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The Department of Justice published the long-awaited draft regulations for the Cannabis for Private …In: SA 2026 Draft Cannabis Regulations – The 5-Plant / 750g Framework Explained
2 months ago
I've been following some exciting news that I had to share with the 420Forums community.
Cape …In: African Cannabis Museum Coming to Cape Town – Q4 2026
2 months ago
If you're still drying your bubble hash on cardboard in a cupboard, we need to talk.
Freeze dr …In: Freeze Drying: The SA Solventless Processor's Secret Weapon
2 months ago
When I wash bubble hash, I'm not just extracting trichomes — I'm pulling 440 million years …In: How Durbanville's 440-Million-Year Geology Shapes Your Bubble Hash
2 months ago
The Cape sediments under your grow did not originate here. They came from a landmass to the north th …In: From Gondwana to Durbanville — How Your Soil Crossed a Supercontinent
2 months ago
Long before the Cape was wine country, it was buried under ice. The Pakhuis Formation in the Table M …In: The Pakhuis Ice Sheet — When the Cape Was Covered in Ice 440 Million Years Ago
2 months ago
One of the most fascinating discoveries in Cape geology: the fossils in your Bokkeveld shale belong …In: The Malvinokaffric Province — South Africa's Ancient Cold-Water Fauna and What It Means for Your Soil
2 months ago
Update (July 2026): Since this post went up, the numbers have started coming in — and they are signi …In: The 2% Hemp Threshold Is Here — What It Means for Free State Farmers
2 months ago
The Free State Highveld doesn't get the headlines that the Western Cape's wine-country ter …In: The Free State Highveld: South Africa's Sleeping Giant of Commercial Cannabis
2 months ago
A new Short from The Voice of the Plant series is live! This 33-second preview from Episode 1 explor …In: New Video: The Story of Cannabis Begins Here
2 months ago
Overberg grower near Caledon here. Our season is definitely 3-4 weeks behind Stellenbosch - I do not …In: Overberg Outdoor Growers - Season 2026
2 months ago
Growing at 1800m near Underberg. Short season - I put plants out mid-October and harvest by late Mar …In: Drakensberg Highland Growers - Altitude and Cannabis
2 months ago
I have been growing a Transkei line for 4 generations now. It runs 14-16 weeks in flower which is lo …In: Landrace Genetics of the Transkei
2 months ago
I did a side-by-side last season: same clone, one in living soil, one with synthetic nutes. Living s …In: Living Soil vs Salt Nutrients in SA Conditions
2 months ago
Been running no-till living soil for 3 cycles now in the same beds. Key in SA is sourcing quality co …In: Living Soil vs Salt Nutrients in SA Conditions
2 months ago
The parallel between vine canopy management and cannabis training is spot on. I use the same trellis …In: Vineyard Techniques Applied to Cannabis
2 months ago
New grower here from Stellenbosch. Just got my first seeds germinated - going with a Durban Poison c …In: Welcome to Stellenbosch Cannabis Growers
2 months ago
Great initiative. I am running a small outdoor grow near Franschhoek - 4 plants in 50L fabric pots w …In: Welcome to Stellenbosch Cannabis Growers
2 months ago
The Amathole range near Hogsback has ancient Afromontane forests, acidic soils, and high rainfall. P …In: Amathole Mountain Cultivation
2 months ago
The Transkei has produced cannabis for generations. The local landrace is sativa-dominant, mold-resi …In: Transkei Valley Growers - Preserving the Landrace
2 months ago
The Eastern Free State highlands near Golden Gate have some of the most dramatic terrain in the coun …In: Golden Gate Highlands Growers
2 months ago
The Waterberg plateau offers a unique microclimate - cooler than the surrounding lowveld, with disti …In: Waterberg Cannabis - Growing on the Plateau
2 months ago
The Mopani region has brutal summers and unique soil. Anyone cultivating in the bushveld? What soil …In: Mopani Bushveld Growers Check-In
2 months ago
The Zululand savannahs bring serious heat and summer humidity. Mold and PM are the constant battle. …In: Zululand Outdoor Cannabis - Heat and Humidity
2 months ago
