Cannabis Cultivation

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)

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?)

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?)

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?)

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)

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?)

Autoflowers are famous for producing lower yields. They have many advantages, 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 yields from autoflowers. Yields that come close … [Read more...] about How To Get Bigger Yields From Autoflowers (The 3 Keys)

Growing cannabis is not cheap. But it does not have to cost as much as you may think, either. A basic setup with decent quality components costs far less than most expect. Of course, you can also spend a small fortune to get your grow set up. So how much does it cost to grow weed on average? Keep reading to learn how much you can expect to spend to get a grow set … [Read more...] about How Much Does It Cost To Grow Weed? (Breakdown Of Expenses)

You may know that I always recommend keeping things simple. When you first start growing cannabis, it is important to get the basics right. That is why my guide on growing cannabis focuses on setting up a simple grow. But once you have a few successful grows under your belt, you'll want to look into some more advanced techniques. I still recommend keeping it simple. … [Read more...] about Low-Stress Training Step By Step (Easy-To-Follow Guide)

Pay attention. When growing cannabis, it's always a good idea to be on the lookout for any changes in your plants' appearance. One change you may notice is purple stems on your weed plants. Are purple stems something you need to worry about? And if so, what can you do about them? The truth is: it depends. Sometimes purple stems are perfectly normal. Other times, … [Read more...] about Purple Stems On Weed Plant (What It Means And What To Do)