I love cooking with ingredients I grew myself! And with an indoor garden, I can grow fresh ingredients all year round. But some plants do better indoors than others. Peppers are a great plant to grow indoors. The key is to give them enough light. That is why you should be growing peppers indoors with grow lights. It is not possible to grow big, juicy peppers indoors … [Read more...] about Growing Peppers Indoors With Grow Lights (Step-By-Step Guide)
Do Grow Lights Produce Heat? (And Which Produce The Most?)
Heat issues are a thing of the past! At least that's what some grow light manufacturers would have you believe. They make it sound like their lights produce no heat whatsoever. Or that they deal with heat so efficiently that your grow room will stay at the perfect temperature on its own. Those are all flat-out lies. So do grow lights produce heat no matter which … [Read more...] about Do Grow Lights Produce Heat? (And Which Produce The Most?)
Best Time To Run Grow Lights (And Why There Is So Much Debate)
Let me guess. You've read a number of opinions arguing vociferously for running your grow lights at night. And a number of other opinions arguing just as strongly for sticking to a natural light cycle. That's how it is with every aspect of growing marijuana indoors, unfortunately. So when is the best time to run grow lights? Honestly, the answer is that it … [Read more...] about Best Time To Run Grow Lights (And Why There Is So Much Debate)
Are LED Grow Lights Bad For Your Eyes? (Important Info!)
Modern LED grow lights are extremely powerful. They also feature a color spectrum that is similar to the sun. We all know that the sun can damage your eyes, even after just a few seconds of looking directly into it. It stands to reason the same might be true of LED grow lights. Especially considering how much closer they are than the sun. Is it true? Are LED grow … [Read more...] about Are LED Grow Lights Bad For Your Eyes? (Important Info!)
Are Grow Lights Bad For Your Skin? (Which Types Are Most Dangerous?)
Gone are the days of those pinkish LED grow lights. The best LED grow lights on the market these days have a light spectrum that is similar to the sun. And most other types of grow lights have always had a spectrum closer to sunlight than those blurple LEDs. Does that mean that these lights can do the same type of damage as the sun? Are grow lights bad for your skin … [Read more...] about Are Grow Lights Bad For Your Skin? (Which Types Are Most Dangerous?)
Potassium Deficiency In Weed Plants (Everything You Need To Know)
Cannabis plants need three nutrients above all. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. A deficiency (or an excess) in any one of these nutrients can have drastic consequences. Today we are going to look at the third one of those nutrients: potassium. What does a potassium deficiency in weed plants look like and what do you need to do to fix it? Keep reading to find … [Read more...] about Potassium Deficiency In Weed Plants (Everything You Need To Know)
How Often Should Air Be Exchanged In A Grow Room?
Plants need fresh air. All of them. Including cannabis. Providing fresh air effectively is one of the keys to a successful indoor grow operation. You need to make sure you get the used-up air out of the grow tent or room and replace it with new air. And you need to do it constantly. Exactly how often should air be exchanged in a grow room? Keep reading to find … [Read more...] about How Often Should Air Be Exchanged In A Grow Room?
How To Dry And Cure Autoflowers (For The Best Bud Quality Possible)
It's time! You're finally harvesting your cannabis. And much sooner than most, because you're growing autoflowers. But harvest time does not mean your grow is over. There is still work to do. You can't smoke fresh, wet buds, after all. You still need to dry them. And cure them, which is a step many growers overlook altogether. Then they wonder why their weed … [Read more...] about How To Dry And Cure Autoflowers (For The Best Bud Quality Possible)
When To Transplant Cannabis Seedling (And How To Do It Right)
Transplanting a cannabis plant is never good. At best, it slows development somewhat while your plant gets used to its new home. At worst, your weed plant suffers full-blown transplant shock and may even die. So why do it at all? Why not just grow your seedlings in a large pot to begin with? That is definitely a possibility. We address it below and explain why it … [Read more...] about When To Transplant Cannabis Seedling (And How To Do It Right)
How To Make Buds Bigger During Flowering (3 Steps To Grow Larger Buds)
I say this all the time. When you are first starting out, keep things simple. Get a few successful basic grows under your belt, before you worry about advanced techniques to boost the size of your plants and the buds they produce. Follow the instructions in this article to set up a basic grow. If you do everything right, your buds will actually be quite respectable … [Read more...] about How To Make Buds Bigger During Flowering (3 Steps To Grow Larger Buds)