is it about time to start flushing her out to prepare for harvest? about 10% hairs on the main cola are red. and about 40-50% are red on the sides
The hair colors are not necessarily the indicator of maturity, it is the trichomes (crystals). Get a mini microscope from Radio Shack for about 12 bucks: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2179604 and check the color of the trichomes. If clear, the plant is not ready to harvest. You want them to be cloudy with the tips beginning to turn amber for optimum maturity. This guide is a good read to tell the Trichome Color that most suits the type of high you like: http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/4822.html Nice work on your plant.
thank you. I really need one of those now. I was debating getting one but my bud looks like it'll need to be harvested in sections. so i'll need to be certain when i do.