when is a cannabis plant ready to harvest?
It can be tricky determining when best to harvest your marijuana plant. Harvest too soon and the buds will not be potent enough and have smaller amounts of THC and CBD (the good stuff), harvest too late and the buds will be too potent and could create a sleepy effect.
A general rule of thumb for when the buds are ready for harvest is when the white pistils have darkened or turned a red colour and have curled back into the plant. The resin on the buds will become darker and start to brown in colour. The stem will also get wider and you may notice the leaves starting to turn yellow.
It is also a good idea to take a closer look at the trichomes under a microscope (these are the small hair-like outgrowths). They will initially start as clear and transparent and then turn to a milky white colour. You can harvest when it gets to this stage for a ‘higher’ or uplifting effect (the levels of THC are at their highest). Waiting a couple more weeks for the trichomes to turn an amber colour will produce a more relaxed effect (this will have slightly lower levels of THC).
Just before you harvest (around 1 to 2 weeks before), it is a good idea to ‘flush’ your cannabis plants. The flushing technique is used to get rid of any salt or nutrient residue in the plant. This involves running clean water through your soil or hydro system and improves the quality of your buds.
checking harvest time by inspecting the pistils
One way to check whether your cannabis plant is ready to harvest is by looking at the pistils. This may not as reliable as checking the trichomes, but it is easy to do just by looking at the plant. The pistils will change from a white colour to a red or brown shade. There are various time frames here, where you could harvest, and each will have a different effect.
Once 50-75% of the pistils have browned, you could harvest but the taste will be slightly weak. When 70-90% of the pistils are a red/ brown colour, this is a great time to harvest as the THC levels will be at their highest. When 90-100% of the pistils have turned brown, you will not want to wait any longer. This will produce a heavy but calming effect.
check harvest using trichomes
Using trichomes is an accurate way to identify if your buds are ready to harvest. As mentioned above, trichomes are tiny hair-like glands that live on the buds and are better viewed through a microscope. They appear as a white, frost-like sprinkling over the plant and will gradually change colour once ready to harvest.
If you look closely at the trichomes, you will see they have a small ball at the top of them. These are the trichomes that hold THC and other cannabinoids, as well as being the most potent part of the plant.
Looking closely through a microscope, if the trichomes appear clear or transparent, then they are not yet ready to harvest. When they change to a milky white colour, this is when they are at their highest level of THC and CBD. This is a good stage to harvest. If you are looking for less of a ‘high’ effect and a more relaxing feel, then wait a little linger until they turn an amber colour.
how to harvest your marijuana plant indoors
After removing the grow lights, you will need to hang wires from the ceiling. You will need a good quality pair of shears, gloves to stop the sticky resin getting on your hands and alcohol to wipe off any resin from your equipment.
It is a good idea to remove some of the larger leaves before you start. You will then cut each branch of your plant at the base, and hand it upside down, attached to the wires. Be very careful when handling the plant so the trichomes do not fall off. Keeping the temperature around 17-18 degrees Celsius and the humidity at 45% (with an extractor fan running), place a fan below your upside-down plant, to increase the air circulation. The room must be kept dark.
harvesting outdoors
It is possible to harvest outdoors although this is best in a warm climate. A warm and dry Autumn day is best (this is the beginning of October in the Northern hemisphere or early April in the Southern hemisphere). You can harvest in the rain without too many issues (it will just add a little into the drying time), but the plant will not like very cool or frosty weather.
AK-47 Feminized
Ak-47 was orginally created by the Netherland’s Serious Seeds in 1992 and has won 16 awards including the High Times Cannabis Cup. People love this strain around the world for its high THC content, strong flavour and high energy effects.
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Amnesia Haze Feminized
10% Indica – 90% Sativa | THC 21-25% | This is THE legit Dutch classic Sativa dominent powerhouse that is the proud winner of multiple Cannabis cups. This uplifter has a lemony, incense and cederwood flavour. Amnesia has a slightly longer growth phase overall, but this translates into massive yields and is well worth your attention for a truly supreme quality end product that is sure to please those aiming for a happy and uplifting high.
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Banana Monkey Feminized Seeds
30% Sativa, 70% Indica | THC 25-28% | Our Banana Monkey has an aroma of ripe bananas and fruity spice when you open the jar and a flavor profile that lives up to its name. Banana Monkey is tranquilizing and a bit of a creeper, as it slowly yet unrelentingly produces a deep whole-body relaxation thanks to the strong Indica influence. You’ll find your mind lifted into a state of happiness that has you feeling free of any bad moods or negative thoughts.
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Blueberry Feminized
70% Indica – 10% Sativa – 20% Ruderalis | THC 19-20% | This berry-tasted strain is a cross between Afghani Indica x Highland Thai Sativa x Purple Thai Sativa. This strain promotes calmness and ease and is great for combating anxiety and stress.
