where to check trichromes to decide harvest?

calvin.m16

calvin.m16

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I use a calendar, most of the genetics I grow as long as no issues arise are ready to chop in 60-70 days starting from flip to 12/12.
New genetics I will use a jewelers loupe to check trichomes. I shoot for milky trichome heads with some amber but not many, I do not prefer the couch lock tired effect from overly ripe weed. All preference..
 
2absolute2purity2

2absolute2purity2

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calvin.m16 said:
I use a calendar, most of the genetics I grow as long as no issues arise are ready to chop in 60-70 days starting from flip to 12/12.
New genetics I will use a jewelers loupe to check trichomes. I shoot for milky trichome heads with some amber but not many, I do not prefer the couch lock tired effect from overly ripe weed. All preference..
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My photoperiod harlequin started flowering during 18/6 6 weeks into veg so i got confused but I planned on the same thing lol ty for ur help
 
calvin.m16

calvin.m16

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2absolute2purity2 said:
My photoperiod harlequin started flowering during 18/6 6 weeks into veg so i got confused but I planned on the same thing lol ty for ur help
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Some genetics will flip to flower in veg even if not autoflower. It's pretty rare in my experience but I've had it happen a couple times.
I typically veg 6-8 weeks depending on how stretchy the plant is.
 
2absolute2purity2

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Boatguy said:
Mine usually show sex around 6 weeks. Perfectly normal and isnt the same as flowering.
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There were hairs everywhere the top cola started developing super quick during the 18:6 week 6 veg and really developed by week 8 then started 12/12 was rdy in only 45 days flower. 98%milkycloudy trichromes w 10% amber
 
hillbill

hillbill

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I harvest by trichs, like the most pearl or cloudy possible. I like to also see calyxes swelled and not more than a very few white pistils. I would take a few more amber instead of clear. Some plants can be very quick in going from cloudy to amber. My clippers come out when I start seeing trykes that are clear with dark brown center.
 
hillbill

hillbill

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Make real sure you are looking at calyxes for trichs. Leaf trichs go amber much quicker than those on calyxes. We trim leaves and smoke calyxes.
 
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Darkoh69

Darkoh69

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Turnover. I veg for 2 weeks, 7 weeks later I’ll havest 8lbs. I could do what you say & chop In a couple more weeks very little if any benefit then 3 & a half months later I maybe harvesting the next lot. Or I could chop nice 8 or so pounds of fat sticky ripe buds in a couple days & then in a little over 2 months do it all again. Do the math its all about turnover
 
Star Dog

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Darkoh69 said:
Turnover. I veg for 2 weeks, 7 weeks later I’ll havest 8lbs. I could do what you say & chop In a couple more weeks very little if any benefit then 3 & a half months later I maybe harvesting the next lot. Or I could chop nice 8 or so pounds of fat sticky ripe buds in a couple days & then in a little over 2 months do it all again. Do the math its all about turnover
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Do you have any pics of your ripe buds?
 
Billy the Mountain

Billy the Mountain

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Darkoh69 said:
Turnover. I veg for 2 weeks, 7 weeks later I’ll havest 8lbs. I could do what you say & chop In a couple more weeks very little if any benefit then 3 & a half months later I maybe harvesting the next lot. Or I could chop nice 8 or so pounds of fat sticky ripe buds in a couple days & then in a little over 2 months do it all again. Do the math its all about turnover
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It's certainly your prerogative to chop after 7 weeks, ready or not.

To say there's "very little if any benefit" to waiting longer than 7 weeks is folly unless your only concern is turn-around time.
 
2absolute2purity2

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Darkoh69 said:
Tropicanna poison day 45
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I could’ve happily chop.Its at day 50 now I’ll chop in 2 days
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I did? My frst grow ever but its a harlequin a high cbd strain n i seen ppl on ilgm forum also say they had a harlequin start flowering in 18/6 late veg before switching to 12/12. Cbd is supposed to be harvested early no? Let alone the googster said harvest at 50% to 70-80% dark receeding hairs n i did so w 98% milkycloudy trichs n 10% ambers i hope its still ok cuz i got 10 days to dry tops n then 1 month cure n ill see m8
 
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