Scientists discover the reason why anxious people smoke marijuana

News

The US defines industrial hemp as cannabis sativa plants containing 0.3% or less THC. Any higher than that, so to speak, and the plants are considered marijuana, which is federally outlawed. Before 2015, hemp was virtually nonexistent in terms of US agriculture, because the Controlled Substances Act lumped it along with all cannabis plants (also known as marijuana) in 1970 as a Schedule I substance with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.”

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Our veterans deserve the well-being that medical cannabis can provide

News

The physical and mental trauma that veterans experience as a result of their military service extends far beyond the end of their participation in combat-related roles. To recognize the sacrifices veterans have made to protect our country, state and federal lawmakers must continue to expand access to crucial treatment options and programs that assist veterans who are struggling with post-war illnesses. These should include making medical cannabis available to all veterans.

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Is Cannabis an Effective Treatment for PTSD?

News

Numbers don’t lie. And, it’s hard to argue with the numbers published in a new study examining the effects of cannabis on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its associated symptoms. A team of researchers led by Stephanie Lake of the University of British Columbia found that PTSD sufferers were significantly more likely to experience major depression and suicidal ideation unless they used marijuana.

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Harvesting With – Mendo Dope

News

Finally the day has arrived after all your hard work going from the strain selection process right through to the final stages of flowering all that nurturing of your chosen ladies and attending to their every need and now is the time to see how they reward you for your efforts,

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Harvesting your crops

News

Finally the day has arrived after all your hard work going from the strain selection process right through to the final stages of flowering all that nurturing of your chosen ladies and attending to their every need and now is the time to see how they reward you for your efforts,

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Growing cannabis in small places

News

Cannabis is a remarkable plant, it can be grown in a wide range of conditions and in a large number of different substrates from natural soil to synthetic materials.  It can be grown indoors, outdoors, in a greenhouse or polytunnel. But what about people with hardly any free space, how can cannabis be grown in very small places?

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Thought For Food – By PSY-23

News

If there is one effect which people associate with the consumption of marijuana, even if they have never have experienced it for themselves, it is the eponymous feeling of insatiable hunger that suddenly overwhelms all logical thought processes and allows us to demolish vast quantities of sugary goodness in record time.

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Plant Deficiency

News

Potassium is needed for controlling both water uptake and the process allowing plants to harness energy from the sun (photosynthesis). Potassium promotes flowering, fruiting and general hardiness. Shortages are more likely on light, sandy or chalky soils where potassium is easily washed away. Clay soils, by contrast, hold potassium within their structure.

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The ethical misconception surrounding cannabis.

News

It has been that for many years, society has been misinformed about cannabis and its medical as well as recreational uses. Referred to many times in the past as “The Devil’s Lettuce”, cannabis has been mostly associated with bad habits since the “Marijuana Tax Act” in 1937. At that time, hemp had many uses in industry. Cloth, ropes, incense and paper are just a few examples of the wide variety of applications that the cannabis plant can have beyond consumption. In 1937, Harry J.

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Build Soil Like Humboldt

News

The Emerald Triangle has a reputation for high quality cannabis, and the natural soil is certainly fertile — Is it an accident of nature that gives Humboldt an edge? The quality of the Triangle’s best chronic is no accident. Top tier farmers give back more than they take from their soil.

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Medical Cannabis: New State Law in Oklahoma.

Medical Uses, News

Cannabis laws are very clear in Oklahoma. The state legalized medical cannabis in October 2018. Since then, the medical marijuana industry has boomed in Oklahoma. Notably, the industry has brought in more consumers, growers, dispensers, processors, tax revenues, and patients in the state. However, there are some challenges. A new medical marijuana law hit Oklahoma. Let’s discuss the changes.

