We have more in common with plants than you might think. We go through different stages of growth—infant, child, adolescent, and adult—and so do our cannabis plants. And they have different needs during each of the cannabis growing stages. If you want your marijuana plants to grow strong and deliver fat buds, you need to understand those needs. Keep reading for a … [Read more...] about Cannabis Growing Stages (Everything You Need To Know)
Indoor Growing
Common Cannabis Pests And How To Deal With Them
Cannabis pests are the bane of every grower's existence. You can do everything right and still lose an entire harvest. But if you know what to look for, you can find them early. Early enough that you can do something about them and save your harvest. And even better than early detection is prevention. We will cover it all below. We'll show you how to recognize … [Read more...] about Common Cannabis Pests And How To Deal With Them
Growing Herbs Indoors With Artificial Light (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
I love having a little herb garden in my home. It provides my with fresh herbs and I know they do not have any pesticides on them. Plus it's just fun to watch my plants grow! But there is a problem. For half the year, my plants just don't get enough natural light. And in my prefered area of the home, they wouldn't get enough light year-round. The solution? … [Read more...] about Growing Herbs Indoors With Artificial Light (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
How Long To Leave Grow Lights On (What To Know For Every Stage)
It's one of the most common questions we get. Every new grower wants to know how long to leave grow lights one. As a result, there are answers to this question everywhere. But there is a problem. The answers can be vastly different. That's because it depends on a lot of factors. Your grow might not have the same requirements as another one. Keep reading to … [Read more...] about How Long To Leave Grow Lights On (What To Know For Every Stage)
How To Build A Smell-Proof Grow Room (DIY Odor Control)
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)
Molasses For Weed Plants (Disaster Or Great Idea?)
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?)
Screen Of Green Vs Sea Of Green (Which Technique Is Best For You?)
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?)
Harvest Without Flushing (Best Practice Or Bad Idea?)
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?)
How To Stop Plants From Growing Tall (3 Methods With Instructions)
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)
When To Stop Using Nitrogen During Flowering (Do You Even Need To?)
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?)