants are right now half generative and half vegetative. What could I do to manage such stages?
I mean, the plants are growing generative in the part where the sun hits in the morning, but the other side is growing principally vegetative. Is very strange because I have amazing buds in the generative side and such horrible flowering and over elongation of stems in the other side…
Would be really helpful your advice, thanks
Hello David, Iâm sorry to hear this! Uneven flowering may happen to any plant, especially where light doesnât reach the leaves. It usually happens with the lower parts of bushy plants. One option may be pruning or defoliating, if itâs a very bushy plant. As light passes through, buds that were less exposed to light now may receive enough to develop correctly. Some growers cut budding sites in lower parts of the plant or parts which don’t receive much light so the plant âconcentratesâ on the top buds.
If they still have some weeks of flowering ahead, you can try some foliar biostimulant and concentrate on the parts with less flowering development. Adding fertilizers intended for flowering always helps the plant to grow bigger buds.
Some people choose to grow in containers because they can rotate them or move them around, but this may not apply if you have huge plants growing directly on soil.
I hope this helps! Have a nice day!
Almost 9th week of flowering sugar leafs have 30-40 % Amber lots of red pistils curled but still lots of long white as well DWC system just running oh neutral water.. unknown strain harvest or not
Hello Sivart! The harvesting point is a very personal choice, but you should look at the trichomes and pistils on your buds with a magnifying glass to make that decision. Here’s an article I wrote on how to know exactly when to harvest according to your preference, and how to do it, with simple instructions and pictures. https://growithjane.com/how-to-harvest-a-cannabis-plant/
I hope this helps you with your harvest. You are doing fine giving them natural water, keep up the good work!
Thanks for reading and happy harvesting!
Hi! Iâm on week 7-8 on my plant and itâs growing everyday! Each leaf is perfectly green and I water itâs at least 3-4 times a day. Now itâs starting to smell alittle…. is it time flush ? If so, what type of water should I use? Some say ph water and some say regular. Iâve been using regular sink water since I started. What do you think? Thanks !
Hello Cicily, using pHâd water is a good choice but as long as you are using non-chlorine water and your plants are green and healthy, thereâs no need to worry. If you are using water directly from the tap, itâs a good idea to leave it until the next day for chlorine to evaporate. Watering 3-4 times a day sounds like a lot, it may be a good idea to limit it to 1 or 2 per day. If you are dealing with very high temperatures and quick dry-off due to a very small container, then go ahead and do whatever you need to keep your plant hydrated. Check for signs of overwatering, such as wilting after watering.
If your buds are just starting to smell, I guess they have a few more weeks of flowering ahead.
To know the best moment for harvesting, you should look at the trichomes and pistils on your buds with a magnifying glass. The harvesting point is a very personal choice, but there are some ways to know when the plant is ready and when to wait a bit more.
Here’s an article I wrote where I explain how to look at trichomes, pistils, how to know exactly when to harvest according to your preference, with simple instructions and great pictures. https://growithjane.com/how-to-harvest-a-cannabis-plant/
I hope this helps. Thanks for reading and happy harvesting!
Help needed yellowing of leaves during flower stage. Is there a way to send pics?
Hello Craziest9! In order to contact our Grower Support Team, please upload your photos to the Grow with Jane app. Then send us an in-app message with your questions and weâll be happy to help!
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I have planted an Acapulco Gold strain in Southern California in August.
It went immediately from seedling to Flowering. I reveged it by keeping
lights on to augment the natural light (Gaslight method) so that it had
24 hrs on to reveg. The plant has not reveged but has not died. It has
two small cotyledon like leaves but still seems alive. All my other plants
are doing well ( considering cold weather near the ocean) but this AG
plant just won’t grow. It’s like it is stuck in flowering stage and won’t
give up. When I trimmed the miniscule buds they had pistils.
Also I live near the beach and the plants get condensation every night.
I water every four days as that is when the soil is dry up to my knuckle.
