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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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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

Project CBD

Researchers from Israel’s Weizmann Institute recently reported that they found cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and other rare cannabinoids in Helichrysum umbraculigerum, a perennial shrub informally known as the woolly umbrella. That’s different from cannabis, where CBGA and other cannabinoids are concentrated in trichomes on flower tops.

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Grow Journal: Bruce Banner by Dark Horse Genetics (Part 2)

Illinois News Joint

I went for a longer 72-day cut to really give the trichomes time to ripen, hung to dry, trimmed, then cured for 14 days in Mason jars. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Grow Journal 59: Sour Orange by Supernatural Seeds (Part 2)

Illinois News Joint

Sour Orange—a sativa-leaning (65%/35%) cross of Clementine, Orange Sherbet, and Tangie—grew dense bulb-shaped dark-green and purple-hued colas with bright-orange pistils and heavy trichome coverage, giving the strain strong bag appeal. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Review: Strawberry Bubbles #5 by The Botanist

Illinois News Joint

Glistening concentrations of milky trichomes at the creases caught my eye, but the overall trichome character was light. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Review: DNA Cake by DNA Genetics

Illinois News Joint

The trichomes glittered under light ranging from clear at the center to a light-caramel amber at the surface. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Review: Black Inferno by nuEra

Illinois News Joint

The dense buds were colorful with dark green and purple leaves with some spots black that contrasted the rich creamy trichome coverage for a strong bag appeal. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. ILNJ photo The eighth game as one huge cola, a few medium-sized buds, and a few tiny buds to round out the weight.