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Sam North
Sam N. is a content writer and SEO specialist with a passion for everything cannabis. After working multiple seasons on weed farms absorbing the ins and outs of cannabis cultivation and culture, he decided to transition into a role that would allow him to work from anywhere, anytime.
Sam now writes for multiple weed publications. He has extensive experience with a wide range of canna-agriculture styles, from smaller artisanal farms to large-scale commercial operations, and is here to share his knowledge to give you all the best chance of cultivation success!
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...
To the uninitiated, the idea of growing weed might seem like a walk in the park. Chuck the seeds in the ground, water them every so often, and three months later your flush with top-shelf bud! But hold up, as it's not always as straightforward as it might seem. How so? There is a surprisingly wide range of ailments, deficiencies...
Today, we're diving deep into the world of weed leaves. From the different shapes and sizes to their vital role in the growth process, we're going to cover it all. We'll explore the types of leaves, how many leaflets they have (yes, that's a thing), and what it all means for your plant. Plus, we'll explain what the appearance of...
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...
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...
Somehow more than its parts, the Ice Cream weed strain has been selling out regularly, and from the very first week we started ferrying it to the public. It’s like the perfectly balanced blend of Indica and Sativa genetics suits everybody, which is probably no huge surprise. Equally cerebral and bodily heavy, with a flavor and aroma profile that is...
The whole "world's strongest strain" discussion truly is a never-ending beast. From the breeding rooms of the North-Western United States to the seed banks of Europe, there are countless cultivars that make the claim, but how many strains really are contenders for the title? A bunch, that's how many. In this brave new world of cannabis legality, the opportunity for...
One of the very first truly new-school "super strains", GG#4 hit shelves all the way back in 2013. Quickly gaining cult-like status first throughout the continental United States, with the rest of the pot-smoking world catching up in no time at all, GG#4 is one of the must-try cultivars for any and all self-respecting cannabis enthusiast. Hailing from the heartland...
If you are new to the wonderful world of cannabis cultivation, you might be wondering what the differences between the vegetative and flowering growth stages are. In fact, you might not even be initiated to the idea of the different growth stages whatsoever. Don't stress, no one learned how to grow banging buds overnight, and if you are looking to...
Cannabis training techniques come in all shapes and sizes, from simple and straightforward to ridiculously convoluted. ScrOGging is one of the easiest, most productive low stress training methods available, and one of the simplest for budding growers to implement… What Is ScrOG Growing with Cannabis? ScrOG. What a weird word. When I first heard it, years ago, I thought it...
Low-stress training (LST) techniques are a set of plant training methods that can lead to better hormone distribution throughout the entire plant, which (when performed correctly) can boost the final yield by as much as 25%. Cannabis plant training is a controversial subject throughout the cultivation landscape. Some growers swear by it, while others keep their distance. And while certain...
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...
The OG Bruce Banner strain hit the cannabis cup scene all the way back in 2009, and to say that it made waves would be heavily understating the tsunami effect it had on the cannabis world. A hybrid cross of Strawberry Diesel and OG Kush, this was a truly ground breaking offering that changed what many thought weed genetics were...
While cannabis consumption is mostly associated with happy, relaxing effects that induce euphoria and can reduce pain, anxiety, and inflammation (among a long list of other benefits), some people report feeling certain negative effects, such as paranoid thoughts, sore red eyes, and an uncomfortable increase in heart rate. But, have you recently had a smoke (or eaten an edible) and...
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...
