Update...last pics b4 harvest!!!! :D

[yabatab]

Looks scrum-didly-umpchuis

[trupothead420]

Looks scrum-didly-umpchuis

lol...thnx brah

[jamstigator]

If you go by the pistils alone, you're probably going to harvest too early. You really should check the trichomes. I made that mistake before, going solely by the pistils, harvested at 60 days flowering, and they weren't done. I'm at 65 days now, and still not (quite) done, although if I just went by the pistils they looked done several days ago. You've put this much effort into it; might as well finish it up the right way, and check those trichomes before you hack.

Also, I read that the Dutch had figured out that 72 hours of complete darkness at the end of harvest can, with some strains, produce as much as 30 percent more THC, so that's something to consider. Worst case, doesn't help, doesn't hurt. Best case, more THC (if your strains react favorably to the extended darkness). One thing that the article I read didn't say is whether the trichomes continue to mature during that 72 hours of darkness. I really wish I knew whether they do or not. Guess I'll find out, as I'm going to do a final trich-check tomorrow then start the 72 hours of darkness, and check the trichs again after the darkness.

[trupothead420]

koo...thnx for tha info....i read that 2 but only 48 hrs....i was thinkin bout givin it a shot..let me know how it works out for u...could i buy a good enough microscope at like walmart or something? and bout how much do they normally cost(dont have too much thats y i havent gotten one b4) thnx...

[Racerx]

Hard to tell the actual size of those buds, but Id say your going to keep more then a 1/2oz. Some of those buds are fluffy but some of them look pretty dense. As far as the harvesting...getting a 30x magnifier is really, not that hard. I mean unless you live in buttfuck nowhere...I dont see how its not worth the tiny bit of cash and effort to maximize the crop you spent so much time on.

[jamstigator]

RadioShack sells some cheap 60x handheld illuminated microscopes. You can get 30x jewelers' loupes on ebay pretty cheap. And some digital cameras are high enough resolution that you can get decent trichome pics with just the camera. I think it's around $20 for the microscopes, around $10 for a loupe, and cameras vary wildly in price (but I think Canon makes the best cameras).

[trupothead420]

koo..thnx guys...this pic is a couple wks old but can u tell jus by this closeup...like can u tell if its cloudy or clear or should i try another pic?....i put a mag glass in front of the cam and zoomed in a bit and thats the best i can do without a microscope well thats a clear pic ne ways...ill try another if some one can tell if its cloudy/clear...thnx

[smoky mcpot 05]

lol, you would have to be very familar with micro photography in order to take a photo for us to tell. Just go to radioshack and get you a 10 dollar handheld microscope, but I can tell you from your photo with the amount of pistils still white that you have between 1-2 weeks left on that bud. wait for most atleast 75% of the pistils to turn orange/ reddish brownish before harvesting. Your bud will be packing on the most of its weight between this time so don't get anxious.

[trupothead420]

koo...i think imma head to RS in a bit...now do i need to check the chrichomes all over the plant?.... and 50/50 cloudy/clear of the entire plant, or...? and my other 2 plants r bout 65-80% amber..should i harvest them or jus wait to get that microscope...i just saw one on theit web site that was 60-100x for 9.99....go wit that? thnx :stoned:

[Pothead4204life]

good job!