I have been watering with just water and Ph down.....

Thanks chitowncannachica for the advice on Trichome shots, I tried to get the very tip of the head of a bud i could cut. I will try to get a better shot. You said to let it go for " at least another weeks" Were you saying single or 2 weeks? I flushed last night with 8 gal and got the TDS down to 830ppm. If I'm understanding... get a better look at the trichomes on the meaty part, when most are cloudy and about 25% amber cut all the ripe buds and see if I lower the light to finish the ones that were partially covered? Thanks Grow Buddy 😏👌

If it were me id just cut the whole plant and hang to dry for a long 10 - 14 days. Cutting the the plant as a whole can prolong the dry period for the sugars and starches to be able to broken down for a smoother tastier smoke