Microscopic analysis for maximum potency
Clear/Transparent: Not yet ready, low THC levels
Milky/cloudy: PERFECT! Highest THC concentration
Amber/Amber: THC converts to CBN, relaxing effect
80% milky + 20% amber-coloured trichomes
For energising effect: 90% milky + 10% amber
For relaxing effect: 70% milky + 30% amber
Jeweller's loupe 60x: 10-20€
Digital microscope 200x: 30-50€
Mobile phone macro lens: 5-15€
UPPER buds: Representative of the whole plant
Sugar leaves: Trichomes mature here first
NOT the fan leaves: Hardly any trichomes
Stigmas (pistils): 80% brown/orange
Leaves: Start to yellow
Odour: Intense, fruity
In the morning: Lowest humidity
After 48 hours of darkness: Increases resin production
Dry soil: Facilitates processing
PROFI-TIP: Different branches can ripen differently. Selective harvesting possible.
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