# I’m at 8 weeks flowering fan leaves are yellowing. I have amber trichcomes. Is it ready? **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Cycle\ **Created:** [September 30, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952 "2018-09-30T19:43:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Blizzy138](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blizzy138/32/228198_2.png) [@Blizzy138](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Blizzy138)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/1 "2018-09-30T19:43:07Z")
As you can see I’m confused on when to harvest. Should I let it go longer. I want to have it at it’s peak thx for the help ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/9/c/9c0e27c6552b8c46fce1c3102b4b57c70dca92f2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Whodat66](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/whodat66/32/128842_2.png) [@Whodat66](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Whodat66)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/2 "2018-09-30T20:19:20Z")
I would say any day now. Got a pic of the whole plant? ---
**Author:** ![Drillbit](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drillbit/32/125288_2.png) [@Drillbit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drillbit)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/3 "2018-09-30T20:21:47Z")
It’s ready for harvest. Most people start flushing when they the first amber colors. What percentage of amber are you seeing on the trichomes? ---
**Author:** ![Blizzy138](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blizzy138/32/228198_2.png) [@Blizzy138](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Blizzy138)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/4 "2018-09-30T20:22:49Z")
It not much amber but it’s there. I say maybe 5% ---
**Author:** ![Drillbit](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drillbit/32/125288_2.png) [@Drillbit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drillbit)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/5 "2018-09-30T20:23:13Z")
Also what kind of high are you looking for? Energetic or narcotic (couch lock)? ---
**Author:** ![Blizzy138](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blizzy138/32/228198_2.png) [@Blizzy138](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Blizzy138)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/6 "2018-09-30T20:23:29Z")
I’ll get one when light come on today ---
**Author:** ![Blizzy138](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blizzy138/32/228198_2.png) [@Blizzy138](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Blizzy138)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/7 "2018-09-30T20:24:24Z")
I like more of a energetic high. Depends on what I’m doing for the day ---
**Author:** ![Drillbit](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drillbit/32/125288_2.png) [@Drillbit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drillbit)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/8 "2018-09-30T20:26:34Z")
Then I would harvest soon as possible. You should start flushing now. No more nutrients. ---
**Author:** ![Whodat66](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/whodat66/32/128842_2.png) [@Whodat66](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Whodat66)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/9 "2018-09-30T20:26:38Z")
Overall, if you aren’t seeing too many white pistils, it’s there. Just make sure and check the whole plant, not just the top pretties 😉 But I would harvest that particular bud. That was the only reason I was asking about the whole plant. And also the yellow leaves are probably normal as well, and another sign of the overall ‘done-ness’ ---
**Author:** ![Drillbit](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drillbit/32/125288_2.png) [@Drillbit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drillbit)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/10 "2018-09-30T20:28:57Z")
> [@To flush or not to flush questions](https://ilgmforum.com/t/to-flush-or-not-to-flush-questions/6825): > > A while back there was discussions over flushing . I have an indoor grow almost ready to harvest. How do i go about flushing out my plant.? I couldn’t find the discussion. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Drillbit](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drillbit/32/125288_2.png) [@Drillbit](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drillbit)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/11 "2018-09-30T20:33:59Z")
It’s also a good idea to give your plant 48-72 hours of darkness before you harvest. This causes the plant to produce the maximum amount of trichomes. ---
**Author:** ![Blizzy138](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blizzy138/32/228198_2.png) [@Blizzy138](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Blizzy138)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/12 "2018-09-30T20:38:19Z")
It was LSTed so most of the tops are the same ---
**Author:** ![Whodat66](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/whodat66/32/128842_2.png) [@Whodat66](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Whodat66)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/13 "2018-09-30T20:43:50Z")
Cha-ching! Turn the lights out and leave the fans on. Start the clock, cut you a taster off if you want to go ahead and start drying it - in other words - game on! ---
**Author:** ![Whodat66](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/whodat66/32/128842_2.png) [@Whodat66](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Whodat66)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/14 "2018-09-30T20:45:30Z")
And if you have a dehumidifier, keep it on (or turn it on if you have one not running) ---
**Author:** ![basementstealth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/basementstealth/32/298529_2.png) [@basementstealth](https://ilgmforum.com/u/basementstealth)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 11:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/15 "2018-09-30T23:14:42Z")
more amber trichomes is a more sedative high. more milk white trichomes is more energetic high. the longer you wait the more amber youll have. Congrats!!! Im so jealous because im probably 7 weeks from harvest ---
**Author:** ![Blizzy138](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blizzy138/32/228198_2.png) [@Blizzy138](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Blizzy138)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/16 "2018-09-30T23:36:19Z")
I’m soooo ready to taste my first harvest 😁😁 ---
**Author:** ![Familyman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/familyman/32/399917_2.png) [@Familyman](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Familyman)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/17 "2018-10-01T02:41:22Z")
Pinch a bud and try it. Won’t hirt anything ---
**Author:** ![Whodat66](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/whodat66/32/128842_2.png) [@Whodat66](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Whodat66)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 10:23am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/18 "2018-10-01T10:23:43Z")
One of my little larf-buds is getting close, I’ll be doing the same 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Happyweed84](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/happyweed84/32/123021_2.png) [@Happyweed84](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Happyweed84)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 10:32am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/19 "2018-10-01T10:32:07Z")
How do you do a test without drying out a bud. Early pinch to taste ---
**Author:** ![Whodat66](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/whodat66/32/128842_2.png) [@Whodat66](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Whodat66)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 10:35am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952/20 "2018-10-01T10:35:46Z")
I have a dehydrator. I put it on low (90f) and it takes 4-6 hours for a little bud to dry out. You could put it in an oven really low or some other options (internet search). But it has to be dry to smoke 🙂 [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/i-m-at-8-weeks-flowering-fan-leaves-are-yellowing-i-have-amber-trichcomes-is-it-ready/23952.md?page=2)