The best place to grow cannabis is indoors. You have complete control over everything when growing weed indoors, which allows you to really maximize rapid growth and huge yields with incredible potency. But to get the perfect buds, you need the perfect environment. The good news is: even if you make mistakes and don’t provide […]
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Cannabis Cultivation
7 Things That Cause Stress In Cannabis Plants (And Why Stress Is Bad)
Stress is not good for us. We all know that. But stress is bad for pants, too. What stresses plants and what negative effects does stress cause? That’s exactly what we are going to learn today. Keep reading for a list of 7 things that cause stress in cannabis plants. Before we get to that […]
6 Ways To Improve Bud Quality In Cannabis Plants
If you’re on your first grow, don’t worry about any of this. Or even your first few grows. But once you’ve got some successful harvests under your belt, you’ll probably want to know how to improve bud quality in cannabis plants. Better buds taste better and have stronger effects. They also fetch more money, if […]
Top 10 Cannabis Strains To Grow For Maximum Yield
Want the biggest possible yields? Then there are a number of things you can do. And there are plenty of articles on this site with tips on increasing yield. But the first step is to choose a strain that delivers high yields. Luckily, there are plenty of great strains available that deliver just that. Keep […]
Eco-Friendly Cannabis Cultivation: 8 Tips For Growing Green And Sustainable
Growing indoors uses a lot of resources. Not only does that cost us a lot of money, but it also does harm to the environment. Growing completely green and sustainable is out of reach for most of us. But we can all implement a few of the simpler eco-friendly cannabis cultivation techniques and see a […]
1 Gram Of Weed Per Watt Of Light (Is It Realistic & How To Achieve It)
It is important to understand one thing. 1 gram of weed per watt of light is just an arbitrary benchmark, nothing more. It gained popularity, because it is easy to remember and it signifies an efficient operation. And efficiency is something we all strive for. We want the best possible yield for the lowest amount […]
7 Tips To Save Electricity When Growing Weed
It is the bane of every weed grower. The dreaded electric bill. Growing cannabis indoors means high electricity costs. You can’t avoid that. But you can bring those costs down considerably. If you follow these tips to save electricity when growing weed, you will use less of it every month. And every reduction in power […]
Buying Seeds
Are Feminized Cannabis Seeds Worth It? (All The Pros And Cons)
I always recommend buying feminized cannabis seeds. And buying them from one of the top online seed banks with a good reputation. That reduces the risk you get bad seeds and means you don’t have to worry about male plants. But are feminized cannabis seeds worth it for new growers? They do cost a bit […]
How Safe Is Ordering Seeds Online? (And The Precautions To Take)
I always hated shopping. So I was thrilled with the boom in online shopping. The fact that you can buy just about anything without leaving the house is incredible to me. But some products are riskier to buy online than others. Like marijuana seeds. How safe is ordering seeds online? Safer than you probably think, […]
5 Highest Yielding Autoflower Strains (+Yield Potentials)
Autoflowers. For the longest time, they had a bad reputation. Lower quality and lower yielding than traditional, photoperiodic cannabis strains. And honestly, that reputation was warranted. But not anymore Thanks to the hard work and dedication of a handful of top-class breeders, things have changed in the last decade. Now, the best autos can match […]
Best Autoflower Seed Banks (Only Buy From A Reputable Bank!)
Most indoor growers prefer autoflower seeds. They are easier to grow, grow faster, and don’t grow as tall. Those are all good qualities when growing indoors. On the other hand, they cost more. That’s why you want to make sure you get only top quality auto-flowering seeds, so you don’t waste your money and time. […]
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What Are THC, CBN & CBD And How Do They Relate To Marijuana Potency?
You’ve heard of THC, THB, CBN and CBD, right? But what are they exactly? And how do those compounds related to the potency of a marijuana plant? That’s exactly what we are going to cover below. We’ll also ignore the one three-letter abbreviation of the four listed in the first sentence that I completely made […]
How To Make Your Own Cannabis-Infused Edibles At Home (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
Cannabinoids are fat soluble. That means you want to infuse your weed into fat, like butter or oil. Then you use that butter or oil to make your edibles. The key to a potent butter or oil is decarboxylation. Decarboxylation converts the THCA in weed (which does not get you high) into THC (which does […]
How To Make Cannabis Tinctures At Home (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
Cannabis tinctures are a great way to consume cannabis. They are discrete and allow you to accurate dose your intake. Even better, you can make your own tinctures fairly easily. Once you know how to make cannabis tinctures at home, you will see that it is a simple process. It just takes time. But you […]
How To Make Bubble Hash At Home (Step-By-Step Beginner’s Guide)
I remember the first time I smoked hash. I loved it as an alternative to flower, given the slightly different high it gave me. But it was hard to find where I lived. And I dismissed making my own outright, assuming it would be too difficult. Turns out it’s not difficult at all. At least […]
Understanding And Preventing Nutrient Lockout In Cannabis Plants
It’s one of the most frustrating things about growing cannabis. Or any plants, for that matter. You can see by the appearance of the plants that something is wrong. But what is the problem exactly? It could be too many nutrients, or too few. But it could also be nutrient lockout in cannabis plants, meaning […]
The Basics Of Cannabis Microdosing (Benefits And How To Do It)
I’ve always smoked weed to get high. As such, I consume a lot of it in one sitting. But not everyone has intoxication as their goal. Many consume cannabis for its other benefits. In fact, they would prefer to avoid the psychoactive effects of marijuana altogether. Weed with low to no THC content is one […]
8 Common Mistakes New Cannabis Growers Make (And How To Avoid Them)
There are a lot of mistakes you can make when growing weed. That’s why I always recommend keeping your first grows as simple as possible. It cuts down on the potential for mistakes. With a simple grow the mistakes you might make are also simple. And the same ones every other beginner makes. Knowing the […]
Understanding Cannabis Nutrients (A Beginner’s Guide)
Plants need nutrients, just like we do. But you can’t just put a juicy cheeseburger next to your little weed plant and expect it to dig in. So what do plants eat, exactly. And how do you provide them with the food they need? This guide will cover everything you need to know about cannabis […]
Organic Vs Synthetic Fertilizers (Which Is Better For Your Cannabis Plants?)
Weed plants need to eat. At least if you want them to grow strong and provide a large yield of tasty buds. What do they eat? Nutrients provided by fertilizers. And as growers, we have two options: organic vs synthetic fertilizers. Naturally, most people probably assume organic is better. But that is not necessarily the […]
Learn How To Trim Cannabis Buds The Right Way
Do you need to trim cannabis buds? No. You can smoke them just fine without trimming. But if you know how to trim cannabis buds the right way, you increase their value. You also make them more potent overall. What you are trimming away are the leaves that contain far smaller concentrations of cannabinoids than […]