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CBD as a food ingredient in the Italian legislation

News

Unlike THC, the level of cannabidiol (CBD) is not specifically regulated by the European Union, although CBD is one of the most important and known cannabinoids. CBD doesn’t release psychotropic effects. It has a sedative and calming effect and is useful in the medical and wellness field as it has an anti-inflammatory, relaxing function, as well as being the protagonist of important and innovative medical studies concerning the field of oncology and psychiatry. In fact, it is also used to treat insomnia, anxiety and chronic pain.

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Savage Nature – PSY-23

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Mankind strives to make the most of what is given to us by the natural world, from building materials to our daily sustenance, yet we sometimes neglect to realize how much we take our environment for granted. In our fast-paced modern world we tend to focus on our goals and work towards achieving them without the need to focus on basic survival (unlike our ancestors), but it is all too easy to forget how vulnerable we truly are.

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When will the UK legalise cannabis?

News

The UK took the bold step to legalise CBD in 2018, making it legal to possess, buy and sell providing the product does not contain more the 0.3% THC, but how long will it be before they follow in Holland and the United States’ lead in legalising cannabis for recreational use?

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Mastodon Kush

Patterns of medicinal cannabis use, strain analysis, and substitution effect

Medical Uses

Abstract BACKGROUND: Medicinal cannabis registries typically report pain as the most common reason for use. It would be clinically useful to identify patterns of cannabis treatment in migraine and headache, as compared to arthritis and chronic pain, and to analyze preferred cannabis strains, biochemical profiles, and prescription medication substitutions with cannabis. METHODS: Via electronic survey in medicinal cannabis patients with headache, arthritis, and chronic pain, demographics and…

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OG Critical

Depression and anxiety among chronic pain patients receiving prescription opioids and medical marijuana

Medical Uses

Abstract BACKGROUND: High rates of depression and anxiety have been consistently reported among patients suffering from chronic pain. Prescription opioids are one of the most common modalities for pharmacological treatment of pain, however in recent years medical marijuana(MM) has been increasingly used for pain control in the US and in several countries worldwide. The aim of…

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Prevalence and correlates of sleep-related problems in adults

Medical Uses

Abstract PURPOSE: To examine the prevalence and correlates of sleep problems in a sample of medical cannabis patients. PROCEDURES: Adults ages 21 and older (N=801,M age=45.8) who were seeking medical cannabis certification (either for the first time or as a renewal) for chronic pain at medical cannabis clinics in southern Michigan completed baseline measures of cannabis use, sleep, pain, and other related constructs.…

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Strain Report – Critical 707

New strain

Strain Overview: A very high producing strain with huge colas producing 500+ grams per metre square, an easy to grow strain that is quick to produce, flowering in 45-50 days.  This strain is fairly fungi resistant and can be harvested between mid and late September.  Be prepared to support the buds as they get big quickly.

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The moral of this story is you cannot leave your crop unattended during the flowering and drying periods

New strain

For all of the outdoor growers out there harvest time can bring the best of times after all that hard work of the past 8 months, the rewards can be fantastic. All the flowers are harvested ready for drying and the fruits of everyone’s labors are ready to be sampled to see the final results. The growers out there amongst you will all know far too well how much of a nightmare Botrytis can be, it can ruin a crop completely within a matter of a few days if left unchecked. For those of you who don’t know what it is, it is a mold that develops on leaves and buds, which spreads extremely rapidly, in the right conditions.

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LOST COAST OG

New strain

This signature OG is a great example of what California has become famous for. We crossed heirloom genetics (Pakistani Kush and Lemon Thai) from seeds brought to California 40 years with the legendary Chemdawg #4 to provide a distinct taste and high. Medically, Lost Coast OG has become renowned for its superior treatment of chronic pain, migraines, depression and a host of other medical conditions. One of California’s most potent and sought-after strains.

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MASTODON KUSH

New strain

This F1 cross of two heavy indicas produce large dense buds, which are all covered in resin all the way down the stem, making it a great hash maker’s strain. The large fan leaves give her a shallow canopy, so it’s best suited to topping and works well in a sea of green of SCROG method.

