High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast

It’s another Listener Mail episode of High on Home Grown, and this week we’ve got questions covering everything from drying cannabis in extreme desert conditions to running a perpetual grow in two narrow tents, with plenty of completely unrelated nonsense thrown in for good measure!

Desert MK brings us not one but two questions this week. First up, we tackle the nightmare of trying to dry cannabis when you're dealing with temperatures around 105°F (40°C) and single-digit humidity. With even air-conditioned rooms struggling to get below 75°F, Desert MK asks about the Lotus method, using a refrigerator and paper bags to dry the harvest, and whether there are other alternative drying and curing methods worth considering. Could this be the perfect excuse for another Grow Guide?

Then Desert MK has another question, this time about VPD. If all the charts say a VPD of 6.5 KPa should be disastrous, how are outdoor plants surviving and thriving in 105-110°F desert conditions? We get into the difference between what the calculators tell us and what plants actually experience, and why simply looking at one number doesn't always tell the whole story.

Phil Me Bowls gets us thinking about the munchies. Is there actually a connection between the type of cannabis high you're experiencing and the snacks you choose? Does a more cerebral high send you towards completely different food choices than a heavy body stone? Or are we just looking for an excuse to eat everything in the cupboard?

Lobby Lobster brings the chaos with a Shag, Marry, Avoid involving Putin, Trump and Kim Jong Un, before getting back to the important questions. Will we be bringing back another legendary strain list when the Grow Guides return, and if each panel member could breed their own strain and give it a name, what would they call it?

SMG is planning a perpetual grow using two narrow tents in a garage, with one tent for veg and one for flower. The question is whether it's possible to connect the two tents using ducting while running both environments from a single extractor fan, and what problems might arise when trying to maintain the right conditions in two separate growing spaces.

And finally, Free Nugz gives us another classic panel question: if we were intentionally stranded on a desert island with the other panel members and could bring just two items from home, what would we choose? Because apparently being stranded on an island with this lot wasn't already punishment enough.

As always, plenty of growing advice, questionable decisions, strange hypotheticals and panel debates in this week's Listener Mail!

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Chad Westport is back on High on Home Grown! Chad has become a great friend of the show over the years, and whenever he comes on we know we're in for a proper session. This time around, there’s plenty to talk about as Chad gives us an update on what’s been happening with his websites, the difficulties he’s having selling his seeds, and the growing uncertainty surrounding the coming US seed ban and what that could mean for breeders, seed sellers and growers across America.

But, as usual with Chad, we don't spend the entire conversation talking about cannabis! We get sidetracked into 80s movies, TV shows, nostalgia and all sorts of other random stuff, before inevitably finding our way back to cannabis, breeding and the current state of the industry.

We also chat about what Chad has been working on, the challenges of trying to run a seed business in an increasingly complicated environment, and what the future might look like for his genetics and online projects.

If you've listened to Chad's previous appearances on the show, you'll already know what you're getting here. A relaxed conversation with a good mate of the show, plenty of laughs, plenty of cannabis chat, and probably a few tangents along the way!

Chad has previously joined us for everything from podcasting and YouTube to breeding projects and Westport University, so it was great to get him back on the show and catch up with him again.

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This week on High on Home Grown, we’ve got another packed Cannabis News episode, but before we get into the usual stories, we start with some sad news as we remember Peezy from the 2 Be Blunt Podcast, who has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who knew him. We’ve included the fundraiser below for anyone who would like to show their support.

Macky takes a look at the cannabis stocks that are currently benefiting from the ongoing rescheduling conversation in the US. Is rescheduling really going to be the boost investors are hoping for, or is the cannabis stock market still a bit of a gamble?

Smee brings us a proper UK crime story this week, as a Royal Mail worker has been jailed after exploiting his position to steal cannabis-filled parcels and make more than £1.2 million from the operation. He’s now been handed a six-year-nine-month prison sentence.

Billy is back with not one, but two strain reviews, this time looking at strains from Tilray Portugal. We’ll find out what he thinks of them and whether they manage to impress the panel.

Then John brings us one of the stranger sporting stories of the week. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka actually stopped play during her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova after complaining about the smell of cannabis drifting onto the court. Apparently even the US Open isn't safe from the unmistakable smell of a cheeky one!

Finally, Margaret looks at new research linking more frequent cannabis use with fewer days of good mental health, particularly among men. As always, we’ll have a proper discussion about what the research actually tells us, and what it doesn't.

Plus, the usual High on Home Grown chat, opinions, laughs and plenty of debate along the way.

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It's another Listener Mail episode on High on Home Grown, and this week the community has come up with some brilliant questions about the real cost of growing, harvesting, watering difficult plants, recycling soil and whether we've somehow managed to make growing cannabis far more complicated than it needs to be!

We start by looking at the true cost of growing cannabis, with the panel comparing what their current setups cost and how much they've spent throughout their growing careers. We also introduce a new feature: Grow Gripe of the Week, where everyone gets the chance to have a proper moan about something that gets under their skin, from equipment and seeds to the cannabis community, laws and anything else deserving of a rant!

We then get into harvest time, discussing different ways of preparing plants before drying and whether it's better to remove the larger leaves, hang the whole plant, or use drying racks. We also tackle the eternal problem of watering a thick SCROG, because apparently growing enormous horizontal plants wasn't difficult enough without having to crawl underneath them with a watering can.

Another listener asks about reusing outdoor soil indoors without bringing pests along for the ride, leading to a discussion about recycling growing media and the potential pitfalls of moving soil from outside into a controlled indoor environment.

Finally, we tackle a question that fits perfectly with our recent Grow Guides: when did growing cannabis become so bloody complicated? With VPD, DLI, PPFD, EC, automated irrigation and enough sensors to launch a small space programme, are all these tools genuinely making us better growers, or are we simply overthinking a plant that has been growing quite happily without a spreadsheet?

And to finish things off, we discuss one of the hardest lessons for any grower to learn: when should you actually fix a problem, and when should you just leave the bloody plant alone?

Plus, there's the all-important question of how far each panel member would travel for a truly decent burger. Priorities.

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This week on High on Home Grown, we bring you another packed episode of cannabis news, covering the growing battle over hemp-derived THC products in America, cannabis and sport, the UK's medical cannabis system, and some interesting new research.

Macky: Big hemp is betting Republicans roll over on ‘diet weed’ ban to avoid shutdown - POLITICO 

Smee: Katie Boulter says cannabis smell at US Open is distracting - BBC Sport 

Billy:  New White Paper Calls for NHS Cannabis Pilot and Parliamentary Inquiry Into the Industry 

John: Medical Cannabis Reduces Pain, Insomnia Or Mood Issues In 91% Of Older Adults, Study Finds

Dr. Margaret: No Margaret this week, she's off camping, so we're letting her enjoy the great outdoors!

This week we take a closer look at the increasingly heated battle over America's hemp-derived THC market and what could happen if Congress moves forward with a broad ban. We also discuss Katie Boulter's comments from the US Open and the slightly surreal situation of cannabis smell becoming a talking point in professional tennis.

Closer to home, Billy brings us a potentially important development for UK medical cannabis, with calls for an NHS pilot and a Parliamentary investigation into why so few patients currently receive cannabis-based medicines through the NHS. We also examine fresh research into the experiences of older medical cannabis patients and the reported improvements in pain, sleep and mood.

Another packed episode of cannabis news, science, medicine, politics and plenty for the panel to get stuck into.

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It's another Listener Mail episode on High on Home Grown, and this week the community has sent us some fantastic questions covering cannabis genetics, growing myths, extracts, outdoor growing and the eternal battle against the breeder's timeline!

We kick things off with a fascinating question about the explosion of new cannabis crosses and whether we're eventually going to reach a point where every strain starts becoming some generic hybrid, with less of the individuality that made classic cultivars so memorable. We also investigate an old piece of growing advice about leaving water out for 24 hours to "de-gas" it. Is there actually anything to it, or is this simply another bit of grow-room folklore?

