How do i tell if these buds are ready if i dont have a magnifying glass???

[Christhenoobie]

So im worried im going to miss the right time to harvest as i dont have the right magnifying glass (i have ordered a x60 but waiting for it to arrive) but i see some of the pistils are turning brown and i cant see the trichomes clear enough with a normal magnifying glass or with my phone fully zoomed in.... so what do you guys think ? start to flush and harvest in a few days or wait a bit? please give any ideas or help as this is my first grow and want to get it done to start the next now that i know more and know where i screwed up lol thanks !!!!

[Canuck147]

Looks great! Second and third pics you can zoom in and see that the trichomes are clouding up. But not enough to harvest yet, pistils need to be redder - lots of white pistils still.

[Christhenoobie]

Alright thanks man !!! so when like 90% pistils are red then it should be ok to harvest or start the flush?

[kingfish]

By looking at the 3rd pic. I say 2 maybe 3 weeks. If you're growing in soil, I would give them nothing but water and molasses from here on. Then you won't have to flush them.

[Canuck147]

kingfish is right. Nothing but teas and watering til you harvest. Makes for a smooth smoke.

[Christhenoobie]

alright they are in coco so should i start with clean water ? from now till they ready?

[kingfish]

just don't give them anymore nutes. If you are in coco, I wouldn't think there be any microbes in the coco to feed. So water only would be fine. But I don't grow in coco. so I'm not sure. Someone who does can correct me if I wrong.

[PRIMO]

First thought, at least a month, better a bit late than early.

[Smokesteve]

Yes man old school way, pistils change color to rust and curl inward was a good way.

[Christhenoobie]

Ok good thanks guys!!! so i still have some time to go.... so clean hp water should be good from now till they ready? or can i finnish the weeks nutes that are already mixed it should be done in a day or so, then clean water?

[PRIMO]

I would use the neuts til the pistols turn mostly brown, then start to rinse.

[Christhenoobie]

Ok thanks for the help I really appreciate it!