G-Putt: Tapped In Micro Production Gourmet Cannabis Flower

Today seemed like a fantastic day to crawl out of my comfort zone smoking low THC medical cannabis, even for just a moment. That opportunity finally presented itself to me with a couple of grams of G-Putt’s newest gourmet cannabis effort named, Tapped In. 

This opportunity is for something I don’t usually get the chance to smoke or even review. Because of the kindness of others, I’m able to offer my thoughts on the salubrious strain named Tapped In. 

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Rolling in over 27% THC, Tapped In is a potent reminder of why I love smoking cannabis that is clearly out of my normal wheelhouse. Not that I’m a “lightweight” on smoking cannabis. It’s something that I’ve enjoyed for nearly fifty years. I travel extensively for gourmet cannabis and enjoy indoor and outdoor-grown with my bias towards sun grown in natural soil, which dates back to having grown up on a Biodynamic farm in the 1960s and ’70s. I love the premise of terroir, a sense of place in both the cannabis field and the vineyard when I’m writing about wine. Much can be said for the taste of the place. That’s why my bias moves towards sun-grown cannabis. 

The medical staff I usually have from the NJMMJ (med system) is decent enough, but they have a long way to go to catch up to California. In my somewhat biased opinion, this is because I was born and raised— and live — in NJ! They’ve come a long way, but not far enough yet. Not like the Tapped In varietal. This stuff really is the sprawl. 

It’s refreshing to know that the fine cannabis that is woven into Tapped In is indoor grown with passion. You can taste it in every puff. The flowers ooze with what I call red fruits. I could be in Spain or the South of France with the exotic quality of the aromatics, shown in each generous pull. Gourmet, groomed, tended, cured. All done with love, this is obvious. I dig what I tried and will try to seek it out. This is the good stuff. 

One suggestion would be to take a couple of dry hits through your pipe or joint before lighting the cannabis. Why? Well, to gain an appreciation for the terpenes. You’ll know my intent here when you smell the terps. It’s purifying. 

Cannabis as good as Tapped In offers an entirely different experience, one with which I felt immediately comfortable. I wanted to share my thoughts as Tapped In is really my new and best cannabis friend. 

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Tapped In opened up my intellectual and considerate thoughts (what few that I have left!) and allowed me the honor of sharing my passion by writing the “WB” tasting notes of Tapped In; this is really high-quality cannabis and deserves even more compliments (In my opinion of course!) 

Tasting Notes: 

Nose: Early Spring rake-turned black loam in the nose spinning your inner dreams with opulent dollops of brown butter-soaked bread pudding. Each generous slice of this confection is covered with a smoky bourbon hard sauce. 

This modern-day indoor-grown cannabis is philosophically different from the cannabis of the 1960s and 1970s that I grew up smoking. Possessing potent scents of candy sugar-dusted sizzling hot cream-filled donuts, each whiff of the perfectly cured and trimmed bud offers the unique experience of smelling the cannabis. This moment in time, just before it is ground in my Gemini grinder, then smoked. Jutting my nose into a small scenting jar that I use to gain an appreciation for the terroir, I immediately savored the earthy aromatics that wafted deeply into and up my nose. This precise moment in time led to a dollop of corn pudding covered in a tangle of cozy brown butter with a touch of petrol and a flurry of freshly grated nutmeg at the finish. 

Ok, so it finishes sweet out of your nose if you exhale that way. With a touch of sizzled lemongrass and shallot, please. 

Palate: The smoke itself is soft across the tongue, plunging down into the lungs. The art of curing is spot on; no coughing here, impressive indeed. Notes of Saturday night butterscotch sundaes and further sprinkles of bartender’s sugar (very, very fine sugar) predominate the path down the throat to neither region of the mind. 

This groovy cannabis is elegant and potent, with splashes of my favorite, hot and spicy Pickett’s Ginger Syrup on the finish across my tongue. Impressive indeed. 

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Finish: Upon reaching the body, the effects take place very quickly with a richly warming sensation that creeps up from the base of my spine up to the places where time has been remembered and then forgotten again, like most of my memory, not really, but you get this concept. Tapped In is very analytical cannabis with the importance of deep tête-à-tête and the metaphysical unearthing of the inner self. 

