My first grow - any tips?

[roysymmonds83]

some update photos attached

[roysymmonds83]

some up to date photos using my digital microscope. Still learning how to use this thing!

[growbabygrow]

That's pretty cool man where did u get your microscope from and how much I'm wanting to get one too for when the time comes to harvest to look at the trichomes.

Plants looking real nice too nice job .

[roysymmonds83]

That's pretty cool man where did u get your microscope from and how much I'm wanting to get one too for when the time comes to harvest to look at the trichomes.

Plants looking real nice too nice job .

 

I got it off ebay for about $30, inc. shipping. The quality of the build doesnt seem like much, it is made of cheap plastic from China, but it looks like it will do the trick for me to identify when to harvest based on the trichrome colour.

[growbabygrow]

Sweet I'll look them up how much magnification should I be looking for

[max_headroom]

Sweet I'll look them up how much magnification should I be looking for

About 40x would  do the trick and let you see enough to get an idea of color, I have a 420 scope I got from Oz-bongs for about $35 which is really good and well built. I can see heaps with it but prior to that I had been using an eye piece from a kids microscope and the eye end lens of a pair of old binoculars. I have one of the cheap ones from ebay and it will let you see what you need to. They all worked ok and many other use jewelers loupe also available on eBay

[growbabygrow]

Awesome. Thanks max! Just the info I needed I'm gonna buy one this week.

[growbabygrow]

Sorry to hijack the thread too

[roysymmonds83]

Update photos attached. 

 

I have noticed a bit of naural thinning out of the leaves at the bottom of the plant, but not sure if this is because it has grown a few inches or not?

[MediKat]

She's in full swing and looking great. Nice structure