For several reasons, I decided to go ahead and harvest the tops of Milkyway and CBD Mango Haze yesterday at F52 (the two photoperiod ones, not the auto). They were very top heavy and I am going to be traveling so I wanted as low maintenance care as possible for my husband while I'm away. Also, trichomes had lots of cloudy and some turning amber. Will leave the bottom halves of these two plus the whole Pandora (she's short and stout) to mature over the next 2 weeks.
So for my first (partial) harvest, I am so excited! Got lots of bud that's now hanging to dry. Used the trimmings from Milkyway to make tea last night. Let's just say, this stuff is incredibly potent. Granted, I have been dry for a LONG time, but whoa! Husband calls it a "tidal wave" effect. You could feel it coming on gradually, then bam! I was overwhelmed for at least an hour. Then I was functional enough to walk my dogs before bed. At first I was a bit paranoid and anxious, but an hour later I felt super happy, beautiful, and amazing like Super Woman. I would call it a succes. Definitely will only drink a half cup of tea next time.
I realize these could have gone on for another few weeks, but I am quite happy with these results. And for my knowledge, I can compare then with the results of the more mature harvest we chop in two weeks.
Proud pics below. Enjoy.
CBD Mango Haze tops (smells piney and herb-y)
CBD Mango Haze tops trimmed
Milkyway tops (sticky; smells like Thai peanut sauce)
Milkyway trimmed