Need Help When Should I Harvest? +REP

ecropolis

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Hey guys this is my first ever grow started with one great white shark from ghs and added another just before flowering as a 12/12 from seed experiment.

in my eyes the girls look healthy but i am total noob so some more experienced diagnosis would be greatly appreciated

also they are about 6.5 weeks into flowering my guess would be another 3 weeks maybe more for the 12/12 from seed (no amber hairs yet). however the larger plant has about 40 - 50% amber so i feel that 3 weeks might be a bit too long any advice would be greatly appreciated

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ecropolis

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they are both Great White Shark from Green House Seeds and ye the smaller plant is about 4 inches but you would not believe how frosty she is. im actually looking forward to smoking that over the bigger plant she just looks soooo tasty
 

witelightnin

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I'd recommend investing in a jewelers loupe or a magnifying glass to take a look at the trichromes. Although you can tell somewhat when a plant is ready based on when the hairs change color, it is best to harvest at the peak when your trichromes are at least 50-60% milky and some are beginning to turn amber. You can find a jewelers loupe on amazon for less than 10 bucks including shipping so I'd say grab one of those ASAP and take a look. The longer you wait (and the more amber trichromes you get) the more of a couch-lock high you will get from smoking.
 

ecropolis

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5 weeks to be sure
wow 5 weeks i think would be over kill considering they are both in their 7th week of flower thanks for the comment

I'd recommend investing in a jewelers loupe or a magnifying glass to take a look at the trichromes. Although you can tell somewhat when a plant is ready based on when the hairs change color, it is best to harvest at the peak when your trichromes are at least 50-60% milky and some are beginning to turn amber. You can find a jewelers loupe on amazon for less than 10 bucks including shipping so I'd say grab one of those ASAP and take a look. The longer you wait (and the more amber trichromes you get) the more of a couch-lock high you will get from smoking.
ye i've got a decent magnifying glass i can use, just that its my first grow i was after a more experienced opinion plus i really enjoy the couch-lock high over the head high thanks

hey they looking ok, for such a small amount of light, that tiny one looks cute :)
yep she is my pride and joy really looking forward to her she even smells more than the larger plant thanks
 

ecropolis

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opened the box today and to my surprise the buds are visibly larger than yesterday i think they are within 2 weeks of finishing since ive been told they gain the most size in the last 2 weeks can anyone confirm or disprove this thanks
 
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