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Reasons Why Some Cannabis Strains Turn Purple

Colors in plants are usually reserved for its flowers. However, cannabis plants seem to break the rules. Not only are cannabis flowers available in varying colors but even the leaves tend to change dramatically from green to purple or from green to red. What causes this change and what to do with it will all be discussed in this article. Why do cannabis plants change color? Some cannabis plant strains naturally change their color from the usual green to varying

Cannabis Phenotype VS Genotype

Have you ever heard some people who grow cannabis talk about genotype and phenotype? If you have, you might have thought about something scientific or something. Well you are actually not far off. When weed breeders talk mention the words “genotype” and “phenotype”, they are actually focusing on the genetic makeup and factors that cannabis plants have. For you to have a better understanding of what a genotype and a phenotype is when it comes to the cannabis world, we

Science Behind Dabbing

The popularity of marijuana has greatly increased, following the ordinance of several governments to legalize it in their respective countries or states. This has given rise to more and more people trying out cannabis, whether for medicinal use or recreational purposes. One of the increasingly popular ways of using marijuana is through dabbing. Dabbing is basically the process of smoking cannabis concentrates called dabs using special equipment called dab rig. In dabbing, people would be dropping a dosage of cannabis

What is CBD Found in Marijuana

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most well-known cannabinoids in cannabis, celebrated for its potential positive effects and growing popularity. Unlike THC, which is psychoactive, CBD is recognized for its nutritional and wellness benefits. As awareness of CBD’s potential to address various health conditions increases, so does its demand. Media coverage has played a significant role in highlighting its advantages. CBD is extracted primarily from the seed, stalk, and flowers of the cannabis plant, and it is available in multiple

The Difference Between Rick Simpson Oil and CBD Oil

There are many scientific studies that you will find online today about the medicinal benefits of marijuana. You can also find more information about CBD and Rick Simpson oil. Although marijuana is popular, there’s some confusion going on between CBD and Rick Simpson oil. This also created questions to which oil is really the best. Many cancer patients prefer Rick Simpson oil. For parents, on the other hand, they believe that CBD oil is much better, especially in addressing their

THC Compared to CBD

If you are a weed grower or user, then most probably you have come across the acronyms CBD and THC. It doesn’t matter whether you are a cannabis grower or a user, knowing the difference between CBD and THC is helpful and useful. There are many things that you can learn from this article and this includes the differences and similarities between CBD and THC. Learning the difference between these two acronyms provides many advantages. You will know which strain

Cannabis Anatomy | The Different Parts of a Marijuana Plant

The cannabis plant’s sugar, fiery hair, and round nugs covered with little leaves are all part of cannabis anatomy the complex anatomy of the plant. Whether you’re a grower or just a fellow curious about the marijuana plant, one of the seminal things you have to know is the part of the plant and what does is its purpose to the whole. Starting off with the basics, just like humans there are both male and female cannabis plants and some

Hemp VS Marijuana Similarities and Differences

Although they have similarities hemp and marijuana have very drastic differences. A lot of people think that hemp and marijuana are the same thing, the truth is quite the opposite. Both hemp and marijuana are part of the cannabis family, however, they are not of the same variety. When it comes to THC levels, marijuana has much higher levels compared to hemp. This is the psychoactive compound marijuana is know for. Hemp has very little to barley measurable levels of

Difference Between Indica and Sativa

Marijuana has many uses and it can treat several disease or ailments. It is known for promoting good sleep, reducing pain, increasing appetite, and even giving an individual mental relaxation. Although some countries or states still consider this beneficial herb illegal, more and more scientists are saying that marijuana is indeed effective when it comes to treating various diseases. It is important to note that there are two major types of marijuana plants. Knowing the difference between Indica and Sativa

Ruderalis Marijuana Plants and Genetics

Cannabis ruderalis is a marijuana strain that most people are not really familiar with because its rarely talked about. It is usually cultivated in Eastern Europe and Asia and is a popular cannabis strain in Russia. Because this cannabis strain grows in cold climates (with the harsher weather as compared to other strains) this plant doesn’t produce a high THC as users usually desire. It does however produce some interesting abilities described below. Cannabis ruderalis is a wild marijuana species.

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