I don't have many answers, but instead of a microscope, if you have a camera with any kind of zoom @ all, might get you a glimpse of your tricomes.

as for your other questions, i believe the curing buds link in my signature will answer a couple of them.
fluid69 Reviewed by fluid69 on . Harvesting Questions My plant is pretty close to harvest, I got a few questions. 1...Is it true to harvest when 80% the hairs are red, As I do not have a magnifine glass to look at the crystals. 2...Does it make the buds fatter if you leave them in complete darkness for 3 days straight before you chop it down. 3...Is it true colder temps tricks the plant in to budding faster, But slows bud growth down. Rating: 5