Does this sound correct?
Hi Juan! Thank you for your kind words in your other messages, which will remain private as you requested.
Some growers using the Gas Lantern Technique had reported that some strains would stay in the flowering stage no matter what and wonât reveg, even with light changes. Switching between stages takes some days, and not every plant takes the same time to switch back to veg, maybe in some days sheâll reveg like the others. Make sure you are giving them a good nutrient schedule for vegetative growth and keep an eye for changes and leaf growth.
Regarding watering, it depends on the size of the container, the soil mix, plantâs size, temperature, relative humidity, etc. If your plants seem healthy and do not show any signs of underwatering, such as wilting leaves and stunted growth, keep that schedule going.
I hope your plants grow according to your schedule! Have a nice day and happy growing!
My plants are in the last week of vegetative stage and they arenât growing how I see everyone elseâs (height wise) Any clue why that is happening
Hello Mary Jane! There are many reasons why a Cannabis plant wonât grow in height. Some of them are:
– The size of the container is too small and wonât allow the plant to grow in size. The solution is to transplant into a bigger pot or container with a growing medium such as a soil mix with perlite and a high % or organic matter.
– The lights are insufficient and/or very close to the plant. The solution in this case is to check if your growing lights (indoors) or sunlight is enough for your plant. Lights need to be moved up a few cm as the plant grows in height to stimulate growth.
– Overwatering and underwatering may cause stunted growth. A growing medium with no nutrients or poor drainage causes stunted growth too. In this case, adjust watering schedules and check the bottom of the pot to see it has good water drainage. Always keep a nutrient schedule according to the plantâs stage.
I hope this helps! Contact us again if you are having trouble finding out whatâs going on!
Have a nice day!
Hi Alica,
I have a big bud auto that I have trained to be a flat 5 pronger.
On one side of the plant has buds that have all red pistils and the buds are bigger.
The other side looks like it will take another 4 wks for the buds to mature.
Should I harvest the dominant side that has matured faster or just wait till the
other slower flowering side catches up?
thanks for your advice in advance.
Hi Juan! You can harvest the dominant side if you see those buds are ready and leave the other side to continue ripening until ready.
In this article, you’ll find a harvesting guide with pics and tips to know exactly when and how to harvest your buds.
https://growithjane.com/how-to-harvest-a-cannabis-plant/
I hope this helps, happy harvesting!
Hola soy inexperto, y querĂa saber en quĂ© etapa estĂĄ mi planta llego al techo y esta muy cerca de la lĂĄmpara, es posible poner una red en esta etapa?
Gracias.
Hola Juanma, si la planta aĂșn no estĂĄ mostrando preflores (pelitos blancos) o cogollos, significa que sigue en la etapa vegetativa, sin importar su tamaño. En esta etapa es mĂĄs sencillo entrenar la planta para bajar sus ramas y ponerlas de manera horizontal. Puedes ir atando las ramas de la planta e incluso poner una red para controlar su tamaño. Si lo haces progresivamente y con cuidado, lograrĂĄs que tu planta pueda crecer sin el estrĂ©s que le causa estar demasiado cerca de la lĂĄmpara. Para la prĂłxima, es conveniente hacerlo a medida que la planta crece y no permitir que se descontrole en altura.
Espero que sirva y tu planta pueda florar sin problemas y dar una gran producciĂłn, cualquier cosa nos escribes. Saludos y buen cultivo!
thanks for this information, this will help me when i will plan the farming. thank you so much.
Hello Bob! Thank you for reading and for sharing your feedback with the community! Happy growing!
Hello, do I need to add nutrients during the flowering stage or is water just fine.
Hi Dave! Yes, for better results, start adding nutrients at the beginning of the flowering stage. Here’s an article with more info:
https://growithjane.com/nutrients-cannabis-plants/
Thanks for commenting, have a nice day and happy flowering!
I have never seen a wiser teacher than the doing of a thing.
