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For cannabis growers, what the best strain is; is a lifelong debate. Among the endless varieties cultivated over the last two and a half decades, a select few have risen above the rest, captivating growers with their desirable qualities. These strains, revered for their potency, flavor, and effects, stand as pillars of genetic dedication. Blue Dream Sativa-Dominant Hybrid Blue Dream is created by crossing strains "Blueberry" and "Haze". Often revered for it's creative, uplifting and energetic feeling, Blue Dream was one of the …

By a staggering vote of 407 to 226, German parliamentary members have decided to legalize recreational cannabis use in Germany for those aged 18 and above.  On April 1st 2024, German residents will be able to grow up to 3 plants for their own private consumption, with up to 50g possession at home, and up to 25g in public. Approximately 9% of the German population use cannabis in the current black market, making it a less reliable and more dangerous method of …

What happened to the cannabis industry? For most of the twentieth century, constrained by the slim profit margins of commoditized agricultural produce such as corn or wheat, very little R&D was earmarked for improving agricultural inputs. The notable exception was genetics; the lion's share of research went into improving yields via seeds, including GMOs. However, in the final decades of the last century, incentivized by the high profit margins of cash crops like cannabis, hydroponic R&D took off, yielding leading-edge fertilizers and …

At Emerald Harvest, we value you, your health and the well-being of your family, friends, and loved ones. To help our industry through these challenging times, Emerald Harvest has produced several thousand bottles of hand sanitizer. We are giving these bottles away FREE through our distributors and retail stores. Many growers, along with our retailers, have been making huge sacrifices to keep their businesses moving forward under these difficult circumstances. To help support this effort, our state-of-the-art production facilities in Santa Rosa are producing this much needed hand sanitizer. The first batch of …