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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.

Cannabis in Nepal

Nepal is one of the oldest hashish producers in the world, and also one of the most famous and mystical, thanks in part to its legendary Temple Balls, delicious charas spheres that have captivated everyone who has tried them. Today we'll tell you more about this impressive country and its cannabis culture.

Origins of Jungle Boys

If you like American genetics, you've probably heard of the Jungle Boys. Discover the origins of this group, from its humble beginnings with the first harvests and dispensaries to the high-profile position that the Jungle Boys hold in the industry today.

How to protect guerilla cannabis plants from wild animals

Due to the nature of their cultivation away from human activity, guerilla cannabis plants are often at risk of being eaten or destroyed by wild animals before the grower gets a chance to harvest them. In this article, we look at a variety of methods to deter these voracious beasts and protect all your hard work and help ensure a successful crop.

Mohan Ram and feminised cannabis seeds

The emergence of feminised seeds in the cannabis sector at the end of the last millennium was a real revolution for thousands of growers around the world, since for the first time seeds that would give exclusively female plants could be purchased. However, who was the first to achieve it? Where did the first trials on sex reversal in plants come from? In this article we tell you in detail.

Fertilising Autoflowering Cannabis Plants

Autoflowering seeds have quickly become a very popular option among growers, especially for those who want fast and discreet harvests or who don't enjoy the benefits of a suitable climate for outdoor cultivation. However, their small size means that nutrient requirements differ slightly from photoperiod plants. Here we explain the best way to feed autoflowering cannabis plants.

The best cannabis varieties for sex

From the ancient Indian traditions to the latest trends in today's market, cannabis has been igniting passions among its consumers for centuries, and it seems to offer more than one benefit to sexual practice. We explain everything about the effects of cannabis on sex, what science says about it and the most suitable strains to achieve a satisfying experience in the game of love.