The flowering cycle of cannabis is typically around eight to ten weeks. During the early stages of flowering, the plant will grow taller and the buds will start to form. As the flowering cycle progresses, the buds will continue to grow larger and more potent. By the end of the flowering cycle, the buds will be fully mature and ready for harvest.
For the best results, it is important to keep a close eye on the cannabis flowering cycle. By monitoring the progress of the buds, you can ensure that they are harvested at the right time. Waiting too long to harvest can result in buds that are smaller and less potent.
If you are not sure when to harvest your cannabis buds, the following guide will help you to determine the correct timing. You will also see weed growth pics week by week in this article.
Cannabis Flowering Week by Week:
1st week of flowering
The plant will start to grow taller and the buds will start to form. It is not unusual to see the first pistils (hairs) during this time.
2nd week of flowering
The plant will continue to grow and the buds will start to take shape and get larger. More pistils (hairs) will start to appear, but the plant still needs the nutrients from the leaves. It is important to leave the lower leaves intact during this time.
3rd week of flowering
During the third week of flowering, the plant will rapidly produce calyxes and pistils (hairs). The plant will also need the support of stakes or ties to keep it upright.
4th week of flowering
The plant should be well on the way to producing buds and the calyxes will continue to fill out. If you are growing your cannabis indoors, it is important to use good ventilation during this time.
5th week of flowering
By the fifth week of flowering, you can expect full yields. While the buds will still be growing, they will reach their final size and shape. The pistils (hairs) will also start to turn orange or brown.
6th week of flowering
The buds will reach their full size and the pistils (hairs) will be mostly brown. This is the time to harvest your cannabis buds if you want to get the highest yields.
7th week of flowering
The buds will be mostly mature, but they will continue to grow if you wait longer. The yields will not be as high as if you harvest at the sixth week, but the buds will be more potent.
8th week of flowering
The buds will reach their final size, but the pistils (hairs) will still be mostly brown. The buds may also start to look a little dried out, especially towards the end of the week.
9th week of flowering
By this time, most of the pistils (hairs) will have turned brown or orange – only a few will remain white. The buds may also start to look a little dried out, especially towards the end of the week.
10th week of flowering
This is the last week that you can harvest your buds without dramatically reducing yields. If you wait any longer, most of the pistils (hairs) will have turned brown or orange – only a few will remain white. The buds may also start to look a little dried out, especially towards the end of the week.
The best time to harvest your cannabis buds will depend on the type of strain that you are growing and the desired effect. For example, if you want potent buds that produce a strong high, you will need to harvest at the sixth or seventh week of flowering. If you want buds that are more mellow, you can wait until the eighth or ninth week of flowering.
