# Newbie, how am I doing? **URL:** \ **Category:** Autoflowers\ **Created:** [August 23, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562 "2024-08-23T01:33:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ddssuperfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@Ddssuperfly](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ddssuperfly)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/1 "2024-08-23T01:33:37Z")
Im Just past 7 weeks since my girls popped out of the soil. I used a popular soil mixed with perlite, earthworm castings, grow and bloom amendments and added a root stimulator. A week ago, i top dressed with a couple table spoons of bloom fertilizer to my 5 gallon pots. I. Thinking that these may be ready to harvest in about a week or so. What do you think? ![17243757010796942516266151505478](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/9/2/19253769aa4c276764bd75f430d7545fc1b929be.jpeg) ![17243757265038871663833747230531](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/1/f/11f882c588a4649f190684d4a402ce1991006152.jpeg) ![17243757528634875499232270544283](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/e/2/1e25fa9e3a046e1b7b8373b4ee44c8510501852b.jpeg) ![17243758072979191355264094237337](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/7/5/a751bf8591c1bbc0cde0ba7bf5c0638039cdec37.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20240822_212619_Gallery](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/f/3/af382c59231f94ab06e23ac1cb228b13d345e814.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Flitme](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/flitme/32/716125_2.png) [@Flitme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Flitme)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/2 "2024-08-23T02:15:51Z")
How long have they been in flower? Once they go into flower it will take 8 to 10 weeks. 😊✌ ---
**Author:** ![Riskguy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/riskguy/32/884243_2.png) [@Riskguy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Riskguy)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/3 "2024-08-23T02:35:52Z")
Welcome to the forum. I think you have a few weeks to go by what I see. Those white hairs need to turn orange…then you will need to look closely at the trichomes. ---
**Author:** ![Ddssuperfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@Ddssuperfly](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ddssuperfly)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/4 "2024-08-23T03:11:30Z")
They have been in flower about 2-3 weeks now ---
**Author:** ![Ddssuperfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@Ddssuperfly](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ddssuperfly)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/5 "2024-08-23T03:14:21Z")
What is the best way to see the trichomes? ---
**Author:** ![Ddssuperfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@Ddssuperfly](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ddssuperfly)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/6 "2024-08-23T04:03:57Z")
I top dressed with bloom fertilizer about 2 weeks ago, should i do that again? ---
**Author:** ![NikkiRae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c89c15/32.png) [@NikkiRae](https://ilgmforum.com/u/NikkiRae)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/7 "2024-08-23T10:14:09Z")
Get a jewelers loupe. You can find them on Amazon for about $20. ---
**Author:** ![Flitme](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/flitme/32/716125_2.png) [@Flitme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Flitme)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/8 "2024-08-23T11:23:36Z")
> [@Ddssuperfly](#): > > They have been in flower about 2-3 weeks It normally takes 8 to 10 weeks after they go into flower for them to be ready to chop. 😊✌ ---
**Author:** ![Bigcbud](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigcbud/32/1042676_2.png) [@Bigcbud](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bigcbud)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 11:58am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/9 "2024-08-23T11:58:22Z")
This thing takes great pictures and connects to your phone. > **[Amazon.com : Digital Microscope Wireless Pocket Handheld USB Microscopes,...](https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Microscopes-50x-1000x-Inspection-Compatible/dp/B09MRNM214?tag=ilovegrowingm-20)** > > Amazon.com : Digital Microscope Wireless Pocket Handheld USB Microscopes, 50x-1000x Zoom Fixed Focus HD Magnifier with LEDs, Inspection Camera Compatible with iPhone, Android Phone, MacBook, Windows PC (Black) : Electronics Here’s a pic of some mites I took ![2024-08-08-09-35-49-542](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/c/c/e/ccedae858a36435cd030a3057a3e9e1a8b1c2bea.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Riskguy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/riskguy/32/884243_2.png) [@Riskguy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Riskguy)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/10 "2024-08-23T13:37:02Z")
Those digital microscopes are relatively inexpensive and work well. This is what you are looking for. ![Trich guide](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/f/b/1/fb106c63ec5f4dee54474b1f995dbaf04d223832.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Riskguy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/riskguy/32/884243_2.png) [@Riskguy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Riskguy)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/11 "2024-08-23T13:40:28Z")
@NikkiRae welcome to the forum! ---
**Author:** ![T-ray](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/t-ray/32/1031371_2.png) [@T-ray](https://ilgmforum.com/u/T-ray)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/12 "2024-08-23T14:01:27Z")
Welcome to the forum. ---
**Author:** ![T-ray](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/t-ray/32/1031371_2.png) [@T-ray](https://ilgmforum.com/u/T-ray)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/13 "2024-08-23T14:02:17Z")
@Ddssuperfly welcome to the forum ---
**Author:** ![Medication](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/medication/32/1030576_2.png) [@Medication](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Medication)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/14 "2024-08-23T15:09:26Z")
Welcome! What strain are they? Autos or Photos? ---
**Author:** ![Ddssuperfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@Ddssuperfly](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ddssuperfly)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/15 "2024-08-23T21:00:03Z")
Yoda Fire Auto. Cant wait ---
**Author:** ![Ddssuperfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@Ddssuperfly](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ddssuperfly)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/16 "2024-08-23T21:31:47Z")
That’s very cool! Gotta get myself one ---
**Author:** ![ChittyChittyBangin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/chittychittybangin/32/1095484_2.png) [@ChittyChittyBangin](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ChittyChittyBangin)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/17 "2024-08-23T21:58:18Z")
At least another 3 to 4 weeks. Agree with the wireless microscope. ![1000008260](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/3/9/139e7df362b848c43c9054c47e957ad9784826b0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ddssuperfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@Ddssuperfly](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ddssuperfly)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/18 "2024-08-24T01:41:11Z")
Thank you so much. Im so glad that i got on this Forum ---
**Author:** ![Ddssuperfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@Ddssuperfly](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Ddssuperfly)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/newbie-how-am-i-doing/113562/19 "2024-08-24T02:02:24Z")
Should i be too dressing with bloom and earthworm castings?