Alan Harper
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I see some amber trichomes on the right bottom , isnt that a sign that they r ready ?
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trichs on sugar leaf turn amber long before the buds are ready. Like spek says, watch the hairs.I dont mean the pistils i mean the trichomes , some of them turend amber
Ignore the tricomes on the leaves, concentrate on the ones on the buds. The leaves tricomes can turn amber long before the plant is ready. You may want to invest in a USB microscope. I use this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F7T7SC1?pf_rd_r=HS010PSP62N7G1269A1C&pf_rd_p=6fc81c8c-2a38-41c6-a68a-f78c79e7253f . There are others but this one works for me and is under $20. Attaches to my laptop or phone and gives images like this.I dont mean the pistils i mean the trichomes , some of them turend amber
I don't scope anymore either. I can tell when a plant is done just by looking at it. Many people harvest way too early because they've heard to harvest when they see amber so they see some amber on a few leaves and harvest a plant covered in white pistils.You can't see trichomes with the naked eye really, you need a scope, loupe or magnifying glass. What you're seeing are the plant's pistils. I don't go by trichomes any longer for harvest time, I go by the look of the plants.
When the hairs (ie, pistils) have all turned red and have receeded back into the bud, then it's ready.
I'd say you have 2-3 weeks at the least to go yet.
I’m starting to find that it’s easier to know when to harvest by looking at the whole bud, too.I don't scope anymore either. I can tell when a plant is done just by looking at it. Many people harvest way too early because they've heard to harvest when they see amber so they see some amber on a few leaves and harvest a plant covered in white pistils.
What? Only 60% mature pistils is immature.I've always been told that you want around 60% of the pistils to mature and turn, then you know it's ready. Either that or 20% amber trichs.
Was always told THC content was highest between 50-70%What? Only 60% mature pistils is immature.
Was always told THC content was highest between 50-70%
I have the best wayYou need to stop listening to whatever this person is telling you
High Times and the Internet I think is my source. I remember that after 70%, you start getting more CBD and less THC, resulting in the stuck-to-the-furniture type of high. Of course this was years ago so conventional wisdom may have changed and I'm sure different strains respond differently.You need to stop listening to whatever this person is telling you
My reason for changing is because I did two straight runs where I did side-by-side grows/harvests, and found that when I went by plant as opposed to trichome, my bud bulk was noticeably larger as I was harvesting too early every harvest (for several years in fact!).I don't scope anymore either. I can tell when a plant is done just by looking at it. Many people harvest way too early because they've heard to harvest when they see amber so they see some amber on a few leaves and harvest a plant covered in white pistils.
You’re thinking of CBN not CBD. The reason a lot of growers wait longer is because they (myself included) prefer a little THC converting to CBN. THC% is honestly one of the last things I care about.High Times and the Internet I think is my source. I remember that after 70%, you start getting more CBD and less THC, resulting in the stuck-to-the-furniture type of high. Of course this was years ago so conventional wisdom may have changed and I'm sure different strains respond differently.
It's all about preference and use. So many uses for this plant beyond getting a buzz although I do appreciate that part very muchYou’re thinking of CBN not CBD. The reason a lot of growers wait longer is because they (myself included) prefer a little THC converting to CBN. THC% is honestly one of the last things I care about.
I’m not here to argue with you. Many well known members have told you great info. Looking at your plant you have 3 maybe even 4 weeks left until it’s ripe.High Times and the Internet I think is my source. I remember that after 70%, you start getting more CBD and less THC, resulting in the stuck-to-the-furniture type of high. Of course this was years ago so conventional wisdom may have changed and I'm sure different strains respond differently.