The High or the Stone: As we discussed above, the overall THC level is just north of 27 %, making it quite intriguing for the person who is chasing THC, in other words, looking only for high THC varietals. I think that Tapped In is world-class, exactly what they say it is. And yes, I get really blissful on just a couple of hits. This cannabis truly is Premium Indoor Cannabis Flower. They can also say expertly cured and perfectly trimmed, Premium Indoor Cannabis Flower. This cannabis really opens my mind, and I’m confident it will do the same for you. Tapped In will do exactly as you expect it to do. And that is to really get you intellectually charged, and yes, you will be masterfully stoned and have a really nice afternoon. Find some crispy Vietnamese/Thai style wings, make ‘em spicy, and then feast yourself to a memorable experience for yourself. 

 Thank you. WB

Founder Gaurav Walia, better known as “G-Putt” to his peers and friends, has been a pioneer in the streetwear, music, and cannabis scenes for the past 20 years. Acting as a liaison between brands, celebrities, and tastemakers, he has connected and cultivated a close-knit community between these spaces and has used his passion as the “connector” of people to start his new endeavor. As one of the original founders of iconic brand Sherbinskis, G-Putt forged his connections to facilitate partnerships with Nike, Modernica, and COMPLEXION, establishing the elevated taste level and cool factor that drove the Los Angeles cannabis brand to global recognition.

His most recent collaboration is one with Carrots x Crocs (see him flexing in Hypebeast), which explores the concept of soil and how it serves as a foundation of life. Expect a full calendar of exclusive strain releases, fashion, and collaborations in the pipeline, including partnerships with minority artists on exclusive apparel and accessories art built around his iconic “G”.

Please follow his journey at @g_putt_diamond.

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Why Does CBD Help With My Anxiety?

Alleviating anxiety doesn’t necessarily require the use of pharmaceuticals. For those seeking a more natural treatment method cannabis can help to calm anxiousness. More specifically, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) has been linked to reduced anxiety, but how exactly does it work?

An estimated 31 percent of American adults have experienced an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. And while there are therapeutics available to help alleviate anxiety, CBD may be a viable alternative.

 

How Does CBD Work to Reduce Anxiety?

Studies have shown CBD’s therapeutic effect on a wide range of medical issues, including anxiety and stress. But how does the compound achieve this? Researchers suggest that CBD interacts with the receptors of the body’s endocannabinoid system. [1] This complex biological system is tasked with regulating important bodily functions, including body temperature, appetite, sleep, fluid balance and mood to maintain an overall state of homeostasis. When the body’s endocannabinoid system is off-balance any number of issues can arise, which is why maintaining the body’s balance (homeostasis) is so important.

More specifically, it’s the CB1 and CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system that CBD interacts with, without directly binding to them. CBD specifically activates transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1 receptors), which may desensitize these receptors and lead to analgesic effects. [2]

CBD’s involvement in the alleviation of anxiety also stems from its interaction with 5-HT1A receptors, a subtype of serotonin receptors. [3] Serotonin has been shown to improve mood and boost feelings of happiness and well-being, and low levels of serotonin can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Many anti-anxiety medications work to increase serotonin levels to counteract feelings of anxiety.

 

Reduced Anxiety Without the ‘High’

CBD’s effects on the mood and its ability to potentially reduce feelings of anxiety do not come at the expense of one’s state of mind. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the compound in cannabis that induces a ‘high’ — CBD does not cause psychoactive or mind-altering effects.

While THC binds directly with CB1 and CB2 receptors, CBD simply interacts with them. Anyone looking for a natural way to calm their anxiety without any psychoactive effects may find CBD helpful. That said, some CBD products are derived from cannabis with high THC levels. Patients with anxiety may want to ensure that the CBD used is derived from strains with low levels of THC. Here’s some advice on how to choose the best and safest CBD oil for you.

 

Image source: Erin_Hinterland via Pixabay

 

References:

1- Lu, H.C. & Mackie, K., “An introduction to the endogenous cannabinoid system”, Biol Psychiatry, April 2016; Vol. 79(7): 516–525.

2- Costa, B., et al, “Vanilloid TRPV1 receptor mediates the antihyperalgesic effect of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol, in a rat model of acute inflammation”, Br J Pharmacol., September 2004; Vol. 143(2): 247–250.

3- Resstel, L.B.M., et al, “5-HT1A receptors are involved in the cannabidiol-induced attenuation of behavioural and cardiovascular responses to acute restraint stress in rats”, Br J Pharmacol., January 2009; Vol. 156(1): 181–188.

