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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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BioHarvest grows cannabis cells and trichomes in liquid media

SpeedWeed

The increasing value of both recreational and medicinal cannabis around the world is driving a need to purify large quantities of full-spectrum and individual cannabinoids for use in vapes, beverages, and capsules. The post BioHarvest grows cannabis cells and trichomes in liquid media appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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What Is Cannabis Rosin?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In today’s vast and ever-expanding ocean of retail cannabis options, potent concentrates have carved out a major niche among both therapeutic users and those seeking general recreation and relaxation. But, in this diverse class of products, rosin stands out for its flavor, effect, and unique distinction as a solventless concentrate option.

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

Veriheal

Cannabis legalization has brought about a plethora of different methods of consumption for patients and recreational users alike. Kief is the nickname given to trichomes when they fall off of cannabis. Kief is also collected by trichome farmers that use sleeves or mesh screens to capture cannabis trichomes.

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5 Rare Cannabis Strains You Should Try if You Get the Chance

Veriheal

There is a plethora of Indica, Sativa, and hybrid cannabis strains available on both the recreational and medical cannabis markets. As research develops, we are beginning to understand that these classifications are of lesser importance than the terpene and cannabinoid composition of different strains or chemovars. Oaxacan Highland.

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The Importance of Female Cannabis Plants

Leafwell

But female plants are the ones responsible for the sticky and stinky trichome and terpene covered buds we all know and love. Sure, both male and female plants are needed to breed new genetics and create new strains. Anyone who uses cannabis medically or recreationally will know that buds that have seeds are often less potent.

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What is PGR cannabis and how can you spot it?

The Cannigma

Since PGRs work by interfering with the natural hormones and blocking of natural enzymatic processes in the plant, it’s no wonder these buds often have depleted cannabinoid and terpene concentrations. Instead, what customers get are artificially dense nugs with mild trichome counts.

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