Unlike what you may think, Cannabis ruderalis is not a cannabis strain. Most consumers are familiar with two subspecies of cannabis, Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. But most have never learned of the third species: Cannabis ruderalis. A hardy little plant that was only used in the early 2000s to crossbreed existing strains and create …
For years, researchers felt that disparate ratios of cannabinoids created marijuana’s variegated effects. Studies of modern marijuana, however, have shown that most varieties have large concentrations of THC, but hardly any other cannabinoids. In this article we will discuss: Terpenes Myrcene Beta-caryophyllene Pinene Terpineol Borneol Linalool Pulegone Because of this discovery, researchers began taking second …
As a cannabis connoisseur, I’m always eager to explore the finer details of this fascinating plant. Kief, also known as dry sift or pollen, refers to the tiny, crystalline structures that coat the exterior of cannabis flowers. These resin glands, called trichomes, are where the majority of the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes are stored, making …
When you grow marijuana, you need to know how to store it. After all, you can’t just leave it lying around and expect it to stay potent. Some growers stick to freezing marijuana (or even refrigeration) as a method for long term storage. However, are these the best methods? I’ll discuss the pros and cons …
You have probably heard of purple marijuana before, or maybe you even saw it for yourself. If you are a marijuana grower, you might even be curious about how to accomplish that impressive purple hue yourself. In this article, we discuss ways to grow purple marijuana — as well as how not to grow purple …
Understanding marijuana gender and reproduction is essential to achieving the best possible harvest. However, it can be confusing. For marijuana growing success you need to know what feminized seeds are and how to identify your plant’s gender. This guide will explain these cannabis reproduction topics, as well as other important fundamentals such as what are …
Oxygen isn’t a particularly critical factor because the air is full of it. As marijuana plants photosynthesize during the day, they release oxygen as a byproduct of sugar production. No extra oxygen is required above ground. How do marijuana plants absorb oxygen? The roots utilize oxygen and absorb it straight from the soil or from …
To grow some high quality marijuana, the plant needs to make a lot of sugars. The full grown leaves produce these sugars for the buds and young leaves so they can grow.It’s very important that these sugars go to the right place, but how are sugars produced and can you increase the production by trimming away leaves? In …
We are going to take some time to delve into some much-needed information to further your understanding of the importance of humidity for seedlings when growing marijuana plants. What is humidity Humidity is expressed as the quantity of water vapor in the air. Humidity plays a necessary role in influencing how much evaporation occurs in …
Understanding marijuana measurements can be downright confusing. Thankfully, once you learn it the first time, it’s easy to remember. Seeing that knowing the standard measurements for purchasing marijuana is important, I will explain it. This article explains every measurement, from a single gram to pounds of weed. Keep reading to learn how to buy marijuana …
If you live in a house with roommates (and most of us do because the economy is in the toilet and the cost of living is getting higher) you might be in a situation where you need to hide your stash from nosy (or handsy) roommates or your kids. Where can you hide your stash …
Although many marijuana growers don’t know much about plant hormones, the fact is that they are hugely important to any marijuana plant (or any plant at all, for that matter). They signal to the body of your plant that it’s time for the plant to perform certain processes as well as produce certain parts the …
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