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Cannabis Journalist & Health Science Researcher
Luke Sumpter
Luke Sumpter specializes in endocannabinoid system science, cannabis phytochemicals, and organic cultivation.
“As something that makes us who we are, we should all seek to learn more about the endocannabinoid system”
With a degree in Clinical Health Sciences and a passion for growing plants, Luke has worked as a professional writer at the intersection of these fields for the past 7 years. Having completed his dissertation on the emerging role of the endocannabinoid system in musculoskeletal medicine, he has a growing interest in the interactions between cannabinoids found in the plant kingdom and this universal regulator.
Luke has also spent several years researching and writing about organic cultivation methods, with a particular focus on soil biology and how caring for the interconnected web of microbes in the soil leads to superior yields and healthier plants. His background in covering health and physiology content allowed him to get to grips with scientific literature and convey complex concepts in simple terms for wider audiences.
Overall, Luke’s areas of expertise are:
- Endocannabinoid system science
- Cannabinoids, terpenes, and phytochemicals
- Organic cultivation
Luke’s latest posts
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Beta-Caryophyllene: Both Terpene & Cannabinoid
Out of 150 terpenes found in cannabis, beta-caryophyllene stands out as one of the most interesting. It lends a spicy and woody flavour to buds and exerts a soothing and relaxing effect. On top of ...
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Cannabis Microgreens: What They Are and How to Grow Them
Cannabis microgreens offer a whole new way to consume marijuana. They won't get you high, but these tiny vegetables are packed with minerals, flavonoids, and trace levels of cannabinoid acids. They ...
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7 Unusual Ways to Consume Cannabis
You've smoked your fair share of cannabis and occasionally enjoy the flavour of vapor and the potency of edibles. But there's more to the cannabis experience than this typical triad! Here we introd ...
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Types Of Pots For Growing Weed
Not all growing containers are equal. Some types of containers are better suited for some purposes than others. Likewise, growing pots don’t just differ in size. You can find containers from the cl ...
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Cannabis Prices Around The World
If you're a seasoned cannabis user, the cost of weed has probably changed since you started smoking. A range of factors influence the price of a gram of bud, including legalization, economic surges ...
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Discover the RQS Kush Cannabis CollectionKush cannabis is renowned by weed growers and smokers across the world. But where exactly do Kush strains come from? And what impact have they had on the world of weed at large? After discovering the ...
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How to Germinate Old Cannabis Seeds
Young cannabis seeds typically germinate within 2–3 days of exposure to the right environmental conditions. Older weed seeds, on the other hand, are a bit more tricky to activate. However, whether ...
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Is It Possible to Grow Weed in Space?
As humans become more proficient in space travel, cosmic agriculture will have to keep up to make deep space exploration a possibility. NASA is currently growing vegetables at the International Spa ...
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How Tall Do Autoflowering Weed Plants Get?
Autoflowering weed strains are favoured for their rapid growing time and compact size. But how tall should you expect your indoor and outdoor plants to get? A range of factors influence the height ...
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The Best Strains for Beginner Growers & Smokers
Growing weed has never been so easy! At RQS, we've developed several strains to help beginner growers and smokers achieve success right from the start of their journey. Several of these varieties a ...
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