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Cannabis Laws in the USA – Growers Choice Cannabis Seeds
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The state of cannabis – both medical and recreational – is constantly changing and progressing around the country. In this video, we’re taking a quick look at the current state of legalization in the USA (around mid-April, 2017).
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There are plenty of confusing things going on in the world of government these days, and the status of cannabis across the states is only one of them. So, while we can’t explain to you why Melania Trump keeps wearing those unfortunately-named bowties, we can try to clear up a few details about our favorite all-natural medical plant!
Currently in the United States, cannabis remains illegal at the federal level. It is classified as a Schedule 1 drug, alongside substances like heroin, LSD, and ecstasy. And despite the fact that this categorization doesn’t seem to make much sense to most people in the scientific community, or to many government officials, cannabis remains tangled up in the same web as those other, really scary drugs.
Movement on the federal level is slow, though some promise was seen in late March when a democratic representative of Hawaii challenged lawmakers to create a bill that will decriminalize cannabis across the country. All of us in the cannabiz are eagerly waiting to see what comes of this latest, hesitant step toward legalization, but since we might be waiting awhile, let’s turn to the individual states.
Despite cannabis’ federal status, many states have set their own, regional laws surrounding the plant, and the results range from widespread legalization to the cautious allowance of medical cannabis for treating a few select conditions.
Let’s take a look at the most liberal states, first.
Colorado has taken the world by storm; it is one of the first and most vocal supporters of the cannabis legalization movement.
Residents of the state are allowed to use cannabis for both medical treatment and recreation, and anyone over the age of 21 can carry up to an ounce of cannabis. Furthermore, Growers Choice couldn’t be more pleased that people are also permitted to grow their own, all-natural medicine right in their own homes!
Seven more states have legalized cannabis for unregistered self-medication and enjoyment:
California,
Washington,
Oregon,
Nevada,
Alaska,
Maine,
and Massachusetts.
Fun fact: did you know recreational cannabis has been legal in Alaska since the 1970s? They were way ahead of the game!
About 23 other states currently have decent medical cannabis laws in place. We’ll say “about”, since the way things have been going, there’s a good chance another state or two will be added to the list between filming this episode and sharing it!
Of the remaining states, cannabis might be allowed for very specific medical conditions – like in Alabama and Mississippi where only people with severe epilepsy can use cannabis products to treat their seizures. Iowa also allows cannabis for epilepsy, but only high-CBD products with less than .3 % THC.
In states where only medical cannabis is legal, many patients still struggle to have their illness added to the list of “Qualifying Conditions”. Though cancer tops almost every list, Colorado only recently added PTSD to their list of acceptable conditions, and despite some good evidence, Alzheimer’s is still absent from many lists.
Advocacy, from regular people as well as lawmakers (and, of course, celebrities) is what brought cannabis this far, and continued support will bring it further. Legalization is on the horizon, and we’re personally looking forward to the day when everyone can treat their illness – or just relax – with a quick vape or a special brownie.
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What are Feminized Cannabis Seeds? – Growers Choice Cannabis Seeds
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At Growers Choice, we grow better! Bringing you the best cannabis seeds, with the highest germination rate promise in the industry, at Growers Choice we offer feminized seeds, with some auto-flowering and medical (high CBD) strains as well.
More than just a retail store, Growers Choice Cannabis Seeds is proud to be a holistic lifestyle brand. We provide our customers with helpful information about growing and caring for plants, and the myriad medical benefits of using cannabis. Our weekly blog posts touch on interesting topics relating to the industry, and healthy living in general.
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Video Transcript
Hi! Thanks for checking out the Get Growing series, sponsored by Growers Choice Cannabis Seeds.
Today we’re going to talk about feminized seeds.
Now, Growers Choice sells only feminized cannabis seeds, and as cannabis gardeners ourselves, we can speak to the great qualities of these special seeds, which save you a step or two in the growing process, and can even save your entire crop from ruin.
First, a bit of background on cannabis gender:
As you know, flora – like humans – have male and female plants or parts and – like humans – the male plants can fertilize the females. While this is a great thing for the Circle of Life, it’s not such good news for your cannabis crop. You see, female cannabis plants are the ones who create bud (males do not), and if your female plant is pollinated by a male plant, your potential flower harvest is basically kaput.
As if Mother Nature knew how many wonderful medical qualities this unique plant would have, she built in a neat little failsafe: if a female cannabis plant is exceedingly stressed, or if it can tell that there are no viable male plants nearby, it can develop the ability to self-pollinate, in order to preserve its line. It is this nifty little skill that makes cannabis perfectly suited to the feminization process.
What is a feminized seed, you may wonder:
If a female plant ends up pollinating or fertilizing itself, there is a 99 percent chance all the seeds produced from this union will be female. The reason is pretty straight-forward: no male interaction equals no X chromosomes that might result in male plants!
“Feminized seeds” are cannabis seeds harvested exclusively from female plants that have created their own seeds. And that’s all that will ever be in your Growers Choice medical-grade glass vial!
So, why should you buy feminized seeds?
When you’re growing cannabis, you have a lot of factors to worry about. You need to make sure your plants germinate, get enough (but not too much) water and nutrients, receive the right amount of light and darkness, and don’t get too cold or too dry. The last thing you need is one more vital point to add to the list.
If you plant regular cannabis seeds, you’ll have to learn to identify male plants at an early stage. You have to watch your crop closely, and weed out the males before they grow old enough to pollinate your female plants.
Problem number one: If you miss a male plant, it could end up fertilizing your whole crop, and all your bud could go to seed. That’s bad.
Problem number two: You have to plant about twice as many cannabis seeds than desired plants, because there’s a good chance you’ll end up pulling half of them. This means money spent on seeds you won’t use, and gaps in your grow room that could have been put to better use making home-grown medicine.
If you buy feminized seeds, you’re 99% guaranteed to avoid both these problems, and with them a lot of potential stress. You’ll end up with a beautiful crop of big, healthy flowers that can ease a whole host of ailments from a sore neck to seizures!
So, guys – if your primary goal is to grow a bunch of all-natural medicine, why would you buy anything but feminized seeds?
Thanks for watching this installment of Get Growing with Growers Choice. We hope you found our speedy breakdown of feminized seeds enlightening!
Have you used feminized seeds? Tell us about your experience in the comments below! And feel free to post any questions we didn’t touch on in this quick info vid – someone out there will know the answer, and your question could be featured on an upcoming Q and A.
Alright! Now get out there and Get Growing!