Oh and the trichomes will change throughout the final weeks of flowering. Once you're in week 6, I would start checking the trichs. It is in these final weeks that they develope a mushroom head holding the 'oh so precious' THC that we all desire.
This was my first grow and I topped this plant. It was a super skunk strain which is a very easy strain to grow and take clones. I fed nutrients that you can find at home depot and used a 400W MH and HPS for flower...........
ON the other hand, you want enough vertical room for the roots to relax. And I assume you are using a DWC? IN which you need enough space for the oxygenated bubbles to hit the roots. I would prepare at least 4-6 inches of space.
9 weeks? Looks more like 4 weeks. You have to wait longer-check the trichs with a microscope. When they are cloudy and 70% of hairs are turned, it's harvest time
Yeah, no doubt. Your plant is focusing all of its energy into it's buds, so nipping off those yellow, dried out fan leaves is not a problem and will not harm your plant. Looks good too.........
Hydroponics | Hydroponic Supplies has great prices on lighting. I have a bunch of 4ft. T5 bulbs that are perfect for vegging or flowering that I will give you a good price on if you end up buying a 4ft system........