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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
Forbidden Fruit Cannabis Strain: Inside Its Genetics, Flavor & Grow Traits
The Forbidden Fruit Cannabis Strain is an indica-dominant Cherry Pie × Tangie hybrid known for its sweet fruit, citrus and earthy flavors, colourful flowers and relatively high ...
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GMO Cookies Strain Review: What Growers Need to Know
GMO Cookies is an indica-dominant cannabis strain known for high THC potential, heavy resin production, and a pungent mix of garlic, diesel, earth, and spice. Also called GMO or...
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Mimosa Strain Review: A Closer Look at This Citrus Classic
Mimosa is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain known for its sweet citrus aroma, fruity flavour and uplifting effects. Originally developed by Symbiotic Genetics in California, thi...
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Apple Fritters Strain Review
Apple Fritters is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain created by crossing Sour Apple with Animal Cookies, combining dessert-style flavours with solid growth traits and long-standi...
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Gushers Strain Review: Effects, flavour, Genetics & Growing Tips
Gushers is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain known for its sweet fruit and cream flavour, dense resin-coated flowers, and strong THC potential. Created from Gelato #41 and Trian...
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Grow Guides
When to Harvest Cannabis: How to Tell When Buds Are Ready for Maximum Potency
Growing healthy cannabis plants takes time, patience, and attention to detail, but knowing when to harvest cannabis ultimately determines the quality of your final buds. Harvest...
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Grow Guides
Beginners Guide to How to Cure Cannabis
Learning how to cure cannabis is one of the most important skills you can develop after harvesting your plants. While growing healthy cannabis takes time and effort, curing is t...
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Grow Guides
How to Dry Cannabis for Maximum Potency, flavour & Aroma
Drying cannabis is one of the most overlooked stages of cultivation, yet it has one of the biggest impacts on the quality of your finished harvest. You can grow healthy, resin-c...
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Grow Guides
How to Trim Weed: The Complete Guide to Trimming Cannabis for Better Buds
Harvesting your cannabis plants is one of the most rewarding parts of the growing process, but producing high-quality buds doesn’t end there. Learning how to trim weed properly ...
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Strain Reviews
Pink Runtz Strain Review: What Makes This Hybrid Different?
Pink Runtz is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain known for its sweet, candy-like aroma, fruity taste and colourful flowers. Part of the popular Runtz family, it shares characteri...
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Runtz Strain Review: Is This Sweet Hybrid Worth the Hype?
Runtz is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain known for its sweet, candy-like taste, fruity aroma and reported balance of uplifting and relaxing effects. Created by crossin...
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Cannabis Science
What is considered high THC?
With the growing demand for increasingly potent cannabis strains, breeders around the world are all competing to produce the highest THC strains. The result of this race to the ...
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Plant Problems
What Does mouldy Weed Look Like? How to Identify mould on Cannabis
Wondering what does mouldy weed look like? mouldy weed often appears as white, grey, black, or brown fuzzy patches and usually develops a musty, mildew-like smell that's very di...
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Plant Problems
Phosphorus Deficiency in Cannabis: Symptoms, Causes and How to Fix It
Phosphorus deficiency in cannabis slows root growth, limits vegetative development, and reduces flower production. Early signs appear on older leaves, which darken before develo...
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Potassium Deficiency in Cannabis: Symptoms, Causes and Solutions
Potassium deficiency in cannabis can cause yellow leaf edges, rusty spots, burnt tips, curling leaves, and slower flower development. However, these symptoms can also resemble n...
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Strain Reviews
Big Bud Cannabis Strain Review: Effects, Genetics & Grow Guide
The Big Bud cannabis strain is a classic indica-dominant hybrid known for large, dense flowers and high yield potential. With genetics commonly linked to Afghani, Northern Light...
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