POT POTENCY- Very informative article.. a must read for experienced growers!

[nizmo]

"Most strains start with clear or slightly amber heads which gradually become opaque when THC levels have peaked and are beginning to degrade."

I thought they started out clear (not amber) then went cloudy, then amber?

 

[stowandgrow]

"Most strains start with clear or slightly amber heads which gradually become opaque when THC levels have peaked and are beginning to degrade."

I thought they started out clear (not amber) then went cloudy, then amber?

Ditto. I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Sleepy79]

Anyone that has ever seen a mixed light garden can testify that the healthiest, most crystallized buds occur where the two spectrums overlap. Again this brings us back to the UV factor, as metal halide bulbs emit a fair amount of UV while HPS emit almost none. Most growers employing halides in conjunction with HPS do so at a 2:1 HPS:halide ratio. Many growers, especially those restricted to one light, have been having good success using one of the new enhanced metal halide bulbs such as Sunmaster, which have a more balanced spectrum than either sodium or regular halide alone.

Sunpulse makes only MH bulbs that are available in various light spectrums. I guess they are on to something.

 

[fatboyOGOF]

some very interesting conclusions and facts. i'm rethinking some things and researching others.

thanks!

 

[fatboyOGOF]

yeah this perked me up too. i've grown a lot of strains but have never seen amber heads starting out. i use a microscope and have only seen amber towards the end. it's an odd statement.

 

[Luger187]

thanks for the info! that calcium and nitrogen part was real informative

 

[MinDimension]

thank u for this info

 

[hic]

Thanks for the good read!

 

[Nunchukawaria]

I'm not as impressed as everyone else is with this article you ganked which seems to be a whole lotta recycled info but I just wanted to add the fact that Cannabis plants also produce trichomes as a defense against herbavores and bugs. This is why the age old "hippie" myth that pinching off the leaf tips to increase potency proves true as it simulates a bug attack.

 

[Brother Numsi]

OK, I think waaaaay outside the box, but what about electrical stimulation to promote growth or potency? We use low levels of current to promote bone growth and healing. I wonder if anyone ever did a study on a very low amount of voltage on plants.

 

[Brother Numsi]

Just did a search...there are some threads:
https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/270457-electro-culture-looking-edge.html

 

[MixedMelodyMindBender]

I've seen University studies where they measure the electrical conductivity of a plant and how that changes with interaction of its environment. Like a human hand touching them. Also was able to see how ec spikes during peak hours of sunshine or energy manufacturing/conversion.