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Thai Cannabis Genetics: History and OriginsMarijuana wasn’t always bred in highly controlled environments. For most of history, cannabis has grown wild or alongside human beings, with one gently influencing the other. Thai landraces form the b ...
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Sitting Down With DWC Specialist Sebastian
Hi, my name is Sebastian. I’m a cannabis grower and photographer specialising in DWC systems. My love for the plant and interest in organic nutrients helped me win first prize in the Best RQS Plant ...
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Cannabis, CBD, and Gastritis: What's the Relationship?
Studies continue to unveil the important role of the endocannabinoid system in the digestive system and, more specifically, the human gut. Ongoing research is also studying cannabinoids in models o ...
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Beneficial and Detrimental Forms of Stress in Weed Plants
Cannabis is a hardy plant that flourishes in a variety of conditions. As growers, however, there are a few ways we can interfere with our plants' grow cycle to induce stress and reap bigger, better ...
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How to Roll the Perfect Joint
Whether you like them long and fat, short and thin, or somewhere in between, here's all the info you need to roll—and light—a great joint. And for those looking to step up their rolling game, we ha ...
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Top 10 Smallest Cannabis Plants
You don't need much space to grow amazing cannabis plants. Sure, towering sativa giants look incredible and produce a lot of weed, but they're not practical for most growers. Even if you have nothi ...
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Could CBD Help Your Hangover?
What's your hangover plan? Do you feel sorry for yourself and refuse to get out of bed? Do you take a proactive approach and head downstairs to guzzle some water and cook a big breakfast? In the fu ...
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Plants That Look Similar to Cannabis
You might be surprised at how many plants look like cannabis. Sure, any experienced grower can tell them apart, but these species can serve as effective living camouflage against those with untrain ...
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The Cannabaceae Family: Discover Cannabis' Relatives
Cannabis belongs to a large family made up of dozens of different species. Known as Cannabaceae, this group contains 9 genera, each housing its own list of species. Be prepared to have your mind bl ...
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Marijuana 101: A Guide To Dabbing
Cannabis concentrates, or dabs, are the hottest thing in the world of cannabis right now. In this article, we explore dabs, what they are, how dabbing works, and much more about the fascinating wor ...
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Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) — Here's What You Need To Know
HHC is making huge waves in the cannabis community. But being so new to the market, there's a ton of misinformation surrounding HHC's effects, safety, legality, and more. In this article, we explor ...
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CBD and its relationship with pain
Given its promising results in animal studies, not to mention its good safety profile and non-intoxicating properties, might CBD have a beneficial effect on pain? Take a look at the current researc ...
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Crossfading: Mixing Alcohol and Cannabis
Many people view cannabis and alcohol as natural opposites. One makes people loud and outgoing, while the other makes people introspective and relaxed. However, mixing the two feels great—when done ...
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Famous Cannabis Strain Families
There are thousands of cannabis varieties available. Some taste sweet, whereas others are earthy or spicy. Some get you sky-high, while others are non-psychotropic. Find out where all of these cult ...
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What Is a Cold Start Dab?
How do you like your dabs? Whatever concentrate you prefer—and in whatever amount—you can make the most of the terpenes within by starting out cold. Also known as reverse dabbing, cold start dabbin ...