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How can you tell if weed is home grown?
A good way to tell if the plant is harvestable is to get a 45x magnifying glass from a grow store and check out the trichomes on the flowers. Trichomes are the translucent resin glands that contain the cannabinoids. When they turn amber or a milky purple, you know they’re ready.
Why does home grown weed look different?
The buds themselves are bigger and chunkier, but one of the most foolproof ways to differentiate the two is by looking at the stem. Outdoor grown buds will have a significantly thicker stem than indoor cultivated nugs. Indoor buds will typically be smaller and more dense than outdoor’s big, clunky nugs.
Why does my homegrown weed smell different?
The scent of freshly-cut grass is an indicator that the chlorophyll in cannabis is decomposing into ammonia. This problem originates during the curing process, and it’s an indicator of incomplete curing. Curing is an additional step in the cannabis preservation process, after drying and before consumption.
Is outdoor grown weed good?
Always keep in mind that quality cannabis can be cultivated outdoors as long as all of the right elements are present. As terpene profiles demonstrate, outdoor cannabis can be just as good or even better than cannabis that was cultivated indoors.
Why does weed smell weird when drying?
The hay/grass smell that your cannabis is giving off comes from chlorophyll. If you dry and cure your cannabis correctly, the chlorophyll breaks down and the smell goes away. If you dry your cannabis too fast, the chlorophyll won’t have time to break down fully.
Can u water weed plants at night?
Most growers believe that cannabis should be watered at night time, but some argue that they should be watered earlier in the day. Leaving soil damp throughout the cooler hours of night can promote mould growth.
What do the trichomes look like?
Trichomes are the source of resin and cannabinoids in your cannabis plant. They are small spheres of cannabis resin which coat the leaves, buds and branches of your cannabis plant, giving it a frosty white appearance.
What should the trichomes look like when ready to harvest?
TRICHOMES (BEST): The head of a trichome starts filled with clear liquid. Over time it turns milky white and then amber. When most trichomes are milky-white and a few are amber, the plant is ready to harvest.
Does curing change the smell of weed?
Properly drying and curing ensures that delicate balance is met, and that the final product achieves great smell, flavor, and high when smoked, without burning your throat with harsh smoke.