Growing & Cultivation
Hemp Law Passes in Oregon
Oregon legalized industrial hemp production in 2009, but you may not have heard because there were high barriers of entry, and only 13 producers ended up getting licensed. The law was intended for oilseed and fiber production on large-production farms. Oregon’s new industrial hemp bill 4060, freshly signed into law, has lowered the barriers for […]
Grow Guide: Choosing the Best Lights
Looking to upgrade your indoor grow to the next level? Or starting your first grow and overwhelmed with the amount of customizable options? Today, I’m going to walk you through the illuminating world of grow lights. If you’re starting from scratch, check out our Guide to Starting Your Own Grow for all your equipment needs. Light […]
Canada’s Health Minister Will Not Appeal Homegrown Medicine Ruling
Sparking concerns this was only a temporary victory, Canada’s Health Minister Jane Philpott declared the federal government currently has no intention of appealing a 2016 federal court ruling, which declared patients have a right to cultivate their own medicinal cannabis. Informing cbc.com, “The Federal Court’s concern was that under the current legislation … medical marijuana was […]
Sativa, Indica, or Hybrid? Cannabis Genome Project Hopes to Improve Hazy Labeling
Consumers have a bud to grind with today’s strains. With curiously unhelpful strain names like Trainweck, Pineapple Express, AK-47, Chemdawg, and Black Mamba, all prominently placed on collective shelves from coast-to-coast, patients and recreational smokers alike are hopeful that a new marijuana genome project will spark a greater understanding of the hidden genetics within today’s […]
How-To: Germinate Cannabis Seeds
If you’re a cannabis enthusiast there is nothing more satisfying than growing your own stash of the magical herb. Worried you don’t have a green-thumb? Don’t fret! We, at Marijuana.com, are here to walk alongside you during this journey. If you are starting fresh, check out our Guide to Starting Your Own Grow to see […]
World Cannabis Conference: Spannabis 2016 Cultivates Networking and Knowledge
Move over Cannabis Cup and, heads up Seattle Hempfest – Europe’s largest legal cannabis centric festival is about to light up Barcelona, Spain. Running March 11 through the 13th, Spain’s Spannabis (a.k.a. World Cannabis Conference) looks to cultivate a greater understanding of this valuable plant and its life-saving compounds. First germinated in 2002, this 13th offering […]
Washington: Marijuana Worker Protection Standards Released by Agriculture Department
As legal cannabis business grows larger, states are realizing standards need to be set. In the latest step toward standardizing cannabis cultivation, the Washington State Department of Agriculture released formal recommendations called the “Worker Protection Standards (WPS): Requirements for Marijuana Growers.” Standards in the regular world of agriculture are created by the United States Department […]
Santa Rosa Planning Commission Snuffs Out Ban On Commercial Pot Cultivation
The mood was foul as the Santa Rosa Planning Commission pondered the fate of a proposed temporary ban on commercial cultivation of medical marijuana in the fifth most populous city in the Bay Area. Fortunately for all, the proposed ban was shot down in flames Thursday night by the Santa Rosa Planning Commission. Citing righteous […]
The Emerald Triangle Celebrates Outdoor Cultivation: The Emerald Cup
Northern California’s “Emerald Triangle,” which includes the counties of Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity, has long been established as the epicenter of the global cannabis movement. While the area is widely appreciated as the world’s largest producer of marijuana, it is particularly respected for its incredible outdoor cultivation. The Emerald Cup is the celebration of outdoor cultivation and everything that goes with it. What started as a quiet and friendly competition between neighbors and friends has grown into California’s largest and most storied cannabis event.
Each December, California’s most prolific cannabis growers and producers congregate in Northern California to show off their prized flowers, solventless concentrates, edibles, tinctures and CBD variants. The Emerald Cup allows cannabis enthusiasts from across the globe the chance to participate in what can best be described as a complete cultural experience. Last year’s Cup attracted 15,000 attendees who came together for a positive weekend packed full of eclectic music, definitive contests, engaging workshops, quality vendors and exquisite art.
The cornerstone of the Emerald Cup is of course the contest. In 2014, the judging panel made their way through 900 entries to declare Sweet Serenade, a hybrid bred and grown from a seed in Mendocino by Joe Peinado, number one in both the Breeder’s Cup and the Emerald Cup. This year, the most knowledgeable and respected judges from around the world expect to be presented with more entries than any cannabis competition in history. Each entry will undergo a full spectrum of tests (microbiological, pesticide, residual solvent, and cannabinoids/terpenes, as applicable) by SC Labs to ensure the Cup’s stringent standards on healthy sun-grown organics are upheld.
The Emerald Cup and Weedmaps have partnered again in one of the industry’s most enjoyable and significant cannabis gatherings. Last year’s event sold out before the end of the first day; this year is sure sell out even faster. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California, on December 12th and 13th.
Grab your ticket while you still can!
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