# First grow Big Bud autos, need help telling if they are ready for harvest **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Journals\ **Created:** [June 5, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019 "2018-06-05T17:44:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/1 "2018-06-05T17:44:59Z")
Leaves are starting to turn yellow, I started on flush 3 days ago and am watering them again today with just water, should I harvest them in a couple days ![20180605_133934](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/5/8/581b7b2581c0d49a99edecd6fa0a796b56677c82.jpg) ![20180605_133943](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/a/4/a4d33509761762acb278e1a007aefc57279b1fa1.jpg) ![20180605_133926](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/6/8/6894924a914e24088e3990b4044671cc228801d3.jpg) ![20180605_133958](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/7/1/7168ea0fdb552d76e98da045bbfd62d84f1d6696.jpg) ![20180605_133900](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/0/8/08e8811e27e375a21c126f7af7d359f63972f3b7.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Growit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Growit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growit)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/2 "2018-06-05T17:49:21Z")
They are looking good I like to check my trichomes to gauge my harvest time It is just more accurate than guessing with the naked eye ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/3 "2018-06-05T17:55:03Z")
![15282212676603670723447197313574](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/f/7/f72ca76e8ab8d39f10eac3652967dbd9b252a327.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/4 "2018-06-05T17:55:41Z")
![1528221309499536750599118102628](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/1/d/1d3b34f7c6db6752ce2adce0723d2a525b2ac091.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Growit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Growit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growit)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/5 "2018-06-05T17:56:06Z")
They look fantastic!! ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/6 "2018-06-05T17:56:39Z")
![15282213510376449573677208781622](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/4/0/40fe95a8eda2b82038155a81b0bbb1d13786d7f0.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/7 "2018-06-05T17:57:26Z")
Yeah, I have know idea on how to do that lol ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/8 "2018-06-05T18:01:15Z")
![15282214617403250250056341155900](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/1/4/142d1a00aa6dd36917a5e48882b77896424c8da7.jpg) ![20180605_135935](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/a/e/ae9b6eb30a32c88323d03d2e48493d15bb82c44f.jpg) ![20180605_135855](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/0/b/0b65db3bea1c99da9fc1c9f93db3416c2deec476.jpg) ![20180605_135939](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/7/3/73228e76a43ec6d6bd293a1ad094621af1f32174.jpg) ![20180605_135837](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/d/2/d2e4ee4a7edd001b6f2d91e062fab2c39a9c9363.jpg) ![20180605_135920](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/3/6/36209347a2eca489d704c45fd862b2d77c5d5362.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/9 "2018-06-05T18:02:53Z")
Its been right around 90 days , possibly less or more but only with in a couple days ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/10 "2018-06-05T18:05:06Z")
The big plant has most of the dead yellow leaves, so I was thinking of harvesting her in 2 or 3 days and then hoping the others will show more yellow leaves at that time?? This is my first grow so I am honestly clueless on how to tell if they are ready or not so I am hoping someone can help me ---
**Author:** ![raustin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/raustin/32/113556_2.png) [@raustin](https://ilgmforum.com/u/raustin)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/11 "2018-06-05T18:21:44Z")
It’s really hard to tell without pics of the trichs. I mean, it looks ready, but the trichs could tell a whole different story. Here is a cheap and effective scope to look at trichs. This is under $7. [https://www.amazon.com/KINGMAS-Microscope-Magnifier-Universal-Smartphones/dp/B00PQ9XV2E/ref=pd\_aw\_sbs\_421\_of\_34?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AY31EZ0GET6E2QMVF6J3](https://www.amazon.com/KINGMAS-Microscope-Magnifier-Universal-Smartphones/dp/B00PQ9XV2E/ref=pd_aw_sbs_421_of_34?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/12 "2018-06-05T18:21:57Z")
My neighbor just complained about the smell coming from shed a couple days ago lol, I ordered a couple filters from Amazon but I want to harvest this crop before I install them because I am gonna redo the whole inside of the room before my next indoor grow. What do you guys think? Another week tops?? ---
**Author:** ![raustin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/raustin/32/113556_2.png) [@raustin](https://ilgmforum.com/u/raustin)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/13 "2018-06-05T18:22:40Z")
Another week tops, yes. ---
**Author:** ![Growit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Growit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growit)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/14 "2018-06-05T19:49:01Z")
Sorry brother or sister I use a jewlers loop or magnifier with an led light Let me find the link to some affordable units ---
**Author:** ![Growit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Growit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growit)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/15 "2018-06-05T19:50:23Z")
Oops looks like @raustin turned you on to a good one ---
**Author:** ![Growit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Growit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growit)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/16 "2018-06-05T19:51:17Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/1/2/12364b09f1bf213e41ac08628496038aef10ae2f.jpg) I got this one at amazon and really like it ---
**Author:** ![elheffe702](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/elheffe702/32/319856_2.png) [@elheffe702](https://ilgmforum.com/u/elheffe702)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/17 "2018-06-05T19:52:53Z")
I have that same one. Impossible for photos, but great for checking. ---
**Author:** ![Growit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Growit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growit)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/18 "2018-06-05T19:54:18Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/1/6/16d28ebc27a3d7317845e9d87f9043c5734cf16d.jpg) I also use this but the carson is way better I got shaky hands so it can be tough to hold it steady but it gives a close up of the triches ---
**Author:** ![Growit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Growit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growit)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/19 "2018-06-05T19:57:39Z")
![be1ebf03c649f8dc651cd136749be85b865adc1c_1_435x499](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/1/0/10d8b28d883394072ff00d89618c93bf10cbacee.jpg)[https://ilgmforum.com/uploads/short-url/r7SAKnzwTehyLuW6LEyAoEmR8y8.jpg](https://ilgmforum.com/uploads/short-url/r7SAKnzwTehyLuW6LEyAoEmR8y8.jpg) Hope this helps I would get yourself a magnifier if possible if not I think 90% red hairs is what your after for a nice balanced effect ---
**Author:** ![Growit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Growit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growit)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019/20 "2018-06-05T20:05:19Z")
At least your neighbor was cool enough to let ya know and says alot about your personal character trying to accommodate them Right on [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-grow-big-bud-autos-need-help-telling-if-they-are-ready-for-harvest/20019.md?page=2)