How to know it´s time to flush?

Terp1
Terp1started grow question 3y ago
My lady is doing well and really looks like a nice harvest is coming... But: how do I know exactly when it's time to flush and the harvest is near?
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GreenHarvest_Official
GreenHarvest_Officialanswered grow question 3y ago
From zooming on your diary images, you don't have any amber trichomes yet, most are milky but some are still transparent you have around 2 weeks left from these images. With regards to flush, you need to start the flush 14 to 10 days before harvest so maybe give them 1 to 2 more feeds and then start the flush. More details: Get yourself a jeweller's loupe (ideal, but a magnifying glass or even your phone camera will do) and check the bud trichomes. You will thank yourself because cutting early gives you the feeling of missed potential. Once you have looked at the magnified trichomes, you should look for the milky trichomes. The milky trichomes are full of THC. The transparent one's are undeveloped (less THC) and the amber ones are a bit overdeveloped because the THC will have started deteriorating. Since not all trichomes switch at the same time, I would aim for 20% amber trichomes. More amber trichomes creates more of a body high (usually associated with indica strain) while less amber trichomes gives you more of a head high (usually associated with sativa strains). P.S. Following pistils (the white hairs on the buds) alone is not reliable but you want to have most of them turn orange and start to curl. Good luck on the rest of your grow 😃. Looks like a good yield
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Terp1
Terp1answered grow question 3y ago
Thanks to you THREE :)
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Terp1
Terp1answered grow question 3y ago
Thank you both. I would choose both as an answer, but I can only do that once. So: wait until the trichomes are milky -> then flush until -> trichomes start turning amber -> then harvest
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Roberts
Robertsanswered grow question 3y ago
The best time to start a flush and fade is when most of your pistils have turned red or brown. The ph water change for the 2 weeks of ripening. It's what causes color morph etc. When plant starts consuming its stored energy. Plus makes bud taste better. Jewelers loupe is good to examine trichromes on buds not leaves. Plant will ripen top down. Your harvest window is approaching and when you harvest will define the effect of the finished flower. Looking good and enjoy🌱
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 3y ago
She's actually looking like she's almost ready to go... the pistils are getting quite colorful but she really hasn't started her fade yet (when the leaves start to turn colors).... Best bet is to get a jewelers loupe or a microscope and get in tight on the trichomes to see how THEY'RE doing... once they're all milky, you can start your flush... the amber will have popped up in them by the time you've finished flushing and you can then harvest. Good luck! Looking really good!
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