what do you think is the best way to understand when it is ready? I don't want to rush things too much, but theoretically the green gelato automatic should end in 70 days
Trichome is your best bet if you don’t know how to “feel” for a ripened bud.
Breeders will ultimately have the fastest POSSIBLE flowering time listed to help sell there seeds. If you go an extra week to breeder recommendations you should be in the right ball park.
Most people say a jewellers loupe is how they check. I bought one and I’m returning it. Can’t get a good enough look through the 60x to really tell. It’s a pain to get a good look and you need to check the plant as a whole really.
I just invested in a USB microscope and it’s key.
Happy growing