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What are trichomes?

Marijuana Seeds NL

If you’re familiar with the stickiness of good bud, then you’re already familiar with the peculiar term of ‘trichomes’. Trichomes comes from the Greek word Trích?ma In weed’s case, trichomes are the sticky-icky microscopic crystals that contain the plant’s beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes. What are trichomes?

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Everything You Need To Know About Cannabis Trichomes

The Herb Collective

The crystals growing off of your cannabis plants are trichomes. Some would say that they smoke cannabis just for the trichomes! So let’s dive deep into cannabis trichomes. What Are Trichomes? Trichomes on cannabis are resinous glands that cover buds and leaves, although most are invisible to the naked eye.

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What Are Trichomes and Their Role Within Cannabis Plants?

The Herb Collective

Every bud looks different, with some flowers deemed more attractive or quality than others, but one thing they all have in common is trichomes! Trichomes are what make your bud give off that sticky feeling when you touch them. They may be microscopic, but there is a lot to learn about trichomes and why they exist on cannabis.

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Medical Marijuana Concentrates: The Complete Guide

LifeCannMD

Trichomes are tiny compounds (or glands) that cover the Cannabis plant. Trichomes come in different varieties and the accumulation of them is used to create what is collectively called cannabis concentrates. Concentrates are much stronger than the average pre-roll. There are a number of concentrates to choose from.

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Kief vs. Hash—What’s the Difference and How Can They be Used?

Veriheal

From applying a topical products, to consuming a cannabis infused beverage or edibles ranging from cheesecake and cheese puffs, vaping cannabis or dabbing cannabis concentrates, the list goes on and on. When it comes to concentrates, edibles, and beverages the methods of infusion and extraction have developed and diversified substantially.

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What is bubble hash and can you make it at home?

The Cannigma

Bubble hash, also known as ice water hash, is a specific type of hash concentrate made with ice water. All cannabis plants produce trichomes from resin glands on the buds. To the naked eye, trichomes are tiny fine hairs, but under close examination, trichomes are actually shaped like mushrooms with a fine stalk and big head.

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What Is Hash and How Do You Make It?

The Cannigma

Hashish or just hash, is a potent cannabis concentrate made by extracting the resin from cannabis plants and working and pressing it into solid form. Once removed from the plant, this resin can be collected and processed into hash using a variety of methods — including ones that have been with us since antiquity. Dry sift hash.

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