We then get into cannabis extracts, including RSO and MCT oil, and discuss whether less traditionally sedating cultivars such as Jack Herer or CBD-rich varieties are worth using for extracts. There's also a big outdoor-growing question about finishing plants late in the season without losing everything to botrytis, covering what growers can realistically do when autumn brings rain, dew, cold temperatures and high humidity.

Finally, we tackle the frustration of a plant that refuses to follow the breeder's schedule! What does it actually mean when an auto advertised as 63 days is still going strong at day 80? We discuss why breeder timelines aren't guarantees, what can influence flowering time, and whether there's anything growers can realistically do when a plant simply needs longer to finish.

And naturally, Lobby Lobster has returned with another vital contribution to science: is shortbread a biscuit or a bread, and why isn't sourdough actually sour?

Another great episode of community questions, growing knowledge, myths, science and the usual High on Home Grown nonsense. 🌱

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This week on High on Home Grown, we have another packed episode of cannabis news from the UK, Europe and beyond, covering the rapidly developing medical cannabis market, dangerous illicit edibles, legalisation in Germany and the latest research into cannabis and health.

Macky: Aurora Buys UK Pharmacy and Import Licence for £2.1m, Securing 'Direct Route' to Patients 

Smee: Cannabis gummies sold on social media are laced with spice, scientists warn | The Independent 

Billy:  Germany bec@ft omes Europe’s largest regulated cannabis market 

Margaret: Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study | ScienceDaily

This week we discuss Aurora's move to buy its own UK pharmacy and licensed importer, and what greater control over the supply chain could mean for Britain's rapidly expanding medical cannabis market. We also examine the disturbing discovery of synthetic Spice in illicit cannabis gummies, highlighting the huge difference between regulated products and mystery edibles being sold through social media.

Billy takes us over to Germany, where the country's cannabis reforms have created Europe's largest regulated market, while Dr. Margaret brings us the latest large-scale research examining potential cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis use. And, of course, we have to explain John's mysterious absence from the show this week...

Another episode packed with cannabis news, science, business, regulation and plenty for the panel to argue about.

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It's another Listener Mail episode on High on Home Grown, and this week we've got a brilliant mix of practical growing questions, cannabis experiences, controversial opinions and, of course, some important biscuit-related business.

We start with a follow-up on amending living soil, asking whether it's actually better to wait until a new seedling has established itself before adding amendments, rather than potentially making freshly amended soil too "hot" for young plants. We also tackle a common concern for coco growers using organic inputs: why does mould sometimes appear in the growing medium before the seedling has even broken the surface? We discuss what might be happening and when growers should, and shouldn't, be worried.

The panel also takes on the question of outdated cannabis growing advice, looking at some of the common tips that have been repeated online for years and asking whether they still hold up with what we know today. We also share some of the biggest mistakes we've made during our own growing journeys and, more importantly, what those mistakes taught us.

Away from the grow room, we discuss dry mouth after taking edibles, whether dose and timing could play a role, and answer Lobby's question about our favourite cannabis extracts. And naturally, following last week's Jaffa Cake controversy, we return to the subject of biscuits, this time discussing everyone's favourite dunkable treats.

FreeNugz also returns with another wonderfully random question: if you could become a master of any musical instrument, which one would you choose and why?

Another relaxed episode full of useful information, personal experiences, community questions and the usual High on Home Grown chaos.

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This week on High on Home Grown, we bring you another round-up of cannabis news from the UK, Europe, North America and beyond, covering cannabis-related crime, driving, regulation, the developing legal markets and some major new research funding.

Macky: Mum who came to UK for better life killed by driver with cannabis in system | Bristol Live 

Smee: Two defendants discharged from Norwich cannabis trial | Eastern Daily Press 

Billy:  Village Farms reports higher pmslDutch turnover in the weed experiment 

John: Senate extends temporary lifeline for hemp THC – and sets up fight with cannabis industry

Margaret: Government of Canada Launches $24 Million Cannabis Research ...

