mariowarner
Active Member
Hi guys, I'm at my 4th grow, 3rd strain, and I'm really having a hard time determining the ripeness of the buds based on the trichomes... I don't know if I'm doing something bad, but they never seem to turn as milky as on the guides/tutorials. The first 2 grows I even waited 3 weeks after the harvest window and all it did was to turn the trichomes more amber. The other indicators are all there, the plant uses less water, calyxes are swollen, pistils are orange, the only thing that keeps me from being 100% certain is that most trichomes are still clear. If I take a magnifying glass I can see maybe 10-20% (max!) milky, 5-10% amber and 70-85% clear. It was exactly the same with my other grows, all under the same conditions (QB@ 30-40w/ft2; "living soil"; 5ga fabric pots). The final product is really enjoyable, hits hard, well balanced, good smell.
How does it turn out for you guys?
How does it turn out for you guys?