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Cannabis

JoseBalow

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9. This is the correct answer

Reply to MayReasonRule (Reply #1)

Wed Sep 24, 2025, 03:06 PM

Sep 24

I use a little pocket microscope, has a built-in push-button light, to inspect the trichomes. When they're mostly cloudy, it's time.

I bought it through Amazon years ago for like $20, and it works great!

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When do you harvest the plants? [View all] bif Sep 24 OP

Trichome Color Tells You Pretty Much Everything... You Can Also Get A Brix Tester To Further Optimize High GradeHarvest MayReasonRule Sep 24 #1

Thanks for the post. Isn't science wonderful. twodogsbarking Sep 24 #5

This is the correct answer JoseBalow Sep 24 #9

The hairs are just beginning to turn brown bif Sep 24 #10

tke a magnifying glass and look closely at WhiteTara Sep 24 #2

For sure. Don't wait too long to harvest. twodogsbarking Sep 24 #4

Lots of different takes - womanofthehills 4 hrs ago #15

we all have our methods WhiteTara 3 hrs ago #17

When I pick Faux pas Sep 24 #3

I used to grow mountain grammy Sep 24 #8

I admire the hell Faux pas Sep 24 #11

We had beautiful buds.. mountain grammy Sep 25 #13

Lol Faux pas Sep 25 #14

I like growing my own because you never really know what pesticides are used womanofthehills 4 hrs ago #16

I harvest mine when I run out. 😘 rubbersole Sep 24 #6

When there is a cop car in the driveway. twodogsbarking Sep 24 #7

Lol Faux pas Sep 24 #12