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RIP Ann Shulgin, pioneering psychonaut

This weekend we received the sad news that Ann Shulgin had passed away at the age of 91. Famous as co-author (with her late husband Alexander or Sasha) of the two most important books about psychedelic drugs ever published: PiHKAL and TiHKAL, she leaves behind a powerful legacy as a psychedelic ambassador and inspiration to many. In this post we remember and celebrate her life.

What is the Scoville Spiciness Scale?

Have you ever wondered how hot chillies are, or why some peppers taste almost sweet while nibbling on others can set your taste buds on fire? If you like it hot and are passionate about "fiery" flavours, this article explains the Scoville scale, the most common way to measure the degree of hotness of different peppers, which is caused by the presence of a compound called capsaicin.

Nutrients for growing cannabis plants in soil

In this post we will give you important information about the use of fertilisers for cannabis plants, distinguishing between mineral and organic fertilisers and their main features in order for you to decide which type of nutrients to use throughout the growing cycle.

Flushing roots, myth or reality?

Root flushing at the end of cultivation is a common practice among many growers, especially those using hydroponic systems or mineral nutrients. However, in recent years several studies have come to light that would question the effectiveness of this method. Today we delve into this topic and we tell you in detail the conclusions reached by these investigations.

Athena nutrient schedules and how to use their fertilisers

Born in California, the Athena brand of fertilisers and supplements enjoys a solid reputation among some of the world's most demanding commercial growers, such as Jungle Boys. Today we present their range of nutrients and boosters and review their nutrition schedules, a practical tool to learn how to use these professional-quality fertilisers.

Cannabis World Records

Join us on a journey around the world and across thousands of years of history as we bring you the most amazing cannabis records. From the biggest weed brownie to the most potent strain, in this article, we share with you the most bizarre feats that have been achieved with this plant to date. Enjoy the ride!

Two Spanish universities, pioneers in Europe in offering official cannabis studies

The cannabis industry is advancing in leaps and bounds, and proof of this is the wide range of official studies that can be taken today at various universities in countries such as the United States. Today we present the case of two Spanish universities that also offer degrees on our beloved plant, something that we think is wonderful and very necessary in order to normalise the status of cannabis and take advantage of the infinite number of uses offers.

Cannabis cultivation and supercropping

Supercropping is a high-stress, high-yield technique aimed at both controlling the structure and shape of plants and increasing their final flower yield. In this post, we'll tell you all about it, how to do it and what benefits it will bring to your crops.

The Maned Wolf and why its urine smells of cannabis

The maned wolf, a large South American canid that looks like a long-legged fox (but is neither fox nor wolf), sprays a distinctive, pungent urine that smells like cannabis. The aromatic resemblance is so close that it could well be mistaken for the smell of cannabis. In fact, police were once called to Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands to look for a weed smoker, only to discover that the person who alerted the officers had been tricked by the smell of maned wolf urine. But what is the reason behind this strange convergence in scent?

The history of Barney's Farm

Whether it's cannabis growers or tourists who have visited Amsterdam, Barney's Farm is a name that goes hand in hand with premium cannabis genetics. Today we tell you the story of this famous Dutch seed bank, also known for its fantastic coffee shop in Amsterdam.

How to make your own cannabis lubricant

More and more women are turning to cannabis as a source of recreation, pain relief or relaxation. Cannabis-infused products have been popping up everywhere in the beauty and wellness sphere, in the form of face masks, creams, serums and even bath salts. And with items like cannabis lubricants, people are finally recognising the benefits of this glorious plant in a sexual context.

The strangest cannabis strains from our seed banks

Did you know that some cannabis genetics don't look like conventional cannabis plants? These strains take advantage of leaf or flower mutations that cause them to grow in a different shape than standard plants. As a result, if you grow cannabis outdoors, a strain like this can make things a little less suspicious at first glance. Here are some examples of these "strange" genetics that you can find in our seed banks.

Cover Crops, Green Manure & Mulch for cannabis

Sustainable organic cultivation makes great use of cover crops, green manure and mulching - techniques aimed at improving soil structure, increasing fertility and boosting microbial life. In this post, we will examine the advantages of using these methods, which plants to use as cover crops and how to manage them.

20 Vintage photos that prove cannabis was more popular than you thought

Since the invention of photography in the mid-nineteenth century, it is inevitable that cannabis, as a plant that has been accompanying humanity since its dawn, appears in images that show that its use, far from being a problem, was quite a blessing to society. We look at about twenty of those images that take us back in history more than a century and show us that, when talking about cannabis, maybe any time in the past could have been even better.

Be weed, my friend: Bruce Lee and cannabis

Who does not know Bruce Lee, one of the most important actors of his generation and forerunner of the use of martial arts in the seventh art. But Bruce Lee was also a pioneer in the arts of marijuana. In fact, he began using cannabis years before the therapeutic values of this plant were popularized to alleviate the pain associated with injuries caused by filming. Although, also, to calm a personality as explosive as the roles he played.

Viviparity or premature germination of cannabis seeds

Have you ever heard of viviparity? This phenomenon, seemingly uncommon in plants, is actually more widespread than it appears, depending on the environment in which they are found. In this article, we will tell you all about viviparity, the plants that have adapted to this particular form of reproduction, and how it can affect cannabis.