Trichome watching ... ready yet?

[Beach_Town_Brit]

I took a popcorn bud off the bottom of the lesser of the two plants I have finishing up flowering right now.

I flushed yesterday planning to harvest in about a week or so.

Do you think I'm on target?

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Here are some shots of the top cola from each plant from Jan 6

[gbauto]

I think that you have the right idea. How's the rest look like?

[NA420]

Looks like a good half and half mixture! How do the pistils look?

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Pistils all browned and curled-in a good few weeks ago. Here's repost of a cola close up from Jan 1 : )

[rockman]

What kind of effect are you looking for in this strain? Harvesting earlier (before amber trichomes show and when there are still some pistils not turned brown) can provide a more energizing, stimulating high. Waiting later will allow some THC to degrade to CBN and can be more sedating. Of course there are many variations in between. Lovely frosting showing!

[Beach_Town_Brit]

It's Super Skunk so pretty Indica dominant, want that sweet mellow without too much of a lock.

[PuravidaC]

I think I see some amber creeping in on the second set of pics. Trichomes are diffently cloudy. You sound like you are on track to harvest in a week or two. Keep watching trichomes as they can turn quickly. Like Rockman said, depends on what kind of high you're looking for. I prefer just a little amber but everyone has their preference. Looking good!!!

[Karlee]

I'd want more amber showing ....are you using the loupe over the phone trick? don't move taking the shot! lol

[Beach_Town_Brit]

It's the Carson Zorb USB microscope. You're right though it's really tough to get a steady shot handheld. I'll try and get some more shots tonight as the lights come on.

[Royal Nugs]

Off with her head! Let the axe swing, Mr. BTB.

[Beach_Town_Brit]

I think you're right Royal Nugs here are tonight's shots:

3gal pot stronger plant:

[Beach_Town_Brit]

2 gal pot lesser plant:

[Beach_Town_Brit]

There's quite the variation across the different colas but I'm seeing a bunch of amber so I guess it's time : )

[South Sierra Dude]

I'd cut it. But I like getting high not fading out.

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Here's the haul from the 3 gal pot plant. I defoliated and lollipoped this one pretty aggressively. The buds are fat and dense as a result and it was an easy trim. It will be interesting to see how the weight and quality are to see if I want to be that aggressive again or dial back a bit. I'll chop the other one tomorrow probably.

[South Sierra Dude]

Fat. Nice job

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Thanks dude. I've no idea what sort of weight I'll get. I'm always a little bummed out by the drying shrink.