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zgt00started grow question 7y ago

hi guys its getting near to harvest any proper way to know when i shoud harvest? i dont have a microscope to check the trichomes.. this week started to get orange hairs. i read online that was one of the signs that the plant is near to finish. whats your advise? 😎👍👌

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OutForRealanswered grow question 7y ago

I can tell you by the pictures that she is not ready yet. As she is not ready yet you have the time to go on Amazon and spend less than 5$ on a magnifier which is the best way to know when to harvest based on the trichomes ratio verification to know if the plant is ready or not. You can still use the old school pistils method but it's not really accurate and based on that method you are far from harvest . My advice is to reduce the light schedule to a 20/😄4 , it could help her and limit their cal mag need as to maintain under w4h they are eating more 😊

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