Specialized LED grow lights are not cheap. The cost has come down considerably, making LED the clear best choice among grow light types. But these LED grow lights still cost far more than regular LED lights. This begs the question: can I use normal LED light to grow plants indoor? And this question makes even more sense nowadays, since the top LED grow lights on the … [Read more...] about Can I Use Normal LED Light To Grow Plants Indoor?
Mars Hydro Vs Spider Farmer (Which Is The Better Brand?)
I need to admit right off the bat that I am a bit biased. I had some bad experiences in the past with Mars Hydro. I will not let that cloud this comparison between Mars Hydro vs Spider Farmer, but it does mean I have a preference. I want to be upfront about that and I will also incorporate it into this article. But both brands are good. They are the two best Chinese … [Read more...] about Mars Hydro Vs Spider Farmer (Which Is The Better Brand?)
Can You Use LED Grow Lights For Reptiles? (And Does It Make Sense?)
LED grow lights are designed to grow plants. They basically take over the role the sun performs in nature. The sun also lends heat and energy to reptiles. They need its light, its heat, and its ultraviolet radiation to survive. It makes sense to wonder if LED grow lights could also take over for the sun in this capacity. Can you use LED grow lights for reptiles, … [Read more...] about Can You Use LED Grow Lights For Reptiles? (And Does It Make Sense?)
How To Build A Smell-Proof Grow Room (DIY Odor Control)
Trust me on this. You do not want the smell of marijuana escaping from your grow room. For one, you do not want your home to have a constant smell of growing weed. Even if you like the smell. Second, you do not want your neighbors knowing you grow. Even if it is legal in your jurisdiction. The fewer people who know you grow weed, the better. Always. You don't … [Read more...] about How To Build A Smell-Proof Grow Room (DIY Odor Control)
Molasses For Weed Plants (Disaster Or Great Idea?)
You may have heard or read about the use of molasses for cannabis plants. Or any other plants for that matter. A lot of growers swear by it. But what does molasses actually do for your weed plants? And are there and side effects or other potential problems? Adding molasses can help, but it can also harm your plants. It all depends on how you use it and the … [Read more...] about Molasses For Weed Plants (Disaster Or Great Idea?)
Screen Of Green Vs Sea Of Green (Which Technique Is Best For You?)
These two terms get thrown around a lot in cannabis growing forums. As do their acronyms: ScrOG and SOG. They sound similar and they often get used interchangeably (incorrectly so, I might add). But how similar are they really, when you compare Screen of Green vs Sea of Green directly? Are they basically the same thing, or are they different enough that you need to … [Read more...] about Screen Of Green Vs Sea Of Green (Which Technique Is Best For You?)
Harvest Without Flushing (Best Practice Or Bad Idea?)
To flush or not to flush—that is the question! Growing cannabis involves various techniques to produce the largest yield of the highest-quality buds you possibly can. One such technique is flushing before harvesting. It is one of the more hotly discussed techniques. Some swear by it and other swear about it. Those who harvest without flushing have excellent … [Read more...] about Harvest Without Flushing (Best Practice Or Bad Idea?)
How To Stop Plants From Growing Tall (3 Methods With Instructions)
Are your cannabis plants tall and lanky? They do this when they are trying to reach more sunlight or are competing with other plants for resources. The solution to this is more light. But lanky plants ae not what we are talking about here We are talking about keeping your plants from growing too tall for an indoor grow. Encouraging shorter bushier growth instead of … [Read more...] about How To Stop Plants From Growing Tall (3 Methods With Instructions)
When To Stop Using Nitrogen During Flowering (Do You Even Need To?)
Nitrogen is essential to the development of healthy cannabis plants. It is one of the three primary nutrients that all plants require to grow. If your weed plants do not get enough nitrogen (or too much of it), they will suffer severe growth problems. But you can't just give your plants nitrogen and call it a day. Your plants require different amounts of nitrogen at … [Read more...] about When To Stop Using Nitrogen During Flowering (Do You Even Need To?)
How To Get Bigger Yields From Autoflowers (The 3 Keys)
Autoflowers are famous for producing lower yields. They have many advantages, like being good for growing in small spaces, but yield has always been their one big drawback. That is no longer true. There are now a number of high-yielding autoflower strains. If you start with a high-yielding strain and provide your plants the ideal conditions, you can get bigger … [Read more...] about How To Get Bigger Yields From Autoflowers (The 3 Keys)