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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.

How to make cannabis brownies

Marijuana brownies are a staple of homemade cannabis recipes. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, these brownies are a safe bet. Today we show you how to make them step by step in the easiest way!

Cannabis growing systems

Choosing the right cultivation system for your needs can be a real challenge, especially when you are new to the world of home cultivation. Today we want to make things easier for you with a summary of the most commonly used cannabis growing techniques, and their main characteristics, so your choice is much easier to make.

10 benefits of CBD to treat unexpected diseases

It’s important to understand that, in addition to the common pathologies that can be treated with CBD, like pain and anxiety, there’s a host of other conditions that could also benefit from the therapeutic effects of this cannabinoid, such as hair loss, snoring, fungal foot infections, and even stuttering.

CBD revolution from orange peels

Cannabis CBD extraction isn’t the only way to obtain this increasingly popular cannabinoid. Scientists have developed a sustainable and profitable method to create a molecularly identical CBD out of the natural compounds found in citrus peels, avoiding many of the complexities that prevent the growth of the CBD industry.

Outdoor cannabis harvest: tips and tricks

Harvesting your outdoor plants can be a difficult time if pests or environmental harsh conditions are involved. In this article you'll find some tricks to successfully harvest your outdoor crop, limiting all the negative factors that could work against you when it comes to obtaining maximum quality flowers.

How to interpret cannabis strain descriptions

Sometimes, and particularly when you start growing cannabis, the strains descriptions can be confusing, especially due to the vast amount of information they offer, and because we don't know exactly what some of the parameters mean. Today, we explain how to decipher these descriptions so that you'll have no doubts when choosing your next genetics.