Cannabis Cultivation

Do you need to trim cannabis buds? No. You can smoke them just fine without trimming. But if you know how to trim cannabis buds the right way, you increase their value. You also make them more potent overall. What you are trimming away are the leaves that contain far smaller concentrations of cannabinoids than the buds. For you own consumption, trimmed buds are … [Read more...] about Learn How To Trim Cannabis Buds The Right Way

We've all been there. You take a nice deep hit...and explode into a fit of coughing. Yes, I know the cliche is that this indicates it is strong weed. And there is some truth to that. But not all strong weed has to be harsh to smoke. And once you know what makes cannabis buds harsh to smoke, you can take steps to ensure your buds are smoother and easier to smoke … [Read more...] about Learn What Makes Cannabis Buds Harsh To Smoke (And How To Fix It)

Most information out there tells you how to grow bigger plants. That's true of my website, too. But not everyone has the space for large plants. Or even medium-sized ones. Today I'm going to show you how to keep cannabis plants small, so you can grow weed even if you have very little space available. There are a number of things you can do to keep your plants … [Read more...] about How To Keep Cannabis Plants Small To Fit Into Tiny Spaces (While Still Getting Good Yields)

I have to admit, I did not know what crop steering was until recently. I came across the phrase a few weeks ago. Naturally, I wondered if there was some new technique I was not aware of. So I did my research. It turns out crop steering is just an umbrella term for a combination of things I have been teaching on this site all along. So I decided to write an … [Read more...] about What Is Crop Steering? (And How To Use It To Boost Yields)

They say patience is a virtue. But the patience it takes when waiting to harvest your cannabis crop is on another level. It always seems like your buds are taking forever to mature. Most of the time it just feels that way. But sometimes, they really do take longer than they should. And there are a number of possible reasons for that. Keep reading to learn why … [Read more...] about Buds Taking Forever To Mature (Possible Causes And Fixes)

Cannabis bud rot is one of the most common problems for beginning growers. It's also one of the most frustrating. Once your buds have begun rotting, there is nothing you can do. The buds are lost. You may be able to save the plant by removing only the affected buds, but this rarely works out well. Nevertheless, there are steps you can take to try to save at least … [Read more...] about Cannabis Bud Rot: 5 Possible Causes, Fixes & Prevention

Setting up a marijuana grow costs money. As does running one. It's not a ton of money, if you do it on a budget. And the potential profits are far higher than the expenses. But when you're starting out, every dollar matters. Keep reading to learn how to save money when growing weed. I will give you 5 tips that can help reduce your startup, and ongoing, … [Read more...] about How To Save Money When Growing Weed (5 Tips To Put Cash Back In Your Pocket)

This may come as a surprise. But overwatering is a much more common issue than underwatering. That's because most beginning growers are worried their plants are not getting enough water, so they end up overdoing it. Are you overwatering your cannabis plants? We're going to find out in just a minute. Keep reading to learn what signs to look for that can indicate … [Read more...] about Are You Overwatering Your Cannabis Plants? (Six Signs To Look Out For)

Do your cannabis plants have dry or crispy leaves? There are actually a number of underlying issues that can cause this symptom. As a result, there is no single cure for it. In order to treat dry or crispy leaves, you first need to figure out exactly what is causing the issue. Then you can take steps to fix it. And prevent it from reoccurring in the future. And … [Read more...] about Dry Or Crispy Leaves (Possible Causes And Fixes)

I always say to start with a basic grow setup. Once you get a few successful grows under your belt, you can begin trying some advanced techniques. Things like plant training, CO2, and more can increase the size and potency of your yields. One advanced technique you may come across is bud washing. If you do come across it, you'll notice that opinion on this technique … [Read more...] about Bud Washing: Good Idea, Pointless, Or Harmful?