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Wild cannabis: what is ditch weed and can you use it?

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Feral cannabis plants, on the other hand, are left to the whims of nature, so they’re not as heavy in trichomes. Cannabis ruderalis is a cannabis species thought to have originated in Russia. It is smaller than cannabis sativa or indica with low levels of THC and higher levels of CBD. Related Stories. Is ditch weed legal to use?

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Harvesting your Cannabis Plant

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Now, this is where the individual preference comes in, for a slight euphoric high, harvest when 15-20% of the trichomes have turned to an amber color. However, if it’s a fall blown relaxing, a narcotic effect which promotes sleep, harvest only when about 80%+ of the trichomes are amber. Just check your trichomes as explained above.

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Weed slang – the most common nicknames for cannabis

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Within the Cannabis genus, we can find the hemp species Cannabis sativa , Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis. Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD). The genus Cannabis (Family Cannabacae) represents a number of plant species and many cultivated varieties therein. Indica and Sativa. This is typically low enough – 0.2%

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

one of our science reviewers at The Cannigma and a cannabis trichome expert who is getting his master’s in Plant Sciences. As part of his master’s degree, Steve is currently using electron microscopes to take super close-up pictures of trichomes, tiny protrusions on cannabis plants. EG: Super cool. Welcome, sir. SP: Hey, thanks.

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Industry Snapshot: Cannabis Plant Patents

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indica) , and Cannabis ruderalis (C. ruderalis) , although there is some debate whether C. ruderalis is a distinct species from or a subspecies of C. iv] Some of the most studied cannabinoids are THC ( tetrahydrocannabinol ), CBD ( cannabidiol ), and CBN ( cannabinol ). sativa) , Cannabis indica (C. sativa , C.

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Banana Kush autoflower seeds

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Due to the addition of ruderalis genetics, autoflower Banana Kush seeds can grow all year round. A white trichome frosting covers the entire flower, along with dark orange hairs woven around each cola. Breeders added ruderalis genetics to the mix , developing the autoflower Banana Kush seeds you can buy today.

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The best strains of all time: 100 top cannabis strains to try

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GDP flowers bloom with shades of deep purple, a beautiful backdrop for its snow-like dusting of white trichomes. The harsh climate conditioned the plant to grow a thick protective layer of trichomes, making this strain great for making hash. With chunky buds and a thick coat of trichomes, Durban is revered by hashmakers.

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