New white hairs right before harvest

Just checked trichomes again under 100x. The trichomes seemed way under developed for how many hairs have turned brown. Almost all the hairs are brown, except the new ones, and I only saw a couple amber headed trichomes. Also the milkyish trichomes I just looked at had amber hairs near them.

you might wanna try cutting it down in stages taking areas that seem ready an leaving other parts a bit longer

ultimate buds has the idea. If they look plump and mature chop them, clear trichomes only means a headier high.

Definitely not ready for an even stone you want them all milky, until theyre all milky and start to/right before they start to turn amber..until then the plants still producing thc, you shouldnt hAve to look around the orange hairs to find milky/amber trichomes

A lot of strains will continue putting out new pistils until chopped, her last ditch hope of getting pollinated. As for your ladies - listen to the trichs. Chop it when they are where you want them to be, and nevermind the hairs.

Thanks DoeEyed! but I'm still worried about why the hairs seem so orange already and the trichomes are still only a little milky. I know the hairs aren't a good indicator but I thought they should be at least somewhat reflecting of where the trichomes are at.

Originally Posted by Woodland Dave

Thanks DoeEyed! but I'm still worried about why the hairs seem so orange already and the trichomes are still only a little milky. I know the hairs aren't a good indicator but I thought they should be at least somewhat reflecting of where the trichomes are at.

These things can work semi-independently of each other as they are mostly strain dependent I think. However, clones from the same mum will show the same relative difference between pistil and trich development, and in that sense I've found them to be a great indicator. With my girls I don't even need to scope anymore, I can tell the hour they're ready.

I guess why I am confused is because the buds look really done, almost all the hairs are amber, and most of the leaves have died, while the trichomes are primarily clear and milky. Also my timer broke about a week ago so the light was left on all night for two days or maybe just came on a little early. Either way I think they were messed up from that. My hypothesis, with not much real knowledge about it, the light mistake slowed the trichome development because the plant thought it was vegging again but the leaves continued to die because its not like they were going to grow any more. I really don't no. I'm putting pictures up later today fo sho. Thanks!!!!