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Sam North

Sam North is a cannabis writer with hands-on cultivation experience and a background in cannabis journalism. He has written for a range of established cannabis brands across the industry, including Fast Buds, Paradise Seeds, Cookies Seed Co., and Releaf, and is now one of the lead authors for MSNL. Drawing on multiple seasons of practical experience working with cannabis plants, Sam specialises in grower education, strain characteristics, and cannabis genetics. His work focuses on translating real-world cultivation knowledge and industry research into clear, accessible information for growers looking to better understand the plant and its genetic potential. Sam now writes for multiple weed publications. He has extensive experience with a wide range of canna-agriculture styles, from smaller artisanal farms to large-scale commercial operations, and is here to share his knowledge to give you all the best chance of cultivation success!

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Cannabis Genetics
Sativa vs. Indica, Hybrid and Ruderalis: What is the difference between the types of cannabis?
Every single year, we see another few states (and a couple of countries) legalizing everyone's favorite plant, both recreationally and medicinally. With this rapid shift comes n...
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Cannabis Genetics
The Strongest Indica Strains
Here we are once again. Each passing year brings us new beginnings, new horizons, and (best of all) new strains! And, of course, we couldn't be more excited to welcome these new...
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Cannabis Genetics
What Are The Strongest Sativa Strains?
Sativa weed strains. Offering the opposite range of effects to Indica-dominant options, and contrary to what the media has historically liked to portray the effects of cannabis ...
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Cannabis Genetics
The 10 Best Sativa Strains
Sativa weed. Energising, uplifting, euphoria-inducing, creativity-boosting. Unlike their Indica-dominant kin, and opposite to what most movies will have you believe when it come...
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Cannabis Genetics
The Best Hybrid Cannabis Strains
What is a hybrid strain? Hybrid weed strains are just what the name suggests. That is, a mixture of Indica and Sativa genetics and characteristics. This type of naming system is...
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Cannabis Genetics
The 10 Best Indica Strains
Indica strains make up one-third of the cannabis genetic family, and while this system of classification is starting to slowly become somewhat outdated, its legacy lives on for ...
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Cannabis Science
What Are the Orange Hairs on Weed? Cannabis Pistils Explained
If you are wondering what the orange hairs on weed are, they are part of the female cannabis flower and are commonly called pistils, although the visible hairs are technically s...
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Cannabis Science
What is CBD hemp flower?
With the nothing short of meteoric rise that everyone's second favorite cannabinoid, CBD, has seen over the past decade or so, it should come as little wonder that people are on...
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Strain Reviews
Purple Haze Strain Review: Beyond the Legendary Name
Purple Haze is a classic sativa-dominant cannabis strain known for its sweet, earthy aroma, reported uplifting effects and distinctive Haze genetics. With a history closely conn...
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Strain Reviews
Acapulco Gold Strain Review: Genetics, Effects & Growing Guide
Acapulco Gold is a classic sativa-dominant cannabis strain known for its Mexican heritage, tall growth, distinctive pine and citrus aroma, and strong reputation among old-school...
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Strain Reviews
Strawberry Cough Strain Review: More Than Just a Sweet Name
Few cannabis strains have a name quite as memorable as Strawberry Cough. Known for its sweet berry aroma, classic Haze genetics and uplifting reputation, this sativa-dominant hy...
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Strain Reviews
Tropicana Cookies Purple Strain Review: Genetics, Effects and Growing Guide
Tropicana Cookies Purple is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain known for its colourful flowers, sweet citrus aroma and high THC potential. Created by crossing Purple Punch with T...
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Strain Reviews
Grease Monkey Strain: What Growers Should Know Before Growing
Grease Monkey is an indica-dominant hybrid bred from GG4 and Cookies & Cream, combining strong THC potential with a mix of diesel, earth and sweeter dessert-like flavours. I...
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Strain Reviews
Gary Payton Strain: What Growers Should Know Before Planting
Gary Payton strain cannabis is a balanced hybrid bred from Snowman and The Y, with a 50/50 indica-sativa split, THC levels of up to 24%, and a flowering time of around 8–10 week...
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Animal Mints Strain Review: Genetics, Effects & Growing Guide
The Animal Mints strain is an indica-dominant hybrid known for high THC potential, dense resin-coated flowers, and a distinctive mix of mint, pine, sour, and cookie-like flavors...
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Cannabis Science
What Are Terpenes in Cannabis? Effects, Types and THC Explained
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that give cannabis its distinctive citrus, pine, fruity, floral, earthy, and spicy scents. While terpenes in cannabis are best known for shaping ...
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