Checking the trichomes

[SubmarineGirl]

Got this little lens that fits over my phone camera lens that sorta makes your phone into a cheap microscope. I thought it would be easier than getting a jewelers hoop to see the trichomes up close. Well I need a little practice I think but I think it does seem to work. Maybe better if I would turn my fan off to get rid of a little bud jiggle first. Anyway, my plants are ending their 5th week of flower and was wondering when I would be able to notice a change in them. ILGM site says the seeds I purchased said they had 8-10 week flower stage. Will try to improve the next shot. Anyone have one of these gadgets that could give some tips on getting a good shot?

 

[Bugus_Monkey]

That's a decent shot. Just starting to witch from clear to cloudy is what it appears to me. Post some more from different parts of the plant when you have time.

 

[boo]

I judge the trichs by scoping the buds themselves...depending on what type of high you seek, I prefer all cloudy to mostly amber for my nightime flowers...

 

[Bugus_Monkey]

I agree with boo. Shot of the bud itself rather than sugar leaf. However you do have the jist of what it is your looking for / at.

 

[SubmarineGirl]

I judge the trichs by scoping the buds themselves...depending on what type of high you seek, I prefer all cloudy to mostly amber for my nightime flowers...

I should have known to take the bud pic. My eyes are not the greatest and that’s the first place I saw the trichomes. Will try a few more shots in different areas after they wake up and post again. Thanks y’all

 

[SubmarineGirl]

That's a decent shot. Just starting to witch from clear to cloudy is what it appears to me. Post some more from different parts of the plant when you have time.

These are a bit better since I cut off the fan and vent but still will have to control my shaky hand or come up with a tripod idea maybe. I dont know but some seem to be getting white already but I’m not sure exactly what I’m seeing

 

[WeedHopper]

Hard to tell but it looks like mostly clear with some cloudy.

 

[SubmarineGirl]

Hard to tell but it looks like mostly clear with some cloudy.

Yes I think so. I was not expecting to see anything great for a couple weeks anyway. Looks like I’m still on track then. May run another picture by y’all when I get closer. Thanx

 

[ROSTERMAN]

I strive for this

 

[JoseyWales]

Yes I think so. I was not expecting to see anything great for a couple weeks anyway. Looks like I’m still on track then. May run another picture by y’all when I get closer. Thanx

Ya a couple of weeks away for sure, wait for some amber to show up even if your at eight weeks flower time.

 

[JoseyWales]

I strive for this
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Yup, now that's better than sex.

 

[ROSTERMAN]

Yup, now that's better than sex.

If over 60 I would agree

 

[SubmarineGirl]

I strive for this
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Perfect. That’s just beautiful. I will patiently wait till they are perfectly ripe thanks for posting this pic

 

[JoseyWales]

If over 60 I would agree

Hell three pills and a kick start don't help.

 

[RadDad]

I strive for this
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Its what I shoot for. I like an awake buzz, so I tend to wait till i see cloudy and about 20% amber on sugar leaves. Then I start flushing. Hope I understand completley. I shoot for autos since my grow tent is only 3'x3'x5.5'

 

[RadDad]

These are a bit better since I cut off the fan and vent but still will have to control my shaky hand or come up with a tripod idea maybe. I dont know but some seem to be getting white already but I’m not sure exactly what I’m seeing View attachment 284983View attachment 284984View attachment 284985View attachment 284986

Still pretty good shots. I bought a cheap pocket microscope. Does the trick. Also I have a magnifying app on my apple phone that zooms in and take still shots. Similar quality to yours so I say your good.

 

[Bubba]

Perfect. That’s just beautiful. I will patiently wait till they are perfectly ripe thanks for posting this pic

It's hard to wait. At 8 weeks my brain begins playing tricks to talk me into the cut down. 10 weeks more better!

Bubba

 

[JoseyWales]

It's hard to wait. At 8 weeks my brain begins playing tricks to talk me into the cut down. 10 weeks more better!

Bubba

My wife was trapped the same way, No amber no cut.

 

[SubmarineGirl]

It's hard to wait. At 8 weeks my brain begins playing tricks to talk me into the cut down. 10 weeks more better!

Bubba

I know it’s worth the wait especially since they have given me no trouble so far (knock on wood…) they are just at 6 weeks flower today so I may be waiting another month. I’m hoping they will beef up a bit more while I wait. I’ll try to resist my brain talking me into cutting anything down until I see a few ambers.

 

[Bubba]

Yes it is. Week 6 usually gets interesting, pistols resurge, adding bulk week 7 and 8 great swelling, 9 and 10 for most yield, but trics don't lie.

Sativas need even more weeks!

Bubba