A successful cannabis harvest starts with a plan for what happens after cutting. Have a clean workspace, suitable drying area and secure storage ready before the...
In a recent study, cannabis users have been found to exhibit significantly higher levels of lead and cadmium in their blood and urine, raising concerns about...
The miraculous world of cannabis, filled with an array of fascinating elements, is a realm of constant discovery and understanding. This 14-part series has traversed the...
Trichomes are outgrowths on a plant’s surface. Cannabis has both glandular and nonglandular trichomes, so not every hair produces resin. The glandular types are especially important...
Sugar leaves are the small leaves associated with cannabis flower clusters. Their name refers to the resin glands that can give them a frosted appearance, rather...
Sinsemilla means “without seed” and describes seedless cannabis flower. It is not a particular strain or a separate species. The term is also used for cultivation...
Ruderalis is a name commonly associated with short-season, autoflowering cannabis. Its importance in cultivation concerns flowering behavior and breeding, but the familiar description of three completely...
Cannabis pollen carries the male genetic contribution used in sexual reproduction. It is essential for producing seed, but unwanted pollen can also seed a crop intended...
In the realm of cannabis cultivation, understanding the difference between male and female plants is vital. Pistillate, a term used to describe female cannabis plants, marks...
The pistil is the female reproductive structure of a cannabis flower. The projecting hairs that growers often call “pistils” are more precisely its stigmas. Knowing this...
Undoubtedly the most recognizable aspect of a cannabis plant is its leaf. With its iconic fan-like structure, the cannabis leaf is not just a popular symbol,...
Cotyledons are the seed leaves already present in a cannabis embryo before germination. They usually emerge as a pair of small, smooth-edged leaves and help support...
In the cannabis plant, the ‘cola’ holds a special place of honor. Representing the flowering site of the plant, the cola is where the most substantial...
The stamen is a pollen-producing reproductive organ in a flower. In cannabis, understanding stamens is useful for identifying flowering structures, planning breeding and recognizing sources of...
When it comes to cannabis cultivation, everything begins with a seed. Cannabis seeds, although small in size, hold enormous potential. They are the beginning of a...
