I have horrible news.If your plants have powdery mildew, you're probably going to have to destroy them.If only a few buds are affected, you may be able to save the rest, though.There are a few possible remedies, including spraying the buds.You can even spray shortly before harvest time. Obviously, this does depend on what you spray them with.There are really … [Read more...] about Spraying Buds Before Harvest: Powdery Mildew Remedy Or Pointless?
Indoor Growing
Best Time Of Day To Harvest Cannabis (And Why It Matters)
It's finally here!The day you've been waiting for: harvest time.After months of watching your babies grow and produce monster buds, you finally get to collect those buds.And that brings you one step close to enjoying the fruits of your labor, whether that's by smoking it or turning it into cash.But you don't want to screw things up so close to the finish … [Read more...] about Best Time Of Day To Harvest Cannabis (And Why It Matters)
Growing Tomatoes Indoors With Artificial Light: Good Idea?
You've probably heard that growing tomatoes indoors under artificial light is more work.And that is true.But it's not a lot more work. And the extra work is actually one of the biggest advantages to growing indoors.Indoors, you control everything. Your plants are not at the mercy of the weather.Yes, this means a bit extra work setting up the ideal environment. … [Read more...] about Growing Tomatoes Indoors With Artificial Light: Good Idea?
Ideal Temp And Humidity For Grow Tents
All the advice on growing can be quite misleading.It often makes it sound like you need to do everything perfectly or your plants will die.The truth is: cannabis is very easy to grow. You don't really have to do anything apart from give it light and water.But if you want to maximize your harvests, you'll need to provide the ideal conditions.That's what all the … [Read more...] about Ideal Temp And Humidity For Grow Tents
How To Lower Humidity In A Grow Tent (Without Spending A Ton)
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)
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)