SCROG stands for “Screen of Green.” It is a growing method that involves the spreading of a plant’s branches through a horizontally placed screen. This causes all the branches to catch the light, hopefully resulting in a higher yield. Scrogging is often combined with pruning techniques like topping. If you’ve heard of the term SCROG, you probably …
The cannabis plant contains over 85 cannabinoids that are the reason for the therapeutic benefits linked to medical marijuana. Each cannabinoid has its own unique properties that can be useful for many types of ailments. To fully understand how medical marijuana can be beneficial It is vital for researchers to look at as many cannabinoids …
Cannabinoids, the chemical compounds housed in the cannabis plant, along with hundreds of other complex organic molecules are responsible for the plant’s therapeutic effects. The two most abundant cannabinoids are THC and CBD. However, without cannabigerolic acid (CBGa), these cannabinoids would not exist because the cannabis plant uses CBGa as a precursor to create several …
Like most marijuana products, liquid THC has many names. There’s the hyper-technical tincture of cannabis or marijuana tincture. There’s the more common liquid marijuana or liquid THC. And then there are the myriad and inevitable slang terms like green dragon, mayzack, and tink that always seem to pop up out of nowhere like code names …
Shatter is a highly concentrated cannabis extract typically made by butane extraction. Over the past decade, shatter has gained popularity among cannabis users for its glassy, photogenic texture and high THC potency. Let’s take a closer look at what shatter is, how it’s processed, and how we test it. What is shatter? Shatter is a …
You have probably heard the term “kief” before, but maybe when you heard it you wondered, “what is kief?” If you have ever used a marijuana grinder to grind down marijuana before, you have probably seen the powder that sits at the bottom of the weed grinder. That, my friend, is kief. The word “kief” …
Some of the first vaporizers were actually developed for cannabis. They originated with desktop vaporizers and evolved into more portable vape devices. Using a dry herb vape requires a bit of learning, just as rolling a joint does, but this guide will get you started in the right direction. Whether your vaping mission is weed …
Looking for a quick and easy way to get the THC you need? Skip the smoke and go straight for the pill. THC pills, that is. No more tell-tale smell. No more coughing and hacking. Just the wondrous benefits of THC without all the drawbacks. That’s great news for your lungs and your health overall …
Edibles are food products that contain cannabis. The many forms of edibles include baked goods, candies, chocolates, and beverages. People can purchase ready made edibles, or make their own, such as oils, butters, brownies, and ice creams. Edibles are apopular method of delivery for both medicinal and recreational cannabis. Many people consider edibles to be …
Organic compounds that provide aroma and flavor in cannabis and a variety of other organisms, including plants. Terpenes are responsible for the aroma and flavors of cannabis, and influence its effects by interacting with cannabinoids. Terpenes are formed inside cannabis trichomes, and their relative presence is directly affected by both the spectrum and intensity of …