Foxtails

[PuravidaC]

I'm starting to get foxtails on buds closest to lights. Although I don't really care I am curious what is causing them. I had the same thing happen last grow but buds grew into the lights. This grow, lights (4-42w CFL) are about 4 inches above top of buds and when I hold my hand under lights it is warm but comfortable. Temperature in grow box is between 84 and 79 degrees with humidity below 50%. I know the most likely cause of foxtailing is heat or too close to lights but didn't think CFL's would be an issue. Could it just be generics?

 

[Green75]

Photo...auto...how far along are you in flower?

 

[PuravidaC]

Photo, week 6 of flower.

 

[Green75]

Pic.......

 

[Royal Nugs]

Some strains foxtail. Light and/or heat stress can also cause this. Nebula just put out a fantastic article about it.

 

[Green75]

I've had some do it under great conditions in the past while others of same did not.....weird

 

[PuravidaC]

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Buds showing early signs of foxtailing. last grow they were fist shaped like shown in Nebula's link. That is what makes me wonder if it is just a trait of this strain.

 

[Green75]

Either way...beautiful!!!

You got good conditions so...Let them go and till regular buds are done..no worries for sure.

 

[insomniaczzz]

Does foxtailing really matter. I'm seen pictures of it, and they still look like healthy buds.

 

[PuravidaC]

Just checked trichomes and starting to show amber so I started 36 hour dark period before harvest. Did first flush two days ago so we shall see!

 

[PuravidaC]

From what I have read, the only difference is appearance which makes no difference to me! 😉

 

[Green75]

Sometimes it's a sign that conditions could be better...do take notes when it happens and try to improve next time if desire

 

[PuravidaC]

That's what I am trying to figure out for next grow. Because I use CFL I don't think it is lights. My temps were in the low to mid 80'September so while not terribly high I'm thinking that could be a contributing factor. My next move will be to improve exhaust fan but I need stealth.

 

[NebulaHaze]

Some strains are more picky than others, I'd say your buds look great to me!

 

[Royal Nugs]

Good luck with your harvest Puravida! Your plants are beautiful!

6 weeks seems a bit early? 42 day strain?

 

[PuravidaC]

Thanks Nugs. Breeder says it's a 48 day under ideal conditions. Same strain last grow took 84 days. Not complaining, just looking toward next grow. Of course that will come after I dry and cure this batch! 😉

 

[Sonnyhad]

Ah to enjoy the fruits of our labor!!