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What can the cannabinoid industry learn from the USs new regulation on synthetic nicotine?

As Congress takes rapid action to clarify the law on synthetic nicotine, could a similar move on synthetic cannabinoids follow, asks CBD-Intel

Are there lessons for the cannabinoid industry in the US federal government’s recent move to close the loophole that had kept synthetic nicotine out of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight?

Congress acted surprisingly quickly to clarify ambiguous legislation that had allowed vaping companies to continue to sell products without a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) if they were made using synthetic nicotine, as this made them technically not tobacco-derived products.

Now, Washington DC law firm Patrick Malone & Associates has suggested that similar (relatively) rapid action could be taken at the federal level to clarify regulation of intoxicating cannabinoid edibles and that such a move could have a larger blowback for the industry, resulting in future prohibition or severe restrictions.

Many of the same fears that drove the change in regulation on synthetic nicotine and the related movement to prohibit or severely limit flavours in vaping products are also being voiced for cannabinoid edibles.

Some people fear edibles are too attractive to young users. Additionally, edibles are harder for authority figures to police in comparison to smoking or even vaping. And intoxicating edibles also run a risk of over-consumption as they can take some time to kick in, with impatient users ingesting too much in the intervening period, the law firm says.

As a result, state and federal regulators could bring in further restrictions – particularly as age restrictions tend to not really work because kids can often find workarounds, Malone’s firm adds.

Regulators are clearly unhappy that many intoxicating hemp products meet the letter of the law while, they say, they do not follow its spirit. This has led to widespread further lawmaking to try and close loops, resulting in mixed outcomes, as it is a difficult area to define legislatively. How do you prohibit intoxicating products without accidentally barring other products that should be permitted?

The matter is further confused with the cannabis lobby increasingly looking to support efforts to clamp down on what it sees as a rival product that does not have to undergo the same level of licensing and checks – with the associated costs and assumed higher safety levels that go with that. This is also an interesting contrast with the influence of Big Tobacco, which, despite also engaging in heavy lobbying activity, is perhaps a spectral reason why fears of synthetic nicotine are higher and Congress has taken action.

However, the argument also misses some key points. Cannabis obviously remains illegal at the federal level. Meanwhile, hemp-derived cannabinoids should not be permitted in food, according to the FDA’s interpretation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act.

This has put states in an odd position when it comes to regulating ingestible cannabinoid products. Some have chosen to specifically allow only what is permitted by the FDA (which is nothing at the moment and for the foreseeable future), while others have created independent systems for cannabis edibles and hemp-derived ingestibles. Recreational cannabis regimes tend to already have something like minimum purchasing age requirements – meaning that some of those worries are really more a matter of enforcement rather than legislation, and perhaps suggesting that a simple age gate on intoxicating hemp products may be the best way to deal with that issue.

Nonetheless, a wider point remains. Many did not expect the federal government to act so fast (for a legislative body) on synthetic nicotine, and others did not think the government would address it at all. The same could happen for hemp-derived intoxicating ingestibles – the difficulties in crafting a law to match nuances notwithstanding.

The continued rise of delta-8, delta-9 and other hemp-derived intoxicating products will bring greater legislative scrutiny. What that means for the industry as a whole, and what might be knocked out as part of the process of regulating them, remains to be seen.

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We provide our clients with the tools to navigate this fast-moving sector, tailor their business strategy, optimise resources and make informed decisions. In addition, we offer customised research and consultancy support.

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Dr. Greenthumbs x Gpen: Stealthy Sophisticated and Fun!

I don’t know about you, but even with newfound rules on smoking weed in public, I still look over my shoulder when smoking a joint around others. It’s just the smell that sets stigmatized folks off, and rightfully so with a forty-eight or so hours out of circulation that I experienced once in New York City. I learned how important it is not to antagonize others with weed smoke. Everyone should know this. The terminology in play here is called common sense. My correlation to this would be smoking a joint in the street in NYC. It still makes me nervous.

Imagine my appreciation when I received a brand spanking new Dr. Greenthumb x Gpen smoking device at my doorstep. This vaguely pickle-sized (and colored) cannabis smoking device was certainly an easy study. It came fully charged (a big plus), and it holds that first and subsequent charges through many sessions. The learning curve for this device was not outlandish. All I did was go to their YouTube and watch any number of videos with instructions that even a person of my age and intellectual capacity could appreciate under the influence of certain substances. This learning by watching methodology is definitely appreciated!

