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Outdoor Terpene Volume

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 066

The observation that sun-grown outdoor cannabis of the same strain can produce a higher volume of terpenes compared to indoor-grown plants, suggesting that natural sunlight and environmental stresses may enhance terpene biosynthesis in the trichome heads.

Mark Scialdone reported that when pulling terpene data from indoor versus outdoor plants of the same strain, he consistently saw more volume in outdoor sun-grown resin. This suggested either more trichome heads or higher terpene content per head in outdoor plants. The observation was noted as potentially strain-specific based on his experience growing 50 varieties at 'the castle.'

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