# Harvesting my plants **URL:** \ **Category:** Harvesting\ **Created:** [May 25, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvesting-my-plants/68066 "2021-05-25T18:11:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kaizangirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kaizangirl](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Kaizangirl)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvesting-my-plants/68066/1 "2021-05-25T18:11:51Z")
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**Author:** ![Painfree](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/painfree/32/345694_2.png) [@Painfree](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Painfree)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvesting-my-plants/68066/2 "2021-05-25T18:17:03Z")
You need to plan on 3 weeks min. They will swell a lot in that time. ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvesting-my-plants/68066/3 "2021-05-25T18:36:18Z")
You’ve still got time. 2 to 3 weeks I’d say. ---
**Author:** ![Kaizangirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kaizangirl](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Kaizangirl)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvesting-my-plants/68066/4 "2021-05-25T18:42:45Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvesting-my-plants/68066/5 "2021-05-25T18:44:09Z")
> [@Kaizangirl](#): > > I cannot find how to post except through this. Welcome. You did great to get photos uploaded too. The pistils will tell you when you are getting close. They turn brown / orange and kind of withdraw into the calyx. To give you an idea, this is an AK-47 a week before harvest. ![IMG_0004](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/4/d/0/4d0209ed39784fbecef1f92d56af634fe3c8d41e.jpeg) In the meanwhile, suggest picking up a jewelers loupe to be able the check on the trichomes. Ultimately they will tell you it is time. I prefer using a USB scope. I have a hard time holding a loupe steady and close enough to get a really good look. ---
**Author:** ![Kaizangirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kaizangirl](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Kaizangirl)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvesting-my-plants/68066/6 "2021-05-25T19:17:10Z")
> beardless [https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless) Regular > May 25 > > Kaizangirl: > > I cannot find how to post except through this. > > Welcome. You did great to get photos uploaded too. The pistils will tell > you when you are getting close. They turn brown / orange and kind of > withdraw into the calyx. To give you an idea, this is an AK-47 a week > before harvest. > [image: IMG\_0004] > [https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/4/d/0/4d0209ed39784fbecef1f92d56af634fe3c8d41e.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/4/d/0/4d0209ed39784fbecef1f92d56af634fe3c8d41e.jpeg) > > In the meanwhile, suggest picking up a jewelers loupe to be able the check > on the trichomes. Ultimately they will tell you it is time. I prefer using > a USB scope. I have a hard time holding a loupe steady and close enough to > get a really good look. > > * * * > > Thank you! What is a jewellers loupe if you don’t mind me asking? Visit Topic ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/harvesting-my-plants/68066/7 "2021-05-25T20:58:18Z")
If you want to reply to me directly use @beardless. I will be notified you replied to me. Another to contact directly is by using the quote feature. I used the quote when I first responded to your post. When you use the quote it gives your name and what ever text I highlighted. Now you asked me a question about a jewelers loupe. So when I respond I will highlight the text of your question. A quote bubble will appear. Click on the quote bubble and the response will contain your name and the highlighted text > [@Kaizangirl](#): > > What is a jewellers loupe Here is an example of one. [https://www.amazon.com/JARLINK-Illuminated-Jewelers-Magnifier-Foldable/dp/B078N34WZR/ref=sr\_1\_10?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8ND0r9rl8AIVb21vBB0PxAQpEAAYAiAAEgJVOvD\_BwE&hvadid=409960819195&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9018934&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17937638349381680262&hvtargid=kwd-21705690048&hydadcr=24657\_11410751&keywords=jewelers+loupe+60x&qid=1621975715&sr=8-10](https://www.amazon.com/JARLINK-Illuminated-Jewelers-Magnifier-Foldable/dp/B078N34WZR/ref=sr_1_10?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) ILGM has some type of agreement with amazon so we can copy paste product links. Virtually all other direct links are prohibited. This is a jewelers loupe. The large viewer is 30x and the small one is 60x. They do OK for a quick look to see how the trichomes look overall. I should add this. If you want to continue the post / thread simply use the (blue) reply at the bottom of the page.