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What role does dryback play in cannabis cultivation?

For a long time, the golden rule of watering could be summed up in one sentence: “Water when the pot feels light.” Today, the most knowledgeable growers talk about “dryback,” a term that comes from professional greenhouse horticulture. Dryback refers to the amount of water the growing medium loses between waterings.

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Mangoes and Cannabis: An Investigation into a Persistent Myth

The fruit that’s supposed to get you higher You’ve probably heard it before—between two puffs, on a forum, or from a friend who’s sure of what they’re talking about: “Eat a mango first; you’ll see, it hits twice as hard.” Some even specify the timing: 45

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Should you prune your autoflowering cannabis plants?

Yes, it is entirely possible to prune an autoflowering cannabis plant, but with some caution; we recommend doing so early on and always using techniques that minimize stress on the plant. For photoperiod varieties, pruning is a standard practice

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What is the true potential of triploid genetics for the evolution of the cannabis industry?

After feminized seeds and autoflowering strains, a new term is cropping up more and more frequently in catalogs, trade shows, and specialized articles: triploid cannabis. Presented sometimes as the industry’s next genetic revolution and other times as a mere marketing gimmick, it sparks as much enthusiasm as it does confusion. So, where does

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What do British patients think of the new regulations on medical cannabis?

Since November 1, 2018, medical cannabis has been legal by prescription in the United Kingdom. Nearly eight years later, however, the regulatory framework continues to evolve, and those most directly affected—the patients—have strong opinions about what is changing… and what isn’t. A clarification

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Changes in Access to Medical Cannabis in Spain: The Reality on the Ground

Spain occupies a paradoxical position on the European medical cannabis scene. On the one hand, the country ranks among the world’s leading producers of cannabis for therapeutic use, with experts in the genetics and cultivation of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis, exporting dozens of metric tons to Germany each year,