should I harvest w/pics

Im a little confused about harvesting my crop. There is a combination of half milky half clear tricomes
with a little bit of amber. This may be because of the strain (birthday cake) but i am unsure seeing how this is going to be my first harvest. If anyone can help me i would be very appreciative.

Judging by trichomes is not the best method as they ripen and grow daily , but an over-all look of the plant itself is simple to judge as depending on strain , your shouldn't have new hairs growing , unless its known for foxtailing.

Lets see some pics of the bud itself.

240sxing said:

Judging by trichomes is not the best method as they ripen and grow daily , but an over-all look of the plant itself is simple to judge as depending on strain , your shouldn't have new hairs growing , unless its known for foxtailing.

Lets see some pics of the bud itself.

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Not sure what birthday cakes traits are so I would just be guessing. Here are a couple pics of nugs.

Those look ready if not over board , also followed up by your trich pics. Also looks like you defoliated and or the plant did starving for food , but your buds looks awesome and flavorful!

Enjoy!

240sxing said:

Those look ready if not over board , also followed up by your trich pics. Also looks like you defoliated and or the plant did starving for food , but your buds looks awesome and flavorful!

Enjoy!

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Yes I did defoliate along with cut my nuts back 50% this past 2 weeks. I'm impressed haha. Thank you so much for the information. I will chop them down tonight and start the cure.

depending on the "high" you have about -10% amber tic's only -40% milky - 50% clear - consider a 50/50 mix (50 milky/cloudy and 50% amber) many use this
Remember - marijuana has a 14 day harvest window

chasebradbury said:

Yes I did defoliate along with cut my nuts back 50% this past 2 weeks. I'm impressed haha. Thank you so much for the information. I will chop them down tonight and start the cure.

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Make sure to dry before curing , j/king sure you know and if possible harvest right when lights come on , more trichomes

harris hawk said:

depending on the "high" you have about -10% amber tic's only -40% milky - 50% clear - consider a 50/50 mix (50 milky/cloudy and 50% amber) many use this
Remember - marijuana has a 14 day harvest window

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So for an all around type of head/body high I would want to wait a little longer? Would you say about another week to achieve those results?

Just because you cut a plant doesn't mean it dies instantly.

240sxing said:

Make sure to dry before curing , j/king sure you know and if possible harvest right when lights come on , more trichomes

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Yeah, my humidity sits around 40% in my tent so I'm assuming it's a standard 2 or 3 days to dry. I don't know if I'm able to harvest first thing due to work until next weekend. Would I be pushing my luck if I wait another week? I should still be in that 14 day window Harris mentioned.

240sxing said:

Just because you cut a plant doesn't mean it dies instantly.

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Makes sense. I wondered if the trichomes would continue to mature and for how long.

chasebradbury said:

Makes sense. I wondered if the trichomes would continue to mature and for how long.

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If you are "maturing" curing -yes. the plant (tic's) stop growing just makes what is developed better -increase THC and taste thru proper drying and curing. In drying the plant is using all the rest of nutrients. Proper curing is an "art" also once one has the growing part mastered.

ya know tho, opinions are like assholes.....

VTMi'kmaq said:

ya know tho, opinions are like assholes.....

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You are correct every one has one (ass-hole) But it is nice to hear other information/opinions even if they are ass-holes - one can always learn and increase one's knowledge of culultivation - that's what this site is about -right?