bluntmaster9
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most of the psychoactive THC is put into the buds durring the last 10 days along with MOST OF THE WEIGHT. ??
true or false?
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rambler420
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I'm guessing false. The weight, maybe, but the THC is already there in the trichomes. It actually starts to degrade to other chemicals the longer it sits on the plant and they start to change.
I'm a newbie that just started reading up on this this year with my first grow, though, so someone who knows more than me please correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm a newbie that just started reading up on this this year with my first grow, though, so someone who knows more than me please correct me if I'm wrong.
707DankSmoker
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The weight can be added on, and more trichromes can be added but id say about 85% of the trichromes are already there if they are going to be there
bluntmaster9
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bump???????
KaliKitsune
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THC isn't produced until the Trichromes react with light, specifically in the UV Spectrum.
Amber-colored trichromes are laden with THC - white trichromes have more precursor elements.
All gas-based lights emit some UV (HPS, MH, Fluorescents) but natural light is best for trichrome and THC production.
Supplement with UVB lighting (sterilization bulbs you'd find at a barber shop, or whatnot - those regular party blacklights are not the right wavelength of ultraviolet.)
Amber-colored trichromes are laden with THC - white trichromes have more precursor elements.
All gas-based lights emit some UV (HPS, MH, Fluorescents) but natural light is best for trichrome and THC production.
Supplement with UVB lighting (sterilization bulbs you'd find at a barber shop, or whatnot - those regular party blacklights are not the right wavelength of ultraviolet.)
bluntmaster9
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well thanks for the scientific answer
jman,tokerforlife
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after so long it creates cdp if im correct instead of thc in last days of growth..Which is a stoners enemy causes that couch lock and shit...
foggymountain
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"Amber color trichromes laden with THC."
Well from what i read, the precusor elements would be better, because during the drying and curing process there a lot of the precursor THC acid (2-COOH) which is converted by decarboxylation (catalyzed by heat, light, or alkaline conditions) .into THC. And THC that is on the wet living plant is a precursor to CBN which is created by THC degredation. So from what i gather THC on the living plant is more then likely to be degraded into CBN, a less active substance, during the drying process and curing
"Cannabinol (CBN) is the primary product of THC degradation, and there is usually little of it in a fresh plant. CBN content increases as THC degrades in storage, and with exposure to light and air. It is only mildly psychoactive."
Cannabinoids - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Well from what i read, the precusor elements would be better, because during the drying and curing process there a lot of the precursor THC acid (2-COOH) which is converted by decarboxylation (catalyzed by heat, light, or alkaline conditions) .into THC. And THC that is on the wet living plant is a precursor to CBN which is created by THC degredation. So from what i gather THC on the living plant is more then likely to be degraded into CBN, a less active substance, during the drying process and curing
"Cannabinol (CBN) is the primary product of THC degradation, and there is usually little of it in a fresh plant. CBN content increases as THC degrades in storage, and with exposure to light and air. It is only mildly psychoactive."
Cannabinoids - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
bluntmaster9
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wow well that really helps. thanks
foggymountain
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No problem. This year i am going for weight so i am waiting to see some amber trichromes. I might pull one early but i normally pull all of the early. I am curious to see a difference this year.
My hairs are already completely red and darkening daily, i think it is almost time. I still need to dig up my mini microscope. It works great, fits in your pocket, has a built in light, just press it against the bud and take a look! Got it at a childrens toy store for only $12.00!!!!
My hairs are already completely red and darkening daily, i think it is almost time. I still need to dig up my mini microscope. It works great, fits in your pocket, has a built in light, just press it against the bud and take a look! Got it at a childrens toy store for only $12.00!!!!