Should i Harvest?
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darkdestruction420
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what color are the trichs?
ARE MILKY some clear no amber.. i dont have a bionic eye .. only a crappy radioshack 60x microscope... what buds should i look at.. only the ones im picking ? should i wait til its all done or chop it all? im open to suggestion.. the strain is TGA Jack the ripper... its from clone.. topped once..should i say fimmed... 
darkdestruction420
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do you know what trichomes are?
darkdestruction420
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from the growfaq
When should I harvest my plants?
The 30X and 100X lighted magnifier are tools everyone serious about harvest timing should have. They make it easy to monitor the resin development process. After seeing 400X images of resin glands, I decided to also buy the 100X magnifier. It supplies a superior view, providing an enhanced perspective of resin gland condition and development.
I recommend buying the 30X model first and if you would like to expand your analytical capabilities, buy the 100X model. They both allow for a much closer inspection of the clarity, color and condition of the resin glands, which should be swollen and unbroken while remaining transparent and slightly amber, if at all, at the peak of ripeness. Some prefer harvesting earlier, as THC degrades to more sedative cannabinoids as the glands ripen.
Harvest timing is a matter of personal preference. When the glandular trichomes are clear with very little, if any coloration, THC levels are at their peak with CBD and CBN both at levels that will not overly influence the THC with their sedative effects. Some prefer more overwhelming narcotic type effects, allowing the resin glands to cloud and begin to amber or darken to increase overall cannabinoid content. The resin glands appear and therefore will mature at different times. A compromise is made when determining the desired overall maturity level to harvest. It depends on the growers preference in effect and palate.
also, what are your temps at night?
When should I harvest my plants?
The 30X and 100X lighted magnifier are tools everyone serious about harvest timing should have. They make it easy to monitor the resin development process. After seeing 400X images of resin glands, I decided to also buy the 100X magnifier. It supplies a superior view, providing an enhanced perspective of resin gland condition and development.
I recommend buying the 30X model first and if you would like to expand your analytical capabilities, buy the 100X model. They both allow for a much closer inspection of the clarity, color and condition of the resin glands, which should be swollen and unbroken while remaining transparent and slightly amber, if at all, at the peak of ripeness. Some prefer harvesting earlier, as THC degrades to more sedative cannabinoids as the glands ripen.
Harvest timing is a matter of personal preference. When the glandular trichomes are clear with very little, if any coloration, THC levels are at their peak with CBD and CBN both at levels that will not overly influence the THC with their sedative effects. Some prefer more overwhelming narcotic type effects, allowing the resin glands to cloud and begin to amber or darken to increase overall cannabinoid content. The resin glands appear and therefore will mature at different times. A compromise is made when determining the desired overall maturity level to harvest. It depends on the growers preference in effect and palate.
also, what are your temps at night?
As i fucking said they are <milky... Damnkiss-ass
from the growfaq
When should I harvest my plants?
The 30X and 100X lighted magnifier are tools everyone serious about harvest timing should have. They make it easy to monitor the resin development process. After seeing 400X images of resin glands, I decided to also buy the 100X magnifier. It supplies a superior view, providing an enhanced perspective of resin gland condition and development.
I recommend buying the 30X model first and if you would like to expand your analytical capabilities, buy the 100X model. They both allow for a much closer inspection of the clarity, color and condition of the resin glands, which should be swollen and unbroken while remaining transparent and slightly amber, if at all, at the peak of ripeness. Some prefer harvesting earlier, as THC degrades to more sedative cannabinoids as the glands ripen.
Harvest timing is a matter of personal preference. When the glandular trichomes are clear with very little, if any coloration, THC levels are at their peak with CBD and CBN both at levels that will not overly influence the THC with their sedative effects. Some prefer more overwhelming narcotic type effects, allowing the resin glands to cloud and begin to amber or darken to increase overall cannabinoid content. The resin glands appear and therefore will mature at different times. A compromise is made when determining the desired overall maturity level to harvest. It depends on the growers preference in effect and palate.
also, what are your temps at night?
brasmith
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They need more time---couple weeks at least. How long have they been flowering?ARE MILKY some clear no amber.. i dont have a bionic eye .. only a crappy radioshack 60x microscope... what buds should i look at.. only the ones im picking ? should i wait til its all done or chop it all? im open to suggestion.. the strain is TGA Jack the ripper... its from clone.. topped once..should i say fimmed...
Motorbreath
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man those look nice...I would wait another week or so though...all depends on your preference
tomahawk2406
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two weeks to the day and they should be good.
i see i see.. ive always heard that waithing for the tricomes to turn amber on a sativa is not same as if the plant is indica.. by this i mean waiting too long on a sativa will degrade your smoke.. as when you wait on a indica.. amber trichomes give a body high.... im probly going to giv it another week or so... thanks everybody
Topo
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I think you are good for one week. I personally would maybe give it two weeks for a little more yield.i see i see.. ive always heard that waithing for the tricomes to turn amber on a sativa is not same as if the plant is indica.. by this i mean waiting too long on a sativa will degrade your smoke.. as when you wait on a indica.. amber trichomes give a body high.... im probly going to giv it another week or so... thanks everybody
Somtimes I harvest the mama from the top first, then and let the bottoms buds mature and fill out. I also try to use to 60-70% red hair to white hair ratio.
They look great!!