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Want denser buds with higher THC levels?
I will show you a trick! The purpose of stem splitting is to disturb the flow of nutrients and water right at the base of the stem.
This will cause the plant to start producing more trichomes which means heavier and denser buds with higher THC levels.
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How to split the stem to increase THC levels after I tell you how to do this in 3 easy steps.
How to split the stem in 3 easy steps:
Step 1 Tie the stem with a rope or cable tie right at the base. Tie a second rope or cable tie a couple inches above that.
Step 2 Take a very sharp knife and cut from the top tie to the bottom tie. There should be one vertical cut that is a few inches in length.
Step 3 The knife should remain inside until you have a pencil or chopsticks to replace it with. This is to keep both sides of the marijuana plant from touching each other.
Check out this picture gallery and learn how to split the stem.
Splitting the stem causes stress on the plant and forces it to create more trichomes.
Trichomes serve as protectors of the marijuana plants. Specifically against pests, diseases, low temperatures and wind.
Because of this protective feature, more trichomes are produced during times of stress. Take advantage of this special feature and
read this article about splitting the stem and many more secret tricks to grow huge buds and increase your yield.
Tip 1: Apply this technique 3 days or a week before harvest, not sooner!
Tip 2: Try it on only 1 of your plants until you’ve mastered the technique
Tip 3: Ever extended the dark period to 48 hours right before harvest?
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