When’s the best time to harvest cannabis?

We get a lot of questions about when to harvest, “when should I harvest so that my cannabis is at its peak?” and because harvest time will be here in a matter of weeks let me share how we do it.

The first thing you’ll need is a clip-on microscope for your smartphone ($12 on Amazon https://amzn.to/394kpxX), it will give you the best possible look at the developmental progress of your trichomes. We have a “70/30” rule, 70% milky trichomes with 30% amber trichomes, once those numbers have been reached it’s harvest time!

Trichomes develop as follows, first they will appear as a long clear hair/tube, then it will thicken and “mushroom” (but still be clear), next they will begin to turning milky or opaque in color, at this point your plants are very close to ready (many people do harvest at the milky stage), but if you can wait just another 7-10 days until 20-30% of your trichomes turn amber you’ll be glad you did, it will be a fuller tasting, more powerful smoke.

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Phase 1 of Trichome Development straight clear tube
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Phase 2 is “mushrooming”
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Phase 3 Trichomes getting “milky”
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Phase 4 it’s harvest time when trichomes are 25-30% amber

Attached are images of trichome development along with a quick tutorial video on how to get the largest possible picture of trichomes on your smartphone. And don’t forget, it’s not just for looking, grab some images and/or videos for a closer, more extensive inspection when you can take the time to zoom in and do slow motion stuff.

An inexpensive smartphone clip-on microscope

1. Clip the microscope onto your phone with the viewing area centered on your screen

2. Tap the center of the microscope field to bring your subject into sharper focus

3. Using your fingers “stretch” the screen on your phone to enlarge the microscope imaging area for the best possible viewing

4. You may need to occasionally tap the center of the microscope image to re-focus your subject

5. Shoot away!

Here is a link where you can get your own clip-on microscope for $12: https://amzn.to/394kpxX

Coming soon… CLONES!

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Just to give everyone a heads up, our next round of clones will be ready for their new homes the first half of October (2021).

I know that’s a pretty wide date range but hey, it is mother nature and She does not like being rushed!

So expect an update the end of September with a more definitive date for our clone availability.

Thanks for you patience.

We have a winner!!!

By an overwhelming margin “Maine Dream” is the winner of the “name our new strain” survey. Thanks to everyone who took the time to cast their vote.

We will be publishing the details about Maine Dream soon and will have the first cuts ready to go in October.

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Our grow rooms are empty…

The last 40 clones went out the door yesterday, but not to worry as we will be ramping production back up in September for all you indoor growers.

We want to thank everyone who bought our clones this spring and we would love to see images as they progress through the growing season and reach harvest. Just email them to us (info@MaineSeedlings.com) and when you do let us know if it’s ok to share them online (we’ll share only the images, you will remain anonymous).

If you have any grow related questions (even if you did not get your clones from us) please feel free to email your questions to us (info@MaineSeedlings.com), as we are happy to help you have a successful grow/harvest.

We’ll see you all September.

The last batch of clones for summer 2021!

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This is the last batch of clones that we’ll have for the summer of 2021 (posted as of 6/25), we will be ramping back up in September for you indoor growers, but once these are gone, it’s time for summer vacation!

15- Mothertongue
15- ATF
4- Snoop Dog
13- 9lb Hammer

Though we have 105 new clones “coming off the line” every week it’s almost impossible to keep the website numbers current (we delivered 100 clones between Monday morning and Tuesday this past week!) . So if you reach out (via email Info@MaineSeedlings.com, text 1-207-613-5650 or voice) we’ll let you know what we have at that moment.

Clones are 6-12 inches tall (because they are flying out the door they will likely be closer to 6″ than 12“), all are in a coco & perlite mixture, well rooted in degradable root pouches and ready to go into your dirt OR hydroponic setup as is, no de-bagging, no root washing required.

We meet folks in person (and in public) Monday through Friday in either Biddeford Scarborough (whichever is closest for you).

We sell clones in 6-packs at $150 per 6-pack (you can mix and match from any available clones to makeup a 6-pack).

Unless you are on the list below, we provide a $10 discount to ALL of those listed below when they purchase clones:

Active duty military
National guard
Coast guard
Veterans
Medical workers
First responders

Things to keep in mind:

  • All of our clones are first generation, meaning that they were taken from mother plants started from seed.
  • Folks are limited to 12 clones of any given strain and 36 clones in total.
  • Clones are reserved on a first come first served basis, but we will do our best to get you the strain(s) and number(s) you are looking for.

Updated Cannabis Strain Information…

Because folks had been asking questions about strain genetics, flowering time, THC levels, etc., we created a cannabis strain data sheet and because we recently added several new strains to our availability list we have updated the chart to reflect that update.

So so here’s a chart containing all that updated information for the strains we currently have in our inventory.

Hopefully it will better enable you to make strain choices that will best meet your needs for both growing and consumption.

Please feel free to email us (Info@MaineSeedlings.com) with any questions you might have, another option is to text or call us (1-207-613-5650) with any of your questions regarding medical marijuana clones.

Our latest inventory & some new strains…

Maine Seedlings & Clones a best of the 207 winner!

