The big moment is approaching – the flowers are fat, patience is at an end. But watch out: Harvested too early = wasted potential. Harvested too late = poor quality.
The solution is to check the trichomes.

🔬 What are trichomes?

Trichomes are tiny, mushroom-shaped crystals that cover your flowers like frost. They contain what is important:

• Cannabinoids such as THC and CBD.
• Terpenes, which provide flavor and aroma.

To the naked eye, they look like a glittering film. But the true secret code only becomes visible under a pocket microscope.

Source: https://sensiseeds.com/de/blog/trichome-auf-gras-was-sind-sie-und-wie-sehen-sie-aus/

👀 The view through the microscope

• Transparent trichomes:
  • Plant is not yet ripe.
  • Effect would be extremely psychoactive, sometimes unpleasant.
• Mixture of transparent & milky:
  • Still too early.
  • plant has not yet reached its full potential.
• 70 % milky + 30 % amber-colored:
  • Now the sweet spot has been reached.
  • Effect: pleasantly balanced – strong, but not overpowering.
  • Taste & aroma are at their peak.

Source: https://budtrainer.com/blogs/learn/harvesting?srsltid=AfmBOopS1QF1e12ZmgEk2heJVIgnvc8v7-VzTUz7Yc2Ryq7EDS7cfiXV

🌑 The final trick: dark phase

Before you reach for the shears, give your plants a little “fasting cure”:

• 2 days in complete darkness.
• No light, no water.
• Why? The plant forms trichomes at night. The prolonged dark phase allows you to tease out the maximum resin and potency.

🧾 Brief summary

Harvest only when 70 % of the trichomes are milky and 30 % amber-colored. Dark phase for 2 days beforehand – this is how you get the best effect, the best taste and maximum potency from your buds.