Harvesting is a big part of cannabis consumption, but when you have auto-flowering strains, it can be hard to figure out whether or not you should harvest it. If you harvest this too late or too early, it can impact the cannabinoids and terpenes, so that’s why, it’s important to make sure that you do this effectively.
How to tell
There are a few signs that’ll tell you whether or not it’s time for you to harvest it. The first, is the trichome, pistil color, the eaves, and how long each of these have been in the ground. On average, the life cycle does vary in most cases. But knowing this is important since if you do wait too long, it can impact the flowers and harvest. You should look at the sheet that comes with the seeds to find this. Most of the time, the cultivar can be harvested around 8-9 weeks after germination. Keeping this in mind will help you with getting the best and most optimal time for harvest.
Trichomes matter
The color of the trichomes is one of the biggest indicators of this. The trichomes are tiny little glands that are mushroom-shaped and glistening. The structures that are made come with the terpenes and cannabinoids. Trichomes do become translucent during the stage of flowering, but the do eventually get clear and a bit amber, and it’s something that indicates not just the time to harvest, but also the changes within the trichomes as well. You can use a microscope or even a loupe jewelers use to help you figure this out.
If the trichomes are clear, let them grow, since they’re not ready yet. If they’re cloudy or milky, this is a sign that there is a lot of THC in this, so it might be time to get them if you want something that’s high in THC. Amber is when it’s time for you to have less THC, but then also higher CBN, which is great for offering a strain that’s more stoning for you.
The Pistils
Another part of this, is the pistils, as they’re the reproductive organs for female plants. They usually seem white on flowers that are immature, but once they become a dark orange or red as they grow, you’ll definitely want to consider this. If you want to harvest them, you should wait for about 60-70% of them to turn for high THC strains, and then a bit more for those that are higher in CBN.
Leaves
Then there are the leaves. Leaves tell you a whole lot, as they can help you see the plant, along with the cultivar, helping you as well recognize those deficiencies n plants, and also any other problems, including high stress and deficiencies of nutrients and the like.
If you notice that they’re a vibrant color, you’re definitely still good to go. They tend to get a bit yellow when it’s time to harvest. As long as they’ve stayed green during all of this, since most of the time, they’re just getting the nutrients for the flowers directly more than anything else.
Smell
This is another thing that’s important to look at. If they start to get more pungent, they tend to be ready to harvest. The smell that goes through the air does depend on the provider of terpenes, and strain choice, so be prepared for smelly buds, and you’ll definitely want to get those right away. These are the telltale signs, so make sur that you’re familiar with all of these before you begin planting too.
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