Cannabis
Pronounced / KAN·uh·bis /
A plant genus whose members produce cannabinoids, including THC and CBD.
Example in a sentence
“Cannabis produces its aromatic oils and cannabinoids inside tiny glandular hairs on the flowers.”
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Grow guide
Tap water or RO water for cannabis?
Check a water report before buying filtration. EC tracks total salts, not hardness or nutrient balance. Alkalinity and individual ions help determine…
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Cannabis pH: what the research actually says
Match pH to your medium and measure it the same way every time. Hemp research shows very acidic substrate can slow growth,…
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How long does cannabis take to grow?
Plan on about four to seven months or longer indoors from seed to cured flower. The flowering time on a seed pack…
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How to dry cannabis: slow, cool and dark
A common starting point for drying is about 60°F and 60% relative humidity, with gentle, indirect airflow. Adjust to your conditions. Neither…
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Curing and storing cannabis
Start curing only after the flower is properly dry, keep an eye on moisture, and store whole flower sealed, cool and dark.…
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How to water cannabis, and how to tell too much from too little
In soil, water thoroughly, then wait until the pot feels noticeably lighter before watering again. Coco gets watered more often. Drooping can…