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Ultimate Guide to Marijuana Seeds

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Are you ready for the ultimate guide to marijuana seeds? Our article covers the basics of dealing with cannabis seeds. We teach you the differences between seeds and how to buy high-quality ones. Seeds are the starting point for cannabis growers of all skill levels. Here’s a comprehensive beginner’s guide on cannabis seeds.

Understanding Plant Biology

A seed is a small embryonic plant covered by a protective coat. Plants reproduce when a plant’s ovule becomes fertilized by another’s pollen. When fertilized, a seed can form on the plant. This embryonic plant stores the strain’s genetic traits but it’s also so much more than that. It’s the start of a bountiful harvest full of dense, aromatic, and flavorful buds.

What Are Marijuana Seeds?

Cannabis plants are dioecious, ...

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Top 7 Landrace Strains From Africa

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If you are a lover of ancient strains, perusing through our top 7 landrace strains from Africa will excite you.  Africa is central to the rich history of marijuana as it is home to a couple of treasure landrace strains such as the popular Durban Poison strain. Apart from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America are also home to some cherished historical strains which we shall review in subsequent posts. This post focuses on the best landrace strains that hail from Africa and what they have to offer. Enjoy the read.

What Is A Landrace Strain?

A landrace strain is one of the varieties of marijuana strains which has pure genetics because it has not been diluted with other marijuana strains. When marijuana strains are crossbred the resulting strains are called hybrids. ...

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Best Marijuana Seeds For Outdoor Cannabis Growing

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Are you wondering about the best marijuana seeds for outdoor cannabis growing? Well, you’ve come to the right cultivation resource to learn how to grow weed outdoors. The type of cannabis seeds you choose to cultivate will affect the yield and quality of your outdoor marijuana crop. Read our guide to help you decide which seeds you need for your type of outdoor climate.

How Important Is Choosing The Right Outdoor Cannabis Seeds?

When choosing the right outdoor cannabis seeds, you should consider how fast the plant flowers, its resistance to mold and pests, its average yield, its ability to handle humidity, its potency and aroma, and its unique effects. Selecting cannabis seeds with your favorite traits is the first step toward narrowing down which seeds you’re going to ...

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Marijuana Plant Growth Cycle Stages

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  Let's take a look at the Marijuana Plant Growth Cycle Stages! When it comes to growing cannabis - nearly anyone can do it. However, if you want to produce an abundant crop of high-quality marijuana, then you’ll need to understand the essential growth cycle stages that each and every marijuana plant exhibits. Join us for an in-depth look at marijuana’s different plant growth cycles. By understanding each, you’ll be fully equipped to grow any cannabis strain with ease and always find yourself harvesting photo-worthy flowers time and again.

Overview of the 4 Stages of Marijuana Plant Growth

 Before we begin, let’s take a look at the 4 primary stages of plant growth. Take this time to familiarize yourself before we go more in-depth. Marijuana Plant Growth ...

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DEA To Grow 3.2 Million Grams Of Cannabis In 2020

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to grow 3,200,000 grams of cannabis for research purposes in 2020. This is a 30 percent increase from how much they authorized in 2019 . The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in the United States grows all of its marijuana each year in one federally licensed cultivation facility which is a farm at the University of Mississippi. Marijuana has been a Schedule I drug in the United States since the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.  The War on Drugs led by Richard Nixon called for the ban of cannabis in the United States. Ironically, the National Commission of Marihuana and Drug Abuse that Nixon hired to prove the dangers of cannabis ended up instead recommending cannabis be decriminalized based on their findings. So here we are, all ...

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Sexing Marijuana Plants

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Sexing marijuana plants is a crucial part of the growing and breeding process. Cannabis plants are generally dioecious plants, which means that they will produce either female or male reproductive organs. In certain environmental conditions, however, cannabis plants can be monoecious, also known as “hermaphroditic.” Monoecious plants feature both male and female reproductive organs.  When growing from seed, growers keep a close eye on early plant growth to make sure they know which plants are female and which are male. Knowing the difference between the sexes tells growers whether the plant will be used to grow trichome-rich and dense flower buds or to produce exciting new genetics. If you’re exercising your green thumb with cannabis plants, here’s everything you should know ...

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What are Moon Rocks and How Do You Make Them?

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  What are moon rocks and how do you make them is a commonly asked question? Moon Rocks are potent and flavorful cannabis products meant for experienced and high-tolerance users. These gooey and powdery flower bud creations feature trichome-rich resinous layers of cannabinoids and terpenes covering a pristine and dense flower bud. Hailing from the West Coast, Moon Rocks can be found in most legal dispensaries, but can also be made in the comfort of your home. Here’s everything you need to know about these highly enhanced nugs and the benefits of moon rocks. 

