even if they are ready to harvest they will have to dry 3 to 7 days Then Cure for at least 2 weeks the longer the better if you don't cure them you will not get the full potential of the green my girls are nearly ready but I always leave for an extra week before cutting them down GET A HAND HELD MICROSCOPE from radio shack or wall mart check the trichomes for colour you cant tell if the plant is ready by the pistols you have to check the trichomes depending on your own preference I go 80% cloudy 20% amber they should be ready by now but check them