I just scoped my white russian and it's all cloudy right now, but the tops of a couple of them still have a lot of active new flowers, much more than yours, so I'm waiting another week to see what's what. Trichome Color Changes Tell You When to Harvest Trichomes function as part of a plant's defense system. and yes, those look to be pure sativas and may take up to 16weeks. Given the delicate nature of trichomes, preserving them requires careful handling with a solvent-free and dry-sift trichome extractor. And are you wanting all the trichs ambered? Some strains, particularly ones with "haze: genetics may not get amber trichomes, sometimes they just go to cloudy white. Buds harvested with this amber-to-cloudy ratio are usually used in the retail industry to induce cerebral and . Hope you figure it out. You're currently browsing the forum as a guest. Copyright2023420GreenThumb, all rights reserved. If your plants are larfy, and not the least bit compact I would consider getting rid of them. Try to invest in a more efficient air cooled lighting system that might help keep your area more like 80 or 85 during daylight hours. Or should I give it a week or more? Can You Smoke Fresh Picked Bud? I always had white pistils no matter how long I flowered. I had no access to male plants so unfortunately no seeds. However, sativas take longer in flowering, and thus, might take too long to show the amber trichomes. Feel free to ask me any more questions. The first is low-quality genetics. I'm in Ontario Canada and the weather has started to cool off to 10-15 celcius and been waiting for my outdoor ladies in pots to start turning to cloudy/amber trichomes. Most strains will turn amber 2 weeks after turning milky, while others require more time. I have various strains, indica and sativa (amnesia haze cc, chronic, white russian, freeze cheeze, blue dream) and stopped giving them nutes on week 8, so most leaves are yellow. From what I've gathered from the macro image greater than 95~% of the trichomes are clouded; some strains may take longer than others to accrue the amber colouring you're looking for, which may not be the best correlation for gauging "couch-lock." I'd say pull em; even purebred sativas don't generally flower longer than 12~ weeks . Trichs is really where it's at for accuracy, for sure. Even though they dont contain as many cannabinoids, bulbous trichomes are still beneficial for cannabis plants. I'd say let em go. However, the problem with taking photographs of your trichomes is that theyre too small for your phones camera to properly capture. Lotek said it right. For more information, please see our At least that's how I felt with my last harvest. Once your trichomes have become cloudy, its a sign that the THC in them is reaching the ideal potency and flavor people want. Run big bomb in as few as 7 and a couple days. That the gear im popping next after bag seed i got going now to try dial in area. One way to increase trichome density is using the best genetics. The login page will open in a new tab. However, seeing trichomes on your marijuana plants is a good sign of healthy growth. Fortunately, there are workarounds to these problems. Anything i can improve on. I'm not sure about the strains, I got the seeds from a breeder. If you have auto-flowering cannabis seeds, this flowering stage will likely happen faster than with traditional cannabis seeds. Amber trichomes are a desired trait in many cannabis strains, so most breeders have focused on ensuring that their plants produce them. MAGIC FLOWER SPRAY FOR TRICHOME COLORS AT HARVEST TIME? try reducing the amount of hours your lights are on. It will be 12 weeks tommorow. Depending on the developmental stage, trichomes can appear amber, milky, clear, or even have mixed colors. The normal cannabis trichome development route begins with clear trichomes. The following address is NOT for mail or visits. By including week-by-week photos of your plants trichomes, you gain a reference point for how the trichomes should look week after week. Low temperatures can also inhibit trichome development and maturity. Even though you don't see amber trichomes, it will still have the desired traits that White Widow is known for. JavaScript is disabled. I harvested after 7 weeks of flowering and man, it was the best ganja I have ever had come across And by saying best ganja, I mean MINDBLOWING thinkin its close to 50 percent i would flush with honey. You can start checking for amber trichomes around the 8-9 week mark, but it's best to wait until at least week 10. Two main reasons can cause cannabis plants not to produce trichomes. If you ask any grower which part of the cannabis contains the most cannabinoids, theyll say its the trichomes. To ensure that the plant has enough food, you should continue to feed it until you flush. However, growers show to look out for mushroom-like trichomes as they contain the majority of the medical and psychoactive compounds. Also, the colas are a lot heavier, i'm having to type most of the branches to keep them upright. Nowadays i do peek at the trich colours but i tend to just harvest it when it looks nice and ready. Trichomes are more bountiful on Indica strains than Sativa because they have a leaf surface that is more extensive. If youre not careful, you can starve your plant without even realizing it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Av temp. Pictures would be great and yes I agree 14 weeks in flower is a loooong time. Nearly all cannabis-growing forums have that one person still waiting for trichomes to turn amber past harvest time. Do you mean 14 weeks from germination??? It's all green and no white. If