Light Dep THCA Flower vs Boutique THCA Flower

As the world of cannabis cultivation keeps getting increasingly advanced, we’re hearing more terms that describe how the plant is grown, and some of them can be quite confusing, especially if you’re a novice who’s just trying to purchase the best and most potent THCA flower possible. 

That’s why we are going to take a look at two of the most common, but relatively new terms you’ll see companies use when advertising their THCA flower: light dep, aka light deprivation, and boutique.  As you will see, these terms mean totally different things, but they both exist to yield the absolute finest THCA flower anywhere on the hemp marketplace.

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A Quick Overview on THCA Flower in General

THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in raw and live cannabis plants. Over time, or when exposed to heat, THCA slowly converts to THC, the psychoactive component responsible for the “high” or euphoric feeling associated with consuming cannabis.

So, when people refer to “THCA flower”, they’re typically talking about the raw cannabis flower that has not been decarboxylated (a process that involves applying heat to convert THCA into THC), such as smoking, vaping or cooking/baking.  In its raw form, cannabis flowers contain predominantly THCA and only trace amounts of THC.

What is Light Dep THCA Flower?

One of the newest growing techniques to become mainstream in the world of cannabis farming is light deprivation – aka “light dep”.  This method is only used for outdoor and greenhouse growing, and it revolves around strategically reducing the sunlight to which plants are exposed while growing.  Basically, light deprivation is ideal for those who want to control the actual light cycle of the plants, but otherwise want to grow flower either outdoors or in a greenhouse.

Cannabis plants start to flower at the beginning of fall, as the reduced hours of sunlight trigger the blooming stage.  But, many people live in climates where fall gets quite cold, and that can interfere with the plants’ ability to yield healthy THCA flower buds.  

Light deprivation is a great and simple solution because it offers the ability to artificially reduce light gradually, before autumn actually begins.  It requires covering your plants with a light-blocking tarp earlier and earlier each night, to mimic the way in which the sun sets earlier and earlier as we move into the autumn season.  This tricks the plants into flowering early, so you can harvest those THCA buds pretty much whenever you want.

Besides that, by going with the natural light cycle of the seasons, you get one chance to harvest your crops each year.  With light deprivation, you can enjoy multiple harvests during the warmer seasons.

Key Pros:

• Perfect for outdoor or greenhouse cultivators.
• Offers a quicker harvest time.
• Ideal for those who live in areas where autumn brings weather that’s incompatible with cannabis growing.
• Requires no complicated equipment – a light-blocking tarp does just fine.

Key Cons:

• Only works for people who live in locations where cannabis grows easily outdoors.
• Smaller plants result from shorter growth cycles.
• If you live in a hot and/or humid environment, covering the plants at night can trap heat and humidity, to the detriment of the plants.
• Requires a very strategic hand to properly mimic the natural sunlight cycle during the transition into fall.

What is Boutique THCA Flower?

Now, let’s move onto boutique flower, which is a pretty new term, much like light dep.  Boutique THCA flower is more of a general term than light deprivation, and is a return to artisanal, small-batch cultivation, in response to the high-output cultivating and processing facilities that have popped up to meet the rapidly expanding demand of cannabis consumers. 

Basically, “boutique” cultivators grow small batches of flower, and this means that they can meticulously care for each plant on an individual level.  Boutique THCA flower isn’t grown under a specific, strict set of methods, but instead has these key advantages:

• Higher potency of cannabinoids and terpenes.
• More aromatic and flavorful.
• Hand-trimmed for more precision.
• Larger, more attractive buds.

Most boutique flower is grown indoors, if not all, and is done through a series of methods that aim to bring the best qualities out of the THCA flower buds.

Key Pros:

• Maximum quality control yields bigger, more flavorful/aromatic, and more potent buds.
• Great for those who have smaller facilities.

Cons:

• Requires meticulous care and extensive knowledge.
• Can be less cost-effective as a lot of labor is required.

Boutique and Light Dep: Two Terms That Have a Ton to Do with the Quality of Your THCA Flower 

THCA flower can be a tricky business, as all kinds of environmental conditions can determine the quality of the flower buds and how much THCA they yield.  Besides that, the size of one’s cultivating operations plays a big role in how much attention they can truly give each plant as it matures.

Overall, Light Dep THCA Flower is ideal for those who want to control the actual light cycle through deprivation of the plants, but otherwise want to grow flower either outdoors or in a greenhouse. While Boutique THCA Flower is grown in small batches of flower, and this means that they can meticulously care for each plant on an individual level. 

Bloomz THCA Hemp Flower – Gold Line is the perfect choice if you’re seeking out boutique-level flower.  Grown in small batches, this THCA flower yields above-average THCA (Potent Strength – 25%+), thanks to the expert cultivators who have years of experience meticulously monitoring each and every plant with care. 

Grown in Oregon, Bloomz THCA Flower comes in an exciting selection of top-shelf strains, 3.5G & 7G Options, and instantly impresses with its pungent aroma, once you open the jar.  If your THCA flower game could use an upgrade, Bloomz Boutique THCA Hemp Flower truly is, good as “gold”.

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