Why Did My Moby Dick Plants Start Flowering Early Outdoors? đđ¸Updated 2 days ago
If youâre growing outdoors in Illinois (or other parts of the Midwest), you may notice that some strains, like Moby Dick, start flowering earlier than others. This is normal and depends on the plantâs natural growth cycle and how it responds to daylight hours.
Why Some Plants Flower Earlier
Daylight Sensitivity: Photoperiod cannabis plants start flowering when days become shorter, typically after the summer solstice (late June). By early August, some strains are already triggered to flower.
Strain Variation: Each strain has its own timing. Moby Dick tends to transition to flower earlier than certain late-blooming strains.
Local Conditions: In Illinois, outdoor plants usually begin showing flowers in late July to early August as daylight hours drop below 15.
What This Means for Your Grow đż
Moby Dick: Likely to finish earlier in the season, helping you avoid late fall frost.
Other Strains: Some may wait longer before flowering, extending your harvest window into late September or October.
Benefits: Having staggered flowering times can give you multiple harvests and reduce the risk of all your plants being ready at once.
Tips for Outdoor Growing in Illinois đž
Watch the weather closelyâharvest timing is important since fall can bring rain and humidity, increasing mold risks.
Support your flowering plants with bloom nutrients rich in phosphorus and potassium.
Keep an eye on trichome development to know the perfect time to harvest.
Early flowering in some strains is nothing to worry aboutâitâs just part of their natural rhythm under Midwest sunlight. đ