What does True Leaf mean? True leaves are the leaves of a seed plant that contain vascular tissue. Unlike seed leaves, true leaves tend to be quite low on the stem and are normally produced first, after the seed leaves (cotyledons). True leaves look distinctively different than the seed leaves. They tend to be hairier than their […]

What does True Breed (IBL) mean? A true breed strain (also known as IBL) of cannabis will produce stable, consistent offspring off a single dominant phenotype. Normally, true breed strains are found among landraces and some traditional cultivars. Breeders also frequently use the term true breed to denote certain strains that will produce single specific traits over […]

What does Trough Culture mean? Trough culture is a form of hydroponics. The term trough culture refers to growing plants in raised troughs, also called benches, above a soilless mixture. Instead of soil, common materials such as coconut fiber, clay pellets, vermiculite, perlite, or rockwool are used. A drip system is utilized for irrigation and fertilizer applications. […]

What does Tropism mean? In horticulture, the term tropism refers to a plant’s biological ability to move by itself in response to various forms of external stimuli, be it light, wind, chemicals, touch, temperatures, gravity, and more. There are several types of “tropisms” relating to plants, but each type of tropism refers to a directional stimulus that […]

What Does Tropical Plant mean? A tropical plant is a plant that grows naturally in a tropical climate. A tropical climate is typically hot and humid, with temperatures constantly exceeding 18 degrees Celsius, with zero frost days. In colder climates north of the equator, tropical plants can be grown as houseplants and set outside during the […]

What does Trimmer mean? In marijuana cultivation, the trimmer is the person or tool that trims the plants to maximize the THC-producing parts of the plants. The trimming is done right before and during the drying stage of the plants. Although most trimming is done by hand with a pair of scissors, there are commercial trimmers available […]

What does Trim Run Concentrate mean? Trim run concentrate is a type of cannabis concentrate that is made from the trimmings of the cannabis plant. Normally, growers are left with large quantities of cast-off trim cuttings from cannabis plant cultivation. The trim cuttings are comprised of stems, stalks, and leaves, as well as, on rare occasions, tiny […]

What does Trim Run mean? Trim run, sometimes referred to as trim run concentrate, is a cannabis concentrate product made from the trimmings of a cannabis plant. Growers often make massive batches of trim run using various types of extraction methods because they often are left with huge quantities of leaves, stems, and tiny nugs after harvesting […]

What does Trim mean? To trim marijuana or cannabis plants is to cut or prune the plant in a way that produces more blooms and desirable crystals. The whole idea behind trimming a cannabis plant is to maximize the THC-producing parts of the plant and reduce the leaf or stem production. Almost all marijuana is trimmed to […]

What does Trichomes mean? Trichomes, also referred to as glandular trichomes, are tiny hair-like components that are found on the epidermis of several types of plant stems and leaves. At the tip of the hairs of these specialized formations are glandular cells that produce, store, and secrete substances, mainly valuable essential oils. Nearly all plant species produce […]