Here is our current inventory (as of 3/22) and for the first time we have some “teens” on the list (at no additional cost):

16- Numbskull x Ice (teen)
11- Mothertongue (teen)

15- Purple Trainwreck
12- Agent Orange
25- Snoop Dog OG
30- Mothertongue
9- Purple Urkle
6- Strawberry Banana
9- Alaskan Thunder Fuck

Two strains still to come (and it will be soon) are:

GMO Cookies
Willie Nelson

Clones are 6-12 inches tall (teens are much bigger), all are in a coco & perlite mixture, well rooted in degradable root pouches and ready to go into your dirt OR hydroponic setup as is, no de-bagging, no root washing required.

We meet folks in person (and in public) Monday through Friday in either Biddeford Scarborough (depending on the town you’re coming from).

Clones go on a first come basis so the sooner you get in touch the better chance of getting the strains you want.

They are sold in 6-packs at $150 per 6-pack.

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Things to keep in mind:

  • All of our clones are first generation, meaning that they were taken from mother plants started from seed.
  • Folks are limited to 12 clones of any given strain and 36 clones in total.
  • Clones are reserved on a first come first served basis, but we will do our best to get you the strain(s) and number(s) you are looking for.
  • The best way to reach us is via email (Info@MaineSeedlings.com), second best is to text us (1-207-613-5650) or leave a voicemail with any questions you have about medical marijuana clones.
  • We make appointments Monday through Friday for clone delivery and meet with patients in either the Portland or Biddeford areas (depending on the town you’re coming from).
  • We offer a $10 discount for all veterans and first responders.

And the winner is….

We are so happy we were able to run this contest and truly appreciate the fact the HTG Supply joined in and added some great gifts.

And happier still to announce our winner, and that winner is (drum roll please)… Marie McNeil Bragdon Hughes!!!

She will getting everything in this picture and more!!!

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6- of our best clones

1- 3 pack of Advanced Nutrients Micro, Grow & Bloom

1– Kleen Kanteen aluminum “stash” container

1– 4-piece “Herb” Grinder

1– Beautiful hand lacquered cigar box (us old-timers have fond memories of our old cigar “stash” box)

6- One Gallon Phat Sack fabric pots

1- bag of Fox Farm Cultivation Nation 70/30 coco perlite blend

1- HTG 4ft 2 lamp T5 light with 6400k lamps

1- 4ft T5 light rack

Congratulations Marie!!!

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We are going to set a date that works for Marie and meet her at HTG to present her with all her goodies.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest and we’re sorry that everyone couldn’t win.

If you are looking for a grow store to call home please consider HTG Supply, great people, great products, great service… check out their website or their Facebook page.

Thanks again to everyone!

Contest winner to be announce is 7 days!…

Growing Supplies from HTG

This is what the winner will be getting from us:

6- clones

1- 3 pack of Advanced Nutrients Micro, Grow & Bloom

1– Kleen Kanteen aluminum “stash” container

1– 4-piece “Herb” Grinder

1– Beautiful hand lacquered cigar box (us old-timers have fond memories of our old cigar “stash” box)

This is what the winner will be getting from the good folks HTG Supply:

6- One Gallon Phat Sack fabric pots

1- bag of Fox Farm Cultivation Nation 70/30 coco perlite blend

1- HTG 4ft 2 lamp T5 light with 6400k lamps

1- 4ft T5 light rack

Now that is quite a prize package!!!!

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Here are the contest rules, plain and simple:

1. You need to be a Maine resident 21 years of age or older (you DO NOT need to be a MMMP)

2. Follow us on Instagram @TheStickyLeaf (if you already follow us, that counts)

3. Like or leave a comment on any of our YouTube videos or

4. Like or leave a comment on any of our Instagram images

5. That’s it, once you’re done drop us an email (Info@MaineSeedlings.com) with “Contest” in the subject line, then sit back, cross your fingers and wait for your name to be drawn!

Everyone who completes the process will have their name thrown into a hat (figuratively), and the winner will be drawn Monday March 15th. The winner will be announced here, on Facebook and on Instagram.

If you’d like your name thrown in the hat more than once and increase your chances of winning simply tag one friend per Instagram comment. Each time you tag a friend you’ll earn another entry into the contest.

So come back next Monday, March 15th and see if you are the lucky winner!

Good luck everyone!

*Winners will need to pick up their prize package in person in either the Portland or Biddeford areas at a day and time that is mutually convenient


This is too F’ing Cool…

We were recently interviewed by Dickie Kai of the Podcast “New England Outside Pot Growers Club“.

I would tell you more about the podcast was about but I think the name is pretty self explanatory, be sure to check it out.

https://newenglandoutsidepotgrowersclub.com/episode-20…/

This episode starts with information about prepping for this years outdoor grow season with our interview starting around the 15 minute mark and yes, I am as good looking as my voice sounds (joking)!

The “New England Outside Pot Growers Club” is a very informative podcast and I would recommend that after you listen to our interview you go back and start listening at episode 1 and go all the way through, each one is a gem packed with useful information.

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