Whats More Potent? Northern Plants or Equatorial Plants.
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Curiosity2
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hahaha......... It's strain dependant amongst other factors, not the location!!
I think the OP is refering to the original "Landrace" varieties that all the current strains are derived from. All my comments refer to indigenous landrace varieties, grown outdoors, under, somewhat, "natural" conditions (The way God intended it to be done!). Anyone growing indoors, with any strain they may choose, will obviousely upset the "Natural Order" of things.
That's an easy one; what grows in the most temperate Latitudes? Hemp - and lots of it! Part of the way between the "Hemp" Latitudes and the Equator you can find reasonably potent varieties; but they really only appear at fairly high altitudes (it's a UV-B light thing, and has to do with a thinner atmosphere at altitude - it makes the sunlight more similar to that at the equator). The reason that the sunlight is less effective at higher Latitudes (in the Northern Hemisphere) is the, approximately, 23 degree tilt in the Earth's Azis - so that the sunlight has to travel FARTHER through the THICK atmosphere (at lower elevations).
On the other hand, the Equatorial Latitudes enjoy a, relatively, "edge-on" relationship with the sun; allowing a "straight shot" for the sunlight to pass through a much smaller amount of atmosphere. You really need a visual aid to appreciate what a difference it makes. Maybe someone can explain it better and add a visual aid! Anyway the point is, most all the potent varieties I know of, came from the Tropics or High Altitude originally.
That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!
That's an easy one; what grows in the most temperate Latitudes? Hemp - and lots of it! Part of the way between the "Hemp" Latitudes and the Equator you can find reasonably potent varieties; but they really only appear at fairly high altitudes (it's a UV-B light thing, and has to do with a thinner atmosphere at altitude - it makes the sunlight more similar to that at the equator). The reason that the sunlight is less effective at higher Latitudes (in the Northern Hemisphere) is the, approximately, 23 degree tilt in the Earth's Azis - so that the sunlight has to travel FARTHER through the THICK atmosphere (at lower elevations).
On the other hand, the Equatorial Latitudes enjoy a, relatively, "edge-on" relationship with the sun; allowing a "straight shot" for the sunlight to pass through a much smaller amount of atmosphere. You really need a visual aid to appreciate what a difference it makes. Maybe someone can explain it better and add a visual aid! Anyway the point is, most all the potent varieties I know of, came from the Tropics or High Altitude originally.
That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!
topfuel29
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Any one have any personal experience on this subject?
What region grows the best buds?
as you get farther away from the equator (depending on the season of course) day light increases. Increasing the veg time.
The longer the veg time the more mature the plant. Leading to increased cannabinoids that get turned into thc in flower.
The equator does have high UV levels compared to the rest of the world. That could make the buds grown in the tropical zone more potent than the buds grown in the temperate zone.
and like they say "Location, Location, Location"
where I live is a good example. 4 months of great outdoor veg, and then by the time 13-12 hours of light comes around its snowing.
"T.H.Cammo thx for the input man. took me forever to write this post while you were writing yours. great answer man"
What region grows the best buds?
There's a logical explanation. as you get closer to the equator you get more of a 12/12 light cycle. Limiting the veg time.
as you get farther away from the equator (depending on the season of course) day light increases. Increasing the veg time.
The longer the veg time the more mature the plant. Leading to increased cannabinoids that get turned into thc in flower.
The equator does have high UV levels compared to the rest of the world. That could make the buds grown in the tropical zone more potent than the buds grown in the temperate zone.
same strains...
and like they say "Location, Location, Location"
where I live is a good example. 4 months of great outdoor veg, and then by the time 13-12 hours of light comes around its snowing.
"T.H.Cammo thx for the input man. took me forever to write this post while you were writing yours. great answer man"
Mr.Marijuana420
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Doesn't seem very logical comparing indoor cycles to natures. just because its closer to the equator doesn't mean your veg time will be limited. The plants growing there have become accustomed to that environment, and will do well there.
topfuel29
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Never said anything about indoor growing. Or comparing the two.
From what I've read the veg time is limited the closer you get to the Equator. Simply because of the natural light cycle at the equator. almost perfect 12/12. T.H.Cammo makes a good point about the hemp crop being grown in Northern latitudes. Canada is a good example.
Your absolutely right about those Tropical zone strains, but are those tropical strains less potent when grown in the Temperate zone?
https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/347052-growing-equator-latitude-1-27-a.html