Good morning, I’m REALLY happy with the outcome. I’ve studied your grow guide, and this is my first season. I’m still not certain when I should start the harvest on my Wedding Cake strain. I’ve got lots of buds and some of the pistals on one plant are starting to turn red. They’re outdoors. I’ve put a lot of effort into this and I don’t want to screw it up. Based on what I’ve read, it seems like I should wait until the pistals are 70 - 90% brown. Thanks, Protective plant parent, Ray Long Island, New York Average daytime temperatures now in the 70s, night 60s.
Never judge a plant by its pistils. They will turn amber to dark brown. Then recede into the flower. Now start watching the trichomes with a scope or jeweler loupe.
Based on the pics, you still have quite a while to go. Keep in mind it’s pretty hard to over ripen one. Most people actually harvest to early. I’d go as long as you can based on your weather.