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Bruce Banner Feminized
25% Indica – 55% Sativa – 20% Ruderalis | THC 23% | This strain is followed by a cult over the years. It is loved for its distinct earthy, woody flavor with a sweet strawberry undertone. It is great for an energizing, motivational high filled with creativity and warmth. This plant is medium-sized and grows well indoors and outdoors.
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Bubblegum Feminized
80% Indica – 20% Sativa | THC 20 – 27% | This strain has large bubbly buds with a powerful high that offers great emotional and physical relief. This fruitful strain offers flavors of bubblegum, fruits, spices, bitterness, and earthiness.
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Caramel King Feminized
75% Indica – 5% Sativa | THC 20%
This exciting strain converges a cocktail of the top indica strains we all know and love today: Blue Black x Maple Leaf Indica x White Rhino. Auto Caramel King has a sweet flavor and aroma, with notes of caramel.
It is a fast hitter and has a very relaxing body-stoned effect. Brain activity will increase along with a relaxing body effect that isn’t too heavy, still allowing movement and mobility. Making this perfect for a good laugh with your friends at Saturday’s barbecue. Medicinally she is highly valued for her antidepressant and anxiolytic properties.
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CBD Cheese Feminized
60% Indica – 40% Sativa | THC 0.50% | CBD 15 – 17% | This legendary strain has an intense aroma of old cheese and an earthy, mossy taste, with hints of flowers. CBD Cheese delivers a moderately potent and long-lasting high, with a very nice sensation of well-being and happiness. Due to high CBD levels, this strain showcases many anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory properties and is great for medical use.
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CBD Gold Feminized
THC 4 – 6% | CBD 7 -10% | This strain is a medicinal Indica dominant plant that is extremely pleasant and aromatic. It provides a powerful, long-lasting body high that is perfect for relaxing.
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CBD Indica King Feminized
80% Indica – 20% Sativa | THC 0.70 – 0.90% | CBD 20 – 24% | Our CBD Indica King Strain is top-quality and best known for its potent effects and relaxing properties. This unique strain packs the right ratio of a tangy grapefruit flavor with tasty fruit cocktail aromas. When Grown and harvested with care, this CBD flower is packed with beneficial cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that work together to deliver a truly satisfying relaxing body-stoned, long-lasting experience.
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CBD White Widow Feminized
THC 4 – 6% | CBD 7 -10% | This strain is a medicinal Indica dominant plant that is extremely pleasant and aromatic. It provides a powerful, long-lasting body high that is perfect for relaxing.
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Cocopopo Feminized
5% Indica – 75% Sativa – 20% Ruderalis | THC 20 – 25% | This exciting genetic combination is birthed from O.G. Chocolate x Cannalope Haze. It is easy to grow and takes less effort to maintain than other strains. Enjoy the sweet, bitter chocolate taste with Cocopopo.
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Coffee Rocket Feminized
70% Sativa, 30% Indica | THC 25-28% | Coffee Rocket has an earthy, yet sweet flavor and a nice citrusy aroma with a hint of grape. It has high THC. The wonderful Coffee Rocket strain has rapid effects but will provide nice relaxation of the muscles and creative energy along with slight euphoria. Coffee Rocket is versatile and can be smoked day or night.
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Dubai Poison Feminized
100% Sativa | THC 8-20% Dubai Poison has a really complex flavor and aroma, with notes of lemon and spices. The effect it provides is potent, clear, and cerebral. This legendary strain has gained popularity worldwide for it’s energetic, uplifting effects. Durban is the perfect strain to help you stay productive through a busy day when exploring the outdoors, or to help you get creative.
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Gelato Feminized
70% Indica – 30% Sativa | THC 21-27% | This strain is an absoluate corker! One of the nicests strains going around in our opinion and very under rated. Super strong, Very crystally large(ish) buds with very big yields. It’s fairly straight forward to grow and super strong.
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Gorilla Glue Feminized
50% Indica – 50% Sativa | THC 20-26% | One of the strongest cannabis strains available this one is recommended for the serious marijuana consumer! This popular strain has also won several cannabis awards like the Michigan and Los Angeles Cannabis Cups in 2014, and the High Times Jamaican World Cup.
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Grapefruit Feminized
20% Indica – 80% Sativa | THC 16-20%
The Vancouver, Canada staple…. This 80% Sativa strain has a sweet and fruity aroma similar to the smell of ripe grapefruit It’s an 80’s old secret mix of Cinderalla 99 with a mystical grapefruit flavoured Sativa.
With the smell of pineapple and grapefuit this has an uplifting & stimulating high good for focus, creativity and pleasure.
