"Every week, starting in September, just go out to your plant, grab one of the nugs [a.k.a. buds] and give it a squish. You'll notice that each week [the nug] will be getting thicker and less squishy.

Close examination of a marijuana nug reveals it to be coated in teeny tiny hairs that resemble crystals. These are called trichomes, according to Leafly.Trichomes protect the plant against ...