Cannabis Grow Bible

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THC
Cannabis plants produce psychoactive
ingredients called cannabinoids. The main
ingredient of the cannabinoids that gives the
high effect is called - delta 9 THC. All
strains vary in THC levels that come in
different percentages. Some plants may contain
100% THC but the "levels" of THC may be low.
Other plants have only 60% THC, but the
"levels" of THC may be very high. A good
potent plant will have both levels and
quantities very high. Plants produce something
called - delta 8 THC. This ingredient is in low
levels but does contribute to the high. When we
mention THC levels, we are talking about both
delta 8 and 9.
There are also other ingredients that add
to the high such as CBD, CBN, THCV, CBDV, CDC
and CBL, but are only very minor compared to
THC.
The difference between THC levels and THC
quantities is that THC levels are genetic. They
are not under the influence of the grower. THC
quantities on the other hand are. This is to do
with bud mass and how much resin can be
generated in that bud mass. Some bud may only