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Green Candy Feminized
40% Indica – 60% Sativa | THC 20-24% | Green Candy has an intensely fruity aroma and flavor, with notes of mango, pineapple, exotic wood, and incense. The effect is stimulating, focused, and energizing, providing a cerebrally powerful Sativa-like high. Only a few puffs of this potent beauty will allow your stress and anxiety to melt away along with waves of euphoria.
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Jack Herer Feminized
The Jack Herer strain is named after the world-famous global hemp activist who wrote an informative book on hemp and Cannabis called, ‘The emperor wears no clothes.’ This strain is known for its divine Peppered haze spice and fruity flavour. It is a combination of the well-known Northern Lights and Shiva skunk, crossed together to create this blissful, clear-headed strain that many love so much.
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Master Kush Grand Feminized
80% Indica – 20% Sativa | THC 20 – 24%
Master Kush Grand- aka Grand Master Kush has been a coffee-house staple for years. A cross between the iconic Hindu Kush X Skunk strains.
Indica dominant, deep flavor and aroma, with earthy, spicy notes and a hint of incense. Very popular for a good reason. If you want a classic indica you’ll love this!
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NBA Diesel Feminized
40% Indica – 60% Sativa – 20% Ruderalis | THC 23% | NBA Diesel is a Sativa dominant strain that will awaken all your senses with an intense diesel taste followed by fruity undertones of tangerine, lemon, and lime. The Sativa in her gifts a very gentle, calm high making this a great smoke for anybody.
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Nepal Gold Feminized
70% Indica – 30% Sativa | THC 10 – 15% | This strain offers a balanced, mild high and has medicinal effects, treating pain and stimulating appetite. The aroma offers a sweet, spicy chocolate scent with notes of pepper. It is an exotic mix of Nepal and North Indian.
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Northern Lights Feminized Seeds
90% Indica – 100% Sativa | THC 16-18% | Northern Lights is definately among the most popular strains worldwide for it’s stable phenotypes, fast flowering and easy to grow persona that works well indoors and outdoors. This strain is remarkably resiliant and well worth your attention as a beginner grower.
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OG Kush Feminized
75% Indica – 25% Sativa | THC 18-23% | The classic californian OG Kush is referred all over the world. This strain loves hot temperature and is the proud parent of many popular strains such as girl scout cookies. OG Kush has very high THC levels and is well known for it’s full body high and spicey aroma.
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Psychedelic Feminized
10% Indica – 90% Sativa | THC 21-25% | This is THE legit Dutch classic Sativa dominent powerhouse that is the proud winner of multiple Cannabis cups. This uplifter has a lemony, incense and cederwood flavour. Amnesia has a slightly longer growth phase overall, but this translates into massive yields and is well worth your attention for a truly supreme quality end product that is sure to please those aiming for a happy and uplifting high.
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Purple Glam Kush
80% Indica – 20% Ruderalis | THC 20-24% | Purple Glam is a heavy Inidca strain that comes from the Oakland area of California, after combining Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani cross, and sheeesh, what a nice combo. It is up with the most popular medical varieties available in Californian dispensaries. The Inidica dominance causes small, stout plants with some dense, rock-hard nuggety buds that emit a punchy aroma.
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Runtz Gluntz Feminized
30% Sativa, 70% Indica | THC 25-28% | Runtz Gluntz holds a distinct sweet and tropical fruity flavor, with a delicious fruit salad or bag of sugar candy aroma. This strain has a long-lasting uplifting and euphoric effect which will leave you more energized than calmed. Smoking Gruntz is a sensation that leaves consumers feeling focused and tingly. This strain is ideal for daytime hours or as a wake-and-bake strain.
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Sour Diesel Feminized
40% Indica – 60% Sativa | THC 19-24% | Sour Diesel is a very strong well balanced sativa dominated straing with a unique diesel fuel odour when smoked. Around for over 2 decades, it’s a cross of Chemdawg and Super Skunk so it has an intense flavour and aroma with notes of exotic wood, lemon, spices and of course diesel fuel when smoked.
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Special Lime Haze
Special Lime Haze is a Sativa dominant strain with a high amount of THC (22-24%). The combined strains are Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze giving it its signature lime and lemon flavour.
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Tropical Coconut
30% Indica – 70% Sativa | THC 24% | This exciting sativa dominant strain has intense long-lasting with a THC content of 24%. It is a genetic mix of Green Scout Cookies and Tangie, giving it that nice citrus aroma with earthy and fruity undertones, described to taste similar to berries and grapes.
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As Cannabis laws around the world change, *we support the movement toward freedom of choice for responsible, consenting adults who wish to experience the joy and wonder of growing a Cannabis plant.