Photo credit: Gpen

But back to the Gpen Dash. I’ve owned several of these over the years, and none have been as intuitive and smooth on my lungs as the new Dr. Greenthumb version. Filling with just about ¼ of a gram of nicely chopped flowers from my Gemini grinder is the start. Then I gently heat my secret blend in the Gpen to the lowest temperature. I’m catapulted into a realm of easy and nice, all at the same time. And that’s what the experience of smoking cannabis should be, at least for me. I want the experience to be simple and forthright. It’s important for this device to work silently and easily, just as it is important to be easy to clean and keep charged, ready for the next sesh.

What I like about this device:

It doesn’t get hot in my hand. That is a plus, so I’m not worried about setting my pocket on fire.

It does not shout the vapor as those “vape” cartridges do. The mist dissipates quickly and without much fanfare. A real plus when walking down the street when you don’t want to shout, look at me, I’m smoking weed. This device is especially easy to clean and keep clean. It doesn’t get mucked up with resin, nor does it change the flavor of your strain. The experience is pure and comfortable from start to finish.
I love mine. Fun to use and easy.

Cheers.

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For more on Gpen: https://www.gpen.com/collections/dr-greenthumbs-x-g-pen/products/dr-greenthumb-x-g-pen-dash

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The Ballad Of Johnny Casali

The Ballad of Johnny Casali

I met Johnny Casali in person at The Harvest Ball in Santa Rosa, CA. We spoke on the phone for hours before my trip out west. Of course, I heard the story of Casali’s crazy journey through the criminal justice system; still, I was unsure what to expect.

I found a person I can only describe as a perpetual ray of light—a guy who radiates love, relentless positivity, and pure passion for the plant.

I have never before encountered a person quite like Johnny Casali. In my eyes, he is a hero of the highest order—the true heart and soul of Southern Humboldt.

Casali has taught me many things. Chief among them is that no matter how terrible something appears to be on the surface, you must take it in stride and stay the course. Never give up, and never surrender.

My respect for Johnny means even more to me than the level of admiration I hold for him. I hope he comprehends how crucial a role he plays in the lives of so many other people, including my own.

All who visit his farm in Whitethorn quickly realize that Casali is laser-focused on doing everything he can to uplift, inspire, and empower his community as well the cannabis culture at large.

The unjust series of events and overwhelmingly heartbreaking hurdles that Johnny overcame to become the man he is today proves that there is always hope for everyone.

To this day, Johnny’s guidance and stories still assist me in staying positive in the face of strife. If you know The Ballad of Johnny Casali, you will be able to see a silver lining in any objectively shitty situation. Truly a gift.

Being able to count Casali as a friend is both an understatement and an honor. If you have a guy like Johnny in your corner, you have made it pretty fucking far.

Here’s to you, Huckleberry.

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Celebrating Womens History Month with Hemp Mushrooms and Woman-Owned: Heartland Farms

Four generations of women-owned and operated Heartland Farms is a USDA-certified industrial hemp farm in Northern Colorado- about 30 minutes away from Cheyenne, WY. They cultivate boutique hemp for consumption using regenerative farming methods. Their commitment is to remain transparent, compassionate, ethical, and fair. Heartland Farms believes that hemp can revolutionize the world, and they are here for the movement. Spending time with the farm and the family, I saw this passion early on.

Recently, Heartland Farms launched a line of apoptogenic mushroom products that include plants/fungi like:

• Red Clover: estrogen booster
• American Ginseng: decrease hot flashes
• Shitake: immune system function and fertility
• Cordyceps: supports kidneys, immune systems, and sexual health
• Chaga: supports decreased inflammation
• Lion’s Mane: supports nerve and cognition health

I had the pleasure of staying with the family to get to know them, and their 80 acres of land nurtured by the grace of femininity, supported by the love of family, and kissed by the sun. In this place, grandma, mom, daughter, granddaughter- all a part of the process that plants the seed, grow the flower, and creates the products known as the Heartland Farms product line. 

Heartland Farms believes that hemp can revolutionize the world, and they are here for the movement. Spending time with the farm and the family, I saw this passion early on, and so, when they told me about their CBD and Mushroom blend product line, I had to get the scoop.

