Professional Marijuana Grower July-August 2019 Issue | Page 23

Pulegone
Pulegone is a terpene with a minty odor and flavor. It is
usually found in very small quantities in cannabis plants.
B-Caryophyllene
B-Caryophyllene is the terpene normally associated
with a peppery odor. A cannabis strain with a spicy or
woody-spice odor is most likely exhibiting its B-Caryo-
phyllene content.
Myrcene
Myrcene is the most prominent terpene found in most
marijuana varieties. Odors associated with myrcene
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are citrus, nutty, earthy, and clove. The specific odors
will vary due to slight changes in the overall makeup of
the essential oils.
Flavor Enhancers for Increased Terpene
Production
The majority of nutrient additives that are designed to
enhance the flavors or odors of cannabis plants are
actually targeting and increasing terpene production.
Some of the most popular cannabis flavor enhancing
products are carbohydrate-based. Put another way, they
provide sugars to the root zone, thus enhancing the
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