Marjiuana Education

Explore Pacific Seed Bank’s marijuana education blog. Learn growing techniques, strain profiles, seed selection tips, and all things cannabis cultivation.
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Low stress training setup for a cannabis plant in the vegetative stage.

Low Stress Training: A Grower’s Guide

Low stress training (LST) is one of the most effective, low-risk ways to maximize your harvest. This cannabis cultivation technique involves gently bending and securing your plants’ branches to reshape the canopy, expose more bud sites to direct light, and ultimately produce greater yields. Many growers use LST  because it tends to be a gentler [...]
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Close up of of a female cannabis bud

How to Identify Female Cannabis Plants

If you're new to cannabis growing, you may be diving into topics like watering, nutrients, lighting schedules, and how to germinate your seeds. But there’s another important skill that may be less obvious: knowing how to spot the early signs of female plant characteristics. Being able to identify female cannabis is important because female plants [...]
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Strawberry Cough Muha Explained

Strain Origins and Rise to Fame    Strawberry Cough first emerged in ‘90s-era NYC and immediately charmed local connoisseurs with its bright, nimble high and potent THC levels. As the offspring of Haze and Strawberry Fields, it blends the former’s sharp, insightful vibes with the latter’s soft, fruity notes. It is also the strain in [...]
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Cannabis strains suited for different outdoor climates, from dry heat to cool, moist regions.

Do Pot Seeds Go Bad? The Real Scoop on Seed Shelf Life

Let’s get right to it. Yes, pot seeds absolutely go bad. They aren’t little magic pebbles; they are living things with an expiration date. Think of a seed as a tiny plant embryo taking a long nap with a packed lunch. Over time, that lunch runs out, and the embryo loses the energy to wake […]

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sun leaf cannabis

Nutrients for Cannabis Plants: A Grower’s Essential Guide

Ever wonder what your cannabis plant is really hungry for? Think of it like a person’s diet. To get a healthy, thriving plant that delivers a heavy harvest, you need to nail the right balance of essential nutrients. The most important ones are the big three macros: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). Getting […]

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Close-up of cannabis buds in full bloom, showcasing dense trichomes and vibrant green leaves.

Cannabis Terms Explained: Vocabulary For New Growers

New to cannabis cultivation? You’re not alone, and if you’ve started researching strains or browsing seeds, you’ve probably already run into some unfamiliar terms. Words like “autoflowering,” “feminized,” “terpenes,” and others are destined to pop up, but what do they actually mean? If that sounds like you, you’ve landed on the right article. Below, we’ll [...]
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Can Weed Seeds Go Bad?

Cannabis seeds can last a long time, but they don’t last forever. Anyone who’s grown a few plants knows that seed quality can make or break a grow. That tiny shell holds all the potential for what could become a tall, resin-coated beauty or a complete dud. While seeds may seem tough on the outside, [...]
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