PGR bud and why it should be avoided...

[FlyingLow]

Do any of you pay attention to PGR weed? This is the first I have really read of it, but I find their assessment kinda spot on...

What Is PGR Cannabis? Identification & Side Effects - Weed's Home

PGR weed is increasingly becoming common in many states as more marijuana growers are now adopting chemical methods to improve their yields. If you are an experienced stoner, you can tell the difference between the PGR weed and non-PGR weed. This is not a new topic as it is discussed in...

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[Farid]

This is something I used to watch for when buying bud.

That said some of my favorite strains have characteristics that can make one confuse it for PGR bud. GDP and Afghan kush both have very dense bud structure that could easily be .mistaken for bud grown with PGRs.

 

[Grass Yes]

Weed subreddits are OBSESSED with the idea of PGR. It made me leave all but vaporents. I am sure that growers in my state do sketchy stuff but I think people go overboard worrying about PGR.

 

[feralcomprehension]

I think machine-trimmed flower (super common, around here anyway, often has a pgr look.

 

[Babylon Drifter]

I had not heard of this. I recently dropped my main dispensary, the bud always lacked aroma and taste. It was dense yet spongy. I showed my wife the article and pics a d she immediately identified it as what we were getting. I found a new dispensary and was floored by the difference in the bud. Now I know what was wrong, thank you.

 

[77carrera3]

I first ran into some of this before legalization in my state, 10 years ago

Plant Growth Regulators Poison Marijuana - Marijuana Growers HQ

Recently Rambo posted an article  titled 7 problems with tall marijuana plants where he mentioned plant growth regulators (PGR). Some of these chemicals are in fact poisonous and have been banned for use on food crops in most civilized countries. Despite the known dangers of these products they...

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