Amber trichomes but it’s only week 6 since the “flip”.

Apologies if I’m in the wrong forum..
Anyway, just about the end of week 6 and starting to see amber trichomes. Both these strains have an estimated 9 week flowering time. Buds are swelling, very sticky and smell great. I always struggle with when I should harvest. Any thoughts out there as to whether I should keep growing a few more weeks or consider harvesting early?

A bit about this run:
1 Crown Royale by Crop King Seeds
2 Pineapple Chunk by Barney’s Farm
Growing in Promix HP and nourished by Gaia Green Organics under the Photontek 465 watt Pro.
Also adding Botanicare’s Pure Blend Tea with each watering during flower.

i see some amber pistils, (the little hairs) but that can be caused by a few things. Are you saying you also scoped the trichomes and they are amber too, or are you getting those two things confused?

madvillian420 said:

i see some amber pistils, (the little hairs) but that can be caused by a few things. Are you saying you also scoped the trichomes and they are amber too, or are you getting those two things confused?

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Sorry, I should have been more specific. I used my jewellers loupe

Could happen when light ja too close soo you burn a top

brother based on the pictures that you provided your bud's still need like 3 more weeks lol grow them for the full 9 week's your burly on week 6 do not harvest yet!

I agree, at least another 3 weeks

Touching buds can cause amber.

Wait for your buds to reach maturity. The hairs will turn orange/brown and recede, then the calyx on the bud will swell, and then you break out the loop to help decide when to harvest if that's your jam.

You know amber trichs appear on leaf before the buds are ready ime never go off leaf trichs vs the ones on the buds also handling or over feeding can prematurely brown the hairs as well

Hey y’all, thanks for taking the time to reply, steady as she goes. As I mentioned, before, I struggle with this every time, always second-guessing myself at this stage but thanks again.

Vinny.ca said:

Hey y’all, thanks for taking the time to reply, steady as she goes. As I mentioned, before, I struggle with this every time, always second-guessing myself at this stage but thanks again.

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Its what here is for mate no problem

Keep them going - keep feeding them ( looks a little hungry ) …. Amber triches are not a true indicator of complete maturity .
Triches grow and die throughout grow . Week 6 means nothing to plant - check back at week 10.

There's one reason not to use trichs as a guide.

Get the plant visibly ready 1st then start looking at trichs to establish what you're after.

Trichs can take a long time to go amber after you see the typical signs of matured.

I don't think the terpiest bud and bestest stone bud are necessarily one, imo more amber = less terps it's more hashy/earthy, milky is more desirable for me for the zesty flavours.