What are the Popcorn Buds and when are they produced?

Published on: 20/08/2024

THE PAPEL OF POPCORN BUDS IN THE MARIHUANA PLANT

What are the popcorn buds?

This is a particular phenomenon due to certain factors that are often inevitable during the cultivation of marijuana.

Which is it?

In this article we are going to delve into this question.

What are popcorn buds and why do they occur?

Most growers train their plants to maximize yield and produce a wide range of premium quality flowers and then a wide range of CBD products, such as pre rolled joints.

However, not all parts of a marijuana plant receive the same nutrients and light exposure as the group of flowers at the top (the “tail”). For this reason, the buds located in the lower part of the plant, further away from the light and closer to the ground, tend to develop differently than the higher ones.

These lower sprouts are popcorn buds, named for their airy structure and small size, which gives them the “popcorn” appearance.

These outbreaks appear mainly due to shade and high temperatures.

But that is not all.

Stress can also affect the development of popcorn buds, so it is essential to keep conditions as stable as possible. Inadequate ventilation and the absence of fresh air favor its growth, so it is important to monitor the environment regularly so that the temperature and humidity remain in the optimal range.

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Advantages and disadvantages of popcorn buds

Popcorn buds differ from normal buds not only in their appearance.

Since the part of the plant that popcorn “buds” grow on may not receive the same levels of heat, sunlight, and airflow, these buds may not have as many trichomes as their “premium” counterparts.

For this reason, they may not produce the same levels of terpenes, flavonoids, and cannabinoids as whole buds.

Additionally, popcorn buds are often considered less potent, pure, or flavorful. However, some specific advantages of these buds may make them more attractive to certain consumers.

What advantages are we talking about?

Firstly, they offer similar effects to regular buds, and the reason is simple: they still contain acceptable levels of THC or CBD.

Secondly, its price is lower. Popcorn buds are useful, but are often unwanted by growers. For this reason, the smaller buds are often cut from the plant and sold to dispensaries at a more affordable price.

Is the potency of popcorn buds different from that of medium-sized buds?

As mentioned above, popcorn buds typically have the same THC, Cannabidiol, CBG, CBVA, and terpene content as larger buds.

To know for sure, you can check the strain profile on the side of the packaging you receive from the dispensary. However, there are things growers can do to ensure that popcorn buds have the same potency as the large flowers.

What exactly are we talking about?

You should know that marijuana flower is delivered to consumers in three sizes and, based on this criterion, it is possible to determine with greater or lesser precision the effect that can be expected from this or that variety.

But let’s go in order.

The “shake” are the fragments of marijuana flowers that break off during handling. In terms of effects, shake is the least potent form of marijuana because its resins (resin is very important for the production of CBD products, such as CBD hash) are more exposed to air and abrasion. Many users prefer it for cooking and preparing tinctures.

The “nug” is the full-sized flower that grows at the top of the marijuana plant. It does not receive the shade of other flowers, so it grows until it reaches its maximum size. Most marijuana connoisseurs agree that the nug is more enjoyable than the shake or smaller popcorn buds, in part because it delivers all the potency and flavor of the strain.

Finally, the popcorn bud is, as we have said, a marijuana flower that has grown in the lower part of the cola, that is, the terminal bud, where all the flowers grow together.

It doesn’t receive much light and that’s why the buds are small.

They don’t look impressive, but despite what you may hear, they have essentially the same THC, CBD, terpenes, and other cannabinoid content as buds – when you buy weed produced by an experienced and certified grower, of course.

Read also: Hemp liqueur: How it is made and what effects it has

Conclusions

In this article we have seen what popcorn buds are and how they can be used by growers and users of CBD marijuana.

In fact, to benefit from its effects, it is essential to buy only from retailers like Justbob, the Italian reference portal for CBD cannabis products.

We hope to see you on Justbob, see you soon!