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The effects of mixing marijuana with tobacco

Tobacco use is currently declining, but marijuana use is on the rise in many regions around the world. While the harmful effects of the former have taken their toll, new applications for and the beneficial health effects of cannabis are being discovered every year. So, should they be mixed? We found that Europe is one of the continents that mixes them the most. What are the consequences of this habit, and why should it be reconsidered?

The genetic origin of cannabis

The evolution of cannabis is closely related to the history of mankind. However, the origins of this connection have always been a mystery. For the first time ever, a study places the start of cannabis cultivation in East Asia, with roots dating back to the Neolithic period. In this article we discuss everything that has been discovered so far about the expansion of the cannabis plant around the world.

The return of Soma Sacred Seeds

We’re celebrating! Today we’re presenting one of those seed banks that has brought so much joy to veteran growers, especially thanks to the incredible terpene profiles and amazing effects of its strains. We’re talking about Soma Sacred Seeds, a seed bank that’s making a return with its classic strains but also with a collection of new promising hybrids. We tell you all about it in this article.

Detox products to eliminate toxins from your body

Detox products are becoming more and more common on the market, due to the increasing number of people who need - or simply want - to eliminate the toxins present in their bodies. Today we present some of the most practical and effective options available on the market and offer some details about their use.

Purpl PRO, portable cannabinoid testing

Finding an effective and easy-to-use cannabinoid testing tool may not be as easy as it sounds. For this reason, today we present Purpl PRO, a measuring device based on infrared spectroscopy technology which, in a few seconds, allows us to determine the levels of THC, CBD or humidity in a sample with excellent accuracy.

Vertical farming and cannabis

When it comes to growing marijuana indoors, making the best use of space is essential. What if we told you that there is a method that can generously increase the yield of your crop in the same space that you use now? In this article, we explain everything about vertical cultivation and its many advantages or disadvantages.

Green lights for growing cannabis

What are green lights used for in indoor cannabis cultivation? Do we need them to be able to cultivate? In this article, you'll find the answer to these questions and much more information about using this type of light when growing indoors, which is a great help for growers during their plants' flowering period.

Properties and effects of Delta-8-THC

Delta-8- THC is a minor cannabinoid of the cannabis plant that has seen an increase in popularity in recent years. That it offers certain advantages compared to Delta-9-THC, especially at a medicinal level, is indisputable, and this has not gone unnoticed by many researchers. Today we tell you everything you need to know about this interesting compound.

The Vavilov Institute, the first seed bank in history

The Vavilov Institute in St. Petersburg has one of the largest and oldest collections of plant genetic resources in the world, as well as the most comprehensive collection of cannabis seeds known to exist. Although it has passed through difficult and tragic moments during its existence, its mission remains intact: to preserve a gene pool of plants that can end hunger in the world, something that was always the ideal of its director, the botanist and geneticist Nikolai Vavílov.

What was the first thing sold online? Cannabis, of course!

The Internet has been a boon for e-commerce. But just half a century ago, when the network of networks was no more than a collection of bulky computers and mysterious digital tubes, young entrepreneurs from Stanford University made the first online sale in history. It was, naturally, a bag of weed and this initial deal paved the way for decades of profitable digital businesses.

Advanced Nutrients: professional fertilisers, amazing results

Advanced Nutrients is a plant fertiliser brand that needs no introduction. However, its extensive product range can leave some new growers confused, so today we'd like to clarify some important points about some of its best known and most used products.

What is Dry Farming?

The explosion of cannabis grows in recent decades in the United States, and more specifically in the so-called ‘Emerald Triangle’, has caused many to worry about the ecological footprint that this causes. In Humboldt, a county in northern California, some cannabis growers have found a solution to minimise the impact of cannabis cultivation on the environment: 'dry farming'.

Electro conductivity and cannabis cultivation

Electroconductivity or EC is the ability of a liquid to carry electricity. Here we explain in detail how important it is to have controlled EC for cannabis cultivation.

History of cannabis prohibition

For centuries, cannabis has had a somewhat tumultuous relationship with the legislatures of different cultures. Although accepted in most places for hundreds of years, in the 19th century a trend towards the prohibition of this plant began to be observed, which led to the worldwide prohibition established during the 20th century. Today we will look at the main factors that led to this situation, its background, and how it was possible to displace cannabis in all its fields, from recreational to industrial or medicinal.

Plants that interact with the endocannabinoid system

The discovery of the endocannabinoid system is relatively new, and has helped us to better understand how our body works and why it becomes ill. Cannabis medicinal properties, which have been used since ancient times, are due to the interaction of its compounds with this receptors system in our body. But… what if we told you that cannabis is not the only plant that interacts with the endocannabinoid system?

Why there's probably too much THC in cannabis

According to official figures, over the last few decades, the THC content of cannabis varieties has skyrocketed. Today we want to delve into this topic and find out why this has happened and if we are really on the right track when it comes to judging the quality of a flower.