Waiting for buds, or insanity?

[Naturalhi]

I have a little couriosity that I haven't seen explained before, maybe it's not that unusual, but thought I'd bring it up now 'cause it might help folks harvest bigger buds:>)

This crop is grown about 200 miles N. of SF, CA. in same type weather conditions (The coldest winter I experienced was summer in SF etc.>)

From clones, the lights are on at night 12/12 6PM-6AM (for warmth, nights=35-45F) average 65-100% humity, days=45-60F. 5x6x6 area, hydro, FF nutes,1KW HPS.

OK, when the plants are getting close to harvest and the trics are 70-80% brown and we're thinkin' maybe tomorrow we'll harvest, then the next day when we go to see how they've faired over day. There's new hairs! The trics are still crystal clear so not too worried about them at this point so I say OK leave 'em a while longer. they go from 1 1/2 " diam. to 3-4" diam buds in a ferw days all white again and occationally the colas grow eye stalks or arms of slender small buds, This after 3 of these regrowths and trics are still clear. I usually get bored at this point 12 weeks, wonder how big they'd get if I let 'em go?

I used to harvest at the first coloration, but since I been letting them reflower(?) I receive many compliments.

Is this normal, I ask because if it's normal this could be why folks aren't satisfied with their crop?>)
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[peakguy]

What strain(s) are we talking about as I have had sativas do just what you are describing, but not with indicas. I've never had an indica go over 9 weeks but have had sativas that I chopped at 12 weeks that could have kept going.

[Mr Burns]

I think what you take as the 2nd burst of flower to be is in fact the flowering period.

[Naturalhi]

peakguy, We're talking several diff. strains (I like variety) sativa, indica, and combos of the 2, too numerous to mention.

Mr. B, I need to repair my camera! Buds putting on bulk I under stand, what I don't understand is frenzy that occurs when several mini colas(?) start popping out and make the main cola look like it has dredlocks standing staight up.

[sombro]

Rasta bud can't be bad!

[peakguy]

Well, if your buds keep getting bigger and sticky, who cares if you don't quite get the process!! It doesn't matter how you get there, just SO you get there. Good luck.

[Naturalhi]

Peakguy, You're right! There are several med mj patients who were very disapointed when when they ran out of meds and had to go back to the dispensory.

right you are Sombro!>)