Does LED room temp affect the resin wax membrane

Mr.Hendrix

Active Member

• Dec 9, 2022

• #1

Hey guys I noticed my plants are happiest under my LED light with a room temp of low to mid 80’s. I was curious if anyone has any info if the higher temp will change the trichome wax membrane from thin to thick. I know not all resin is the same but curious if the higher temp could change the thickness of the membrane.
thank you for any knowledge you can pass along

 

calvin.m16

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• Dec 12, 2022

• #2

More heat = less oils, terpenes start to evaporate around 77 °F if I remember correctly. Some of my best rosin yields were from flower when I ran a lower vpd with lower temps.

 

Mr.Hendrix

Active Member

• Dec 12, 2022

• #3

Thank you for the info man . I appreciate it

 

Mr.Hendrix

Active Member

• Dec 12, 2022

• #4

If anyone can answer about the wax membrane that would be a help also

 

Boatguy

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• Dec 12, 2022

• #5

Mr.Hendrix said:

If anyone can answer about the wax membrane that would be a help also

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Not sure what that even means. Is this concern from something you've read somewhere?

 

Budzbuddha

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• Dec 12, 2022

• #6

I to am confused as to why this deep thinking over an indoor grow. Terpenes have volatility based on high temps but led’s at 80° ranges are usually what to shoot for since IR is a little lacking compared to say HPS / HID lamps.

Sometimes jumping down the botanical rabbit hole may lead you to do stupid things for a basic gardening grow.
Remember it’s just a plant - it does not need 50 bottles of supplements or magic techniques.

RIU MANTRA - KEEP SHIT SIMPLE STUPID ( I changed it a little ) lol.
( KISS method )

 

Budzbuddha

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• Dec 12, 2022

• #7

 

Mr.Hendrix

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• Dec 12, 2022

• #8

Boatguy said:

Not sure what that even means. Is this concern from something you've read somewhere?

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No it’s more of a hash question I suppose. Some trichomes have a thin wax membrane ( more full melt type ) and others have a very thick wax membrane ( bubble) even if it’s basically zero contamination ( plant matter , trichome stalks , esc.
so I just wondered even when the trichome may have by design a thinner wax exterior , I just wondered if temp could affect this.

 

Mr.Hendrix

Active Member

• Dec 12, 2022

• #9

Budzbuddha said:

I to am confused as to why this deep thinking over an indoor grow. Terpenes have volatility based on high temps but led’s at 80° ranges are usually what to shoot for since IR is a little lacking compared to say HPS / HID lamps.

Sometimes jumping down the botanical rabbit hole may lead you to do stupid things for a basic gardening grow.
Remember it’s just a plant - it does not need 50 bottles of supplements or magic techniques.

RIU MANTRA - KEEP SHIT SIMPLE STUPID ( I changed it a little ) lol.
( KISS method )

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I keep my grow very simple . I barely even feed my plants unless they show they need it. This was purely a question based on trichome. Nothing to do with simplified or complicated grow styles

 

Boatguy

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• Dec 12, 2022

• #10

Like @Budzbuddha hinted at.. within reason, higher room temps under led does not create higher leaf temps than a lower temp room with hid.
Ideal growing conditions should be the goal.

 

Budzbuddha

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• Dec 12, 2022

• #11

There is a forum on concentrates and extracts …. Maybe start there .

https://www.rollitup.org/f/concentrates-and-extracts.130/

 

Mr.Hendrix

Active Member

• Dec 12, 2022

• #12

Budzbuddha said:

There is a forum on concentrates and extracts …. Maybe start there .

https://www.rollitup.org/f/concentrates-and-extracts.130/

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Thank you sir

 

Comparator

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• Jan 6, 2023

• #13

Yes

 

Milky Weed

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• Jan 6, 2023

• #14

Bugbee mentioned that yes, while terps degrade at a faster rate under more heat, the plant also produces more terpenes under the right conditions, offsetting the loss.

That’s why drying in lower temps is so important for maintaining a good smell.

 

Comparator

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• Jan 6, 2023

• #15

HippieDudeRon said:

So you are stating that higher temps will "thicken" the wax membrane? Cause that is what "yes" to the op mean here bub...

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Not really, just keeping you on your toes!

 

Hollatchaboy

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• Jan 6, 2023

• #16

Budzbuddha said:

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Keep your whacks off to yourself. Lol