What does everyone use for viewing trichomes?

bobj1598 · Jul 12, 2022

$14 Canadian, it's probably cheaper if you're in the States. https://www.amazon.ca/Carson-60X-120X-Lighted-Pocket-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

You can opt for a jeweller's loupe, the one recommended by growweedeasy.com has it pegged for $40, for 40x power magnification. The device I'm linking can see between 60x - 120x power. https://www.growweedeasy.com/pick-perfect-harvest-time-with-a-microscope

Prodigus · Jul 12, 2022

twentyeight.threefive said:
Swollen calyx and brown/orange pistils that have receded into the calyx.

That sounds a little pornographic (LOL) but I actually think I understand what you mean with that description. So, I'm looking at the PISTILS and NOT the trichomes. They flying around al willy nilly out there but at some point they will darken up and hug the calyx real tight like and that's what I should be looking for? I mean, it makes sense.

LordEnki · Jul 12, 2022

60x loupe

twentyeight.threefive · Jul 12, 2022

Prodigus said:
That sounds a little pornographic (LOL) but I actually think I understand what you mean with that description. So, I'm looking at the PISTILS and NOT the trichomes. They flying around al willy nilly out there but at some point they will darken up and hug the calyx real tight like and that's what I should be looking for? I mean, it makes sense.

Maybe this photo will help give you an idea.

bobj1598 · Jul 12, 2022

twentyeight.threefive said:
Maybe this photo will help give you an idea.

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what's up with the plant leaves? why are they yellow looking? is that normal?

nice sparkles tho

fskitch · Jul 12, 2022

Looking at trichomes through a magnifier is for rookies. Learn how to identify ripe buds. Your goal is to be able to identify a ripe bud a 10’

twentyeight.threefive · Jul 12, 2022

bobj1598 said:
what's up with the plant leaves? why are they yellow looking? is that normal?

nice sparkles tho

There’s one slightly yellow leaf. I’m a terrible grower. Does that explain it?

bobj1598 · Jul 12, 2022

twentyeight.threefive said:
There’s one slightly yellow leaf. I’m a terrible grower. Does that explain it?

not just that one leaf way over on the right, although it is kind of concerning, but the tips. the tips have little spots of yellow, mine do too. why is that? is it normal?

PJ Diaz · Jul 12, 2022

bobj1598 said:
not just that one leaf way over on the right, although it is kind of concerning, but the tips. the tips have little spots of yellow, mine do too. why is that? is it normal?

Tip burn. Too much nutes.

Prodigus · Jul 12, 2022

twentyeight.threefive said:
Maybe this photo will help give you an idea.

View attachment 5162358

Yes, helps a lot

twentyeight.threefive · Jul 12, 2022

PJ Diaz said:
Tip burn. Too much nutes.

Those maxed out at 1.2 EC. Not fed often enough is more like the real answer. I guess you could say overfed too.

twentyeight.threefive · Jul 12, 2022

bobj1598 said:
not just that one leaf way over on the right, although it is kind of concerning, but the tips. the tips have little spots of yellow, mine do too. why is that? is it normal?

Completely normal. It means they are ripe.

fskitch · Jul 12, 2022

bobj1598 said:
not just that one leaf way over on the right, although it is kind of concerning, but the tips. the tips have little spots of yellow, mine do too. why is that? is it normal?

Read post 26. Then refer to post 24. 10feet

twentyeight.threefive · Jul 12, 2022

fskitch said:
Read post 26. Then refer to post 24. 10feet

Yeah the photo was from 10ft away. You nailed it master grower.

PJ Diaz · Jul 12, 2022

twentyeight.threefive said:
Those maxed out at 1.2 EC. Not fed often enough is more like the real answer. I guess you could say overfed too.

Yeah, I was once told by a master grower that nute burn is really lack of adequate water.

waterproof808 · Jul 12, 2022

Prodigus said:
also looking at this. It's probably shite but I'll try it out... then again, I'll def find my loupe around here somewhere and will most likely do what I always do and spend money I don't have on a macro lens for the camera. Really wish I was better with money. LOL

If you already own a DSLR you can probably get a clear enough view of your trichomes by taking pictures as close as you can, with the highest resolution setting, and then blowing that up on a computer monitor. Use a tripod if you have it. Its silly to spend money on a camera lens that you are going to rely on less and less as you get more growing experience.

twentyeight.threefive · Jul 12, 2022

PJ Diaz said:
Yeah, I was once told by a master grower that nute burn is really lack of adequate water.

So they burnt from a 1.2 EC feed? What would you suggest?

PJ Diaz · Jul 12, 2022

twentyeight.threefive said:
So they burnt from a 1.2 EC feed? What would you suggest?

Don't let it dry out so much? 1.2 EC feed could be over 6 EC in the root zone. I always suggest multiple daily automated feedings with coco. The buds look like they turned out good though, and the tip burn seems slight anyway.

PJ Diaz · Jul 12, 2022

I should also say that it's largely strain dependant. I have three different strains in flower now, all being fed at 1.3 - 1.4 EC. One strain has shown some very slight tip burn, while the other two are happy.

twentyeight.threefive · Jul 12, 2022

PJ Diaz said:
Don't let it dry out so much? 1.2 EC feed could be over 6 EC in the root zone. I always suggest multiple daily automated feedings with coco. The buds look like they turned out good though, and the tip burn seems slight anyway.

Which is exactly what I said in post #31…

What does everyone use for viewing trichomes?

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