Chlorophyll levels in Sativas and its effects when curing

TheEvilBanana

TheEvilBanana

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Sorry if this has already been discussed but I searched the site for an answer and didnt see this topic yet so I figured I'd create a new thread to get insight from experienced growers.

I was reading how sativas generally produce less chlorophyll which is one factor in why the flowering period takes longer than with indicas.

That got me thinking.... Have any of you guys noticed whether the time needed to cure sativas is generally shorter than with indicas due to a lower level of chlorophyll in the buds?

I assume that because there is less chlorophyll in sativa strains that it would take less time to purge chlorophyll from the bud thus leading to a nice tasting smoke sooner than with indicas.

I know that indicas are usually more dense than sativas so that will speed up drying and curing comparatively but I wanted to focus in on taste and whether the lower levels of chloropyll has an effect on curing time.

I'm in no way saying that curing sativa strains is quicker due to the low levels of chlorophyll. That is simply my assumption. Which is why I'm looking for insight from RIU. I will continue to research and post any relevant information I find.

Please feel free to post your views and experiences on this topic. And thanks for the insight.
 
k0ijn

k0ijn

Scientia Cannabis
TheEvilBanana said:
Sorry if this has already been discussed but I searched the site for an answer and didnt see this topic yet so I figured I'd create a new thread to get insight from experienced growers.

I was reading how sativas generally produce less chlorophyll which is one factor in why the flowering period takes longer than with indicas.

That got me thinking.... Have any of you guys noticed whether the time needed to cure sativas is generally shorter than with indicas due to a lower level of chlorophyll in the buds?

I assume that because there is less chlorophyll in sativa strains that it would take less time to purge chlorophyll from the bud thus leading to a nice tasting smoke sooner than with indicas.

I know that indicas are usually more dense than sativas so that will speed up drying and curing comparatively but I wanted to focus in on taste and whether the lower levels of chloropyll has an effect on curing time.

I'm in no way saying that curing sativa strains is quicker due to the low levels of chlorophyll. That is simply my assumption. Which is why I'm looking for insight from RIU. I will continue to research and post any relevant information I find.

Please feel free to post your views and experiences on this topic. And thanks for the insight.
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Interesting subject but I'm afraid I haven't spotted that difference.

I haven't grown many pure Sativas but those I have grown have been grown next to hybrids and/or Indicas.
And I haven't really seen any difference in drying or curing.

But now that you brought this up I might actually do a test on this when I get my grow up and running.


You see more difference between Sativa & Indica outdoors than you indoors.
I can grow a Sativa strain indoors and make it look like an Indica, simply by LST'ing.
That might be why I haven't spotted any difference, because for indoor growers the plants usually come out very alike (depending on method of course).
 
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