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i've read that the thc levels of buds can vary from where on the plant the flower is harvested. does anyone have information regarding this?
i've read that the thc levels of buds can vary from where on the plant the flower is harvested. does anyone have information regarding this?
my guess would be that mid tops prolly test the best, I think the main tops might get damaged due to heat stress, light intensity among other things grower dependent. jus a guess, intresting thread tho
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This information was given me by an old-timer, and IIRC he said that Robert Clark's book actually tested THC levels from different areas of the plant and found that lowers are indeed lower in THC. But, don't hold me to it, ok? I don't have the book, just relaying what I've been told.
It's an interesting question. It probably does differ, with those buds that receive optimal light and growing conditions having higher levels. But perhaps that's just flawed and biased logic? I would like to see some real numbers if anyone has some.
So you think the light/heat essentially degraded the THC?
I've never noticed a difference myself. I prefer the top colas, but maybe that's all psychosomatic, because they look the most awesome, especially compared to popcorn. When I smoke my way through the top buds and make my way to the rest though I haven't noticed any decline in quality.
I absolutely agree with you, and this is the disadvantage of the indoor growing. It's because of the light-distance law, that light diminishes progressively with the square of the distance from the source.
Regards!
I have the book and he does mention that thc levels from the top of the bud can be higher most intense light has an effect ..... I 'll see if I can find that actually chapter ....
And that makes sense, if you think of it like fruits on a tree. Growing up, we quickly learned that the best peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots were all at the TOP of the tree, growing in full sun. Sweetest, biggest, tastiest.
I wonder how much variance there may be when comparing indoor vs outdoor grows.
on an other note: In some American Indian herbal medicine teachings it is the top cone of the pine tree (pinion) that is said to have the most medicinal properties.