Cut her down even though shes still got a few white hairs???

[irish519]

I vegged a seed i got from a good bag of green for 5 weeks and flowererd for 8 under a 600 hps and cut off her head a few days ago and dryed it out properly and it gets my high as a kite!!! And my tolerance is sky high i smoke like a train!

Should i cut the rest down now and dry it out cure etc even though theres still a few white hairs here and there??

Had a few problems so shes not the biggest plant but 100% female......

 

[irish519]

And is it ok to chop with amber hairs still sticking out or do they have to wither away and die first?....

 

[irish519]

Anyone have an answer to this? lol

 

[JimmyTheJaw]

heres a good picture for you View attachment 1151654

 

[NoDrama]

Wait at least 2 more weeks, perhaps more. The plant packs on the most weight the last few weeks. No such thing as "over ripe" or "too Late". Use a small microscope to check trichome ripeness.

 

[Priest]

Yeah the picture above is a good representation of when to cut but it would also be a good idea to get a microscope and check the trichomes. Once they have a good balance of amber in them (30-50%) its time to harvest. (Remember smoky trichomes= clear energetic high, and amber=couch lock more intense) The pistils are good indicator of when to harvest but in my opinion trichomes are better.

 

[p[urple]

No such thing as "over ripe" or "too Late". Use a small microscope to check trichome ripeness.

uh i think there is..

 

[upthearsenal]

a plant can easily become over ripe... there is no reason why it wouldn't. you really have only a week of peak ripeness, using a microscope is the best method, but if you have at least 1/3 white hairs and 1/3 amber trichs it's time to chop

 

[rene112388]

There is a too late can lose potency if you wait to long I'd have to agree with the 1/3 hairs and tricomes from what I've read its a good indication of time to chop

 

[irish519]

Thanks for all the reply and sorry for the late response i have limited access to the internet!
I forgot to add i havent a microscope but ill have one before the next plants ready.

I chopped it anyway and have a question about drying but going to put it in a new post. Thanks for the info!

 

[TheTokingKing]

You know what, that picture sure would have helped me when I was starting. GOOD INFORMATION THERE, simple.

heres a good picture for you View attachment 1151654