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7 responses to “Swollen Calyx?”

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   jmystro

   07/12/2021

   Many new growers will often see a swollen pre-flower calyx and mistake it for a seed pod after it’s gone through utter frustration from not being pollinated. Mature, unpollinated buds can finish almost round. The biggest yield determining factor are the finished size of the bract we call bud, aka calyx, as calyxes are the outer leaf layer trichomes form on. They form and “mature” in stages. Genetics determine how they’ll structurally group to form a flower’s structure on the stem. Dense clusters or wispily staggered for example. All influenced heavily by hormones. Hormone ratios change through maturity, triggered my mineral ratios, enzymatic functions and other environmental factors, causing the calyx to plump during proper senescence. These false seed pods will only mature completely given enough time and under the right conditions. Mineral ratios available during senescence do matter and is why products like Winter Frost exist. There is no mistaking a truly finished plant. If there is any question, it’s not ready. Stressed, unhealthy plants will have tiny buds with mature trichomes. A healthy plant with proper development will have trichome and flower maturity occur together. Often times unhealthy plants have mature trichomes and stalled flower growth as trichomes don’t wait for anyone. The overall size is relative to the girth of the stem it forms on. Tiny stem, tiny calyx. Some buds can have individual dried calyx the size of a pinky nail when done right. If the trichomes sparkle, they are not ready. If you see a huge round calyx that looks like sugar has been dumped in it, you’ve done a great job. The very top of the plant should not have new calyx forming when ripe.

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      RASUFA

      07/12/2021

      I’m always learning from you

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      MidMOGrower

      07/13/2021

      Good read…you have all this knowledge can we see your grow?

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   MEGAH4G

   07/12/2021

   I wouldn’t disagree with anything @jmystro says my rule of thumb is if there are more white pistils than brown she is still going i determine my start of flush by 70-80% brown/amber (strain dependant). Seems to.work.for me but you must discover the best way that works for you and your thang. Peace Megah4g (MegaHag)

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   Wet Planties

   07/13/2021

   oh my this jmystro guys is a brain thank you for the comments brotha

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4. Maryjane Calyx

   07/13/2021

   5

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5. Anonymous

   05/15/2022

   1.5

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