What’s the Deal with the Orange Hairs on my THCa Flower?
If you’ve been shopping for premium THCa flower from top suppliers like Trap Haus, you may have noticed many strains feature distinctive bright orange hairs. Experienced smokers know these amazing orange bits are the mark of quality, indicating superior genetics and growing methods. But what the hell are they, anyway? And do they make THCa flower taste better or get you lifted further into outer space than the green parts of the bud?
Why Buds Have Orange Hairs
It’s not commonly understood by most smokers what these eye-catching orange hairs are, or what do they mean for discerning THCa connoisseurs. Let’s take a closer look.
First off, you probably already guessed that they’re not really hair. The orange “hairs” found on premium, top-shelf THCa flower are called pistils or stigmas. Pistils are part of the female cannabis plant’s reproductive anatomy. These hair-like strands serve to collect pollen from male plants. When a female cannabis plant is unpollinated, it continues to produce more and more pistils in an attempt to catch pollen and reproduce.
At Trap Haus, we only sell buds from female plants. An abundance of orange hairs on these buds is a sign of a highly mature, expertly cultivated THCa flower. As the cannabis plant matures, its pristine white hairs darken and change to a vibrant orange color. A THCa flower with a ton of bright orange hairs indicates that it was allowed to fully ripen and reach peak potency before being carefully harvested.
While the pistils themselves don’t contain high levels of THCa, they are an indicator of several very desirable qualities in top-tier THCa flower:
- Ripe Maturity: Orange pistils signify a flower that was given adequate time to fully develop robust trichome heads loaded with THC that has converted to THCa.
- Sex Appeal: Like a perfectly ripe peach covered in soft fuzz, a heavy coating of orange hairs gives premium THCa flower a mouth-watering appearance sure to thrill any smoker.
- Terpene Development: A long, complete maturation cycle allows for ample development of pungent, flavorful terpenes in the flower and orange hairs (though the hairs themselves don’t house terpenes).
- Meticulous Cultivation: Growing flower to full, healthy maturity without a stray grain of pollen takes serious skill and attention to detail.
If you’re in the market for the finest, most potent THCa flower, follow the orange hair highway straight to the top shelf. At Trap Haus, we specialize in providing connoisseur-grade THCa flower. We take a lot of pride in shipping flower that looks amazing and smells out of this world, and our customers can always count on colorful, flavorful buds that pack a punch!
Remember, orange hairs are the mark of masterfully grown mature THCa flower. Look for premium THCa strains wearing a glowing orange coat to experience the best of the best. Explore Trap Haus’ curated selection of dank designer THCa flower today and see why orange is the new gold standard!
