1st timer: Are these ready to chop?

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dunwich666

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Day 55 since switch to 12/12. Was expecting I had 1-2 more weeks before chop but after receiving my microscope today im thinking I might be closer to chop than first expected. Its my first grow so any advice is greatly appreciated!

Pic 1-3 is of plant 1: Tropical Snow, Sativa
Pic 4-7 is of plant 2: Topical Snow, Sativa.
Pic 8-10 is of plant 3: CPH Kush Project, Indica.

Plant 3 looks more than ready to chop but plant 1 and 2 confuses me since there seems to be a lot of clear trichomes but also quite a few amber. Not so many cloudy...
Also plant 3 had an expected flowering period of 70-75 days (im only on day 55) and plant 1 & 2 have an expected flowerig time of 60-70 days (also on day 55), yet, plant 3 seems much more mature looking at the trichomes.

Help!
 

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DirtyJerzey

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Id wait the week or two. Check the Trics deep in, at the calyx. A lot of times the Trics on the buds, especially your favorite one (the one you squeeze) will be a slightly more amber then rest.
 
jondamon

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dunwich666 said:
Day 55 since switch to 12/12. Was expecting I had 1-2 more weeks before chop but after receiving my microscope today im thinking I might be closer to chop than first expected. Its my first grow so any advice is greatly appreciated!

Pic 1-3 is of plant 1: Tropical Snow, Sativa
Pic 4-7 is of plant 2: Topical Snow, Sativa.
Pic 8-10 is of plant 3: CPH Kush Project, Indica.

Plant 3 looks more than ready to chop but plant 1 and 2 confuses me since there seems to be a lot of clear trichomes but also quite a few amber. Not so many cloudy...
Also plant 3 had an expected flowering period of 70-75 days (im only on day 55) and plant 1 & 2 have an expected flowerig time of 60-70 days (also on day 55), yet, plant 3 seems much more mature looking at the trichomes.

Help!
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Those look like trichomes on the leaf!

Trichomes checked on leaves, you will always be able to find a reason to chop as they are in a constant state of flux.

show whole plant and a close up of 1 bud or a whole cola etc.
 
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dunwich666

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Thanks guys.

Could very well be leaves. It was super hard to focus on anything so I just snapped like crazy whenever something looked like it was in focus.

Plants are asleep for today, so i'll update tomorrow with more pics. For now, you can see 4 days old pictures of plant 2 here:

1st timer: Does this look healthy?

Tropical Snow, soil, day 51 of flowering. The yellowing and drying out of the fan leaves are normal, right? How long before harvest? Any input is greatly appreciated since its my first grow. Don't want to mess anything up in the last minute.
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dunwich666

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Update: Plant 1 is decaying rapidly. A lot of yellow and dead leaves over night.
Took new pics of tricomes on the middle part of the plant.

I have all the patience in the world - i just dont want to fuck everything up by chopping too late on my first grow.
 

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Boatguy

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dunwich666 said:
Update: Plant 1 is decaying rapidly. A lot of yellow and dead leaves over night.
Took new pics of tricomes on the middle part of the plant.

I have all the patience in the world - i just dont want to fuck everything up by chopping too late on my first grow.
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Chopping late isnt a thing. Chopping too soon is, and very common around here.
Looks like it needs a few weeks. Those buds will pack on more weight and density now.
 
jondamon

jondamon

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dunwich666 said:
Update: Plant 1 is decaying rapidly. A lot of yellow and dead leaves over night.
Took new pics of tricomes on the middle part of the plant.

I have all the patience in the world - i just dont want to fuck everything up by chopping too late on my first grow.
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Looks A lot like you have caused a delay in the swell by not taking care if it’s nutritional needs.

You might have to limp to the finish line now have you at least started feeding again?
 
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dunwich666

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jondamon said:
Looks A lot like you have caused a delay in the swell by not taking care if it’s nutritional needs.

You might have to limp to the finish line now have you at least started feeding again?
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Sounds right - it was underfed for a period during veg.

She doesn't seem thirsty so I havent fed her for 2 days.

Very confused whether to feed her to the end or start giving only ph'ed water since there seems to be very mixed opinions on this.

Her sister seems to be doing better, with fatter buds (pic)
 

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jondamon

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dunwich666 said:
Sounds right - it was underfed for a period during veg.

She doesn't seem thirsty so I havent fed her for 2 days.

Very confused whether to feed her to the end or start giving only ph'ed water since there seems to be very mixed opinions on this.
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Your plants are deficient

your plants should be going for at least 70 days of 12/12 possibly more depending on strain.

We can only Give advice based on what we would do.

Its up to you to follow it or disregard it.
 
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dunwich666

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jondamon said:
Your plants are deficient

your plants should be going for at least 70 days of 12/12 possibly more depending on strain.

We can only Give advice based on what we would do.

Its up to you to follow it or disregard it.
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I have no clue what im doing so of course I want to follow advice from more experienced growers. How would you proceed from here?
 
ProPheT 216

ProPheT 216

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I would feed as well, try to let her go for another week or 2 then begin your flush. Each week you let the plant continue to grow past its perfect maximum potiency point thc only degrades by like 3-7% but you get lots more weight. So if your plant ends up being 20% thc lets say at week 11 thats is its maximum thc potiency, its at 100 % of what it can do. So week 12 it might be at 95% of its maximum potency. Don't be scared of missing that window
 
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Killaki

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dunwich666 said:
Update: Plant 1 is decaying rapidly. A lot of yellow and dead leaves over night.
Took new pics of tricomes on the middle part of the plant.

I have all the patience in the world - i just dont want to fuck everything up by chopping too late on my first grow.
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That is not a healthy plant. Like others said it will slow your ripening time. The correct course of action is to correct the problem, not chop early. The plant would have to get to a very advanced problematic stage to lose all hope and chop.
 
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