While these are understandable concerns, washing your weed won't impact its flavour and effects. Cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are fat-soluble and hydrophobic, meaning you won't lose them when you bathe your bud in water. Plus, those fruity and floral terpenes are locked up in a sticky resin.
No, despite what you may be thinking, bud-washing has no negative effects on the flavour or the potency of the flowers. This is because the trichomes containing the cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBG, etc.)
While not mandatory, it's definitely a good idea to wash cannabis flower buds that were grown outside. The process reduces outdoor air pollutants that may have accumulated on the buds such as dirt, dust, pollen, toxic wildfire ash, caterpillar poop, insects, bird debris, and other particulate matter.
The bud washing eliminates any type of residue that may be in the plants, including the dust that it may have (in case they are in a closed place where more dirt particles are preserved). In addition to dust, it also eliminates fungi, pests and any type of bacteria.
As a matter of fact—no. Those crystals—known as trichomes—are extremely sticky after harvest, so even a drench with water isn't going to dislodge them from the bud itself. That said, anything else holding on for the ride, such as unwanted critters and dirt/dust, will get washed off with no trouble.
If you're growing in soil, begin flushing between one and two weeks before harvest. If you're growing in coco, flush your plants for up to one week prior to harvest. If you're growing in hydro, your plants only need to be flushed for one to two days.
Bud bowl trimmers work best with wet buds but will also work with dried buds. If you choose to trim by hand, you will want to do so with the buds upside down as this gives more access to the base of the leaves.
To some degree, more light translates to fatter buds and higher yields (you'll need to pay attention to the distance between your grow light and plants or your plant may suffer from light burn). Increasing light intensity is the most effective way to fatten up buds.
Powdery mildew (or PM) on your dried buds can render them unusable and unsalable – completely unfit for market. Even worse, it can indicate a more extensive problem: PM on your still-growing cannabis.
It's way too dry. If it stays compressed and feels like a fresh plant, it's too moist. Ideally, a well-cured bud should bounce back like memory foam.
Quality cannabis has a healthy green color and can have touches of red, orange, and purple all depending on the strain. Bad buds look old — it's a muted green, brown, tan or even yellow, and if you spot anything that looks like mold, don't buy it.
Is dry weed okay to smoke? Though overly dry cannabis is not ideal, it can still be smoked. Anything beneath 10% moisture could be harsh, and the lower the moisture content below that, the harsher and less potent the cannabis will be.
The term “ageusia” refers to the loss of sense of taste. Ageusia may be caused by infections, certain medications, nutritional deficiencies or other factors. Loss of sense of taste is also a possible symptom of COVID-19. In most cases, treating the underlying cause of ageusia can restore your taste.
Most of the time, dysgeusia is a side effect of certain treatments or medications, or it could be due to vitamin or mineral deficiencies. People who are pregnant can also develop altered taste. In rare cases, however, dysgeusia could be a symptom of liver disease, hypothyroidism or other health conditions.
In the beginning, bud rot attacks a plant's stem, which will appear mushy and gray. As the infection progresses, signs of bud rot are characterized by wilted, yellow and burnt leaves. It's tricky to spot bud rot ahead of time because the fungus first takes hold inside the plant and works its way to the outside.
If not treated early, powdery mildew will continue attacking your crops by damaging the leaves, petioles, stems and buds. If left to progress, your plants will be unsuitable for smoking. Powdery mildew is a common fungus for cannabis crops.
White tips have several causes. Sometimes the phenomenon indicates huge levels of desirable phytochemicals such as cannabinoids and terpenes. In other instances, white flowers are a sign of stress and damage.
Lack of light is perhaps the most common reason that cannabis produces fluffy, light buds. You may have noticed the lower, puny 'popcorn' bud sites that form below the main canopy. Often these buds are discarded by growers allowing the plant to focus biochemical energy on the main blooms.
Are Small Buds more Potent? Small buds are generally the same potency as large nugs of the same strain. Small nugs come from the same plants as large nugs, they're simply pieces of flower that tended to get less light and thus didn't grow as large.
Topping to increase the number of colas
Prune to clear off dead leaves to help your plants focus their energy on the live parts of the plant. Prune large leaves which get in the way of light reaching the colas. Topping is a form of pruning and involves pruning off the branch tip of the main cola.
Are Sugar Leaves Good to Smoke? Yes, sugar leaves can be smoked once they're dry, but they will be harsh and relatively weak in potency compared to the buds. Moreover, they will be less flavourful.
Usually, growers trim the fan leaves weeks before harvest, which is a period that leads to senescence, a phase in the plant cycle when the larger leaves start fading away. It is safe to start removing these dying leaves and continue until harvest.
You'll want to provide a fan to increase air circulation in the room and create a constant light breeze, but avoid pointing the fan directly at your plants – unless you're in a very hot and humid climate. Even then, keep the breeze on the light side. The ideal humidity level for drying cannabis is about 45-55%.