When it comes to cannabis, males ruin everything. That's why it is vital to learn how to tell if a plant is male or female as early in the grow cycle as possible, so you can remove any males immediately. But how do you do that? Plants don't exactly have obvious sexual organs. Actually, they do. And using those is the most common way to sex a marijuana plant. But you … [Read more...] about How To Tell If A Plant Is Male Or Female
How To Tell If A High Pressure Sodium Bulb Is Bad
We've all been there. We wanted to save some money, so we bought cheap Chinese made HPS bulbs. Then when you get them, half of the bulbs don't even turn on. The other half turn on, but are they actually any good? Look, buying Chinese products is a good way to save money. But you have to know how to determine if a product is any good, since they tend to have high … [Read more...] about How To Tell If A High Pressure Sodium Bulb Is Bad
How Long Does It Take For Weed To Start Budding?
You gotta be patient. But it's not easy. The second you plant something, you want to harvest the results. Or see some kind of immediate progress. You certainly don't want to wait for months. Unfortunately, waiting is just part of the game. How long exactly do you have to wait for your cannabis to start budding? Keep reading to find out, plus some tips on speeding … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take For Weed To Start Budding?
Best Timer For Grow Lights (Reviews And Buying Guide)
You do not want to grow marijuana without using a timer. Even if you only have a single plant,ย it is simply too risky to rely on yourself remembering to turn the grow light on and off at the correct time every single day. Even if you always remember, what if something comes up and you can't be home to turn the lights on or off? You need a timer. Luckily, even good … [Read more...] about Best Timer For Grow Lights (Reviews And Buying Guide)
Best Scissors For Trimming Weed (Reviews And Buying Guide)
Can you believe how many different types of trimming scissors are out there? And as you might expect, most are pretty useless. But even the good ones tend to only be good for specific jobs. And when it comes to trimming weed, there are multiple distinct trimming jobs. The trimming you need to do during vegging is different from the trimming required during harvest. And … [Read more...] about Best Scissors For Trimming Weed (Reviews And Buying Guide)
Best Digital Scale For Weed (Reviews And Buying Guide)
You might think any old scale can work. But there are certain features you want in a scale for weighing marijuana. The good news is that there are plenty of low-cost options that have all the features you need. Each of the digital scales we recommend below works great for weighing cannabis. And even the most expensive still costs less than $35. Which one of them is … [Read more...] about Best Digital Scale For Weed (Reviews And Buying Guide)
Trimming Lower Branches During Flowering (Why It’s Best To Avoid)
Trimming the lower branches of your cannabis plants is a good idea. This practice is also called lollipopping and many growers swear it leads to bigger and better buds. But you want to lollipop during vegging, not flowering. Does that mean you should not do any trimming during flowering? Keep reading to find out, and to learn everything else you need to know about … [Read more...] about Trimming Lower Branches During Flowering (Why It’s Best To Avoid)
What To Do With Weed Stems (Stop Wasting Them!)
I used to just smoke them. When I was a poor college student, I did not want to waste anything in my baggie, so I just smoked the stems. I never liked the harsh smoke and I knew they did not have enough THC to make a difference, but I was poor. Every little bit helped. I still don't like to waste any part of my baggie. But I also don't want to smoke the stems … [Read more...] about What To Do With Weed Stems (Stop Wasting Them!)
Best Microscope For Checking Trichomes (Reviews And Buying Guide)
You can see trichomes with the naked eye. But you can't see enough details to get the information you need from them. This means you need to examine them under a microscope, which probably conjures up images of those old-school monstrosities we all used back in biology class. But things have changed. A lot. These days, you can get huge magnification and great image … [Read more...] about Best Microscope For Checking Trichomes (Reviews And Buying Guide)
Spraying Buds Before Harvest: Powdery Mildew Remedy Or Pointless?
I have horrible news. If your plants have powdery mildew, you're probably going to have to destroy them. If only a few buds are affected, you may be able to save the rest, though. There are a few possible remedies, including spraying the buds. You can even spray shortly before harvest time. Obviously, this does depend on what you spray them with. There are really … [Read more...] about Spraying Buds Before Harvest: Powdery Mildew Remedy Or Pointless?