Harvest & Curing Do you think she's ready to harvest? And what is the problem with the color of the leaves?

[ibluever]

Hey there, it's 52nd day from the seed, this is the final stage of my girl. It's a dinafem haze 2.0 autoflowering. Do you think the color of leaves turned red because of heat stress or something else? I couldn't figure out why and don't know if it is going to affect my smoke. And if it's not the time to harvest, how long more should I wait? This girl is doing things very fast, it was around 20% red hairs yesterday, today nearly 50% of them are red. And tomorrow night i will go to a 2 day holiday, so i must be sure to harvest or keeping it. Thanks

 

[namvet25]

Have you checked your trychomes?Your pistol hairs should be almost all brown and trys should be all cloudy with a few ambers.

 

[ibluever]

I am not able to check it since I don't have a microscope, do I have to get it or can I do it by eye?

 

[namvet25]

The trycomes are to small to see without a mic.They cost around 15 bucks at Radio Shaak or online.If you really cant get one at least wait till your hairs are at least 90% brown or more.

 

[krug]

Keep her going(if possible!). 52 days "no" is far too early t`chop(IMHO), I had t`chop early this year(outside) I wish I`d been able to let my `prettiest` lady go another 2-3weeks ! The colouring could be down to temp changes or just genetics mate...Either way, unless you have too...leave her be!(Oh and amazon or ebay will sort you a jewellers loupe, for a few quid/dollars!)

...Btw...Welcome to AFNlogo mate :tiphat: :smokebuds:

 

[low_and_slow]

Just grew that strain, chopped around day 70 from seed and it's a good blend of amber and milky. The red is genetic, my main cola didn't turn truly purple, but the foliage turned that color like autumn leaves. I'd feed once or twice more then flush with the intention of chopping her in about 2 -2.5 weeks. Fun smoke, not really a true haze or even sativa, but well worth the time to grow.

 

[low_and_slow]

Also, as she cures she has picked up a black pepper taste, love those spicy savory flavors, fruity sweetness is for the birds, lol!!!

 

[low_and_slow]

Also, aim to chop at 10% or less red hairs, this strain is predictable without a trick scope.