are these trichomes?

I cut off a popcorn bud from my plant to practice looking at trichomes so I know how to judge the ripeness when it comes to harvest time, but I'm confused because they don't look anything like the pics I've seen with a little ball and stick (with the ball being clear/cloudy/amber). They just look like little bubbles to me (if I am in fact looking at the right thing)

I took some pics with my USB microscope and I want to know if i'm looking at the right objects. Are these trichomes ? And do you only find trichomes directly on the bud or are they all over the plant like the surrounding leaves and pistils? If they are found elsewhere can you judge the ripeness by looking at those as well or should you only inspect the trichomes found directly on the buds? Someone clear up the confusion thanks

trichs are everywhere on leafs and flowers. and yes those appear to be

Yep, that's what you want to see! Those are the elusive ”trichs”!

Another advanced infestation. cn

cannabineer said:

Another advanced infestation. cn

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please don't joke like that i'm very paranoid about bugs .

He's kidding dude..they see trichs..relax

cyrax42o said:

please don't joke like that i'm very paranoid about bugs .

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Sorry ... spillover from another thread. Those look great to me. cn

mmhmmm they be trich's alright..

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Oh my bad I thought they were midi-chlorians hahaha

Sure enough, but don't cut off buds. Cut off little bits of leaves.

That's the Sweet Leaf. Leave that for last when doing your trimming. It makes Great Hash. Save anything with those beautiful little crystals somewhere that you can sift it and make hash out of it. Like a Bubble Bag or other micron filter. And remember to wait until those start to cloud up or begin to turn amber before you cut the plant down. Then you will get optimal trichomes and the highest THC.