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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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Strain Reviews
Sundae Driver Strain: Sweet Grape Genetics With a Relaxing Side
Sundae Driver is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain known for its sweet grape aroma, creamy dessert notes and reported relaxing effects. A cross between Fruity Pebbles OG and Gra...
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Slurricane Strain Review: A Sweet Strain with a Strong Side
Slurricane is an indica-dominant cannabis strain known for its sweet berry aroma, dense flowers and relaxing effects. Created by crossing Do Si Dos with Purple Punch, it combine...
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Cereal Milk Strain Review: Effects, Flavor & Growing
The Cereal Milk strain is a balanced hybrid known for its sweet, creamy flavor, fruity aroma and smooth mix of uplifting and relaxing effects. Bred from Y Life and Snowman, the ...
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Gorilla Cookies Cannabis: What Growers Should Know Before Planting
Gorilla Cookies Cannabis is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for combining high THC potential, heavy resin production and a rich mix of earthy, spicy and slightly sweet flavors. B...
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Plant Problems
Cannabis Leaf Symptoms: Diagnose Common Cannabis Plant Problems
Cannabis leaves are one of the clearest indicators of your plant's overall health. By learning to recognise common cannabis leaf symptoms, you can identify problems early, preve...
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Grow Guides
Weed Leaves: Cannabis Leaf Shape, Types and What They Tell You
Weed leaves are one of the easiest ways to recognise a cannabis plant, but their appearance can tell growers much more than just what species they are looking at. Cannabis leaf ...
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Plant Problems
What Are the Early Signs of a Hermie Plant?
The early signs of a hermie plant are usually round pollen sacs or yellow, banana-shaped anthers, known as nanners, appearing alongside female flowers. A hermie cannabis plant c...
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Strain Reviews
Biscotti Strain Review: Genetics, Effects & Growing Guide
The Biscotti strain is an indica-dominant cannabis hybrid created from Gelato and South Florida OG, combining high THC potential with dense, resin-coated flowers and a fruity, n...
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Ice Cream Cake Strain: Sweet, Strong & Easy to Grow
Ice Cream Cake is an indica-dominant cannabis strain bred from Gelato #33 and Wedding Cake, combining sweet dessert-like aromas with high THC potential and dense, resinous flowe...
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Godfather OG Strain Review: Potency, Flavor, Effects and Grow Info
Godfather OG is a high-potency cannabis strain with a reputation built around one famous question: is it really one of the strongest strains ever tested? That reputation came fr...
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Grow Guides
Cannabis Vegetative Stage: The Complete Guide to Healthy Plant Growth
The cannabis vegetative stage is a critical phase in a plant’s life cycle, where it develops the roots, stems, branches, and leaves needed to support strong flowering and maximi...
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Grow Guides
How to SCROG Cannabis: A Beginner’s Guide to Screen of Green
SCROG cannabis training is a simple way to control plant shape, spread growth across a screen, and create a more even canopy. Short for Screen of Green, SCROG works by guiding b...
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LST Training: Step-by-Step Low Stress Training for Cannabis
Low stress training, or LST training, is a simple way to shape cannabis plants by gently bending and securing stems as they grow. Instead of letting one main stem dominate, grow...
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Strain Reviews
How Many Bruce Banner Strains Are There?
How many Bruce Banner strains are there? The answer depends on whether you mean the original Bruce Banner phenotypes or the newer versions developed from the same genetic line. ...
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Blue Cheese Cannabis: What to Know About This Classic Strain
Blue Cheese Cannabis is an indica-dominant hybrid that combines the sweet, fruity character of Blueberry with the pungent, savory funk of UK Cheese. That pairing gives the strai...
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Sunset Sherbet Strain Review: Sweet Flavors, Effects and Growing Tips
The Sunset Sherbet cannabis strain is an indica-dominant hybrid known for its sweet citrus taste, fruity aroma and relaxing effects. Created by crossing Girl Scout Cookies with ...
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