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Why are cannabis trichomes shaped like mushrooms? Breaking the cuticle

Cannabis Life Network

Thankfully, terp production occurs within trichomes — glandular hairs that cover your favourite frosty nugs. And trichomes have many tricks to prevent a toxic leak of cannabinoids and terpenes, which includes their mushroom shape. The post Why are cannabis trichomes shaped like mushrooms? Almost […].

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An Introduction to Cannabis Trichomes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you’re not already familiar with the ins and outs of the cannabis plant, then you might not know about cannabis trichomes. How can trichomes best be utilized by cannabis fans? Today, we’d like to answer each of these questions and give our readers a thorough overview of cannabis trichomes. What Are the Trichomes on Cannabis?

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How trichomes make terpenes and cannabinoids in supercell pathways

Cannabis Life Network

A study from the University of British Columbia froze trichomes with liquid nitrogen. Using modern techniques, they found new keys that better explain how trichomes make non-polar terpenes and cannabinoids without destroying plant cells. (1) Researchers peered into cryofixated Purple Kush cells with an electron microscope.

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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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Cannabis Testing Lab Trichome Analytical Integrates Chemovar Visualization Tool PhytoFacts

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trichome Analytical announced today that it has licensed cannabis analytical data tool PhytoFacts to offer clients. MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, N.J.–(BUSINESS Read More

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When’s the best time to harvest cannabis flowers? 

The Cannigma

So, how long does marijuana take to grow? Also, autoflowering strains take much less time than regular marijuana hybrids. Ideally, when you harvest your cannabis most of your trichomes should have a milky white color (Shutterstock). Ideally, most of your trichomes should have a milky white color.

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Guide to Cannabis Cultivation: From Seed to Harvest

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Look for the pistils to change color from white to amber or brown, and check the trichomes using a magnifying glass for a milky or cloudy appearance. When about 70-90% of the pistils have changed color and the trichomes are mostly cloudy, it’s usually the right time to harvest for a balanced high. Happy growing!