Well...I don't live or grow outdoors in CA but I do grow sativas.

Depending on genetics some sativas never turn amber if that is what you are waiting for. MIlky/cloudy might be all you see if the genetics are a long flowering sativa and/or haze strain from around the equator. If you haven't already check out the info at this link.
by Nebula Haze Welcome cannabis growers! Today’s tutorial is about an exciting topic: sparkly beautiful trichomes and trichome color at harvest. Did you know trichome color can be used to determine when to harvest your buds? Note: We have an article on how to look at trichomes under a magnifier...
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