Growing at altitude in the Drakensberg presents unique challenges: intense UV, temperature swings, s …In: Drakensberg Highland Growers - Altitude and Cannabis
2 months ago
The Wild Coast and Transkei valleys hold some of South Africa's oldest cannabis genetics. Has a …In: Landrace Genetics of the Transkei
2 months ago
The debate: living organic soil versus bottled nutrients. In South African conditions with our uniqu …In: Living Soil vs Salt Nutrients in SA Conditions
2 months ago
With the Breede River as our lifeline, water management is everything. Drip systems, wicking beds, r …In: Irrigation Strategies for the Breede River Valley
2 months ago
The Overberg has a later spring and cooler summer than inland valleys. When are you putting plants i …In: Overberg Outdoor Growers - Season 2026
2 months ago
Stellenbosch has centuries of viticulture knowledge. Many of the same principles apply to cannabis: …In: Vineyard Techniques Applied to Cannabis
2 months ago
The Cape Point coastal strip from Kommetjie to Noordhoek has some of the most distinctive sandy soil …In: Growing Cannabis in Sandy Coastal Soils
2 months ago
This is the home base for cannabis cultivators in the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl valleys. O …In: Welcome to Stellenbosch Cannabis Growers
2 months ago
Feminized: 100% female, no wasted space. Regulars: full genetic library. Has the 5-plant limit chang …In: Feminized vs Regular Seeds — What Are You Running?
2 months ago
July in SA: Cape wet and cold, KZN mild, Gauteng freezing at night. What is your winter setup? Indoo …In: Winter Grow Strategies — Indoor, Greenhouse, or Wait?
2 months ago
Feminized: 100% female, no wasted space. Regulars: full genetic library. Has the 5-plant limit chang …In: Feminized vs Regular Seeds — What Are You Running?
2 months ago
Without records, breeding is pollen chucking. Notebook? Spreadsheet? App? How do you track mothers, …In: How Do You Document Your Breeding Work?
2 months ago
Wine has decades of terroir research. Cannabis has almost none. The same clone in two different soil …In: Does Your Soil Actually Change the Taste of Your Cannabis?
2 months ago
Southern Hemisphere: days get longer from September. Cape wet winter vs KZN humidity means different …In: Outdoor Season Prep — When Are You Germinating This Year?
2 months ago
Living soil means never buying bottled nutrients again. SA growers: what is in your mix? Local compo …In: Living Soil — What is Your Recipe?
2 months ago
Five plants max. Most breeders pop 50+ seeds to find one exceptional female. How do you approach sel …In: Phenotype Hunting with Only 5 Plants — How Do You Pick a Keeper?
2 months ago
Draft regs: 750g possession, 5 plants per adult. A well-grown outdoor plant yields 500g+. Five plant …In: The 750g / 5 Plant Draft Rules — What Does This Actually Mean?
2 months ago
Update (July 2026): The hemp landscape has shifted significantly since this post was first written. …In: New to Commercial Cannabis in SA? Start Here — The Terroir-First Approach
2 months ago
The regulatory landscape shifted under our feet at the end of 2025, and if you're farming in th …In: The 2% Hemp Threshold Is Here — What It Means for Free State Farmers
2 months ago
Welcome. If you've just found this forum while researching a commercial cannabis venture in Sou …In: New to Commercial Cannabis in SA? Start Here — The Terroir-First Approach
2 months ago
If you already farm maize, sunflower, or livestock in the Free State, you are closer to a commercial …In: The Row-Crop Farmer's Edge: Why Existing Ag Operations Have a Head Start in Cannabis
2 months ago
Limpopo has what most of the world's cannabis regions envy: abundant sunshine, heat, and one of …In: Sun, Heat and a Long Season: Playing Limpopo's Commercial Cannabis Strengths
2 months ago
Ask any buyer who has sampled genuine highland-grown flower: altitude is not a marketing story, it i …In: The Altitude Advantage: Why Highland-Grown Cannabis Commands a Premium
2 months ago
Every Karoo farmer knows the truth city investors learn the hard way: out here, water is the busines …In: Water Is Your Business Plan: Costing Irrigation for a Commercial Karoo Grow
2 months ago