Trichs. Go by their colors not their shapes. Clear not ready. Cloudy go out and do a bazillion things because you're so pumped up and amber lay on the couch because you can't get up. Or a combination of the two to whatever degree YOU want. And it no doubt varies from strain to strain.

"and one other thing will flushing with just ph corrected water suffice"

Suffice for what? When? If you mean for the final flush before harvest I've read that for the last few weeks that it really doesn't make that much difference as the plants have pretty much done evereything they're going to do. But I'd use the adjusted water since that's what you used up to that point. Why switch.

Most people suggest never removing fan leaves unless they're hanging there dead. Then they do no good. But if they're still green they still help regulate the plant and process light so leave 'em on. Unless of course they're covering up some flower sites, but then just tuck them under those and leave 'em there.
Marc Benson Reviewed by Marc Benson on . TRICHOMES QUESTION , SOMEONE?? Can anyone tell me the the different stages of the trichomes shape in relation to approximate time during flowering stage? how close to harvest are you when you see the golf tee and golf ball standing up straight ? and how far into flowering do they start to form.?when is it time to remove fan leaves? and one other thing will flushing with just ph corrected water suffice ? any information on the trichomes would be appreciated? thanks Rating: 5