Harvest ready or not

[merl1n]

Ok ok ok so trimming all the undergrowth between the branch buds and soil doesn't contribute to air flow? I suppose thinning the plant to prevent buds from touching does nothing to prevent mould.?

Trimming undergrowth certainly assists with airflow, no argument there. But lollipopin itself does not prevent mould.

[micmac]

You guys gotta realise that if an experienced member takes the time to read n post a reply ,99.9% they r spot on with their advice

Opinions on how to handle it may differ

If Merlin stopped in n offered me advice the last thing I would do is ? it, the guy knows his shit

 

 

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[Cantgrow]

Yeah they are in pots.

Due to limited sun, all my plants stretch and bud at the top only.

So not much undergrowth at all.

Have cut the mouldy parts of the buds off and moved them out into the open.

Hopefully no more mould.

So seems they have browned a lot at 6 weeks.

But, as someone said, some new white hairs emerging.

I hate this time of the grow, if they get pinched, it’s all for nothing.

[Cantgrow]

Ok update pics

 

Ready yet?

[ooodog]

Do you have a loup or >30x magnifying glass? Only real way of telling is the tric’s colour. Probably most important part of the grow for a good stone.

[ooodog]

About 45-50% milky.......? Zoom in to the pics and check yourself.

[micmac]

I think you guys r relying on technology too much , you gotta learn when it’s ready, it will tell u, they r all different

If u keep relying on this , what will happen if if breaks or u loose it n can’t get 1 for a few weeks?

I know this sounds a bit harsh, but u if want to grow some good shit u gotta do the hard yards first

Experience is the best teacher, yeah I got 1 but I don’t rely on it , only had 4 wks , checked all my buds n they r just fine colour wise

Just my opinions

 

 

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[merl1n]

I'd say ooodog is about correct in that they seem 50% milky.

Depending on the stone you're after, you want a minimum 50% brown. The more browned off the trichomes are the heavier the stone.

The old school way to tell was when the hairs turned brown, but things have been refined a bit more since then and now we inspect the trichomes or the little sticky droplet on the leaves. It's recommended you get a scope to view them properly, but it can be done with a steady hand and a magnifying glass.

Here's an image that may help you identify them  https://cannabis.community.forums.ozstoners.com/topic/12055-all-join-in-just-a-pic-dump/page-294?do=findComment&comment=386182

 

Hope it helps

Merl1n

[ooodog]

Yeah, the steady hand is a little hard to find at my house. Afghan Bob got a cheap electric USB microscope. It outputs to a phone or similar device. Looking at ordering one and waiting the 4-6 weeks it takes to get here. But for $17 it’s an awesome bit of kit.

[pedro de pacas]

You will know when there ready, it will be the day you chop them

 

its not always the go, taking shit till there more amber then cloudy

there is some nice smoke to be had elsewhere, i'd encourage everyone to try different shit, at different stages of being ready

might find a few nice surprises in among the anti couch-lock shit

you never know till you have a go