What is Decarboxylation? Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group from a molecule. In the context of cannabis, it’s the process that activates the compounds in the plant, making them effective when consumed. THC-A vs THC Cannabis in its raw form contains THC-A (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid), which is non-psychoactive. This means that […]
By Alex Robles When I was 17 years old in El Paso, Texas, I stumbled upon a tattered copy of Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs. My teenage self couldn’t have anticipated the profound impact that this book, and its author, would have on my life. As a 50-year-old man now, I look back on […]
By Alex Robles The rise of the legal cannabis industry has had a major impact on cannabis culture. In many ways, the growth of this industry has led to the slow demise of traditional cannabis culture. One of the key aspects of this culture is the sense of community that exists among those who […]
By The Alex Greetings City Council member, this is the collective voice of Green Coast Radio (https://www.greencoastradio.com/). We are reaching out today because we want to give you our thoughts about allowing outdoor cannabis sale and consumption events in our communities. It turns out that legal cannabis isn’t the evil that’s going to undermine the […]
By Rincon-Vitova Insectary Thrips Thrips cause damage that is similar to spider mites; they tend to scrape the leaf surface to extract the chlorophyll. Thrips are tiny pests, capable of limited flight. Thrips damage plants by feeding on leaf and flower tissue, leaving a silvery appearance. They also lay eggs in leaves and flower […]
By Rincon-Vitova Insectary Caterpillars (& Moths) “Caterpillar” is the common name for the larvae of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). Armyworms and cutworms generally eat seedlings. Bollworms and budworms typically feed on seeds and inside flowers. Hemp Borer and European corn borer are often found inside of […]
By Rincon Vitova Insectary Spider Mites (Tetranychus spp) Mites are common pests both on indoor and outdoor crops. Mites aren’t insects but members of the arachnid class along with spiders and ticks. Spider mites, also called web spinning mites, are often the most common mite pests and include the Pacific spider mite, two-spotted […]
By Alex Robles The 2022 season of the Flower Fest kicked off during the weekend of April 30 – May 1. This two day celebration of cannabis was held on the beach in Port Hueneme, Ca. The weather was exactly what you would imagine for Southern California, perfect. Blue skies, a slight ocean breeze and […]
Russet Mites (Aculops cannabicola) By Rincon Vitova Insectary Hemp russet mites are hard to control if they get started in the garden. Extremely high populations of mites may build in late summer which damage maturing buds/flowers and reduce yield and quality. They feed on foliage, including petioles, meristems and leaves. Russet mites feed on stigmas […]
Green Goddess Supply Eyes Growthvia SEC Reg CF Securities Offering The Cannabis Technology Brand is Raising Funds to Grow and Expand Product Offerings,Market Share and Brand Awareness HOPEDALE, MA (MAY 12, 2022) – Today, Green Goddess Supply announced the launch of their SEC–approved Regulation Crowdfunding raise (aka “Reg CF”) on the StartEngine.complatform. The Massachusetts–based […]