What are Moon Rocks?

Moon Rocks were created for and by high-tolerance users looking to get the most out of every cannabis derivative available. While there’s little information on the origins of Moon Rocks, their ...

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5 Uses for Cannabis Stems

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  Let's take a look at 5 Uses for Cannabis Stems. Did you know that you might be throwing away perfectly good weed stems without even realizing their potential? Many experienced cannabis consumers keep a mason jar full of marijuana stems and/or trim leftover from packing a bowl or baking with raw material. This seemingly useless roughage has a usable amount of trichomes that contain the intoxicating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) compound. Make the most out of your flower buds with these top uses for cannabis stems.

Benefits of Using Cannabis Stems

Saving and re-using stems can seem like time-consuming and confusing work, especially for new users, but there are many benefits to hoarding every part of your buds from the stems to the already vaped weed. Stems (and leaves) have ...

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What are THCA and CBDA Crystals?

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In today’s cannabis concentrate market, manufacturers are employing innovative extraction and post-processing techniques to reach the highest levels of purity and potency possible. The different types of marijuana concentrates range in texture, taste, and effects. Marijuana concentrates are primarily geared toward consumers looking for THC- or CBD-rich products, but new products are quickly gaining steam. ...

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Best Things To Consider When Buying Cannabis Fertilizers

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If you are growing marijuana it is important to look at the best things to consider when buying cannabis fertilizers. As it relates to growing weed, the nutrients are what you should consider, if you want to make a difference in your harvest. If you were to fill a pot with dirt, it would not be enough to help the marijuana plant reach its full potential for a quality yield. For an abundant harvest, you have to purchase cannabis fertilizer and good nutrients. ...

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The Process Associated With Trimming Marijuana

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If you are into growing weed, there are some things that you should learn about the process. Trimming marijuana is one of the processes associated with the steps of cultivation. If you are ready to reap your harvest, cut one branch off the marijuana plant; after which you would lay it down on a tray. You will notice how thick some of those branches are and so a pair of scissors will not be sufficient. It is best to use pruning shears for trimming marijuana branches and buds. In fact, this is the ideal tool that most growers use. However not all pruning shears are the same. It is best to use one that is strictly for cutting thick stems and branches. You are also going to need snips, which are used to cut off the leaves and not the branches. ...

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The One-Hitter And How It Benefits Marijuana Users

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The One-Hitter And How It Benefits Marijuana Users. You might want to know what we mean by the "One Hitter." Stay with us to find out. A one-hitter is known as a small pipe. It has a narrow bowl attached to it. If you are interested in single inhalation or you want to just take one hit while smoking weed, this would be ideal for all marijuana users. The "One Hitter' holds around twenty five milligrams of weed, which would be just one single hit. There are some that resemble a cigarette and some that look traditional. The most traditional ones are the chillum pipe, Midwakh, Kiseru and Sebsi. There are some avid recreational users that only do one-hitters. Two of the reasons are the simplicity and convenience. It is also ideal for the busy stoner that might always be on the go. It is also ...

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Growing Cannabis to Maximize CBD

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Let's look at the exciting process of Growing Cannabis to Maximize CBD. The cannabidiol (CBD) market has become a huge component of the lucrative cannabis industry. As an increasing number of people discover the benefits of CBD and recognize that it does, indeed, help them with a range of physical and mental conditions, they are making it a regular part of their wellness routine. ...

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Pesticide Use on Cannabis: What You Need to Know

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Pesticide use on cannabis and what you need to know is an interesting subject for ant cannabis cultivator. The presence of pesticides on legal cannabis is a problem that won’t go away anytime soon. Pesticides, whether they are detected as fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides, or other compounds, are commonly found during the laboratory testing that is necessary for legal marijuana in virtually every state. These substances are highly toxic and definitely are something you don’t want to ingest and have in your body. ...

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Testimonials From People Who Have Consumed Cannabis

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There have been enough surveys and studies that continue to shed light on exactly what marijuana consumers have known about the plant for thousands of years. People who have consumed cannabis know its powerful benefits as it relates to health and wellness. More than seventy percent of people who have consumed cannabis are thankful for those benefits and would rather choose this option rather than prescribed medication. In fact, there are eighty percent of consumers who have pain issues would do well with consumed cannabis rather than choosing consumption of opiods. Don't get it wrong either. You don't have to smoke cannabis in order to get its benefits. It can be consumed in various ways other than smoking. There are many individuals who seek different alternatives to relieving their ...

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