august is only a month after u see buds, late sept to late oct depending on the weather, just make sure its b4 the first frost. if temps are droppin below 40 at night ofton its probably best to harvest. ive harvested in mid november b4 here in north east ohio
idk but long island sucks for outdoor man, where i am on the island theres nothing but residential neighborhoods and shit. You must be out east or something... Cool to see a fellow grower on the island.