What are trichomes on weed?
What are trichomes on weed?
They are the sticky glands that cover the flowers and some small leaves of the cannabis plant. By definition, a trichome is “ the small outgrowth on a plant”. The etymology comes from the greek word trikhōma meaning “growth of hair”. Much like terpenes, most plants have trichomes that serve various purposes.
How do you harvest individual buds?
Cut out big fan leaves, especially if they show signs of pests (insects, mold, fungi). Place those branches in plastic trays. Divide the branches into smaller twigs or individual buds. Depending on the size of the buds and the relative humidity of your drying space, you can leave them bigger or smaller.
Do weed plants grow back every year?
Cannabis is an annual flowering plant, its life cycle limited to just one season. This process is known as re-vegging, or regeneration, and it allows you to harvest buds from a plant, then grow the same plant again for a second harvest of buds.
What time of day is best to harvest weed?
The best time of day to harvest cannabis is in the morning, just before the sun is up in the sky. That is when the terpene levels are at their peak.
Why does weed look fuzzy?
If you spot a fuzzy white powder growing on it, your weed is moldy and you definitely shouldn’t smoke it, unless you want to risk heart and lung problems. Mold spores like moist places without a lot of airflow, which can happen if you store your weed where it’s too moist.
How long will a weed plant live?
Biennial weeds usually live for two years. In the first year seeds germinate and grow without flowering, forming what is called a rosette.
Should you water before harvesting weed?
The idea is to give your plants only clean water with no additives for a period before harvesting, which cleanses the buds of the minerals and nutrients the plant needs to grow. Harvesting without proper flushing will produce buds that contain the minerals and nutrients you were adding to the water.
What do trichomes look like when it’s time to harvest?
The trichome head can change from a clear to a fully amber color as the plant matures and ripens. 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.
