Keeping and growing plants is part art and part science. That is equally true for cannabis cultivation. You get a better feel for the 'art' portion of the equation as you get more grows under your belt. The same is true for the 'science' portion. But unlike the art, you can research the science and actually get it right from the start. When it comes to the science … [Read more...] about How To Lower Humidity In A Grow Tent (Without Spending A Ton)
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What Size Fan Do I Need For My Grow Tent? (With Handy Table For Common Sizes)
First, the bad news. You may have to do some math. The good news? It's easy math. And we'll walk you through it step by step. Plus we'll give you a handy table that includes common grow tent sizes and setups. Chances are you can find your info in the table and avoid having to do the calculation at all. What Size Fan Do I Need For My Grow Tent? Fan … [Read more...] about What Size Fan Do I Need For My Grow Tent? (With Handy Table For Common Sizes)
What Size Smart Pot For Indoor Grow?
Getting the right size smart pot is vital to a successful grow. If you get a pot that is too small, the soil dries out quickly. You'll have to water constantly or your plant will not get enough hydration. A small pot also restricts growth. A pot that is too large takes up a lot of space and needs a lot of soil. Finding the right balance is key. Luckily, there is … [Read more...] about What Size Smart Pot For Indoor Grow?
6/2 Light Schedule (Why We Don’t Recommend It)
We like to keep things simple. And that means sticking to tried-and-true methods. Weed that is growing outdoors enjoys long periods of daylight during vegging and around 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness during flowering. That is why indoor growers provide 18 hours of daytime during vegging and then switch to 12 hours to induce flowering. It works. So … [Read more...] about 6/2 Light Schedule (Why We Don’t Recommend It)
How To Cool A Grow Tent Without Wasting Tons Of Money
If there is the one thing just about every indoor cannabis grower struggles with, it's heat. During the summer months, the combination of hot weather, growing in a confined space, and heat generated from grow lights and other equipment drives temperatures far beyond what is healthy for marijuana plants. If you want your plants to make it to harvest, you need to do … [Read more...] about How To Cool A Grow Tent Without Wasting Tons Of Money
How To Raise Humidity In A Grow Tent (And Why You May Not Need To)
Are you growing marijuana indoors? Then you have a huge advantage. Indoors, you control the environment completely. You can give your plants the perfect conditions to maximize growth and yield. When it comes to humidity, the ideal level varies depending on the stage of growth: Seedlings: 70% Vegging: 50% - 60% Bloom: 40% - 50% Of course, cannabis will … [Read more...] about How To Raise Humidity In A Grow Tent (And Why You May Not Need To)
How Many Times Can You Top A Plant?
Are you growing marijuana indoors? Then you're almost certainly going to want to top your plant or plants. In fact, you're probably going to want to do it more than once. But how many times can you top a marijuana plant? And what happens if you do it too many times? We'll answer those questions and also get into what topping is exactly, how it differs from fimming, … [Read more...] about How Many Times Can You Top A Plant?
Do Marijuana Seeds Go Bad? (Plus how To Prevent It)
Maybe you've tried germinating some old cannabis seeds, but nothing happened. Or you've been storing some seeds for a while and are thinking of planting them, but don't want to waste your time, if they are no longer viable. Either way, this has left you wondering if marijuana seeds go bad. We'll answer that question below. We'll also give you tips to keep seeds from … [Read more...] about Do Marijuana Seeds Go Bad? (Plus how To Prevent It)
How Long Are Marijuana Seeds Good For?
You can usually save a lot of money by buying larger quantities of seeds at once. And many seed banks give you quite a few free seeds on top of your order. But then you have a problem. You don't have the space to plant all of those seeds at once. So you'd like to save some of them and use them at a later date. But will the seeds last long enough? We have good news … [Read more...] about How Long Are Marijuana Seeds Good For?
How To Store Marijuana Seeds So They Last For Many Years
Cannabis seeds can last a long time. But only if you store them properly. Incorrect storage can cause any number of issues all of which have the same result: your seeds will no longer germinate. But if you store them in the proper environment and you keep that environment constant, you can preserve your weed seeds for 5 years or more. Let's find out exactly what you … [Read more...] about How To Store Marijuana Seeds So They Last For Many Years