Why is it so hard to find a good small grow tent? First of all, sites don't make it easy to sort by size. If it's possible at all. And even if you can, how do they define small? Is it a small footprint? Or a low height? A tall tent with a small footprint and a short tent with a larger base fulfill two very different purposes. But both are considered mini grow … [Read more...] about Best Small Grow Tent: Micro Grow Boxes Compared
How Often Should I Give My Plants Nutrients (For Maximum Yields)?
Cannabis plants are resilient. They grow just fine without any nutrients. They will even yield some buds. But if you want to maximize yields and get the kind of monstrous buds you see in photos from professional growers, you need to use nutrients. And you need to use them correctly. Over or underfeeding will impact yields and can even kill your plants. That is why … [Read more...] about How Often Should I Give My Plants Nutrients (For Maximum Yields)?
Lollipopping Cannabis: Does It Increase Yield?
A cannabis lollipop? Sounds delicious! But that's not what we're talking about here. Lollipopping cannabis is a technique growers use to increase yields. But it is not without controversy. While some marijuana growers swear by it, others consider it a waste of time at best, and a detriment to yields at worst. So which is it? Does lollipopping increase yield, … [Read more...] about Lollipopping Cannabis: Does It Increase Yield?
Rust Spots On Leaves During Flowering (The Causes And How To Fix Them)
If you've been trying to figure out what rust spots on leaves during flowering indicate, you've probably come across a number of wildly different explanations. That's because these spots can have a few different causes. But two of them are by far the most common, so we will cover those here. Generally, rust-colored spots on marijuana leaves indicate a fungal infection … [Read more...] about Rust Spots On Leaves During Flowering (The Causes And How To Fix Them)
Cannabis Nutrient Deficiency Chart (A Simple Way To Diagnose Problems)
One of the most frustrating things for new marijuana growers is seeing that your plants are suffering, but not knowing what they need. The good news is: your plants actually tell you exactly what is wrong. You just have to learn their language. If you know what to look for, changes in your plants' leaves, stems, roots, etc. will tell you exactly which nutrients they … [Read more...] about Cannabis Nutrient Deficiency Chart (A Simple Way To Diagnose Problems)
How Long Does It Take To Grow Weed?
Growing marijuana takes time. That is unavoidable. How much time it takes depends on a number of factors. That means it is not possible to give an exact time frame. It also means you can speed up the time it takes a bit. If you are growing indoors anyway. Outdoors, you have to rely on the natural changing of the seasons. The primary factor that influences how long … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take To Grow Weed?
How Much Area Does A 1000 Watt Grow Light Cover?
Generally speaking, a 1000 watt grow light will cover about a 5 by 5 foot area. But it's not quite that simple. The actual coverage area of a 1000 watt grow light depends on a number of factors like the type of light, the quality of the light, the light requirements of the plants, the grow space, and more. We'll dive into all of those factors below, but we'll begin … [Read more...] about How Much Area Does A 1000 Watt Grow Light Cover?
Quantum Board Vs COB LED Grow Lights
First COBs took the industry by storm. Then quantum boards did the same. Does that mean that QBs are better? An improvement on COBs? Not necessarily. Both are great lights for plants and each has its advantages and disadvantages. We'll take a look at those pros and cons, and help you figure out which one is right for you. By the time you get to the bottom of this … [Read more...] about Quantum Board Vs COB LED Grow Lights
What Is A Quantum Board LED Grow Light?
"Quantum boards are the best thing ever!" "If your (sic) using anything else, your (sic) an idiot!" If you've spent any time on growing forums in the past year or two, you've undoubtedly come across plenty of posts like that. People jump on trends and get pretty obsessed. And few things are as trendy in the cannabis growing community as quantum board LED grow … [Read more...] about What Is A Quantum Board LED Grow Light?
Best Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights (Why White+ Fixtures Are Best)
Aren't they all full-spectrum LED grow lights? No. They are labeled as such, but they are not actually full-spectrum. Most contain LED diodes in multiple colors. That means they have specific wavelengths, but not every wavelength. The wavelengths between the diodes the light contains are missing. There is only one way to get a true full-spectrum output. That is … [Read more...] about Best Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights (Why White+ Fixtures Are Best)