I believe its the break down of chlorophyll and sugars that change the color of the bud.
Someone in here with a brain.. good to know.
Your correct secretweapon. The buds are SUPPOSE to change color.. they should lose their green pigmentation (color). This is indeed the evaporation of the chlorophyll. Which is a GOOD thing people.. a good thing!
Ughhh.. swear to god man.. some of you people just have no clue. I'm starting to get frustrated with all the noobs around here.. I better get off here and go chill.
peace
Wow man chill out! This website is made for people sharing info and personal experience, not for people who already know everything to slide through and flame other, less experienced growers.. why do you even sign on to this website if you're not trying to learn something new or help someone out. You must be suffering man, I truly feel bad for people like you.
Im wondering though, Goonies I have the same prob as you, my buds are turning all dark with the exception of the crystals. I would prefer if they would keep their lime green color, and still smell and taste good and smoke smooth, just like buds that I purchase in medical dispensaries do. Do I need to use a dehumidifier to dry faster or something? Or do i need to withhold watering my plant so it dries faster. I wonder.. anyone have any ideas?
Dispensary bud (at least around here) is not lime green, mostly shades of brown, purple and some dark green.
The lighter green they are, the harsher they get and they taste like mowed lawn or hay. You CAN just hang dry them, they will be green but not smooth and will taste like shit
so pretty much i think the secret is to not mess up the initial drying process of the first week or two when the buds are really delicate and wet.