Cannabis education.
How cannabis works, what to expect from each product type and how to find a starting point that suits you.
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8 Easy Steps To Decarboxylate Cannabis Flower
What is decarboxylation and why does cannabis need it? The science of turning THCA into THC, plus 8 easy oven steps, sous vide, temperatures and tips.
Bloom TeamNovember 9, 2021
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Dispelling Misconceptions About Cannabis Concentrates
Are cannabis concentrates safe? We clear up common myths about dabbing, extraction methods, potency and dosing so you can try concentrates with confidence.
Bloom TeamNovember 9, 2021
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Steps To Take If Your Pet Ingests THC
Did your dog or cat eat cannabis? Learn the signs of THC poisoning in pets, what to tell your vet, and why to call a vet or ASPCA Poison Control right away.
Bloom TeamNovember 9, 2021
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What Gives Purple Cannabis Flower Its Pigmentation?
Why do some cannabis strains turn purple? Learn how anthocyanins, genetics, cold and pH create purple buds, plus the facts and myths about purple weed.
Bloom TeamNovember 3, 2021
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What is the Difference Between THCa and THC
Learn the difference between THCA and THC, how decarboxylation turns THCA into THC, and how labs calculate the total THC shown on cannabis labels.
Bloom TeamOctober 3, 2021
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Innovations in Dabbing: Cold Start or Reverse Dabbing
Learn how cold start (reverse) dabbing works, the tools you need, step-by-step instructions, quartz insert pros and cons, and tips for first-time dabbers.
Bloom TeamSeptember 7, 2021
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Cannabis Bioavailability; What’s The Most Effective Method?
Cannabis bioavailability explained: how much THC and CBD your body absorbs from edibles, tinctures, suppositories, smoking, vaping and topicals.
Bloom TeamAugust 12, 2021
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Your New Cannabis Vape Cartridge May Not Appear Full - But It Is
Why doesn't a new cannabis vape cartridge look full? Learn how capillary action, wicking, temperature, storage angle and oil viscosity affect fill levels.
Bloom TeamJuly 26, 2021
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Why Does Marijuana Make You Cough?
Why does weed make you cough? Learn why smoking cannabis can trigger a cough, two common myths about holding in smoke, and simple tips to cough less.
Bloom TeamJuly 12, 2021
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Seniors Dabbing: Can The New Dabbing Technology Attract Older Cannabis Users?
Can dabbing work for older cannabis users? Explore electric dab rigs, e-nail materials, dosing cautions and newer tech that makes concentrates easier to use.
Bloom TeamJuly 7, 2021
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How To Consume Medical Cannabis: Understanding Tools and Types
New to medical cannabis? Learn the main ways to consume it, from joints, pipes, vape pens and dab rigs to edibles, tinctures, topicals and concentrates.
Bloom TeamJune 21, 2021
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What Does Mold on Weed Look Like
What does mold on weed look like? Learn how to spot powdery mildew and botrytis by sight, smell and touch, why moldy cannabis is risky, and how to prevent it.
Bloom TeamJune 2, 2021
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Do Weed Carts Expire? Why Your Weed Cart is Brown
Why is your weed cart turning brown, and do vape carts expire? Learn what darkening oil means, signs a cart has gone bad, and how to store carts to last longer.
Bloom TeamMay 24, 2021
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How Adding Lecithin Affects Your Cannabis Edibles
Learn how adding lecithin to cannabis edibles helps bind oil and water, may speed absorption and boost potency, and which lecithin sources work best.
Bloom TeamMay 19, 2021
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What Is Terp Sauce & How Do You Smoke It?
What is terp sauce? Learn how this terpene-rich cannabis concentrate is made, why its texture varies, and the best ways to dab or vape it.
Bloom TeamMay 5, 2021
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Masking The Taste Of Cannabis Oil
Learn about effective methods for masking the taste of cannabis oil and improving your consumption experience.
Bloom TeamApril 21, 2021
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What Are The Terpinolene & Terpineol Terpene Effects?
Learn about the terpinolene and terpineol terpenes in cannabis: their aromas, where they are found, potential effects, common strains and boiling points.
Bloom TeamApril 15, 2021
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Find The Vape Pen That Best Fits Your Need
Rechargeable or disposable? Learn the types of cannabis vape pens, which additives to watch for, battery tips, troubleshooting and cartridge care.
Bloom TeamApril 13, 2021
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How To Overcome Cannabis Tolerance With Cannabinoid Cycling
Can switching between THC- and CBD-dominant strains help with cannabis tolerance? Learn how cannabinoid cycling works and how it compares to a T-break.
Bloom TeamApril 7, 2021