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What is CBD?

CBD or cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid present in some cannabis strains. It counteracts the effects of THC, reducing its psychoactive levels and other negative effects such as the cotton mouth sensation, the tachycardia and the altered perception of time. Thanks to this substance, the adverse consequences of THC are moderated and so recreational users with lower tolerance to THC have a...

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What is THC?

THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the cannabinoid responsible for the psychoactive effect of cannabis. It boosts our sensory functions (vision, hearing, colour perception. . . ) and increases creativity. However, it provokes many side effects such as dry mouth, tachycardia, altered perception of time… THC can be used for therapeutic purposes as well. It's a great analgesic, antiemetic (prevents nausea),...

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What’s the flowering phase?

The flowering phase of a cannabis plant is when the so-long-awaited buds appear and fully develop. With photoperiod plants, the stage kicks off when the light cycle is switched and the number of hours of darkness is raised. If you’re growing outdoors, it generally coincides with the end of summer-beginning of autumn. Indoors, it is the grower who can decide when to switch from 18/6 to 12/12, for example....

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My plant is not flowering, why is this?

The sole reason for cannabis plants not to flower is that they might be photoperiod plants and the light cycle may not have been properly changed or changed at all. When growing indoors, remember that marijuana plants are to be exposed to a light cycle of 18 hours of light / 6 hours of darkness during the vegetative phase, that is, during the growth phase. That cycle must be switched to 12/12 once we...

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How to tell a plant is male or female?

Unlike most plants, cannabis is a dioecious plant, that is to say, it features specimens of separate sexes (female and male). Female plants are best for producing buds while males are in charge of pollination. Unless you’re a highly experienced grower capable of recognizing growth patterns during the vegetative phase, it isn't until the flowering that you’ll be able to discern your plant's sex....

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What are the best storing conditions for my seeds?

If properly preserved, cannabis seeds can be stored for 2-3 years, with no negative effects on their properties.  For the best results, keep them in a cool place such as in a refrigerator (in the crisper drawer) or in a room where the temperature is low and constant. In order to avoid humidity problems, they must be stored in airtight containers like in the Eppendorf tubes you get your seeds in and...

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How do you make sure the seeds you sell are in optimal conditions?

Our online store puts at everyone's disposal a selection of seeds from over 100 seed banks. Whatever your choice, you’ll receive them in their original packaging or in sealed and named rigid plastic tubes where appropriate, so rest assured they’re kept in optimal conditions from start to finish. At LaMota Seeds, highly meticulous selection, storage and packaging processes are carried out to guarantee...

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Can I claim for non-germinated seeds?

Yes, of course. Before producers, we’ve been growers and so we know how frustrating it is when those seeds you have so eagerly bought don’t germinate as they should. For those few non-germinated seeds, we have a 3-month replacement guarantee (from receipt of order), not applicable to freebies. The replacement of non-germinated seeds by LaMota Seeds, Dinafem Seeds and Humboldt Seed Organization are...

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Can I return a product once received?

Our Customer Service Department provides a quick and efficient after-sales service that will help you solve any problems you may have with our products or shipments. You’ve got 7 days from the receipt of the order to return it. To do so, you have to send an email to orders@lamota. org and you’ll receive all the instructions on how to proceed. Remember to indicate your delivery note number or order...

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Which cannabis seeds have therapeutic properties?

All cannabis seeds, whether they’re THC-rich or CBD-rich or rich in any other cannabinoid, could be therapeutic. The therapeutic potential of cannabis lies in the ability of its cannabinoids to interact with our endocannabinoid system, playing major roles in pain control or in our cardiovascular health, among others. Since every cannabinoid has a very specific effect on our endocannabinoid system,...

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What’s the vegetative phase?

The vegetative phase of a cannabis plant is also known as the growth phase. It starts as soon as the plant stops being a seedling and its length will vary if we're growing indoors or outdoors. In the open air, the vegetative phase often coincides with the spring-summer months, right when the sunlight is more intense. During this stage, the plant will grow and develop a strong stem and vigorous branches...

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Is it legal to buy cannabis seeds?

Depending on each country’s legislation. For instance, the possession of hemp seeds in Spain is not a crime (1961 Vienna Convention). However, criminal and administrative penalties may be applied for growing cannabis (Article 25. 1 of the Spanish Protection of Citizen Security Act and Article 368 of the Spanish Criminal Code). Legislation varies from country to country and you should therefore check...

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My plants have produced male flowers, why is this?

If your feminised cannabis seeds have developed male flowers, it could mean they’re hermaphrodites. Despite guaranteeing at a 99 % rate the growth of LaMota Seeds feminised plants, there may be instances, depending on the growing conditions, where some isolated individuals turn into hermaphrodites. To avoid this, you have to make sure the room's temperature doesn't increase a lot.

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There are seeds in my buds, why is this?

Because the plant’s been pollinated. At LaMota Seeds, we guarantee 99. 9% feminised plants. However, if you don’t act with caution, particularly when growing outdoors, they can be pollinated by male plants and end up producing seeds. Pollen particles float through the air and can pollinate female plants located kilometers away. This is not a common thing but it can happen.

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What’s the difference between photoperiod and autoflowering seeds?

Feminised photoperiod seeds are different from autoflowering genetics in that, while the latter flowers automatically without having to change the light cycle, the former will only flower if the light cycle is changed. Autoflowering seeds have a life cycle of slightly more than two months. Photoperiod seeds require 4 months instead. Autoflowering seeds owe their amazing speed and autoflowering nature...

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How many types of marijuana are there?

Despite there being thousands of cannabis hybrids, as many as breeders can create, they can all be classified into three large groups: Sativa, Indica, and Ruderalis. Each one of these strains has its own unique phenotypes, terpene profiles and chemical features, and so do the hybrids resulting from them. The following chart shows the most distinctive characteristics of sativa, indica and ruderalis genetics:...

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