As you probably know, vitamin A is related to growth and vision in humans. They play a crucial role in humans because they are involved in vitamin A production. Carotenoids – Orange, Yellow, and RedĬarotenoids are present in a variety of living organisms, including plants. Marijuana strains such as Green Crack, Green Goblin, and Green Haze boast a strong green color. As chlorophyll typically masks other pigments, most plants have a green hue. This is where plants synthesize organic matter from inorganic matter using energy from light. It is essential for all plant life because it enables them to absorb enough light to perform the process of photosynthesis. It is the reason why the marijuana plant is predominantly green. Chlorophyll – GreenĬhlorophyll represents approximately 70% of the pigments contained in plants. Popular ‘purples’ include Granddaddy Purple (GDP) and Purple Haze.īlue Cheese and Blue Dream are famous blue strains, while Red Dragon is one of the better-known ‘red’ cannabis strains. There are strains such as Vietnamese Black that contain so many anthocyanins that they have a black hue. The problem here is that if you overdo it, you give your plants the equivalent of skin cancer and damage them irreparably. As these molecules act as the plant’s sunscreen, increasing the light intensity will cause stress, thus boosting anthocyanins. You can increase the production of anthocyanins by changing the light spectrum in LED lighting. Anthocyanins don’t alter the smell or taste of your weed. Occasionally, however, you will see red cannabis because of this pigment molecule. In most cases, an anthocyanin provides a purple or blue color. The color shown depends on the pH the plant is exposed to. Anthocyanins – From Yellow/Orange to Blue, Black or Even RedĪnthocyanins are a group of approximately 400 pigment molecules found in flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Now, let’s take a look at the best-known phytochemicals and the colors they produce. Make sure no more than 70-80% of pistils have changed color before you harvest. Depending on the strain, a plant’s pistils can turn a burnt orange color or even become fire red. They remain white until the latter part of the flowering stage.Īt that point, the pistils change color. These hairs catch the pollen and come out of the calyx during the vegetative stage. The other key element of cannabis color is the humble pistil.Įach female plant contains an enormous amount of these tiny hairs that cover the buds. This is because color doesn’t dictate a marijuana plant’s cannabinoid content, the true indicator of strength. In reality, although bright colors are more attractive, it doesn’t mean your weed will taste better or provide you with a more psychoactive high. It is a myth that strains with bold colors are more potent than those with less noticeable hues. Phytochemicals are biological compounds found in plants, and they are responsible for the various colors of weed.
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