About Heartland Farms: CBD and Mushroom Blends

Photo: Heartland Farms

“After our grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, we became consumed with information that showed how some women experience side effects of menopause may increase the risk for memory loss later in life. As a matriarchal family/business full of caregivers, we knew there had to be a better way to deal with the side effects of peri/menopause in order to improve brain health. Something better than a prescription. Something to help us recall our most precious memories.” – Heartland Farms

As noted above, Heartland Farms has blended powerful plants and fungi, for ultimate healing benefits, in various areas of the body. It’s no secret that nature provides the best medicine and so, creating blends that will naturally contribute toward physical and mental healing makes total sense. Below is insight into each category and blend.

Medicinal Mushroom Blend: Balance- For Menopause Symptoms

Includes:

• Red Clover: a natural estrogen booster for the female body
• American GinsengK: may decrease hot flashes
• CBD: brings the body back to homeostasis (balance)
• Shiitake contains Selenium: a mineral that is essential to cognitive and immune system function and fertility

Medicinal Mushroom Blend: Dream- Supports Healthy Sleep Cycles

Includes:

• L-theanine: increases Alpha frequency in the brain. This signals that it is time to wind down with no drowsy effect.
• Passion Flower: boosts levels of GABA (gammaaminobutyric acid) which reduces brain activity naturally.
• CBN (Cannabinol): reduces pain and inflammation in the body, which relaxes the body to engage in the sleep cycle.

Medicinal Mushroom Blend: Immune Support- Boosts Immune System

Includes:

• Elderberry: may stimulate the immune system via cytokine production.
• Cordyceps mushrooms: promote the activation of the immune system (especially respiratory function). They are high in B vitamins, support kidney function, and promote sexual health. 
• CBD (Cannabidiol): supports the body’s ability to protect itself in cases of overactive immune system (autoimmune disorders).

Medicinal Mushroom Blend: Memory- For Brain Health

Includes:

• Chaga Mushrooms: may reduce the production of cytokines (markers for inflammation).
• Lion’s Mane Mushroom: increase the release of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the hippocampus, which supports nerve health and cognition. Also may regenerate damaged nerves.
• CBD (Cannabidiol) facilitates neurogenesis (regrowth of new nerves).

In Closing

Heartland Farms does its part to educate the community on the power of hemp and mushroom healing. Through them, the baby boomer generation has had access to valuable insight and product sampling. It doesn’t stop there. They are also active and in regular attendance at farmers’ markets and local events educating the community. They do the work that our government fails to do- educate! Their voice is needed to advance natural remedies.

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Letters to Rev Unique Cannabis Growing Issues

Welcome good green peeps! My “Letters” to Rev series is just a Q&A with questions I have gotten texted or emailed to me. Today we field three unique cannabis growing issues. Light intensity when sprouting, a mulch sourcing issue, and genetic expressions that are often Yin & Yang for reals.

Alright then earthlings, let’s rock and/or roll with today’s “Letters” to Rev…

Unique Cannabis Growing Issues, Question #1: Wattage for Sprouts?

FROM: Marius

“Hey Rev,

I bought your book, second edition, and retired my 1000-watt HPS and hydro setup. Now I have 2, 640-watt NextLight LEDs I haven’t turned on yet. I have 2 tumbling composters and my soil will be ready soon. As you know these lights are dimmable, 25%, 50%, etc. Should I use these lights at full power to sprout with? You have made this all fun again, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Marius.”

Rev’s Answer to Q1

Howdy Marius, you rock amigo, thank you for the support. It sounds like the real fun is about to begin. That sounds like one badass light you have there, and I myself run the 420h LED lights from NextLight, I love them dearly.

Burpee SuperSeed Pop Out Seed Starting Containers Work Well Without Using the Provided Bottom Trays

Myself, I would run those 640-watt lights at 50% power, at a height of about 2-feet above sprouts. Many people tend to want to sprout plants under weak-ass shop lights (fluorescents) or like LED lightbulbs. This is a big mistake, I think. You want your plants to grow up adapting to intense lighting like they will have during flowering. This allows them to already have the abilities in place to fully take advantage of powerful lighting. Yields are much better from plants raised under intense lighting.

As you likely know, using a 24/0 photoperiod is bad. If you sprout them under a photoperiod of 12/12 for their first 10 days above ground, you will be able to sex them easily at 30 days old. After they are 10 days above ground, simply up their photoperiod to 16/8 or 18/6. This works very well.

