Do you have a handheld microscope? The 30x to 60x are about $10 at Radio Shack and you'll be able to watch the trichs change colors. Clear is not ready, cloudy is best for the 'head high', while amber is the body stone.

At least, that's what I'm told.

The trichs, or golf balls on a tee, are really easy to keep an eye on. I was able to do it on my first grow with the microscope right out of the box.
9ski9 Reviewed by 9ski9 on . Harddon, advice on when to harvest and dring procedure?? Hey, If I want to tailor my stone so that it is more clear and cerebral, with only a small proportion of body stone, and yet maximise the potency, when would you recommend harvesting in relation to, say, the first appearence of orange hairs. I know that the trichomes continue to mature after harvest, and I dont want to pick too early to avoid wasting potency. Also, if you have time, can you clarify a reliable method of drying/curing as I really dont want to fuck that up at this late Rating: 5