Learn about these tiny but essential parts of the cannabis plant.
INTRODUCING: TRICHOMES
Next time you are holding marijuana, take a close look at the bud – do you see any crystals? Any miniscule mushroom-shaped glands of resin? Those are trichomes, the most important part of the marijuana plant. Quality marijuana is covered with rich, resin-filled trichomes waiting to release their physical, medical and psychedelic properties for your benefit.
Trichomes = Resin
The main reason trichomes are considered so important to marijuana smokers, is because they are the primary reason why your buds taste, smell, and hit the way they do.
Glandular trichomes product the resin that makes the cannabis so beneficial and enjoyable. The resin produced by trichomes contains the active medicinal, therapeutic and psychotropical compounds including cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBG, CBN, etc.), terpenes, and flavonoids, among many other pharmacologically active chemicals.
Trichomes maKe the resin, the resin makes the magic.
Trichomes are almost too small to see without magnification. They look like small, dome-like glands that coat the leaves and buds of mature cannabis. They are resinous and oily, but also have a glass, or crystal-like appearance. These densely packed crystalline-looking structures produce the frosty coating that cannabis lovers have come to associate with high-quality bud.
HASH COMES FROM TRIChOMES
As they mature, trichomes will change from clear to milky white to amber. When they dry and break off the plant, the resulting powdery substance is called kief and is considered a delicacy by all in the marijuana community for its purity and flavor. Kief can be pressed by hand into balls, strips or bricks, creating a delicious all-natural Hash without solvents or heat.
CHOOSING MARIJUANA WISELY
How to get the most trichomes? Look for dense, packed buds covered with a crystal white frosting. Seek out strains that are known to be high in trichomes. Buy from quality growers who cultivate plants to increase potency and trichome production. Be careful when handling and rolling so as to capture any kief to either enhance your joints or save up for hash.
Pistils vs. Trichomes?
Are the orange hairs also trichomes? No, they are pistils, part of reproductive system of female plants. Pistils are hair-like, bright orange-bronze protrusions and indicate plant maturity and sex. Trichomes and pistils perform different roles within the plant structure.
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