Once a person sees what a Ripe Tree looks like, they will never need a Microscope or to ask again my friend.
So, how do you know?
They will look like they are about to die.....literally and then they will take on a Glow, that is unmistakable.....trust me....you will know that you know and will never doubt again.....no matter the Strain.
If you have no choice, but to cut early, try to at least wait until your Trichromes are at least 50% Amber and like any fruit, it will continue to ripen to a point during the drying and curing process.
I hear people talk about the " One Hit Wonder Strain " and does it really exhist......especially for those of us with high tolerance, that medicate daily.
My opinion, is that most powerful Strains are capable of being " One Hit and Done, " I just do not see allot that are being allowed to fully ripen these days.
We all get into positions, but the best position is patience and the ultimate payoff at the end for a man or womens time and effort that they have put into their Trees.
She definately is a Sativa Dominant and I actually had one, one time also go about 18 weeks.....always worth it in the end.
Blessings,
Rev. TheNatural