How do you use a microscope in tent?

[weedstoner420]

So the "receding" are you saying they go from outwards reaching / spikey to curled up & closer to bud. Or do they literally retract into the bud. Still a bit confused.

Killer plants btw!

I'd say a bit of both, it varies from plant to plant.

The bracts/calyxes swelling is also important. I would describe it as looking like popped popcorn. If you harvest with all brown pistils, but the bracts haven't swollen, it will dry down to a bunch of hairs instead of proper "nugs" like you want.

I checked the pics in your journal, I'd say you're at the "brown pistils but bracts are still swelling" stage. You're pretty close. As long as you don't get any dead sugar leaves, I'd let them keep going and check back in a week...

Edit: adding a photo of "receded pistils and swollen bracts":

 

[Hollatchaboy]

I just can't keep my hands steady enough using this USB camera inside my tent. Any ideas?

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I don't use my scope for trichomes anymore. They don't tell the whole story. The overall appearance of the buds are a much better guage of ripeness imo. I only use my scope for insects now, which I haven't had any in a while, so needless to say, the scope hasn't been used in a while.

 

[grayeyes]

Congrats on bugs Holla. IMO was operative.

 

[newcayney2008]

I don't use my scope for trichomes anymore. They don't tell the whole story. The overall appearance of the buds are a much better guage of ripeness imo. I only use my scope for insects now, which I haven't had any in a while, so needless to say, the scope hasn't been used in a while.

L.O. , FUCKING L. You dont, its ok your A little new, and I dont spell well who cares. You are not going to hurt your babies by cutting the pice or pices you want to look at off.

I just can't keep my hands steady enough using this USB camera inside my tent. Any ideas?

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your photos are better than mine anyway

I just can't keep my hands steady enough using this USB camera inside my tent. Any ideas?

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I just can't keep my hands steady enough using this USB camera inside my tent. Any ideas?

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[newcayney2008]

L.O. , FUCKING L. You dont, its ok your A little new, and I dont spell well who cares. You are not going to hurt your babies by cutting the pice or pices you want to looView attachment 5274676View attachment 5274676k at off.
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and just tell X-Ray eyes glad for him he does not want to admire what he did not grow...

 

[newcayney2008]

and just tell X-Ray eyes glad for him he does not want to admire what he did not grow...

Could be just alot of Brail on his part also , bexause he wont let anyone see his profile, work, expertise, or pictures.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

So the "receding" are you saying they go from outwards reaching / spikey to curled up & closer to bud. Or do they literally retract into the bud. Still a bit confused.

Killer plants btw!

The calyxes swell and kinda swallow the pistils. I think they recede into the calyxes a little too. I think you know what I mean,

 

[PadawanWarrior]

How was that pura vida bro? Thing looks appealing

Thanks bud. Ya, it's a tasty one. I still have a little from that plant. I grew another one too last year, but it didn't turn out quite as pretty.

 

[DrDukePHD]

You're pretty close. As long as you don't get any dead sugar leaves, I'd let them keep going and check back in a week...

Thanks man. What would you do in this instance. Sugar leaves are proper crispy at this point, zoom in think you'll see what i mean. It's kinda at that line near dead.

 

[weedstoner420]

Thanks man. What would you do in this instance. Sugar leaves are proper crispy at this point, zoom in think you'll see what i mean. It's kinda at that line near dead.
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Hmmm, all the ones in that pic are still alive to my eyes, but I see what you mean with all the brown specks. I'd want to leave it longer, but keep a watchful eye for if any go all brown or limp

 

[Budzbuddha]

How do you use a microscope in tent?

Not too hard …. Keep one eye open , close the other.

 

[HydroKid239]

I have the same one. I attach a long USB extension to my laptop & hook that to a big tv so I get a good look.
I hold it right up against the nug so it doesn't move. It get's in there pretty good.

 

[DrDukePHD]

Ok what do you fellas think now? Pictures of buds are from today. DAY #72 FLOWER @HydroKid239 @PadawanWarrior @weedstoner420
@BenGman @FirstCavApache64





And these Trichome shots are from 48hrs ago....

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Ok what do you fellas think now? Pictures of buds are from today. @HydroKid239 @PadawanWarrior @weedstoner420
@BenGman @FirstCavApache64

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And these Trichome shots are from 48hrs ago....

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I'd give them another couple weeks. I think they can fatten more. I like the purple trichs.

 

[DrDukePHD]

I'd give them another couple weeks. I think they can fatten more. I like the purple trichs.

Ok I guess I should put out there I'm looking for a functional/relaxing vape. If I let them go another 2 weeks, am I looking at couch lock?

 

[Hollatchaboy]

Couple more weeks.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Ok I guess I should put out there I'm looking for a functional/relaxing vape. If I let them go another 2 weeks, am I looking at couch lock?

It'll be fine. You should grow more of a sativa hybrid if you want a more functional strain. I forget what yours is. What kinda vape do you have? A lower temp will make a more functional high. Higher temps make it heavier. But it's mainly about the strain.

 

[DrDukePHD]

It'll be fine. You should grow more of a sativa hybrid if you want a more functional strain. I forget what yours is. What kinda vape do you have? A lower temp will make a more functional high. Higher temps make it heavier. But it's mainly about the strain.

Wow You're right, with NL1 on this Pax 3 I get functional on power level/setting 1. And introspective absolutely any setting above that lol. Thought it was just me.


Also if I'm going more weeks, guess I better start feeding it more Liquid Bone Meal again eh? @PadawanWarrior

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Wow You're right, with NL1 on this Pax 3 I get functional on power level/setting 1. And introspective absolutely any setting above that lol. Thought it was just me.

I have a few SSV desktop vapes. Do me a favor and take a pic of the ABV bud sometime. Curious if there's any combustion.

 

[HydroKid239]

I agree with everyone else. I see more clear than cloudy. Only a spec of amber here & there.