Q: I have seen a big difference between weed dispensary tight buds and home grown weed loose buds. At the dispensary the buds are compact, folded inward into tight balls. When I see home grown weed, the buds are relaxed and extended, I do not know why this is, perhaps an additive? The fluffy buds take up more space in a bag but same potency per dollar as compressed buds, do you know how do weed dispensaries do this to their weed?
A: I am answering this here because I moderately use weed for medical purposes, and I have noticed the same thing, and I researched it a bit. It seems to be primarily which weed strains, and the lighting used. Who knows, maybe commercial weed growers use some kind of secret spray or nutrient to cause weed buds to fold inward. You are right, there is no difference in benefit by weight for compact buds versus fluffy buds.
Airy weed buds may come from a combination of weak lighting and the temperatures being kept too high. The odd thing is that if the temperatures are high, then you need even more light (which brings temperatures even higher). Some say this “problem“ of reduced bud density can be helped by having the right amount of light for the temperature in the growing area. Some say 75 watts per square foot is best, however if the temperatures get too high, try for 50 watts per square foot.
One grower told me that for the most compact buds, one should use indoor HID (High Intensity Discharge) lighting with HPS (High Pressure Sodium) or MH (Metal Halide) or a combination of those lights, with a minimum of 600 watts per plant. That grower said fluffy loose buds is the result of inadequate lighting combined and/or having the lights too far away from the plants. It is a game of inches from the light versus enough light, without producing too much heat. One can grow now with modern LED lighting, as long as you are use at least 600 watts per plant; with good light reflection from mylar sheeting or a similar reflective surface. LED lights product less heat per watt.
Another reason for fluffy buds is a lack of carbon dioxide (CO2). One more reason is making a mistake on nutrients or watering. Lastly, it depends on the strain of the magic weed grown. Older sativa strains are never going to be as compact as Indica or hybrid weed strains. Some strains known for having compact buds include GDP OG, GSC, Casey Jones, and Sunshine daydream.
FYI: I found a great cheap meter - no batteries needed, analog, that measures light, PH, and dryness (when in water), that is less than $15, so handy for all soil growers.
https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MGMLP1-Active-3-Way-Moisture/dp/B001UC7K6E
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