Cannabis pollen

Powdery substance produced by the reproductive organs of the male cannabis plant. Cannabis pollen contains the genetic material needed to fertilize the female cannabis plant, enabling them to produce seeds, essential for the reproduction and cultivation of cannabis.

Cannabis pollen is not consumed. Non-specialist journalists often confuse «cannabis pollen» with hashish. cannabis resin.

What does cannabis pollen look like?

Cannabis pollen has a dusty, powdery appearance and a fine consistency. Pollen can have a granular or yellowish hue, resembling cornmeal in a lighter shade.

How is pollen transferred to cannabis plants?

When plants are kept outdoors, pollen spreads naturally through the air and via animals - but indoor growers will need to deliberately catch pollen from the male plant and place it on the female stigmas to fertilize the female plant.

When do male cannabis plants release pollen?

Male cannabis plants release pollen around 4 to 5 weeks after flowering. At this point, the pollen is ready to fertilize the female marijuana plant.

Can you smoke pollen from male plants?

Although you can technically smoke pollen from a male plant, it contains much lower levels of THC, the psychotropic cannabinoid in cannabis. So, if you're looking for a psychoactive effect, male pollen isn't the most obvious choice.

How to collect pollen

Collecting cannabis pollen is a process you should start as soon as the bags begin to open and flower. Take a whole cluster of male flowers and remove it from the plant, then keep it closed in a storage container for several days.

How to store pollen

Storing cannabis pollen after the flower cluster has dried in your storage container requires a few extra materials. Place your dried cluster on a micrometer sieve with wax or greaseproof paper on the bottom to ensure that any excess moisture is absorbed. For long-term storage, you can mix a little flour with the pollen. The flour will help to keep your pollen dry, as any moisture will harm the pollen's viability. Store pollen in a cold place, such as the freezer, in a closed storage bag.