Why elevated CBG coincides with reduced THC/CBD in Cannabis/Hemp In his well-known doctoral dissertation published in 2009, David Potter found that photoperiod may explain reduced potency in Cannabis crops exhibiting…
Author: Jeff Cole
Jeff is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at HigherGround420, and author of the 2021 book, "TerpTypes - A Consumer's Reference of Cannabis Terpene Profiles." He contributes articles and reviews, but spends most of his time helping Contributors post great content.
Washington State LCB says no Delta-8 THC in state-licensed pot shops
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) announced today that state-licensed processors are currently prohibited from converting cannabidiol (CBD) to the mildly psychoactive delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC). LCB Enforcement…
FOOP outperforms Seattle Bliss
THE FOOP is a commercially available nutrient supplement for Cannabis cultivation and is made from (you guessed it) fish poop. As a consultant for Medical Marijuana (MMJ) patients growing in…
Growers Verify Terpenes demonstrating true artisan spirit
With the advent of specialized procedures developed in recent years (Fischedick, 2010; Livingston, et al, 2020), testing aromatic Cannabis flowers for terpene composition has become a proactive demonstration of quality…
Research adds ACDC, plus another Trainwreck to HG420 database
Yes, there are probably thousands of strains out there. No, you don’t have to try them all. Instead, try finding a familiar strain, then others with similarities and differences you…
Correcting substitutions in Cannabis
Based on the book “TerpTypes: a consumer’s reference of Cannabis terpene profiles” (Jeff Cole, 2021). Substitutions are nothing new. These substitutions were discovered in Commercially-produced Cannabis marketed by professional growers…
Washington pot lab may be the first in state to lose its license
Washington pot lab may be the first in state to lose its license State officials are investigating suspicious test results, with a focus on the lab’s numbers measuring the potency…
Seeds in Your Sinsemilla
So you tried a new dispensary. You controlled yourself and cautiously bought just a gram. Good thing too, because you also discovered over half a gram of seeds in your…
Cannabis to see a House vote on the ‘MORE’ Act
Cannabis consumers should pay attention to the United States House of Representatives for what’s left of September. The House Committee on the Judiciary has approved the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and…
Shelley M. White Named Science, Health and Wellness Editor at Higher Ground
Higher Ground Magazine is pleased to announce a new Science, Health and Wellness Editor. Shelley M. White is the author of Cannabis for Lyme Disease and Related Conditions: Scientific Basis…
