flowering

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

Once the marijuana plant has reached 12" height, or the height of your choice, it is time to start the flowering phase. The plant will begin to preflower, then it will fully flower.
The 24/0 light cycle is changed at this time. This can be changed to a straight 12/12 cycle, or it can be set at 14/10 and slowly adjusted until the 12/12 cycle is reached. Some growers will take the light steadily back to a 10/14 schedule, or even as far back as an 8/16. This depends on each grower`s preference.
Preflowering usually begins in the 4th week of vegetation.Preflowering can only be detected by magnification. At the 4th node down the stem, you should be able to see the tiny pear - shaped node which identifies the female, along with the two tiny pistils. Occasionally the pistils will not develop for several days into pre - flowering. Make sure you know whether your plant is male or female before you decide to pull it.
Full flowering begins 1 to 2 weeks after changing the light schedule. In a matter of days, most or all of the nodes on the marijuana plant will be covered in white pistils. These will begin to develop into flowers, which will reach their maturity in 6 to 8 weeks` time.
The buds will also develop at these same nodes. They will be covered with white crystals, and near maturity the trichomes may be seen. These start out as clear and white and turn amber or darker as the tiny white pistils turn red or dark. When you see these changes beginning to occur, pay close attention to your plant, because harvest time is near.
The buds may be harvested when the trichomes or white, or you may wait until they darken. Often some buds will be ready while the trichomes in others are still developing the right colors. If this should happen, if you can, then cut the ripened buds and leave the rest to develop for a week or two longer. This will ensure a maximum yield

GetAhead

So the preflowering begins during vegging? I was under the impression, perhaps erroneously, that the preflowering began shortly after going to 12/12.

In any event, once preflowering begins, about how long does one have to identify and remove males before they have their way with the females? A couple of days, a week, more? I'd appreciate getting this cleared up definitively, to the extent possible.

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

nope pre-flowers apear when you veg for longer...just like the lowrider strains which automaticlly start to flower no matter what light cycle it is...

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

most males mature a couple weeks faster so by the time you notice a male it should be ok for most males will show balls a couple days to week befor the fems show hairs..they cant get pergnant for like the first 4 weeks so you have a little time

GetAhead

Yep, you are right. I found this link that has a couple of good pics.
http://www.drugs-forum.com/growfaq/1037.htm

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

no problem just spreading the info.....what part of the west

GetAhead

Kali Fornia

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

oo..im in the real wild west..

GetAhead

Depends on your definition of wild....

BloodShotI'z

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