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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.

Cannabis and April Fools' Day

Cannabis and good humour are inextricably linked and corporate April Fools' Day pranks are no exception, especially as cannabis use and its consumers become more socially acceptable. Here we look at some of the best cannabis-themed jokes from the last few years.

A basic guide to rolling a joint

Joints, spliffs or reefers, the colloquial names for a cannabis cigarette, are perhaps the most popular way of consuming weed. However, many believe that making a joint is not an easy task Truth be told, it's not too hard to roll a simple joint. But rolling the perfect joint is a real skill. Veteran smokers know that it can be a true art form that takes plenty of time and practice to get right and, also, that there's more than one way to skin (up) a cat!

The first clinic to treat depression with ketamine opens in Barcelona

One of the most widely used drugs in the world for the past half century has recently become what can only be described as a phenomenon in the treatment of severe depression. Many members of the medical community believe that ketamine, a psychoactive analgesic and one of the safest anesthetics for surgery, may have the potential to help those suffering from treatment-resistant depression in a bold new way.

10 women of yesterday, today and for the ages who left their marks on cannabis culture

Humankind has been using cannabis for thousands of years, and both men and women have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) the plant’s many benefits. In fact, there are many well-known women whose relationship with marijuana dates back centuries, from famous writers, to the Queen of England herself, along with singers and scientists. Here are 10 women who, in one way or another, left their marks on history for their love of marijuana.

Differences between smoking, vaping, and ingesting cannabis

Cannabis users often ask themselves what the best consumption method is in order to prevent risks and only obtain the best properties of the plant. In this article we have a look at the pros and cons of the three most common ways of enjoying cannabis.