Research on splitting stem technique to increase trichomes

[Noctis420]

You could definitely drill it.
@skyroo1029 split the stem and you can see the trichome production clearly.

Old Man.....Newbie Growerl8tr

Well I pulled the trigger and split the stem on the Purple Haze…as you can see I did the 2 zip ties and stuck a knife thru and twisted till I could shove the pencil thru …fingers crossed [20180730_074418] Also started a couple of Clones off of the Blue Haze, took lower branches because of reading on the threads that they do better…again fingers crossed… HAPPY GROWING

I also found this I’m sure this will help.

Stalk Splitting

Many drill to prevent accidents. Here is an article for you: Splitting Cannabis Stems Splitting the stem of cannabis plants is a controversial technique buzzing around the cannabis forums of late. Outdoor ganja farmers in Colombia during the 1960’s and 70’s were reputed to “ring” cannabis stems a couple of weeks before harvest. A pocketknife is the only tool needed. The practice is believed to have given Colombian Gold its golden nugget bag appeal. By inducing senescence to increase potency a…