Harvesting via trichome color

[adkbrv]

Took some pics of a few of the buds from my grow, I feel like they still need ample time, but I'm not sure if I'm seeing milky or clear trichomes. Hoping someone can give me some insight by the pictures, unfortunately I'm not organized enough to have dates and such. i'd say they've been budding out for close to two months probably. Thanks all!

 

[GDTRFB95]

Do you have a 60x loupe?

 

[adkbrv]

nah was gonna grab something to get a better look but figured id see if any experts could tell from the pics

 

[GDTRFB95]

Could tell about ready not exact right moment.. which can be ok but there pretty cheap and you are going to want one if your planning to keep growing.... just pick one up!! You will feel giddy everytime you take it out to take a peak 😄

 

[DW2]

Howdy adkbrv, and welcome to the forum. From what I can see, your plants have some more time to go. The pistils need to have more of them darken and You do need to look very closely at the tricomes on the calyces (not on the leafs as Mr. Green75 says) to see their condition. The THC production peeks when all (or a majority 80%) of the tricomes have turned cloudy. As the tricomes turn amber, or darken, the production of the CBD increases. The amount of cloudy to dark tricomes is up to what You want out of it, mostly cloudy for more 'head' and pain relief, more darker ones for a 'couch lock' or relaxing effect.
Your plant look very healthy and sparkly beautiful! Keep up the good work and good luck on your grow.

 

[oldjarhead100]

I dont think anything else needs to be added scope under 20 bucks will solve all your questions

 

[growgorilla]

Try to get a jewelers loup man, it will help out a lot. it doesn't need to be a pricey one I found a good one that's cheap but very good reviews and I use it as well. KINGMAS Mini 60x LED UV Light Pocket Microscope Jeweler Magnifier Loupe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQAANDS..._PKL8ybXRASYDN

 

[adkbrv]

Ok cool so I have a little time then. I plan on flushing for about two weeks when they are at about 75% cloudiness, should I start the flush a little earlier, say 50% cloudiness? I want a faded smoke, not a clear head high, meaning I don't wanna lose peak tricomes over the course of flushing. Appreciate the help dudes!

 

[Xaliuz]

I went for a $40 x100 scope and it's too much for me, having a hard time holding it still and adjusting focus. Possibly a bad product. Wish I went for a lower x that was cheaper and more user friendly

 

[9fingerleafs]

It's not ready to harvest but you do need a loupe or something. I'd say a couple more weeks

 

[GDTRFB95]

100x is good to look for pests! Believe cant see mites with a 60!!

 

[GDTRFB95]

What kind of nutrients are you feeding with?

 

[Xaliuz]

Good, it works smooth on leafs!

 

[Tryitagainsam]

I agree on a couple more weeks. Top of bud still growing strong now. My 2 scents.

 

[adkbrv]

General Hydropnics FloraGro Micro and Bloom, I'm in the blooming and ripening phase which is a 3-2-1 ratio bloom-micro-gro

 

[adkbrv]

I forgot i have a scope on my 12 gauge, gonna see if that shows more than my vintage aviator stereoscope glasses, they see detail well but no more than the digital photos I posted

 

[adkbrv]

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A few more for good measure

 

[adkbrv]

She's a bit thin but looks decent, 3rd grow, getting better

 

[GDTRFB95]

Hairs on those tops need to turn and receed before shes ready. Def getting there

 

[Jason]

Look on Amazon for some binocular magnifiers. I got some 10 X thru 25 X with lights for about $14. Flip up eye sockets. Gives me a good look without the
nausea of higher magnification.
If your flowers are like mine, you have some weeks to go.