Azarius Blog
Guides, reviews, and insights from Europe's trusted smartshop since 1999.
Amsterdam Smartshop History: From 1993 to Today
Amsterdam smartshop history from Conscious Dreams in 1993 to the 2008 mushroom ban and the rise of truffles — the full story, decade by decade.
How to Increase Bud Weight: 5 Hidden Yield Killers
Healthy plants, light harvests? Mr. Grow It's 5 hidden bottlenecks and exactly how to increase bud weight — without touching your nutrients.
How Long Does Being High Last? Cannabis Timeline
How long does being high last? On average about 4 hours — but smoking, edibles, dose and tolerance change everything. The full science-backed timeline.
Psilocybin and the Brain: What the Science Actually Shows
Psilocybin and the brain: how psilocin binds to serotonin 2A receptors, quiets the default mode network, and what the clinical research actually…
Autoflower World Cup 2026 Winners: The Azarius Recap
The full Autoflower World Cup 2026 winners list plus our recap from Berlin — how the judging works and why Fast Buds and Royal Queen Seeds dominated…
Mary Jane Berlin 2026: Our Recap from the Azarius Team
The Azarius team's first-person recap of Mary Jane Berlin 2026 — the 10th anniversary of the world's biggest cannabis festival, 11–14 June at Messe…
Stoned Ape Theory: Did Magic Mushrooms Make Us Human?
The Stoned Ape Theory claims psilocybin shaped human evolution. We weigh McKenna's hypothesis against modern neuroscience and its critics.
Cannabis Weed Weights & Measurements: Grams to Ounce Guide
Cannabis weed weights and measurements explained: grams, eighths, quarters, ounces and zips. Metric-first European reference with exact conversions.
Big Tobacco Dutch Cannabis Experiment: Marlboro Buys In
Big Tobacco Dutch cannabis experiment: Altria (Marlboro) is now a stakeholder in CanAdelaar via Cronos. Why this should worry every consumer.
When Did Humans Start Smoking Cannabis? 12,000 Years
When did humans start smoking cannabis? Chemical proof goes back 2,700 years — and the full plant-human story runs 12,000 years deep.
Royal Queen Seeds Wins 3× First Place at HighLife Cup 2026
Royal Queen Seeds HighLife Cup 2026: three trophies for Green Crack Punch, Triple G and Sticky Queen at Europe's oldest cannabis competition.
Ancient Psychedelic Mushrooms: Every Species Explained
A tour of ancient psychedelic mushrooms — from Aztec teonanácatl and the liberty cap to Amanita muscaria, María Sabina and the Stoned Ape idea of…
Mary Jane Berlin 2026: Why We're Going (And You Should Too)
Mary Jane Berlin 2026 runs 11–14 June at Messe Berlin. Here's why the Azarius team makes the visit every year — and how to attend yourself.
THE PLANT Documentary: Trailer, Premiere & Cast Revealed
THE PLANT documentary trailer is here. Royal Queen Seeds and High Films premiere at Mary Jane Berlin on 11 June 2026. Watch and save the date.
Bufo Toad Venom: Stronger Than DMT — 5-MeO-DMT Guide
Bufo alvarius toad venom contains 5-MeO-DMT — 4-6x more potent than NN-DMT. Learn about the ceremony, effects, dosing, safety, and conservation…
The Best Stoner Movies Ever — Ranked by Tier
The best stoner movies ever, ranked S to F tier. From Fear and Loathing to Pineapple Express — and the sequels to skip tonight.
Saint Vincent Pheno Hunt: A Landrace Survives a Volcano
The Saint Vincent pheno hunt documents Caribbean landrace sativa genetics rescued by Rastafarian farmers after La Soufrière erupted in 2021.
Thailand Cannabis Documentary: Inside The Boom Recap
A recap of the Thailand cannabis documentary: post-COVID policy, three farmers, market crash, and the secret mountain rehab clinics behind the…
Cannabis Combustion Chemistry: What 900°C Does to THC
Cannabis combustion chemistry explained: how 900°C creates formaldehyde, benzene and CO from cannabinoids, and how vaporising and edibles avoid it.
Max from Royal Queen Seeds on F1 Hybrids and Home Grow
Max from RQS on F1 hybrid cannabis seeds, autoflower mistakes, the THC% myth and why home growing is a human right worth defending.
GrowDiaries in 2026: The Grower Community That Beats Marketing
How growdiaries.com became the go-to grow journal community in 2026 — and why Azarius is joining soon to host strain competitions.
Moon Rocks: The Most Potent Thing in Your Bowl
Moon rocks cannabis explained — what they are, why they hit harder than regular flower, and how to smoke them properly without wasting them.
420: The Real Story Behind Cannabis Culture's Day
What does 420 mean? The real origin story of the 4:20 code, how it went global, and how to celebrate 420 in 2026. From Azarius, Amsterdam since 1999.
Static Hash Explained: Purity, Potency & Process
What is static hash and why is it different from dry sift? We break down the electrostatic extraction process, potency levels, and why static hash…