How to tell if outdoor cannabis is ready to harvest? Is a macro lens or pocket microscope necessary to check trichomes?

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ForwardPlant Team · Accepted Answer

To determine if outdoor cannabis is ready for harvest, observe the trichomes. A pocket microscope or jeweler's loupe (not necessarily a macro lens) is highly recommended for accurate inspection. Harvest when most trichomes are cloudy/milky, indicating peak THC, with a small percentage turning amber for a more relaxing effect. Also, note the pistils, which should be mostly brown and curled inward.

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