Laugh cry hope fear, enjoy this artful dance called cultivating.
Hi Ronny! You’re right!
Thanks for reading and commenting. Happy growing!
Thanks for the information all my plants have been outside I’m just letting them go free I found one male plant they’ve been growing for almost 8 weeks when do you think I should bring them inside and put them under the lights
Hi Terry, keeping your male plant inside may reduce pollination of outdoor female plants (yours and female plants 5 km around) and you can harvest that pollen for making seeds. Take into account there’s always a risk of undesired pollination but it’s up to you.
Thanks for sharing, have a nice day and happy growing!
Very informative and well written. Good to get a decent explanation of the processes involved .anybody looking to start growing cannabis will definitively benefit from this article as an entry level xplanation. Although I would have added that applying ph correct water throughout all stages except flush would have been a valuable addition to the article. I will definitely pass this article on to would be grow newbies and the like.
Hi Callis, thanks for reading and commenting! Have a nice day and happy growing!
My appologies. Bad memory. I’ve just ‘re read the part on ph control. I meant to say maintain ph correct water throughout whole lifecycle. Now I’ve made myself look ignorant. Lol. Very good article. Thank you.
Hi , my plant is currently at the flowering stage and I want to take them indoors..but my window doesn’t allow direct sunlight..
Will my plant still produce good buds?
Hi Jeff! A plant growing indoors needs a strong light source. If there’s no natural light, it is strongly recommended to add a lamp to help the plant grow buds. In the flowering stage, a regular cannabis plant needs 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness or its flowering cycle may be disrupted. I hope your plant grows great buds! Have a nice day!
How late can a plant be topped? My babies are growing like crazy (> 2 meters) and I was thinking it may be good idea to regulate its height a bit. I do not think they are in the flowering stage yet (beginner grower) but I’m not sure. Thank you!
Hi! You can still top it if it’s still in the veg stage! Take into account that your plant will continue to grow in size until it starts to flower, so maybe you’ll need to top it more than once. Wait 1-2 weeks before topping again and see how she responds. If she continues to grow after the first topping and itÂżs still too tall, then you can top again. If you see her rather stressed and stunted, wait a bit more for the plant to recover her strength. Remember to fertilize for the flowering stage when you see the first white pistils.
https://growithjane.com/nutrients-cannabis-plants/
Keep up the good work and happy growing!
Hi all. I put in a nice sized clone back before june. She is now over 6 feet tall and a good 5 feet wide. Has been a very hot and humid summer here so far. She is just starting her hairs now. Should i get rid of any small skinny stems that are shaded to push more flower? Out door plant and has been in great triple mix soil. My tomatos and peppers are loving it so should i just leave her alone or do changes?
Hi Dave! Getting rid of the bottom skinny stems makes your plant “concentrate” in growing bigger buds on top of the plant, where there’s plenty of light, so go for it!
For the flowering stage, your plants may need some extra help with nutrients intended for the flowering stage. Here’s some info about this https://growithjane.com/nutrients-cannabis-plants/
If you have questions about your plants, please download our app from http://www.growithjane.com and contact us via in app message, so you can also share pics and any info you think would help. Weâll be happy to take a look and share some personalized advice!
Hi Alicia,
I just wanted to say “thanks” for all of the great articles that you have here. As a beginner grower I have found your information to be invaluable. Lots of great pics in addition to descriptions and explanations.
I’ve got 2 Blue Cheese plants growing vigorously indoors and just started the flowering stage. Looking forward to a good harvest later on. Will continue to use your advice on harvesting!
Thanks again…
Wayne
Hi Wayne! Thank you so much for reading and commenting! Here’s my article on harvesting, I hope you find it useful!
https://growithjane.com/how-to-harvest-a-cannabis-plant/
Happy growing!
My plant is about 2 feet tall a female sativa breed I believe. I see the pre flowers but I have now topped yet. I have over 8 nodes. Is it too late to top since itâs preflowering.
