Nutrients that raise/lower THC levels ?

[HeartlandHank]

So I was reading an article talking about the benefits of Potassium Silicate. The article claimed that it has an affect on resin content. Whether this is true or not, I don't know.

Does anyone have any information on nutrients affect on potency?
I have seen firsthand the benefits of a higher Nitrogen feed. Yield was definitely increased. I am curious if there is anything I can do or avoid doing for the potency of my plants via nutrients.

I have heard that lower PK and higher N can lower potency. Not sure how I feel about this... I could see how higher yields could lower the potency of the product as there are more fibers to go along with the resin. Thoughts? Thanks.

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

Potency is directly related first to genetics. Second to overall plant health. Where it gets sticky is what grows a healthy plant? Pandora's Box for sure! Have you looked into UVB for additional resin output? I am sure you probably have but figured it was worth asking and adding to the discussion.

 

[HeartlandHank]

Potency is directly related first to genetics. Second to overall plant health. Where it gets sticky is what grows a healthy plant? Pandora's Box for sure! Have you looked into UVB for additional resin output? I am sure you probably have but figured it was worth asking and adding to the discussion.

I have not read much on the matter. I have seen it discussed around RIU though. I'll have to dig deeper on that.

 

[HeartlandHank]

Really with this discussion
I had a record yielding crop some months back with a plant I have worked for a while... some felt that the potency was lower than previous runs of this plant. The only thing that was different was that I had higher yields (by far) and I fed a higher N diet.

So I am wondering if the higher yields was what made for the slightly lower potency... More fibre competing with resin? Or, a direct result of higher N and lower PK?

Another possibility is that the potency could have been affected by something else... possibly the drying? rough handling? that sort of thing.
I just got around to another crop of this plant that I am speaking about. It is the first since the record yield/lower potency crop. After this crop finishes I will probably have more to say as far as my opinion on the above questions.

I cannot find much information on potency and how/if it is affected by NPK.

 

[dopedeeii]

Its surly countless bloom boosters tht would give that claim but I personally can give any recommendations but have u ever heard of leaving ur plant's in the dark cycle for 7-10 days as u flush.its said to up resins because there mostly produced at night then Burns away sum frm light during ur light cycle -

 

[hotrodharley]

If there a nutrient brand or combination or any standalone nutrient application that could increase THC it would not be a secret. You would not have to ask in other words. AS is right with the genetics. Pay heed if you want good weed.

 

[HeartlandHank]

If there a nutrient brand or combination or any standalone nutrient application that could increase THC it would not be a secret. You would not have to ask in other words. AS is right with the genetics. Pay heed if you want good weed.

This has always been my thoughts on the matter as well. Don't get me wrong here. I know we all like to throw out our favorite taglines but... I'm not asking about a bottle or a brand... I'm asking about NPK and micros affect, as well as the affect on potency when getting high yields ( as oppose to a smaller yield).

I've said it a million times... "It's all about the genetics". I spent 5 straight years growing pack after pack, testing, selecting, on to the next pack... It has definitely PAID off.
So many people obsess over their grow system, medium, nutrients, equipment... then they over look genetics... The day that I stopped fucking with all of that, picked up a single nutrient bottle and put my efforts into genetics.... I started the path to having great weed.

Here is the thing we're skipping over in the conversation...

I suspect that there is some truth in my theory about larger yields and lower thc... This crop I am growing right now might give me a little more of an idea if this is true or not.
A large crop that was lacking in potency was nearly a 25% increase in yield over previous crops (larger pots, larger veg, better NPK balance). The thing is, there WAS a noticeable drop in potency.
I suspect more fibres + the usual resin = lower potency.

The other thing that I hear and I wonder about is... Does a higher N diet bring down your potency? I've heard it, I am skeptical, but higher N was one part of the grow that ended in lower potency for me. So I am open to the idea.

I'de like to hear what you guys think about that ^;
I mean... damn... if higher yields means lower potency then that really sucks... Perhaps SOG is the way to go for potency... But I hate growing SOG. ALways have.

 

[HeartlandHank]

Its surly countless bloom boosters tht would give that claim but I personally can give any recommendations but have u ever heard of leaving ur plant's in the dark cycle for 7-10 days as u flush.its said to up resins because there mostly produced at night then Burns away sum frm light during ur light cycle -

I often cut the lights out of conveniene... If the plants are done and I need a few more days until I can trim (weekend) I'll just cut the lights for anywhere from 24 - 72 hours.. I have not noticed a difference. But, from what I hear the difference is so slight that you won't really notice it. But in my opinion that does not mean it is not worth the time.

Unfortunately I usually have to cut lights, trim and hang around my non weed growing life schedule/// haha/ .. I get the science behind it. Makes sense to me.

 

[hotrodharley]

In my experience I have found that a lack of minerals can make your weed less than what it could be. But I have never found anything, method or device, that could increase THC. I have READ about UVB but never used it in a comparative grow. But, like steroids in humans, I am sure there is something out there that could help turn a plant into the Incredible Hulk.

 

[dopedeeii]

Ii dnt think higher yeild less quality its all in the genetics there but I think alittle stress in my flower room gets me a real sticky bud I wait till my lower leaves drop to water every water last 2weeks flower its said to help produce more Res in case of another drought