Unique Cannabis Growing Issues, Question #2: Mulching Options?

FROM: Ty

“Hi Rev! Hey so I have a question that is not so much a growing issue as it is a lack of mulch issue. I don’t really have any access to bark and I’m not big on shipping stuff. So, my question is, what else can I use as mulch besides bark? Can I use straw indoors? Also, how thick should the mulch be? Thank you for everything you do.”

Rev’s Answer to Q2

Hey Ty, yeah man you have a shitload of options here. You can use dried up cannabis leaves and chopped up cannabis stems as a great mulch. Dried and chopped up straw works fine, I myself would use alfalfa straw/hay here all dried and chopped up. Another old favorite is banana peels dried and chopped up. Hell man, you can use dried up lawn clippings if you want to—as long as the lawn hasn’t had pesticides or weird chemicals used on it.

Try Not Mulching a Couple of Plants and See the Difference for Yourself

The denser your mulch is the longer it will last. You need to replace the mulch as it decomposes. Something like lawn clippings will decompose much faster than say, cannabis stems would. I would keep my mulch layer about 2-inches thick. Raw things that haven’t been dried will temporarily rob some nitrogen from your container’s resources, so always let raw/wet things dry out totally before using for mulch.

Pumpkin, squash, or cantaloupe rinds all dried and chopped up makes excellent mulch. Avoid trying to use anything like gravel or lava rocks as mulch. This does not serve you well and the additional weight of your rocks on top will compact your soil causing other potential issues. Sand is another thing that doesn’t work very well.

Unique Cannabis Growing Issues, Question #3: Special Strains?

FROM: Tannie Buds

“Hiya Rev. We recently got some seeds from Denmark, and the plants have been growing for a whole run so far and we love them for their potency and flavors, but they are super hard to grow. One small problem like drought stress and they are put off their game for the rest of their lives. I notice these plants all have those hollow stems as well. My question is, can anything be done to help these plants be heartier? I mean, is there a way to run the soil amending or top dressings to counter this weakness?”

Rev’s Answer to Q3

When Selecting Females to Seed Up All Strengths and Weaknesses Should be Judged

High Tannie. First of all, the hollow stems by themselves are normally a good sign, I think. Whether this condition is caused by environment or genetics is debatable. I have heard carbon and/or boron have something to do with it … however, in my whole life I have never seen all the different plants/strains in a grow all express hollow stems. It’s fairly rare in my experience. So, while your plants may test after the fact to be deficient in something, that doesn’t mean your soil or methods are also deficient regarding those elements. Genetics differ in their strengths, some are better at acquiring, metabolizing, and storing nutrient elements than others.

Your newly gotten genetics sound to me like what I would call—fussy—and this is normally some kind of weakness or weaknesses, involving co-dependent expressions. As in, if you were to remove whatever causes the plants to be fussy, genetically, you would also lose key good expressions. One doesn’t happen without the other. You savvy?

There are no doubt special modifications you could make to accommodate these plants in particular. I have no idea what that may be. These changes could prove harmful to your normal/other plants. Some plants within a group of sprouts will always have issues with nutrients to some degree. It most normally hovers around a calcium, and/or potassium related issue with ability to uptake and/or metabolize/store.

Afterword

Using a soil like all naturally built TLO soil you won’t have any deficiencies in your soil or your plants. But some plants/varieties will express problems dealing with certain nutrients. They normally work it out within a couple of weeks. Sometimes (fairly rarely) they never do. Use those selection skills. Here’s another article by yours truly here for your reading pleasure: Must Haves for Indoor Cannabis Growing 2022, Skunk Magazine.

Unique Cannabis Growing Issues in Long IBL Lines are More Common

I’m writing today with my index finger all slashed open and taped up with a paper towel, LoL. It’s challenging for an old, stoned guy. Get used to hurting yourselves, it happens a lot more as you get older in my experience hahahaha… I’m currently on the second to last chapter in the book—whew—closing in now fast baybee! Swing by KOS  …For some healthy, hearty, and potent cannabis seeds.

Kind of spooky watching the Corona get more and more contagious without getting more deadly. I play this game like once per month called Plague on my iPad. The whole big strategy to snuff the world’s population is to make your virus uber contagious without making it too dangerous, too fast. You make it deadly once it spreads super easily. Just sayin’, yikes. Heh heh. L8r G8rs… See ya back here next Tuesday for another article here at SKUNK baybee!

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