Light intensity-growth or potency?

[smoorman]

Does light intensity impact growth primarily or potency? I understand that potency is strain and trichome ripeness in general but does light intensity play a part?

 

[Toker1]

Yes it does.

 

[Tersky]

A good question and not one i'm qualified to answer...but...i would think so. Light is food. Food creates growth. Growth creates resin. It may not be directly connected to resin and potency but if the plant doesnt have enough food, i would think that potency would also suffer a bit. I doubt that, once you get to a certain intensity, it is going to be a noticeable difference but i imagine not having enough will effect the potency. Like i said im not qualified to answer but just thinking from the top of my head. Love to hear more qualified and experienced answers!

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Oh you better believe it has effect.

 

[alltatup]

ABsolutely, smoorman!!! The buds that get into the "sweet spot" of the light get larger, heavier, more trichome laden.https://www.growweedeasy.com/how-far-grow-lights

 

[Farmall]

It's ALL about photosynthesis...LIGHT! Genetics will bring out the option of maximizing the plants potential and as a grower, you'll need to help the plant bring that option to fruition with great growing practices

 

[YYCannabis]

Trying to wrap your head around lights can be overwhelming. The amount of research being done these days is yielding amazing information about color spectrum and it’s effects on plant growth.

I haven’t seen anything specific about direct light on buds making them grow bigger, just the anecdotal observations from experienced growers. When enough people all confirm the same observation, it tends to be accurate.