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How does a plant make THC?
The most common source of heat is supplied by burning the flower, but decarboxylation can also be accomplished by baking or extracting. It’s only after the carboxyl group is removed, that the non-psychoactive THCA becomes psychoactive d9-THC. This is why eating raw flowers does not produce the desired effect!
Where is THC found on the plant?
While THC is found throughout all of the aerial parts (i.e the sugar and fan leaves) of a marijuana plant, it is found most abundantly in the flowers of female marijuana plants. As we discussed above, these flowers are coated in small resin glands called trichomes.
How do you get the most THC from a plant?
To maximize the THC of your plant, you need to make sure that you are taking care of it. Avoid common mistakes like overwatering/underwatering, heat stress, root problems, irregular light cycles, and nutrient issues. Take a close look at the leaves because they can tell a story of two.
Can outdoor look like indoor?
It’s important to note that buds can be grown properly or improperly regardless of whether they were grown inside or outside, so improperly grown indoor can visually look like outdoor, while properly grown outdoor can easily look like indoor. If you guessed A was outdoor and B was indoor you are correct!
How to increase THC in cannabis before harvest?
These “flushing” methods may (or may not) increase THC: 1 keep plant in the dark for 2-3 days before harvest 2 harvest cannabis in the morning 3 harvest cannabis during the plant’s dark period 4 water plants with ice water before harvest 5 chop down and hang entire plant upside down for a few days before trimming and drying buds More
When does a cannabis plant begin to produce trichomes?
A cannabis plant begins to produce trichomes when it enters the flowering stage of its growth cycle. They serve a protective function for a cannabis plant and act as a deterrent to pests and herbivores. Trichomes contain a higher concentration of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids than any other part of a cannabis plant.
When does a cannabis plant reach its maximum THC level?
The idea is that a cannabis plant needs to remain in the vegetative stage for at least 8 weeks before being switched to the flowering stage in order to reach its maximum THC levels when it starts budding.
Where do cannabinoids come from in the cannabis plant?
Trichomes contain a higher concentration of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids than any other part of a cannabis plant. Cannabinoid synthesis begins in the trichomes, and these cells become the precursor to the dozens of different cannabinoids that marijuana produces.