By Alex Robles & Xochipilli THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the two main active ingredients in the cannabis plant. Both are chemicals called cannabinoids that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, but they have different effects. THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis and is responsible for the plant’s mind-altering effects. When THC […]
By Alex Robles and Xochipilli When THC is ingested, it is first absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the stomach and small intestine. From there, it is transported to the liver, where it is metabolized by enzymes into a chemical called 11-hydroxy-THC. This chemical is more potent than THC and can produce stronger […]
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 […]
Water Only TLO – Can be combined with Teas!!! Base mix: 1. 1/3 sphagnum peat moss 2. 1/3 aération (perlite, pumice, lava rock, rice hulls, etc.) 3. 1/3 HIGH QUALITY compost and/or worm casting To every 1 cubic foot (~7.5 gallons) of the base mix add : 1. 1/2 cup kelp meal 2. 1/2 cup […]
Powdery Mildew by Rincon-Vitova Insectory Powdery mildew (PM) is the most important fungal disease of cannabis, but also one of the most easily managed of the foliar diseases. It is a fungus that grows on the upper surface of leaves and parasitizes surface cells. Affected cells may be killed, causing brown areas on […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Rincon-Vitova Instectary Root Aphids (Pemphigus populivenae) Root aphids feed on the root system, sucking so much sap that the plants do not receive proper sustenance. Leaves turn yellow and little new growth occurs. They can move from plant to plant via the drainage holes in pots, or through irrigation water that drains from one […]