Is it not just the quantity that counts for you, but the unforgettable quality? Do you want buds that fill the room with an irresistible scent and offer a complexity of flavor that will blow you away? The Aroma Master focuses entirely on enhancing the essential oils – the terpenes.
The recipe in detail:
This recipe uses light as a tool to exert gentle stress (“eustress”), which stimulates terpene production.
- Vegetation phase: Similar to “Balanced cultivation” to build up a healthy, strong plant.
- Flowering phase: The focus is on the spectrum. An increased proportion of UVA light (wavelengths of 315-400 nm) imitates natural sunlight in late summer. This signals the plant to produce more protective/shielding terpenes and flavonoids.
- Light cycle: Slight variations in the photoperiod can be used to keep the plants “on their toes” and stimulate their metabolic response without disturbing growth.
Recommended cannabis strains:
Choose strains that already have a fantastic terpene profile. The recipe will only enhance this potential.
- Gelato: A famous strain known for its extremely sweet, creamy and complex aroma with notes of citrus and strawberry. The variety of terpenes is enormous.
- Super Lemon Haze: If you love citrus explosions, this is your strain. Under UVA light, the citrus and terpene notes (limonene) become even more intense and pungent.
- Wedding Cake: Known for her rich, earthy-sweet aroma with a hint of peppermint. A very resinous strain whose terpene profile will absolutely explode under this recipe.
Level of difficulty & maintenance:
- Experience level: beginner to advanced. The basic recipe is simple, a full understanding of terpenes makes perfect.
- Stretching: Moderate. The priority is on quality, not on stretching growth. The plants usually remain easy to control.
- Care requirements: Medium. The environment must be stable, as stress (even good stress) can make the plants more susceptible to mistakes. Pay particular attention to the nutrient supply in late bloom.