youre unsure about the quality of your seeds, try doing a germination test. I've had some that flowered for 90 days and breeder said 48! I was going on vacation when my last grow was coming to an end and I was asking the same questions. Why Are My Trichomes Not Turning Amber? Cannabis harvested at this stage gives a sleep-inducing and more relaxing experience for users. It may not display this or other websites correctly. This trichome type contains most of the THC and trichomes in your plants. For one, using fast-growing strains can help solve the issue of shifting seasons. they truly looks milky like white with a tint of yellow. This typically gives us our highest THC levels incannabis growing. If the medium youre using doesnt supply your plants with the required nutrients, the trichomes on your buds wont be as dense as you want them to be. Thus, they won't turn amber even after you extend harvesting time. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. for this next statement.. this is how I decide when its time.. Now I know you will get different responses on this one.. but for me personally.. But I cannot find a single amber trichome. I'd say if they are all milky accept new growth ur safe to chop. However, many growers find it very difficult to identify when the trichome is clear versus cloudy. 9 weeks flowering, no trichomes | Marijuana Growing & Cannabis Forum The maturation and formation of trichomes are understood to affect the THC/CBD balance and potency of the cannabis plant. Look into getting a stable, known indoor strain and start with a solid foundation. Hello fellow growers! The plant thus needs a lot of food here. That's funny ain't it. durabloom February 4, 2019, 3:05pm 1. I sometimes earn a commission if you purchase a product after clicking one of my links. Grow Stage - 13wk 4days of flower Bucket Size - 5 Gallon Lights - 1) 1000 watt I'm using the flowering light the orange colorish one and I se the bright white one in veg (I can't rem which is which HPS or MH) Nutrients - Heavy 16 line, bio warfare bennie PAC, beastie bloom Medium - ocean forest soil PH - 6.5 Join 420 Magazine and our collective mission of activists promoting Cannabis awareness since 1993. I watered with molasses only last watering, i'm trying to cut down on nitrogen. For example, some strains will turn amber while ripening, but others might take too long to show this color change. Start by reviewing our trichome harvest chart. The development of amber trichomes indicates a shift in THC/CBD ratio. There are 3 things you must check everyday when growing in hydro: If its full of white trichomes I would harvest it. You should wait until at least 20% of the trichomes have turned amber, depending on your strain selection. From experience most growers have found that once completely cloudy, trichomes turn amber at a rate of about 4-5 per cent per week. You can spot signs of nutrient problems when you start to see yellow leaves or fan leaves browning on their tips. Well, depending on trichomes on the buds to know when to harvest is wrong widely practiced because its convenient but still wrong. Because of this, its easy to tell when cannabis will start forming its trichomes. 10 weeks, not an amber trichome in sight - THCFarmer Nirvana says these should be ready to harvest in 7 to 9 weeks of flower these are now at week 8 and I don't see even a hint of amber yet just cloudy, anyone know?? The sealed house is easier to keep a steady tropic to dry home which they like. im lost as hell. Join over 5,000 cannabis growers who receive helpful guides each week! Keep us posted because im definitely interested. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Waiting longer for that amber hue is a mistake. There's no light leaks I've fallowed. Under the right circumstances, mildew may appear on the buds of their cannabis which can hurt the quality of their yield. These trichomes are believed to be best suited for cannabis-infused drinks and edible cannabis. Last grow he let half the girls grow as long as thirteen weeks. I have not removed the pots from the tent since I went 12/12. But 14 weeks for ww x bb? If its at week 11 and you've got all cloudy trichs i'd probably go ahead and harvest. Are you worried about your trichomes not turning amber in color? The plants are obviously on their way out. I've had plants that never stopped producing new flowers. If the humidity and temperatures are too low, the trichomes will take longer to ripen. Want couch lock? Download myfree marijuana grow guideand start growing high quality marijuana strains. First, some strains wont have 50% of the trichomes turning amber before the plant begins to senesce; theyll show a few amber trichomes, often less than 30%. I don't know if it's applicable here though if of any help, i was only watching something the other day that said alot of both landrace and pure sativas like DP need very intense & correct spectrum light to actually fully ripen when they reach the finish, so my only questions would be, was the mother plant showing at 11wks grown under different light elsewhere, and also what strength/type are your LEDs and CFL's? However, sometimes the trichomes dont follow this route, and when its your first grow, youd be left with questions you might never find the answer to. They are also greatly responsive to the smell, flavor, and effect of cannabis. This includes purchasing seeds fromreputable seed banksor cloning already genetic masterpieces. All orange hairs, no amber trichomes - Grasscity It could be some time before they finish and it sounds like they're stressed out as it is. Joined: Apr 24, 2019 Messages: 438 Likes Received: 190