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Asking the DGC, since I lack the experience.

And I’ve watched too many videos….

What is the difference between harvesting a plant well watered as opposed to letting it dry back for a few, or many days before harvest? Essentially starting the dry before actual harvest.

Or, could you just turn off the lights and let it dry in the container standing upright?

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[Thickems]

You dont want to harvest dry. Hang whole plant to dry. You did all the working growing it, do it proper to not ruin your end results.

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[jmystro]

You don’t want too much water available to roots near harvest because of guttation. How fast a plant dries is based on the environment, not how much leaf and stem is on the plant while hanging.

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[Thickems]

I forgot about guttation. Dont dab it if you get it

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[Newleaf]

I never water right before harvest anymore. I wait 3 to 5 days sometimes even a week of no water before harvest. The last thing you want is your plant sliming itself with gutation while its hanging in the dry area. I’m all about keeping moisture in the plant for a slow dry. But hanging a plant full of too much water is a disaster waiting to happen

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[flowerpower]

I give my girl’s a day of no water, then harvest the next. I like at least a 8 to 10 day dry ..the longer the better.

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[Newleaf]

I dry for about 3-4 weeks. Nothing usually gets jared or bagged till after 30 days. Then into the wine fridge they go. I like my bud to sit at 48-55% humdity in its jar or grove bag on its own. No humidty packs needed.

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[retro]

Your plant knows what they need. I water threw my wicking trays right to finish. They will slow down at the end and up take less water. My belief is they are cleansing themself . shutting the water off to me is like killing her before she is done. my2cents.

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[jmystro]

Do not water the last few days before harvest or risk guttation. Sap can be released into the buds causing mold.

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[rf440]

If i use Real Buckets, should I let the buckets dry up for the last few days?

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[jmystro]

Yes, you can empty the buckets the last few days before harvest.

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[Doja_Ridge]

lost over 4 ounces of my Durbin Poison plant this morning from Bud rot. The two biggest colas were affected. I probably could have saved some of it. Do not feel sorry for me. God blessed me with nearly a pound off a low yielding plant.

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