creating more crystals

[boodist]

i know most of this relates to the strain but I am just curious if there are different growing techniques which can create a more glazed effect for eye candy.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Capitate stalked trichome percentage is a misleading visual cue when it comes to true potency. What really matters is THC percentage within the individual trichomes in relation to overall numbers.

Genetics are your number one limiting factor. Proper humidity control is essential for a really well-developed terpene profile, which is a major factor to consider when it comes to quality.

As a simple question...

 

[SSHZ]

I agree. The type of "terpines" that make up the resin also contributes to the quality of the high. More resin does not necessarily mean stronger pot.

Lower humidity is 2nd most important, after genetics.

 

[ganja_guy52]

What about shocking the plant w/ cold water or something, would that contribute to resin production (considering the plant is of good genetics)?

:bong-hits:

 

[SSHZ]

No....if anything, stressing the plant would probably reduce THC production.......

 

[Blaze]

^^^ Agreed. Harvesting and processing technique also has a big effect. If you are rough on your flower you will knock a lot of trich's off.

 

[desertsquirrel]

i think its so funny that people think stress is going to help them... lol one too many weed books maybe?

 

[ProdigyGrower]

I thought watering with cold water helped bring out purple colors?? Is this rite??

 

[Seamaiden]

Just cold air will do it, PG.

I'm rather surprised no one has mentioned ultraviolent radiation.

 

[UCMENOW]

Cold water on the root zone if you can't get your ambient room conditions to come down will help IMO

 

[Capulator]

a proper cure always helps. Cool, dry place... dry slow. Let the sugars break down.

 

[Kobe24]

Methyl Jasmonate

 

[oldirtybastard]

Try some Snow Storm Ultra
It seems to frost up strains that are lacking trichs. ~ODB~

 

[jyip]

Genetics are your number one limiting factor. Proper humidity control is essential for a really well-developed terpene profile, which is a major factor to consider when it comes to quality.

Lower humidity is 2nd most important, after genetics.

i never realized that humidity had such a strong play in potency

...why?? is it because without the perfect RH% the flowering plant deos not develop totally, and does not grow to its potential...interesting
btw, what is roughly the correct RH% isnt it around 40% RH the right amount, and a lil more during veg, around 50-60% RH

thx

 

[dank_]

...I was not aware the humidity had such an impact on trichs...

 

[jyip]

i had thought that gravity by humbolt products or something eel river hydro,,,a name close to that
anyhow, the gravity helps finish the flowering up nice i thought,, but everyone seems to have theri majic bullets when they grow

 

[motherlode]

never heard that gravity will help produce more crystals - its more of a hardener

have heard from people who used it that it will aversely affect the end product and amount of crystal if you use too much

 

[crom]

What's up motherlode? I have been using Gravity the past few runs, and agree that it does harden nugs a bit. I didn't observe trich enhancement though. I believe that is what Snow Storm is for, by the same makers of Gravity. I have been using Gravity at 1ml/G with good results. When you get that slight white tip burn, back off and go to .5ml/G. The only thing I can think of to enhance your resin count is to cross it out to a different strain that has good trich coverage and potency. Say cross it to an Alien dominate strain or a The White dominate strain. Other than that I would work on perfecting your atmosphere and your rhizosphere in order to promote the best expression of your genetics before trying to add some magic potion with a cool name. :)

Cheers,
Crom

 

[SSHZ]

This is what I've always read about humidity and trichome production: The plant needs to maintain a certain amount of moisture in the leaf to maintain its health. When the ambient humidity is above 50% it has a very easy time staying moist inside. But when they RH drops, protective measures are taken to ensure that the plant does not dry up, this results in an increase of resin production as an internal device to maintain humidity. Makes sense, don't you think?

 

[crom]

Yes, yes it does..