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Cannabis plants come in all shapes and sizes. Tall, lanky, euphoria inducing Sativas. Shorter, bushier, stress-relieving Indicas. Rare, exotic, hard-to-find landraces. And then there is the unbelievably massive range of hybrids available in this brave new world of cannabis legality, offering pretty much every type of cerebral and body-buzzing effect imaginable. And while the veritable smorgasbord of strains available to...

With cannabis laws becoming increasingly relaxed worldwide, growers have come up with some very clever tricks for making the most out of limited space and time and one of the best ways to achieve high yields in a shorter time frame is the “sea of green” (SOG) method. In a nutshell, the SOG method involves growing many smaller marijuana plants...

What is fimming? Fimming is a high stress training (HST) method that you can use to increase the yield of a cannabis plant. It is very similar to topping, the main difference is how much of the plant that you remove. With topping you cut off the entire top of the central stem above the fourth node, this results in two apex stems...

Unless you have never consumed, touched, or seen cannabis buds before (i.e. you have been living under a rock), you will know that the prize of any cannabis plant are the flowers containing the highest concentrations of THC. Yes, we all love the aesthetics of the serrated cannabis leaf and its symbolism, but flowering cannabis is where it’s at in...

While there’s been a fairly well established community of cannabis growers for some years now, COVID threw a spanner in the works for a lot of people in a lot of different ways. Plenty of people were at home a lot more, giving them more freedom during the day and more spare time without their daily commute to dabble in...

With the growing demand for increasingly potent cannabis strains, breeders around the world are all competing to produce the highest THC strains. The result of this race to the top has seen a drastic change in the potency of cannabis strains hitting the shelves of dispensaries. But what is considered high THC and how has this changed in recent years?  ...

The Difference Between THC and THCa? In purely chemical terms, THCa is the precursor, while THC is the actual compound. THC can effectively bind with the CB1 or CB2 receptors in the human body's endocannabinoid system, but the same cannot be said about THCa. Its large 3D structure doesn't allow the molecule to bind with the CB1 receptors. Also, THC’s...

There’s one minor cannabinoid that’s having a major moment, as of recently. THC Delta-8 THC, the lesser-known THC compound is gaining notoriety. Not only for its legal status but the unique effects too. So, what is delta 8 THC and why is the compound trending now more than ever? Keep reading, as we expore all the latest. A spotlight on...

Listening to a recent episode of the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, an interesting thought was brought up… Why, in the current recreational cannabis landscape, is potency so highly regarded? Of course, most recreational consumers want weed that will get them blazed, no doubt. But why are fragrance and flavor so often discussed as secondary factors? The podcast brought up...

Hitting shelves only a few years ago, the Cereal Milk cannabis strain rapidly became a best seller coast to coast. This almost perfectly balanced hybrid comes from a long line of fire new-school genetics, so it's no real surprise that it gained a level of hype rarely seen in the weed scene these days. What exactly makes Cereal Milk such...

With a genetic lineage that screams quality, a terpene profile that offers one of the most delicious and fragrant flower options on the market, and a plus 25% THC count, it should come as no surprise at all that the Gorilla Cookies strain is up there with the most coveted cultivars of the past few years. Let's take a few...

In the words of Anderson Paak and James Brown - Yes Lawd! The Biscotti strain of weed is a cross of old and new, Gelato 25 x South Florida OG, and brings together the best of the west coast and the south. Up there with the most potent cultivars available (topping the scales at plus 30% THC), and while we...

While there’s been a fairly well established community of cannabis growers for some years now, COVID threw a spanner in the works for a lot of people in a lot of different ways. Plenty of people were at home a lot more, giving them more freedom during the day and more spare time without their daily commute to dabble in...

While President Biden ran his campaign on promises of decriminalization and pardoning cannabis convictions, it's no huge surprise that just weeks before the midterms kick-off we are finally seeing some movement on the issue. But what do these changes actually mean for the average citizen of the USA?  It's no huge secret that politicians and lawmakers have a slight habit...

On 9th June 2022, the Thai FDA officially removed hemp and marijuana from the Category 5 narcotics list, making it the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis. But there's some confusion on what this law actually means in reality. And perhaps the one thing most people are wondering is, is weed legal in Thailand? Yes, Thailand have now legalized the...

As the world’s focus remains on global health, and politics, another movement has been flying under the radar. That being, UK legalisation of cannabis. After years of complications with medical cannabis programs UK officials are now considering cannabis legalisation for adult and recreational use.   So, what's the latest legalization news UK residents need to know when it comes to growing...

The compound found in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), can remain detectable in a person’s body from a few days to several months depending on how much is consumed and what type of test is used. If you consume cannabis regularly and have an upcoming drug test you may be looking at ways to get weed out of your system as soon...

Does smoking a joint, or eating an edible get you fired up? Well, you're not the only one... Ask 100 random people what the effects of smoking weed are, and you'll get a pretty wide range of responses - hungry, happy, giggly, sleepy, lazy, focused, relaxed - but one answer that may surprise you is… horny. For the longest time...

What Is Space Cake Space cake. Nope, not what they serve for dessert on the International Space Station. We're talking about that dosed cake, that weed cake - or, as most of us know it now, edibles. If you've never tried to make your very own space cake, the idea can be a little daunting. But really, baking up a...

Introduction Cannabis contains over one hundred known cannabinoids, but only two of those have truly entered the public consciousness - THC and CBD, with CBN not too far behind. As the war on drugs slowly winds down and medicinal cannabis becomes a viable option for patients worldwide, it’s no longer just your classic stoner who is looking for access to...