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havent read through it thouroughly but i seen the question on trichs as i scrolled down
well the lights off thing is bullshit,
umm how to answer this. trichomes are there for numerous reasons two iof which come to mind instantly so ill note them for you.
1: bug protection (ie they get stuck to them or perhaps dont like the scent)
2: drought/light protection (ie help maintain moisture and reflect light)
note: ive noticed some scents/plants can also attract them.
if you want to know how to make a plants trichomes bigger or perhaps more of them then you will want to expose it to more red light. (some people utilize UVB lights during flower to achieve this, though it can also damage the plant in too high of doses and possibly you if you spend enough time in there with them.
the second thing im thinking is based on that second point.... i find that if the plants are in a dryer climate they tend to get more trichomes and have a better overall outcome than a plant thats been in wet cold climates there whole life.
i could go really into debth but i really cant be fucked atm and i think you get what im saying basically.
id also like to note that appart from adding hormones/growth regulators your plant cannot grow past its genetic potential/capabilities, all you can do is give it the best environment and care so it can grow to the best of its potential..
sorry if i lost ya but im in a hurry atm i seem to have lost maself lol.
much respect
j88