How do you get buds to look compressed

Like this????

Pretty sure this is
1. Strain dependent
B. Environment dependent (especially lighting)

The more seasoned folks will be in shortly to confirm or correct me.

Strain and genetics. Healthy plant. Proper environment.

You would want to be looking at indica leaning strains generally...

ProPheT 216 said:

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That's pretty much what mine look like. Maybe its the pics I look at they look rolled and very compressed. My friend says it's because they where put in a tumbler but I don't buy that.

If you want density the best thing you can do is let them finish flowering. They don't put on the real packed out density until the last week of flower. Try running them another 2 weeks past and you think they're ready.

Kola_Kreator said:

If you want density the best thing you can do is let them finish flowering. They don't put on the real packed out density until the last week of flower. Try running them another 2 weeks past and you think they're ready.

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Ok I try that. I harvest 1/2 plant but lot left.
Also I see new growth that was hidden under canopy

Lower temperatures and light intensity in the last 2 weeks helps. Also start with indica dominant strains.

ryn5669 said:

Ok I try that. I harvest 1/2 plant but lot left.
Also I see new growth that was hidden under canopy

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They look finished to me. Finished or not the calyxes look swollen so I would not expect them to get any denser than they already are. They already went through the swelling.
Personally, when it comes to smoking, I prefer fox tailed sativa leaning buds over super dense indica leaning buds. Dense buds rule if bag appeal is most important to you. If that's the case, you'll need to go with a different strain.

it kind of sounds like you are referring to PGR bud.. most homegrown will never look the same, especially if you are organic

PGR's

ALPHA.GanjaGuy said:

it kind of sounds like you are referring to PGR bud.. most homegrown will never look the same, especially if you are organic

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I didn't want to say it, but was thinking this.... my environment is certainly not dialed in 100% though.

Strain and lighting dependent. Machine trimming also gives it that rounded look.