Trichome second opinion

[Pangioti]

First timer to this, and am monitoring trichomes. Is this the right amount of amber to look for?

 

[Pinworm]

Shes ready. Green light the chop. I personally like 95% milky/cloudy 4% clear 1% amber. Its really a personal prefference though.

 

[Pattahabi]

Shes ready. Green light the chop.

I have to agree with this. While maturity can be somewhat of a preference thing, she looks done.

 

[Pangioti]

Shes ready. Green light the chop. I personally like 95% milky/cloudy 4% clear 1% amber. Its really a personal prefference though.

Thank you guys for the input, it really helps. I will be taking this down tonight

Would you say I may have let this go too long? I have another strain that is less amber, I'll see if I can grab a shot when the night cycle is done so I can get some opinions.

 

[yoyogreen]

is that the same ratio amber on the flower? I don't look at the leaves, look at the flower. post pic if able

 

[Pinworm]

I chop right when I start seeing amber. But, Pattahabi is right (in fact ive never seen him without helpful info) its a personal prefference. More amber = more couchlock.

 

[Sativied]

If you want to harvest based on trichs, check the one on a the calyxes and not on some leaf. Not that it isn't clearly ready but for next time...

Great pic

 

[greenlikemoney]

Fuck, I hope you chopped that last Friday and just today posted the pic.

 

[Pattahabi]

Thank you guys for the input, it really helps. I will be taking this down tonight

Would you say I may have let this go too long? I have another strain that is less amber, I'll see if I can grab a shot when the night cycle is done so I can get some opinions.

I agree with others, I generally check the actual flowers, and I generally check a couple of locations on the plant. As far as preference, I'm not a big couch lock fan, so I generally take them down when they start showing a little amber (less then that). Then again, sometimes I'll have a dozen to cut, so they get chopped when they get chopped, sometimes a little more amber, sometimes a little less.

Thanks Pinworm. I know I get a little grumpy sometimes, but I'll always do my best to help.

Peace!
P-

 

[Pangioti]

Thanks again for all the great responses, you all are very helpful. So - here is a shot of the calyxes on the very top of the plant. This is Cotton Candy from Delicious (Sativa/Indica)

 

[yoyogreen]

I would not chop.....had strong feeling this is what id see based on leaf....

 

[yoyogreen]

still has 2 to 3 weeks

 

[yoyogreen]

it is very common for leaves to turn before flowers....this is a ways away

 

[Pangioti]

still has 2 to 3 weeks

This would match what my journal said I should have left, 25 days - thank you for the info.

 

[Sativied]

With that many pistils still white there's just no point in looking at the trichs.

 

[Pangioti]

With that many pistils still white there's just no point in looking at the trichs.

Thanks, that was actually going to be another question - I was confused as to how I could be so far along yet still have so many white pistils. I understand now that the leaves are not what I should be looking at. Also, thanks for the earlier props on the pic - shot with a macro lens. I just got in a reverse lens adapter in to get closer. What percent of pistil maturity do you start checking trichs?

 

[Sativied]

What percent of pistil maturity do you start checking trichs?

Hard to say, differs for me. I don't really look at trichs that much, just to avoid amber when I'm in doubt or to see the difference between the top and lower buds. Best indicator is calyx development, the rest is more genetics and preference.

In any case, bump this thread with a few new pics in a couple of weeks.

 

[purplehays1]

u can let her go longer or chop now, it all depends on personal preference.

 

[Pangioti]

Hard to say, differs for me. I don't really look at trichs that much, just to avoid amber when I'm in doubt or to see the difference between the top and lower buds. Best indicator is calyx development, the rest is more genetics and preference.

Thank you for taking the time to post all that - I have a greater understanding on what to look for. I am not a fan of couchlock so anything to avoid that is a good thing. I am growing 4 strains and actually have another strain that is getting close and is supposed to be the first to finish. Two of the strains are 1:1 CBD/THC ratio strains, so I might be throwing in some pics of them for a second opinion as well.

In any case, bump this thread with a few new pics in a couple of weeks.

I'll do that. Thanks again!

 

[Pangioti]

I agree with others, I generally check the actual flowers, and I generally check a couple of locations on the plant. As far as preference, I'm not a big couch lock fan, so I generally take them down when they start showing a little amber (less then that). Then again, sometimes I'll have a dozen to cut, so they get chopped when they get chopped, sometimes a little more amber, sometimes a little less.

I was re-reading your response and wondering about when you said "sometimes I'll have a dozen to cut" are talking about buds or plants? Removing the buds as they hit maturity seems like would be the way to go - if some reach maturity before others...