would really appreciate some advice

[GrimmReefer89]

New member here, long time smoker but newer grower,

I was given some genetics that were basically dying in solo cups about mid July, my girlfriend and I nursed them back to health and transferred to bigger pots and then, eventually when the roots were strong enough we planted them into the ground.

fed them every 3 ish days right up to about a week ago and we’ve had some rainfall so we haven’t bothered to feed and I was thinking it would be about time to flush anyway..

But here we are almost October and frost is coming.. don’t want any mould or mildew so just wondering when I should be harvesting..

 

[widwestgreenscapes]

Looks to me like you’ve got a few weeks left.These threads should help

How to tell when to harvest if you don't have a loupe, or Don't rely solely on trichomes

We've all seen them, the threads asking, "Is she done yet?" or "Is she ready?" The vast majority of farmers are well familiar with using trichomes as the gauge for figuring out when to harvest their crop. Hopefully the newbies have gone through the two DJ Short threads posted up in this forum...

www.thcfarmer.com

Harvest Your Cannabis by DJ Short

Harvest Your Herb by DJ Short There are several important points to consider when choosing the optimum time to harvest your cannabis crop. There are different factors to consider between indoor and outdoor plants. There is the difference between Sativas and Indicas in bloom duration and final...

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[BudBogart]

Let them finish. Harvesting early will be disappointing once the buds dry and shrivel. You have too much invested to do that now.

 

[Imzzaudae]

A light frost will not bother them. - 2 you will be OK, They sure do look good but unless your far enough north that your going to get a killer frost. Like -5 I'd let them finish.
If you are worried, put a trash can over them with a little heat. A 100 wt light bulb under a clay pot will keep them warm enough the won't freeze.
Nice Job!

 

[GrimmReefer89]

Thanks for the advice! Is a loupe necessary? Or how will I know how much longer before harvest? Not that I want to rush anything I just don’t want to lose anything to mould or mildew I’m in Nova Scotia Canada first frost is historically October 1-10

 

[Imzzaudae]

Those white hairs will start turning Brown as the buds ripen. When they look 75% golden it will be time to harvest. You will see it without a loop.
Out doors your not likely to have a problem with mildew. Mold or bud rot is only a problem if you get the buds wet like they get rained on.
You can stick it in a shed when it rains or over night to keep the dew off. If you have any question put it in the garden shed at night with a fan blowing on it. I'd Feed it a high phosphorous blooming fertilizer like Pro Mix 5-15-5 a couple more weeks. Don't over water. Give it Full sun and let it finish up.
Your done a fine job your plant looks great!