Trichromes! Improving the size of the gland..

[DigitalNomad]

The question I am sure on every grower's mind - how do I get more trichromes, bigger glands?

Has anyone tested and proven a scheme to improve on the trichromes on a plant - or is it all 'genetics'?

Are all trichromes the same size?

DN

 

[canadarolls]

Kingjohnc is using a product called "snow storm ultra".
Id like to explore this idea as well.

 

[DigitalNomad]

hmm interesting - this is not the first time I heard of "snow storm ultra" being mentioned.

I have been using "Bloombastic" - I only use it for 2 weeks, after the 4th week of flowering. I compared plants, and found that the smaller grade buds, lower on the plant - filled out better. Of course, more full buds meant more trichromes

I found that if I used bloombastic too much - like 4 weeks (water, water, feed - soil) the buds were a bit harsh in taste, and no additional increase of growth. So use sparingly.

I will also check out snow storm ultra.

DN

 

[canadarolls]

As well, ive read that lowering temps at the ending stages helps with the frost, not proven but its the thought that counts!

 

[DigitalNomad]

I tried the '3 days of dark before harvest' and I tried the 65 degree (ten degree drop in normal temp) for a week or so. No major increase. As a matter of fact - I save myself 3 days and don't do the 3 days of darkness - the trichromes were the same result.

I grow a haze that is reliable for frostiness and potency. Maybe it is genetics. It is funny that the small buds way on the bottom frost up nicely too - so its not exactly light exposure either..

DN

 

[canadarolls]

The beautiful mystique of her...
I shall pay more attention to plants and environment from now on, be a nice project.

 

[David Bowman]

I saw that the trichomes on my first grow had thicker stalks when I added UVB during the latter half of flowering.