Pistil

The pistil is a distinct part of the female plant’s reproductive organ and is identified on cannabis as the small hair-like extensions on the buds that vary in color. Pistils are often confused with stigmas, although the pistol is the part that the stigmas grow out...

Pulegone

Pulegone is a monoterpene that can be found in many plants, such as catnip, peppermint, and rosemary, and in small amounts in some cannabis strains. Pulegone is the main constituent in blue mint bush essential oils and is known for its minty, sweet aroma. Pulegone can...

Sesquiterpene

Sesquiterpenes are a class of primary terpenes that account for approximately 7% of the overall terpene makeup of a cannabis plant. They are secreted in the sticky resin glands of the cannabis plant. Sesquiterpene is found in fragrant, fresh oils from cannabis bud,...

Phytocannabinoid

There are basically two types of cannabinoids, phytocannabinoid, and endocannabinoids. Phytocannabinoids are produced in the trichomes of the cannabis plant, and endocannabinoids are produced in the body. Both act on the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and bind to...

Supplements

Growing quality cannabis plants requires the proper use of nutrients, which is really all you need to grow amazing, bountiful bud. It can get more complicated than that, however, with a variety of supplements on the market that may not fix a problem but can further...