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CRITICAL SOUR DIESEL

New strain

A very high producing strain with huge colas producing 500+ grams per metre square, an easy to grow strain that is quick to produce, flowering in 45-50 days. This strain is fairly fungi resistant and can be harvested between mid and late September.

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SOUR PUSS

New strain

This sativa-dominant strain grows vigorously in the vegetative stage, continuing into an explosive development of infrastructure in the first few weeks of flowering to create some dense colas that are real heavy weight contenders.

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SOUR LEMON OG

New strain

This sativa-dominant OG variation grows vigorously in the vegetative stage, continuing into an explosive development of infrastructure in the first few weeks of flowering. Be patient, these soft, hairy buds will evolve into large, bubbly, castle-shaped colas in the final two weeks. You’ll also notice an increase in pungency and resin production toward the end, giving it that glossy, “wet” look. They love to be trellised, and nitrogen, calcium and magnesium will ensure a strong finish.

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SHERBET DIP – Feminized

New strain

We have taken the best pheno of Sunset Sherbet we could find in Humboldt County and have crossed it with the best yielding Amnesia in our Basque country catalogue producing a Sherbet that yields.

The lemon of the Amnesia really complements the Sherbet tones giving a smell that is both citrusy and sweet at the same time, like having a bag of lemon sherbert at your fingertips. Adding the Amnesia into the mix has increased the yield of the Sherbet and increased the branch and stem strength removing the Cookie lineage weakness.

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MANDARIN MIMOSA

New strain

We have taken one of California’s rising stars Mimosa and crossed it with one the most fragrant Mandarin high CBD rich strains we have, the terpene profile is insane and the smell of this plant is almost addictive. The results are well worth the wait, the smell literally makes your mouth water!

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CRITICAL STRAWBERRY BANANA

New strain

We have taken the acclaimed Critical Bilbao from the Basque region of northern Spain and crossed it with the fruity award winning Strawberry Banana from Northern California. This cross gives the amazing production of huge cola’s from the trait of the Critical but has added the sweetness and fruity flavours of the Strawberry Banana thereby giving an ultimate plant for any grower with a sweet tooth.

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BLUEBERRY GELATO – FEMINIZED

New strain

We have crossed our famous Blueberry Headband with the best Bay Area version of Gelato to create a lovely fruity blend of the best of Northern Californian genetics. Unlike regular Cookies based strains from which the Gelato is based which can be very brittle and unable to take the weight of their own buds the Blueberry Headband adds strength and vigor to the cross creating much denser and larger buds that won’t snap branches for a past time.

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LOST COAST OG

Strain

This signature OG is a great example of what California has become famous for. We crossed heirloom genetics (Pakistani Kush and Lemon Thai) from seeds brought to California 40 years with the legendary Chemdawg #4 to provide a distinct taste and high. One puff and you will see why so many people around the world are so obsessed with anything OG.

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LEMON DIESEL

Strain

This indica-heavy OG cross was created by backcrossing an early OG x 3 into our California Sour (Mexican Sativa x Afghan) mother. The result is a pungent, diesel-dominated beauty with immense potency and flavor. Infrastructure development is relatively symmetrical, allowing for three or four separate terminal colas, even in tight spaces. Well-suited to sea of…

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GRAPEFRUIT KRUSH

Strain

This F1 cross of two classic California flavors has evolved to create this immaculate new flavor which is a great blend of two new-school genetics, though growing very moderately throughout the vegetative state, this strain does not accelerate dramatically when flipped. Tie-down methods suit this plant well, giving you a greater yield per square foot,…

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BLACK BERRY OG

Strain

We have created this strain by crossing the best Black Domina available with Very Berry and our own Lost Coast OG Kush, this plant produces large colas with a super intense sweet berry flavor with a sweet smelling aroma that varies from fruit and berries to a sweet candy. This lady offers tight internal stacking…

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CHEESY HEADBAND

Strain

The Headband within this cross is super high yielder, known for its vigorous veg growth and tight internodal stacking that will produce long, large colas. Headband crossed with the Cheese produces the best from both the USA and the UK, both big yielders but now with that unmistakable smell and taste that only that one…

