curious about enhancing plant flavors...

c0ldsm0ke

c0ldsm0ke

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ello!
So the other day I spent about an hour comparing nutrients at the grow store. I found a bottle that supposedly gave plants different tastes (Sweet, or citrus). After more searching, I found bags of the raw ingredients, same contents as in the bottle. Also got a bag of pure cane molasses, and even within this past week I can DEFINITELY see the results from using that =) as far as the other raw ingredient bag, which contains magnesium, b vitamins, and sulfur... I'm wondering if anyone has any input on if they affect the taste at all? Not too worried since all the nutrients combined, plus a good flush at the end will undoubtedly make some delicious herbs, but would like to know if any of you guys have any input on that... thanks!!
 
GrowerGoneWild

GrowerGoneWild

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I think they work, I recently treated a grow with General Hydroponics FruitNFusion. and Floralicious. They have very different functions.

I have a different grow that is totally untreated with any flavor enhancer and it still has the fruit and citrus type aromas.

I would use products that contain sugars towards the end of the bloom cycle. The FruitNFusion did add some flavors that didn't seem to belong there (totally subjective) So that in my opinion is a flavoring adjunct. I would caution using sugar/carbohydrate products in hydroponics it smelled like there was fermentation going on in my tank. I guess you could use molasses, however some research indicates that some sugars are used over others when the plant needs sugar in time of late flower.

Floralicious is a fermented seaweed type product, and it adds to the oils and IMHO mass of the the flowers. This would bring about the more natural essence of the plant.

I use both products in thinking they will work in a synergistic way.

I did come across an interesting product the other day called "Terpinator" by Rizoflora, its supposed to enhance oil production, or terpenes. giving a better aroma to the product. Its a new product so I'm still testing.

Hope this helps.
 
OGkushNC

OGkushNC

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Water/molasses/flush good dry and cure for at least a month to a month 1/2 and you'll be golden. all the other stuff i can't talk about because I don't know much about it.
 
NyQuilkush318

NyQuilkush318

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c0ldsm0ke said:
ello!
So the other day I spent about an hour comparing nutrients at the grow store. I found a bottle that supposedly gave plants different tastes (Sweet, or citrus). After more searching, I found bags of the raw ingredients, same contents as in the bottle. Also got a bag of pure cane molasses, and even within this past week I can DEFINITELY see the results from using that =) as far as the other raw ingredient bag, which contains magnesium, b vitamins, and sulfur... I'm wondering if anyone has any input on if they affect the taste at all? Not too worried since all the nutrients combined, plus a good flush at the end will undoubtedly make some delicious herbs, but would like to know if any of you guys have any input on that... thanks!!
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Just don't use molasses an sweet togather at all bro
 
c0ldsm0ke

c0ldsm0ke

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so is terpene production just varied with genetics? I thought I read a while ago that there are different ways to increase terpene production..
 
charface

charface

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I use none of the following but I know someone who does.
terpinator
cool bloom
bush master.

His buds look night and day different than mine. Same strain.

His are mega dense
packed with trichs
and colorful.

I care not about any of that so I stick with organic n let the true genetics show.

But I can assure you those products work.

Not saying they are safe because I havent cared enough to look into it.
 
GrowerGoneWild

GrowerGoneWild

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charface said:
I use none of the following but I know someone who does.
terpinator
cool bloom
bush master.

His buds look night and day different than mine. Same strain.
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Terpinator, i'm still testing, but its good to hear some feedback..

cool bloom. = General Hydroponics "Kool Bloom" there are two formulas for that. The 0-10-10 is a bulking formula, the other one is a ripening formula. I do believe in europe its called GH Ripen. Both are called Kool bloom. The ripening formula does help with the late stages in flower.

Bushmaster= Thats a PGR, thats for ornamental use only. I have not used it mainly because of safety questions. It controls plant height.. so its not really a flavor agent.
 
bird mcbride

bird mcbride

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The only way that I know that will enhance taste and smell is a 24 hour roots off flush in RO water after the chop.
This doesn't mean, soak the bud in water.
 
silusbotwin

silusbotwin

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If you have to use additives to get a decent taste in your buds, you need better genetics. Flavor is 80% genetics. It's up to you to bring out the best possible flavor but if the flavor just isnt in the genetic material, nothing will help.
 
AirAnt

AirAnt

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I would assume the best you can do is make the plant as healthy as possible with any nutrients. You might be able to affect taste slightly, but each plant has it's own individual self expression.

I've been eating a lot of raw cannabis leaves lately, subbed to this youtube channel that talks about how marijuana is one of the only plants that is a whole protein and raw cannabinoids are super healthy. I'm going to buy a blender soon so I can make juices with cannabis leaves and various fruits and vegetables, really excited about that. I like the taste a lot, it's a very potent taste that lingers a long time after consumption.

It would be interesting to see what changes to the plant's diet would do to change a it's taste. My best plant is this huge beast that tastes like soft fruit, almost like watermelon. Delicious stuff, I grow only organically so I can get all the benefits of the plant at all stages of growth. :weed:
 
smokersdream5618

smokersdream5618

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Honestly I pretty well know from experience that its allin the genes as to the flavor. I wwouldn't add anything to adjust flavor but in flower using molasses will help in late stages as the plant used the sugar up. I always flush for the last week of flower. I wouldn't want to effect the natural flavor of the plant. Some swear by different curing methods but I see little to no effect on flavor from curing than letting it dry in a basement or in paper bags. Don't quick dry it. If you are looking to get a better flavor you either get another strain with the desired flavor or cross it.
 
smokersdream5618

smokersdream5618

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Love the username. I actually am trying to get ahold of some Jack Herer. Just want to find a bank that is honest and have the real deal.
 
JackHererSki

JackHererSki

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smokersdream5618 said:
Love the username. I actually am trying to get ahold of some Jack Herer. Just want to find a bank that is honest and have the real deal.
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Thanks

I would recommend the Critical Jack. (Critical Mass x Jack Herer) Pretty sure its from Serious Seeds. Check out my pics, and grow thread. in a nutshell 23%thc. Holy crap a week I dont remember. A strain I will DEFINITELY grow again

Ive smoked both but only grown this one
 
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