Thailand: the new cannabis paradise
Famous for its Thai Sticks, Thailand has gradually legalized cannabis, passing through medical cannabis, then recreational cannabis, to become one of the global Ganja hot spots. We offer you here a small summary of the situation!
Many seed banks use the name White Widow for commercial purposes, but few people really know its history. Well, today we are going to investigate it and tell you everything that is known about the history of the White Widow cannabis variety and its origin. White Widow is undoubtedly one of the most famous weed strains in the world. Every weed smoker has ever tried it or heard of it...A legend still alive!
How to increase the THC level of cannabis plants
Getting the maximum performance from plants is the main objective of every grower, whether we are talking about flower production or cannabinoids and terpenes. Especially in recent years, with the rise in the therapeutic use of THC, getting genetics with a high content of this cannabinoid has become the goal of many breeders, while getting the most out of them is the goal of many growers. Today we are going to tell you some tricks to get the THC content of your flowers even higher, of course within the limits set by the genetics themselves.
The days of the year in which more marijuana is sold (USA)
The opening of various States of the US to legalize cannabis has led to the birth of a new market, which grows year after year thanks to the sales of all kinds of products related to the plant, from seeds to buds and through all kinds of extracts, edibles and accessories. But, what are the days when the most marijuana is sold? What type of products are the most demanded? In this article you will find all the answers.
Differences between Panaeolus Cyanescens (Hawaiian Copelandia) and Psilocybe Cubensis
Most varieties of hallucinogenic mushrooms currently on the market come from
of Psilocybe cubensis. In this article we compare this variety with Panaeolus Cyanescens (or Copelandia), which has been gaining a reputation for all the mycologists who discover it due to its Psilocybin content. This is 4 times more powerful than that of any Psilocybe Cubensis or similar. Homegrower mycologist, welcome to a new tomorrow.
Although the legalization of cannabis is in full expansion throughout the world and, in many countries, prohibition is already a thing of the past, in social networks the reality is different. They are international platforms and have restrictions for many types of sensitive content, such as cannabis. However, it is difficult to put barriers to this vigorous plant, which can grow and harvest millions of users in the most guarded places on the net. Here we bring you a list of the platforms that are emerging in the field of cannabis so you don't miss out on everything they have to offer.
HHC or hexahydrocannabinol has been making headlines in the cannabis press lately. This novel cannabinoid, obtained mostly in the laboratory from other cannabinoids or from cannabis extracts, has revolutionized the scene by breaking into the market with products that promise an effect very similar to that of THC, although there are no studies confirming this. Today we tell you everything you need to know about HHC.
'Operation Oregano': police sell fake weed to fight drug trafficking
It's customary for law enforcement agencies to name operations and raids with often witty words. But there are occasions when both the name and the investigation itself seem to be straight out of 'Police Academy'. Such is the case of 'Operation Oregano' carried out in 1981 (and later in 2010) by the Washington D.C. police to crack down on marijuana trafficking in the city, a case that should go down in the annals of the War on Drugs as an example of the delirious crackdown on cannabis.
LED or HID? Important points to consider
LED equipment has evolved a lot over the last few years, offering excellent new features in addition to their well-known virtues, such as low heat generation and greater energy efficiency. Today we tell you what you should take into account when choosing your next lighting system, especially if you can't decide between traditional HID lamps or LEDs.
Top 10 highest-THC cannabis strains of 2022
The principal cannabinoid in cannabis, THC, is largely responsible for the effects produced by cannabis and is therefore an important criterion for many growers when choosing a strain. In this post, we will focus on the most potent cannabis varieties of 2022.
Should you play music to your cannabis plants?
Can music really help your cannabis plants grow bigger and better as some growers attest? Do plants react differently to different types of music? How is an organism without ears able to appreciate music of any kind? Why might this phenomenon occur? In today's post, we try and answer these questions and more.
The Carbon Footprint of Fertilisers
Crop fertilisation is beginning to be seen as a double-edged sword: while necessary to produce crops that can feed us all, it is also a considerable source of pollution for the environment, so it seems essential to reconsider the techniques and products we use.
Cannabis in the 80s, the Dutch revolution
Although legally speaking, the 1980s did not represent a great advance in terms of the cannabis situation, socially and in terms of the sector, things were moving forward at a good pace. Thanks to legislation that was more weed-friendly than that of the United States, Amsterdam emerged as the world capital of the plant and the birthplace of the first seed banks that we still know today. In this article, we take a look at this interesting decade.
Effects of magic mushrooms (medicinal and recreational)
Psychedelics are experiencing a scientific renaissance thanks to their use in therapies related to mental health, which has prompted research into the effects of compounds such as psilocybin and their possible advantages over traditional treatments. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the medicinal and recreational effects (both physical and mental) of this substance that make hallucinogenic mushrooms live up to their nickname of "magic mushrooms".
How about preparing some delicious cannabis pancakes? As we will see in today's recipe, pancakes are a culinary element of great versatility and greater popularity, which can be combined with all kinds of ingredients, whether they are sweet or savoury. In this post we tell you how to prepare them step by step and without complications.
Planning what happens after harvesting a cannabis crop is as important as the grow itself. And most experienced growers know that curing is where the "magic really happens". However, this process remains possibly the most overlooked aspect of cannabis production. Drying and curing your buds properly is an art in itself, but there are some simple strategies that can be applied to increase your chances of success.
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