Gland Coloring Question

[Da_Toker]

so I did a search on "don't have jeweler's lense" and " jeweler's loop"
and came up blank...

so what if i don't have a jeweler's loop/lense to be able to see the trich glands and their coloring.. how will i know when it is time for harvesting ??

[Dutch Pimp]

do you have a camera with a macro-setting?...

...the best thing is a pocket microscope from Radio Shack -- about $12

[Da_Toker]

...the best thing is a pocket microscope from Radio Shack -- about $12


i will have to check my local radio shack when i get paid.. i know its really close planted it june/july time... i unfortunately didnt write down exact date lol.. but it was either late june or early july ..

[Shovelhandle]

I bought a jewelers loupe at ebay for a dollar or so. make sure you use a bright light with the loupe, that makes a big diff.

[Da_Toker]

I bought a jewelers loupe at ebay for a dollar or so. make sure you use a bright light with the loupe, that makes a big diff.

i went and got the pocket micro scope from radio shack.. i can def see the trichs.. but took a lot of effort.. i saw a table top microscope while at walmart, i think for my next grow i will budget to get that microscope.. plus the pocket micro the light isnt as bright as i thought it would be so had to do a lot of finaggling...

so the trich's are slightly cloudy with amber starting to show.. a buddy of mine said cloudy is head high.. full white is body.. and amber is couch high ?? is that correct ? how long does it normally take to go from cloudy to amber ?? like the trichs have a amber tint to it but are still milky cloudy white ?? you think they are ready or wait one or two more weeks ?

[Dutch Pimp]

i went and got the pocket micro scope from radio shack.. i can def see the trichs.. but took a lot of effort.. i saw a table top microscope while at walmart, i think for my next grow i will budget to get that microscope.. plus the pocket micro the light isnt as bright as i thought it would be so had to do a lot of finaggling...

so the trich's are slightly cloudy with amber starting to show.. a buddy of mine said cloudy is head high.. full white is body.. and amber is couch high ?? is that correct ? how long does it normally take to go from cloudy to amber ?? like the trichs have a amber tint to it but are still milky cloudy white ?? you think they are ready or wait one or two more weeks ?

You didn't say how you used the pocket microscope....but,...

the easiest way is to cut a few small bud leaf samples and put them on a white plate for viewing :thumbsup:

[Da_Toker]

You didn't say how you used the pocket microscope....but,...

the easiest way is to cut a few small bud leaf samples and put them on a white plate for viewing :thumbsup:


exactly what i was looking for. thank you !! and the white plate hrm.. i will try that for sure..