This week we discuss the tragic consequences of driving under the influence, with a case involving a mother whose life was cut short by a driver who had cannabis in his system. We also look at the Norwich cannabis trial and what the discharge of two defendants means for the case.

Billy brings us news from the Netherlands, where the developing regulated cannabis experiment continues to provide an interesting real-world test of what happens when production and supply are brought into a controlled system. Meanwhile, John looks across the Atlantic at the ongoing fight over hemp-derived THC products in the United States, while Dr. Margaret brings us some much more positive news from Canada with a major new investment into cannabis research.

Another packed episode of cannabis news, regulation, science, crime and plenty for the panel to get stuck into.

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It's another Listener Mail episode, and this week we've got a great mix of practical growing questions, organic growing, plant biology and, naturally, some completely unnecessary but extremely important debates!

We discuss the best ways to deal with a calcium issue in an organic grow, including which amendments can help and how to avoid throwing unnecessary nutrients at your soil. We also look at why some cannabis strains begin forming and stacking buds much earlier than others, and what genetics, flowering behaviour and plant structure have to do with it.

There's also a great discussion about outdoor defoliation, with growers debating whether removing leaves throughout flower is beneficial for airflow or whether the plant should simply be left alone to make and use its own energy. We also tackle the question of how to reuse and re-amend super soil after a grow without constantly paying to have it professionally tested, and what growers can look for themselves when deciding what their soil needs.

And because this is Listener Mail, we couldn't possibly finish without answering the really important questions. Is a Jaffa Cake actually a cake or a biscuit? Which fictional universe would the panel live in for a week? And, perhaps most importantly, who taught the first teacher?

Another relaxed episode full of growing knowledge, community questions, questionable philosophy and the usual High on Home Grown nonsense.

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In this week's interview, I sit down with Jackson Farmer, who runs a specialist DNA and sex-testing company for cannabis plants. We take a deep dive into the science behind cannabis sex testing, looking at how plant DNA can be analysed to determine sex at a much earlier stage than growers would normally be able to tell by looking at the plant.

Jackson explains how the testing process works, what growers can learn from their plant's genetics, and how DNA technology could potentially save growers time, space and resources when planning a crop. We also get into the increasingly discussed issue of HLVd (Hop Latent Viroid), what it is, why growers are concerned about it, and how testing can play a role in identifying problems.

But this isn't all cannabis science! We also take a few interesting detours into dog fostering, Jackson's experiences outside the cannabis industry, and plenty of other subjects along the way.

It's a fascinating conversation that brings together cannabis cultivation, genetics, modern DNA technology and a few unexpected tangents. Whether you're a home grower interested in the science behind your plants or simply curious about where cannabis testing technology is heading, there's plenty to get stuck into.

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In this week's episode of High on Home Grown, we take a look at some of the biggest cannabis stories from the UK and around the world, covering crime, medical research, changing regulations and the risks surrounding cannabis edibles.

Macky: Teen guilty of murdering Joshua Ingram over '£25 cannabis debt' – East Sussex | British Transport Police 

Smee: British woman who smuggled £512,000 worth of cannabis from Thailand posted about ‘grass’ before arrest | The Independent 

Billy:   Medical cannabis compound alleviates nightmares associated with PTSD 

John: New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers' markets, pop-up events 

Margaret: Police issue warning about dangers of cannabis edibles after man stopped on M1

This week we discuss the tragic consequences that can surround the illegal cannabis market, from a murder reportedly linked to a tiny £25 debt to a huge international smuggling operation. We also look at some more positive developments, including promising research into cannabis compounds and PTSD, and New York's decision to allow licensed cannabis businesses to sell at farmers' markets and pop-up events.

Finally, we examine another warning about cannabis edibles and driving, discussing why edible cannabis can be particularly unpredictable and why understanding delayed effects is so important.

Another packed episode of cannabis news from across the UK, America and beyond.

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