# What happens if a plant goes to long in flowering? **URL:** \ **Category:** Harvesting\ **Created:** [November 4, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039 "2018-11-04T05:32:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![irma1010](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/irma1010/32/159188_2.png) [@irma1010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/irma1010)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/1 "2018-11-04T05:32:44Z")
Do they pollinate and what happens if the pistils go to dark\far😺 ---
**Author:** ![blackthumbbetty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blackthumbbetty/32/528626_2.png) [@blackthumbbetty](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blackthumbbetty)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 5:38am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/2 "2018-11-04T05:38:31Z")
If your bud severely over-ripens, you’ll end up with higher levels of CBN & lower levels of THC & CBD. ---
**Author:** ![irma1010](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/irma1010/32/159188_2.png) [@irma1010](https://ilgmforum.com/u/irma1010)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 5:45am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/3 "2018-11-04T05:45:25Z")
Thank you happy growing ---
**Author:** ![IslandP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/islandp/32/134515_2.png) [@IslandP](https://ilgmforum.com/u/IslandP)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 6:03am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/4 "2018-11-04T06:03:53Z")
Mines started to get wet lookin like soggy. Lost its good smell and bright colors to dark greener no too smellin good buds ---
**Author:** ![Sixpackdad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sixpackdad/32/189133_2.png) [@Sixpackdad](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Sixpackdad)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 8:47am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/5 "2018-11-04T08:47:39Z")
@irma1010 to prepare for the end of flowering, pick up a jewelry loop and take a look over this harvest guide. It explains how to catch the ripening plant at the right time for harvest. > **[ILGM Blog - Learn to grow marijuana for beginners](https://ilgm.com/blog/)** > > You're here because you want to learn how to grow marijuana, and you've came to the right place. Browse our grow course to learn more! [https://www.amazon.com/DREAME-Illuminated-Jewelers-Magnifier-Antiques/dp/B01DWG89KQ/ref=sr\_1\_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1541321215&sr=8-1&keywords=jewelry+loupe+60x&dpID=513rYe1mwAL&preST=\_SY300\_QL70\_&dpSrc=srch](https://www.amazon.com/DREAME-Illuminated-Jewelers-Magnifier-Antiques/dp/B01DWG89KQ/ref=sr_1_1?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) ---
**Author:** ![Budbrother](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/budbrother/32/144090_2.png) [@Budbrother](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Budbrother)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/6 "2018-11-04T21:43:56Z")
Eventually the trichomes turn black and pop. Then you cry cause you missed out! And with a saddened heart, you plant more; determined not to ever let that happen again, cause you were just too busy for Mary Jane! ---
**Author:** ![Jr7newt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee59a6/32.png) [@Jr7newt](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jr7newt)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/7 "2018-11-15T01:53:36Z")
Anyone have any idea why only 3 of 7 feminized autoflowering plants have buds? The other 4 look healthy, but no flowers. ---
**Author:** ![raustin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/raustin/32/113556_2.png) [@raustin](https://ilgmforum.com/u/raustin)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/8 "2018-11-15T02:05:15Z")
If they’re autos, they’ll flower, just give them time. ---
**Author:** ![Jr7newt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee59a6/32.png) [@Jr7newt](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jr7newt)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/9 "2018-11-15T02:48:48Z")
Thanks for responding. These plants are 4 months old. Do you still think they’ll flower? ---
**Author:** ![raustin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/raustin/32/113556_2.png) [@raustin](https://ilgmforum.com/u/raustin)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/10 "2018-11-15T13:54:06Z")
If they’re autos, then they should flower on their own, but sometimes they need a little help. You should try putting them under 12/12 lighting, that should give them the jump start they need. ---
**Author:** ![Jr7newt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee59a6/32.png) [@Jr7newt](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jr7newt)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/11 "2018-11-15T17:30:46Z")
I’ve tried the 12/12 lighting before, with no results. Maybe I’ll try again. Thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![raustin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/raustin/32/113556_2.png) [@raustin](https://ilgmforum.com/u/raustin)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/12 "2018-11-15T19:18:43Z")
Try again, and keep it at 12/12. ---
**Author:** ![beginner2d](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beginner2d/32/181046_2.png) [@beginner2d](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beginner2d)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/what-happens-if-a-plant-goes-to-long-in-flowering/25039/13 "2019-08-01T22:47:28Z")
Are they go black in the end? But when I overdo nutes can they go black too?