By Luke Sholl


YOUTUBE HAS BECOME A HUB FOR CANNABIS EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

Despite the regular advertiser intervention that takes place on YouTube, a thriving cannabis community has persisted. You could be a seasoned stoner who wants to learn more about growing, a novice who wants to see a blend of cannabis and culture, or you could just be fascinated by the potential of marijuana. Regardless, YouTube has a channel to suit all tastes, and has become an excellent source of both education and entertainment.

7 YOUTUBE CHANNELS DEDICATED TO MARIJUANA

To help get you started, we have put together 7 YouTube channels committed to weed. Each one offers something unique, so be sure to check out the entire list. You’ll also find that subscriber count varies massively, but don’t let this put you off. We are still a long way from having cannabis-focussed channels on the trending page. Until then, you have to search a little harder for authentic, weed-loving content.

WEEDMAPS

Weedmaps has quite literally put cannabis on the map. Their website allows you to put in your postcode in exchange for a comprehensive list of cannabis-related retail locations. To make life even easier, the app is available on both android and iOS. When Weedmaps isn’t busy connecting all things cannabis, they are uploading a diverse mix of content to their YouTube channel.

Weedmaps has strain showcases, product reviews, and a range of tutorials and how-tos. A highlight has to be their strain showcases, which take an in-depth look at individual cannabis cultivars. The videos are presented clearly and often feature a prominent figure from the seedbank or the actual breeder, so you get a first-hand breakdown of how the strain was developed.

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ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS

The Royal Queen Seeds YouTube channel is a rich source of information. It features guidance on every step of the cannabis cultivation process. There’s basic knowledge for beginner growers, including overviews of the cultivation timeline and how to feed cannabis plants, as well as more advanced information for experienced growers that covers the nuances of growing great weed.

Learn how to maximise the germination rate of your seeds and keep them healthy during the seedling stage. Discover everything you need to know about the vegetative and flowering phases and how to detect any deficiencies. The archive teaches growers how to control stretching, how to remedy deficiencies, and how to avoid yellowing leaves. You’ll learn exactly what nutrients plants need at different times, and how to apply them.

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CUSTOMGROW420

Arguably the most popular YouTuber on our list, chances are you may have already seen one of CustomGrow420’s videos. If you like watching a larger than life personality taking fat rips for your viewing pleasure, then CustomGrow420 is the channel for you. Granted, the intro can get a little tiresome, especially as he approaches 1,000 videos. However, get past that, and there is a lot of good insight into the American medical cannabis scene.

If you have yet to try dabs, then be sure to check out the “Dabs Reviews!!!!!!!!!” playlist. The videos cover the low and high-temperature attributes of dabs, while also giving you a close-up perspective on the concentrate being reviewed.

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THAT HIGH COUPLE

Cannabis YouTube channels are not just dominated by guys or girls getting stoned alone in their room. They also feature guys and girls getting stoned together, something that forms the basis of the channel The High Couple. Based in Hollywood, Alice and Clark share their experience of getting high together.

Videos feature topical discussions, stoner showcases, and blog content. An enjoyable feature of their videos is that several of them are exactly four minutes and twenty seconds long. Not only can you pay homage to the 420 lifestyle, but it makes videos short and snappy. Perfect for watching on the train home, or while rolling a few of your own. The High Couple also streams live once a month for that personal touch.

THAT HIGH COUPLE

MR. CANUCKS GROW

Growing cannabis requires skill, determination, and knowing what to look out for. That last point is vital because cannabis plants are living, breathing organisms that do an excellent job of telling you when something isn’t right. That is one crucial aspect that makes YouTube the perfect platform for cannabis content—you get to see precisely what cannabis should look like.

In the case of Mr. Canucks Grow, his videos offer first-hand advice on cannabis growing. If you need help setting up a grow tent, fitting in-line fans, spotting nutrient problems, harvesting, you name it—chances are Mr. Canucks has a video on it. Beautifully shot, every video is a masterclass in cannabis cultivation. With content aimed at both beginners and experts, you are bound to learn something.

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RUFFHOUSE STUDIOS

RuffHouse Studios pride themselves on being a hub for cannabis culture. Based on their 500-strong video catalogue, that statement appears to ring true. Their most popular uploads focus heavily on homemade edibles. This is by no means a bad thing, as the beauty of cannabis is that it can be consumed in a variety of ways.

The market for edibles has grown significantly in recent years as some users dislike smoking marijuana. If you are one of those people, seeing how to prepare infused shortbread or cannabutter makes the process far easier to understand than just reading the recipe online. Head over to RuffHouse Studios for a well-presented and well-edited highlight of everything cannabis culture has to offer.

RUFFHOUSE STUDIOS

CORAL REEFER

The banner of Coral Reefer tells you everything you need to know about the content on offer. “I believe in cannabis and you should too” is a statement that underpins everything Coral does on her channel. Whether that is Stoney Sunday or News Nug, there is a clear focus on trying to portray the beneficial influence cannabis can have on your life. The stigma attached to marijuana is slowly starting to lift, and YouTube channels like Coral Reefer do an excellent job of supporting the cause.

Coral actively encourages her audience to comment and send her suggestions on anything from places to visit and strains to smoke to the best doughnuts to eat (check out the Donut Deliberations playlist). With feel-good vibes in every video, Coral Reefer is a channel flying the flag for positive cannabis use.

CORAL REEFER

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: