Hybrid Harvest

[buzcuzz]

I have 5 auto hybrids that are 80% Indica, 20% Sativa. 2 of them are approx. 80%cloudy. I know for sativa dominant this would be a great time for a uplifting effect, which is what I would like to do with a coulpe of them and harvest the rest around 50%amber for night smoke. But I guess my question is, can I get a uplifting effect from a indica dominant? If so, when would you guys harvest them? Lastly, would I loose any yield by not waiting till 50%amber? And thanks to all in advance. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[David Bowman]

You can harvest early for a sativa-like high, however as the harvest cures, it will tend to age acording to its genetics and will, in this case, become less sativa-like and more indica-like over time.

 

[buzcuzz]

You can harvest early for a sativa-like high, however as the harvest cures, it will tend to age acording to its genetics and will, in this case, become less sativa-like and more indica-like over time.

Will the yield be effected by much? And thank you CH.

 

[David Bowman]

If you harvest too early, yes yield and quality will be affected. I almost harvested my first grow ~3 weeks too early but waited on advice from other members here at . I'm glad that I waited because the quality and yield was much improved and I still got a good buzzy heady high from the harvest. Over time, the sativa-like high has diminished a little and the indica-like high has increased but both are still present.

 

[buzcuzz]

Would anyone happen to know how much of a weight change (if any) on average there is between cloudy and amber trichomes?
I'm sure it would vary from strain to strain, but just looking for average estimates. Thank you.

 

[Governmentchz]

Not much weight change most likely. If they're already cloudy, they are mature. It may be only a day or so before they start to turn. So, you can harvest according to what effects you want to emphasize as CH has suggested.