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Cannabis and hermaphroditism

Many growers have been surprised to have hermaphroditic cannabis plants in their crops. In this post we explain how to detect them and what to do in the event that a hermaphrodite plant appears in your crop, as well as what are the causes that usually accompany this hermaphroditism.

Dr. Courtney's raw cannabis juice

Marihuana can be consumed as raw juice, using both buds and leafs. In this form, cannabinoids are in acid form, and so, they have no psychoactivity, so we can enjoy all their benefitial properties without side effects. In this post we introduce you Doctor William Courtney, user of raw cannabis juice, and his first patient with this treatment, Kristen Peskuski, who later on became his wife. We also tell you how to make this amazing raw marijuana juice, as well as some use and conservation tips.

How to distinguish cannabis males from females

Cannabis plants can be male, female or hermaphrodite. Female plants are the producers of buds, which is the part of the plant richest in THC. It is especially important to detect the male plants in your crop, since if the female plants are not pollinated they produce much more THC, terpenes and overall yield. In this post we'll teach you how to distinguish between male and female plants.

How to water cannabis plants in hydroponic systems ?

In this post we'll show you the main differences between the diverse hydroponic and aeroponic growing systems, as well as how to adjust the irrigation of these growing systems according to the needs of each grower.

MARIJUANA AND MEDICINE: CESAMET®, MARINOL®, SATIVEX®

In this post we discuss the different drugs that have come to light in the national and international market and which have been based on extractions from marijuana plants. Elements such as THC and CBD have been separated from the marijuana plant so that patients requiring medication can take them and control the exact dose as previously perscribed.

Marijuana terpenes and their effects

What are terpenes? Which are the terpenes present in the resin of the marijuana plant and which are their effects on human health? In this post you will discover that terpenes are responsible for the variations of taste and smell of the different cannabis strains, but also that they can actually modulate the effect produced by THC...

Recipe of cannabis sweets

How to make cannabis sweets? The answer is simple if you know how. In this post we show you the procedure for making your own cannabis sweets so that you can enjoy the properties of this plant while avoiding the risks of smoking.

Recipe of vegan cannabis butter with coconut oil

This post offers you an alternative to cannabis butter, substituting butter for coconut oil: giving us a cannabis enriched quality vegetable fat, suited to the lactose intolerant and vegan consumers.

Caterpillars on Marijuana Plants

In this post we introduce you to one of the most devastating pests for cannabis plants, the dreaded caterpillars, which destroy the beautiful buds, causing many outdoor growers to lose a large part of the harvest. We will show you how to identify and combat these voracious lepidopterists so that you can harvest healthy, shiny plants, free of bites and fungi.

Vitamins, antioxidants and smoking cannabis

In this post we explain how to take care of your body in relation to the use of marijuana, smoking it with or without tobacco. Fruits are loaded with amino acids, essential vitamins and antioxidants that help to keep our body’s vitality in order to enjoy life and live it to the fullest.