how can i tell ?

bifter

Well-Known Member

Jun 30, 2007

• #1

How can i tell if my buds are ripe without any form of magnification?
The only reason i ask is money is a bit tight at the moment and i wanted to know if its possible without having to buy any more gear(until next time)
cheers
Bifter

 

nongreenthumb

Well-Known Member

Jun 30, 2007

• #2

Without magnification, I would say look at the "hairs" if the plant is 70% red hairs, then you can harvest.

 

the widowman

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Jun 30, 2007

• #3

if moneys abit tight i take some small leaves off the nugs and dry them on a window sil in full sun. give it 3/4 days and there dry, on harvesting take N,G,thumbs advice 70% red/orange hairs.

 

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degokid

Active Member

Jun 30, 2007

• #4

Hey I found a 25x jewelers loop at the swap-meet for 2 bucks. It gets the tric's big enough to tell what color they are.

 

nongreenthumb

Well-Known Member

Jun 30, 2007

• #5

I found myself that I actually saw things better through a 30x magnifier than through a 100x. The 30 is easier to keep steady without moving 10 miles in microscopic terms.

 

Spittn4cash

Well-Known Member

Jun 30, 2007

• #6

take a sample bud-
if you like it, harvest
if you dont, then let them keep growing.