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HPS (HID) vs. LED Lights for Growing Marijuana

What is an HID/HPS Light? High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lights are a type of electrical discharge arc lamp that produces light by sending an electrical discharge between two electrodes of plasma or ionized gas. Noble gas is present in this arc tube and often encompasses appropriate metal or metal salts. What is an LED Light? A …

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Bud and Breakfast 2018: Marijuana Holiday in the US

Bud & Breakfasts in the US The sale of Marijuana for recreational purposes was legalized in 2014 in the states of Colorado and Washington.  Recreational marijuana is legal in eight states in the US, Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.  This legalization has led to the development of a concept known as …

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Organic vs. Conventional Marijuana for Cancer

Is organic marijuana better than conventional cannabis to treat illnesses such as cancer?  Today in Canada, there is a growing movement of patients seeking out cannabis for the treatment of their chronic illnesses. Not surprisingly for cancer patients, sourcing organic, pesticide-free cannabis is of utmost importance. The marijuana industry historically relied on chemical fertilizers, pesticides, …

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KIND LED vs. Viparspectra LED for Indoor Growing

Today, we compare two LED grow light companies:  KIND and Viparspectra.  Ever since soil-less agriculture has emerged, crops grown indoors, be it via hydroponics or aeroponics, have been showing great improvements physically and health-wise. Among available grow kits on the market, various companies have continued to innovate one of the most important factors in indoor …

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Deep Water Culture Bucket System

Deep Water Culture Temperature Management (Indoor Growing)

Deep Water Culture (or DWC) is a type of hydroponic growing system, where the roots of the plants grow into a reservoir filled with oxygenated water, supplemented with nutrients. Due to its efficiency, cleanliness, and speed, DWC is one of the most popular ways of growing marijuana indoors. Maintaining the aerated water at the perfect …

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Canadian Marijuana Dispensaries and Shops

Top 5 Medical Marijuana Retail Dispensaries in Canada

So far, medical marijuana is still the only legal pot in the Canadian system.  Now that you’re eligible to purchase medical marijuana, you want to know who the top retail dispensaries are right? First of all, are you qualified to purchase medical marijuana? Who is eligible to buy marijuana from a dispensary? Currently, in Canada, …

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Top Companies in Canada’s Marijuana Industry 2018

Over the years, there have been a huge increase in the number of Canada’s licensed marijuana producers under the Access to cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) since legalization back in 2001. The Canadian cannabis market has increased in value over the past years leading in to the fact that legalization of recreational marijuana is …

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