What you're looking at are the calax, the seeds would form inside them should they become pollinated. The resin capsules form on the outsides of them, & are the most resinous part of the plant. They wouldn't be buds without them. Read the forums till your eyes burn, then read them again. That will answer questions you never knew you had. Still have questions? Us older heads are always glad to help. Check out all the pics you can find. Some are tight closeups that will show you what they should look like. That's better than trying to picture it from a word description.


BTW. The energy produced by photosynthesis will grow the bud. Just before ripening, the sunleaves will yellow & drop, then at this point, the bud will be getting more light through the ripening period. This is how mother nature takes care of her own. Its a plant & it knows what to do.