Professional Marijuana Grower September-October 2018 Issue | Page 14

Potency
Terpinator® increases the carrying capacity of trichomes
on the plant, allowing the plant to produce and store
more of the valuable compounds needed for terpene
or terpenoid production. The “entourage effect” is a
phenomenon that occurs when the combination of the
increased terpenes or terpenoids combined with THC or
other cannabinoids actually increases the effect or potency
upon consumption. This effect was first mentioned
in 1998 by Robert Mechoulam and S. Ben-Shabat. The
ability to create and store more valuable compounds
facilitates the higher production of secondary metabolites
and/or plant oils, which also increases the overall
potency and creates a unique effect for each strain.
Potassium in Terpinator®
Terpinator® is able to enhance aromas, flavors, and
potency due to its unique ingredients. In addition to
the proprietary formulation of all-natural plant extracts,
Terpinator® contains enough potassium to help regulate
the enhanced production of terpenes. The potassium
contained in Terpinator® is ultimately the regulator that
enables the all-natural, plant-based terpene promoting
extracts to do their magic. Most cannabis growers
understand that potassium is an important macronutrient
for proper growth and flower development. However,
many gardeners still underestimate the need to provide
the plants with a consistent and reliable source of
potassium. A plant uses potassium during every stage
of its life cycle; from seed germination to vegetative
growth to flowering and fruiting. There is no doubting
that potassium is an essential element for plant growth.
The fact that potassium is the K in N-P-K illustrates its
importance in a balanced fertilizer regiment.
However, potassium has some unique qualities when