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BUBBA 76

Strain

More than two decades separate these two indica legends, brought together here for the first time. Bubba 76 produces large, rock-hard buds from top to bottom, making even the smaller pieces substantial enough to trim. Tying down the branches will produce multiple terminal colas, greatly expanding your potential yield. Be sure to provide plenty of…

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ROYAL PURPLE KUSH AUTO

Strain

Vigorous vegetative growth allows for a hearty infrastructure, resulting in multiple large, fragrant, THC-encrusted “castle” colas. You can veg it longer than most plants, as it only stretches about 15-25% after entering the flowering cycle. You can enhance the plant’s purple coloring by dropping the temperature or feeding with gradually colder water in the last…

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G13 X BLUEBERRY HEADBAND

Strain

We’ve taken the legend that is G13 and crossed it with our own Blueberry Headband and in doing so have produced one hell of a plant, This super high yielder, known for its vigorous veg growth and tight internodal stacking will produce long, large colas. Blueberry Headband has heavy diesel overtones with sweet berry undertones, but…

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TRINITY KUSH

Strain

This short, stout plant produces well in small spaces. The single cola growth pattern makes it a good choice for sea of green and vertical grow systems. Due to its large fan leaves, the canopy closes quickly and should be kept short, with plenty of room underneath for air to move. This allows the plant…

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BUBBA CHEESE AUTO

Strain

This strain expresses similar physical characteristics across phenotypes, with slight variations in flavor, ranging from the earthy, peppered underside of the Bubba Kush to the taste and smell that has made Cheese so popular across the globe. Easy to grow and plenty to show once finished, you will not be disappointed.   Seed Type Auto,…

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BLACK BERRY OG CBD

Strain

We have created this strain by crossing the best Black Domina available with Very Berry and our own Lost Coast OG Kush, this plant produces large colas with a super intense sweet berry flavor with a sweet smelling aroma that varies from fruit and berries to a sweet candy. This lady offers tight internal stacking…

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OG CRITICAL

Strain

We’ve taken our Emerald Jack and crossed it with one of the best producers on the planet which is Critical, this Sativa based strain will not leave you feeling cheated, she produces enormous colas with an intense taste and flavor. She’s a tall lady and will definitely need a helping hand keeping the buds up…

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EMERALD JACK

Strain

We crossed two of the strongest, most beloved and desired sativa-dominant hybrids in the world to create this symphony of flavors. Emerald Jack grows tall quickly, doubling in size after moving into the flowering cycle, so don’t be afraid to flip it early indoors. Be sure to stake these early and often or employ a…

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HEADLIGHTS KUSH AUTO

Strain

Headlights Kush auto is a combination of our Lemon OG Kush, Original Haze, Northern Lights & Ruderalis. It´s a plant not to be messed with, it grows like a privet bush! The best time of the year to grow outdoors is from early spring to beginning of autumn. If you are growing indoors give her…

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Lemon Haze Auto

Strain

Here we have blended together our best Lemon OG Kush with Original Haze, White Widow & Ruderalis to create a lovely sativa based auto flowering plant with a life cycle of approximately 65 days from seed to harvest. Indoors, you will get the best yields if you use 20 hours of light. Outdoors, you can…

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CRITICAL SOUR DIESEL CBD

Strain

A very high producing strain with huge colas producing 500+ grams per metre square, an easy to grow strain that is quick to produce, flowering in 50-60 days. This strain is fairly fungi resistant and can be harvested between mid and late September. Be prepared to support the buds as they get big quickly. Adding…

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CRITICAL 707

Strain

A very high producing strain with huge colas producing 500+ grams per metre square, an easy to grow strain that is quick to produce, flowering in 45-50 days. This strain is fairly fungi resistant and can be harvested between mid and late September. Be prepared to support the buds as they get big quickly. Adding…

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CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE

