Because of its many uses, more and more farmers are becoming interested in cultivating marijuana. Though this plant can be a bit complicated to grow, with the endless detailed tips or tutorials one can easily find online, any aspiring farmer can just be fine.

Yes, growing marijuana plant is now possible even for new farmers because of online tips. However, when it comes to the right time of harvesting it, the story is totally different. A lot of these farmers are too hasty and excited in tasting their fruit of labor that they harvest them too soon.

The thing is, cannabis plants might be beneficial in a lot of ways, but that is only if they are harvested at the right time. This is why if you are one of those who are trying to grow these wonderful plants, you should know the indications when they are ripe for harvest.

The stigmas have changed

Yes, this is the first clue. The stigmas should change their colors into reddish brown. You don’t have to wait until all the stigmas have changed though but at least ¾ of them do. They should be ripe for harvest. Just make sure to take a closer look.

The resin glands change

Just like the stigmas, the resin glands will also change in time or once the cycle of the plant is completed. They will turn amber and darker colors. You should use a handheld microscope for this though to ensure that you can really view this very small part of the plants. In fact, you need to use a microscope that illuminates foliage for you to get an unshaded view of the subject.

Taste the bud

Always remember that because of some factors, there are plants that are worth harvesting earlier than the other plants even if they are planted at the same time. This can be because some of them are not well-exposed to the sun or maybe, they are shorter than the others. This is why you can taste the buds and check if they are good enough for you.

And lastly, your opinion is also another factor you can consider. Yes, you can taste them and if you think they are good enough, then that’s it! After all, you are growing marijuana because of your own needs. Your own preferences should be what will matter the most.