by mosca99 | Apr 15, 2024 | Cannabis 101
Cannabinoids and terpenes are two distinct chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant, each with its own unique properties and effects. While they often work together synergistically to provide various therapeutic benefits (the entourage effect), it’s...
by mosca99 | Nov 5, 2023 | Cannabis 101
Cannabis has been around for centuries, although clear answers on fact vs. fiction can be elusive. This may be due to the illegal status of cannabis on the federal level in the U.S., even though several states have legalized marijuana use. Research on cannabis use...
by mosca99 | Oct 2, 2023 | Cannabis 101
Instead of regular cannabis seeds, you’ll likely choose autoflower or feminized seeds. Regular cannabis seeds grow a mix of male and female plants, requiring the grower to be skilled at sex identification to remove males before they fertilize females. Fertilized...
by mosca99 | Feb 14, 2023 | Cannabis 101
A landrace strain is a cannabis plant variety with the same genetics as the original strain indigenous to the region from which it evolved. All modern day hybrids stem from landrace strains that began in the Hindu Kush region, which is thought to be the first landrace...
by mosca99 | Apr 19, 2022 | Cannabis 101, Using Cannabis
Decarboxylation is a process that activates THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, through heat. The cannabis plant contains THCA, which must be converted into THC for users to feel high. When smoking or vaping weed, the heat causes decarboxylation instantly...