Hi Roland! When plants are preflowering you can top them safely, just allow some days in between for the plant to recover. One or two weeks at least, but always check how they are responding. If they seem weak, wait a bit more. If you have more questions about your plants, please download our app from http://www.growithjane.com and contact us via in app message, so you can also share pics and any info you think would be helpful. Weâll be happy to take a look and share some personalized advice!
Hi Alicia,
I’m a first time grower and my plants are in their 4th week of flowering and looks quite like the pics you posted. This morning, I saw one entire branch wilting as if it is dying and there are no visible signs of it being broken, or infested with insects. the rest of the plant is quite healthy. Do you have any thoughts as to why this happened or how i can fix it?
Hi Nadeem, this sounds very specific. It could be due to fungi or viruses or just anything. If you want us to take a look at your plants, please download our app from http://www.growithjane.com and contact us via in app message, so you can also share pics and any info you think would be helpful. Weâll be happy to share some personalized advice for free!
Thank you for a very informative website.
FrankLa
Hi Frank, thank you so much for your kind words and happy growing!!
hi my plants have started to bud but the look like little seed pods that turn into flowers , is this normal and we they bud up more, thanks John
Hi John! It sounds like male plants, with small “balls” that burst open, those are male flowers. You may see some of them eventually falling. Please, check our article to identify them correctly.
https://growithjane.com/determining-sex-cannabis-plants-male-female-hermie/
If you’re still in doubt, you can download our app and send us a message. We’ll be happy to take a look at the pics and help you identify them. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Iâm new to growing and wanted to see what is a good ratio of feeding nutrients and water. One day water one day nutrients or what has worked best for you?
Hi Anna, many nutrient brands recommend adding their products only once a week while others recommend adding them with every watering. It also depends on the growing medium, some inert mediums like coco need high-frequency fertigation. Following the manufacturers’ instructions while monitoring your plants is always a good idea. If you see the leaves clawing and with a very dark green color, means too much fertilizer, and adding more water is a good idea.
Hi guys my plant is in flowering but my buddy said I should giver her a bit extra nutrients should I do this or not , I mean I feed her once a week anyone have a answer to this plz Iâm a first time grower
Hi Scott! Cannabis in the flowering stage requires certain nutrients for the buds to grow bigger and with more resin. It depends on the nutrient brand and schedule they propose if once a week is good or if they need more applications or products. Here’s an article I wrote about nutrients for cannabis plants in each stage, especially for beginners and first-time growers. https://growithjane.com/nutrients-cannabis-plants/
For personalized advice about your grow and fertilizers, you can download the Grow with Jane app and ask us questions via dm. We’ll be happy to take a look at your pics and answer your doubts.https://growithjane.com/
Happy growing!
My plant is a runt but it started flowering early and it’s been out there for about 12:13 weeks is it ready for harvest
My plant
is a runt it started flowering very early on I’ve had it out there since probably May I’m trying to figure out when I should harvest it
Hello, Iâm flowering right now on 12/12 and also vegging in 18/6 with full spectrum on the flower and blue LED on the Vegs, with a divider in between so the light does not interfere with the stages. When itâs time to put the flowering ones to sleep, I notice that some blue light creeps in but does not directly light up the plant. Is this disturbing or harming the flowering plant or is this fine? Thank you
Hi Trevor, if the blue light from veg reaches the plants in the flowering stage during their dark hours, that may be a problem. Light contamination during the dark hours can delay the flowering stage, make flowering plants revegetate, and stress them out. Keep in mind that only blue light is not adequate for any stage of the plant, as it’s mostly absorbed by non-photosynthetic pigments. A combination of white + blue + red light is more appropriate for cannabis growing at any stage. Try covering the flowering plants from external light and giving them absolute darkness for better results. Thanks for sharing, happy growing!
Hey! Iâm a first timer and wondering how long the flowering stage I am can i upload a pic?
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