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Schlurpypurpey
Schlurpypurpeystarted grow question 20d ago
First real Harvest. I’ve taken the best photos I can with iPhone and a magnifying glass over the camera lense. I’m having a bit of trouble identifying milky vs Amber vs Clear Trichomes. Based on experience and personal preference do I have enough Milky or still too many Clear?
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Schnabeldino
Schnabeldinoanswered grow question 20d ago
From the image, the trichome heads are fairly well-defined. Majority appear cloudy/milky: This is a good sign — cloudy trichomes typically indicate peak THC levels, delivering a more euphoric and psychoactive effect. Some clear trichomes still present: There are a noticeable number of clear ones, suggesting that the plant isn't fully matured just yet. Amber trichomes: I don’t see much amber in this image, maybe just a very faint few — definitely not dominant. You're close, but not quite at full maturity if you're aiming for a balanced or slightly sedative effect. If your goal is: More energetic/high-THC effects: You could harvest now or within the next few days. More sedative/body-heavy effects (from more amber trichomes): Wait another 5–7 days and check again for increasing amber presence. Try to sample several buds, ideally from different parts of the plant — upper buds mature faster than lower ones. This will give you a more reliable picture of overall readiness. Would you like help adjusting the photo for clarity or color so the trichomes pop out more clearly? That can sometimes make it easier to see the difference between clear and milky.
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 20d ago
To me the Trichomes look mostly clear, few milky, little to no amber, but I could be wrong. Google image search "trichomes milky vs clear vs amber" and make a call. How the rest of the plant is looking will help you figure out if its time. 80% dried pistils, slowed growth, bulking up and how much its drinking.
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lowrydr
lowrydranswered grow question 20d ago
Get a little microscope and take sample clippings here and there. I got a carson microbrite for and just hold the phone camera over the lens. Good clear shots. IANAE but another 4-7 might be the sweet spot. Just check daily now.
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All_our_small_plants
All_our_small_plantsanswered grow question 20d ago
Sieht mir noch zu früh aus, die sind fast alle durchsichtig, und dauert noch einige Tage. Wenn 80% bis 85% milchig sind ist sie reif, vorher würde ich nicht ernten. Mann solte auch ein paar Trichome amber sehen. Und kontrollier immer die Blütenkelche und nicht die zuckerblätter. Viel erfolg
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Purrple_Haze
Purrple_Hazeanswered grow question 20d ago
Looks like 50/50 milky to clear to me, no amber visible yet, maybe 1-2%. I'd wait a bit longer and check again in 4–5 days. 😊
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