Strain

California Wildfire produces big, bubbly, coke bottle-shaped calyxes on massive colas, bursting with that Chemdawg zing. This plant grows rapidly during the vegetative stage and will double in size after flipping, so timing is important if space is an issue. Once you’re into flowering, be sure to provide support for the massive, trichome-covered terminal colas,…

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SUPER SOUR OG

Strain

(Blueberry x Sour x OG) x Lost Coast OG – indica/sativa hybrid marijuana strain with a flowering time around 8-9 weeks. Good for pain relief.   Good spacing between fan leaves and tight internodal stacking allow for excellent light penetration into the canopy, increasing the length of terminal colas and increasing overall yield. This hardy…

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ROYAL PURPLE KUSH

Strain

Vigorous vegetative growth allows for a hearty infrastructure, resulting in multiple large, fragrant, THC-encrusted “castle” colas. You can veg it longer than most plants, as it only stretches about 15-25% after entering the flowering cycle. You can enhance the plant’s purple coloring by dropping the temperature or feeding with gradually colder water in the last…

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CHERRY OG

Strain

We combined these two flavorful and distinct strains to provide some tasty variations in this F1 release. The Cherry Thai was crossed initially with an old Afghan for density and finish, we then back-crossed it several times to bring out the characteristic flavors and soaring high of the original Cherry Thai mom. We then crossed…

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Blueberry Headband Auto (Regular)

Strain

This super high yielder, known for its vigorous veg growth and tight internodal stacking will produce long, large colas. Blueberry Headband has heavy diesel overtones with sweet berry undertones, with the Pre-98 Bubba providing a peppery bite. This plant has a quicker finish than the other strains within this mix. This strain is highly resistant…

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Blueberry Headband (Feminized)

Strain

This super high yielder, known for its vigorous veg growth and tight internodal stacking will produce long, large colas. Blueberry Headband has heavy diesel overtones with sweet berry undertones, with the Pre-98 Bubba providing a peppery bite. This plant has a quicker finish than the other strains within this mix. This strain is highly resistant…

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Cotton Candy Cane (Feminized)

Strain

We have crossed our own Blueberry Headband with Sweet Tooth to produce this super high yielding and very sweet smelling tasty lady, the plant still carries the vigorous veg growth and tight internal stacking of the Blueberry Headband but with the addition of the Sweet Tooth it brings out the sweet berry undertones that were…

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CRITICAL 707 CBD

Strain

A very high producing strain with huge colas producing 500+ grams per metre square, an easy to grow strain that is quick to produce, flowering in 45-50 days. his strain is fairly fungi resistant and can be harvested between mid and late September. Be prepared to support the buds as they get big quickly. Adding…

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Blueberry Headband CBD

New strain

This super high yielder, known for its vigorous veg growth and tight internodal stacking will produce long, large colas. Blueberry Headband has heavy diesel overtones with sweet berry undertones, with the Pre-98 Bubba providing a peppery bite. This plant has a quicker finish than the other strains within this mix. This strain is highly resistant…

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New strain  -Royal Purple Kush CBD

New strain

Vigorous vegetative growth allows for a hearty infrastructure, resulting in multiple large, fragrant, THC-encrusted “castle” colas. You can veg it longer than most plants, as it only stretches about 15-25% after entering the flowering cycle. You can enhance the plant’s purple coloring by dropping the temperature or feeding with gradually colder water in the last…

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New strain  – Kushhead 707 fem only

New strain

Utilising our OG Kush original which we have been working with from the very beginning we have crossed it with the best phenotype of the Headband 707 from our library we have created an OG that we feel everyone who likes Kush based strains will seriously appreciate what we have achieved. OG is renowned for…

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New strain  – Candyland

New strain

Predominately a sativa based strain,  we selected the best Granddaddy Purple and  the legendary Platinum Girl Scout Cookies from our library and set about breeding our own version of Candyland. The combination of those two remarkable plants provide a stimulating high that spurs creativity and provides energy for everyday tasks. Candyland has a strong sweet…

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