Not so long ago, people thought autoflowering cannabis was more fragile and potentially lower-yielding than regular cannabis strains. The usual attitude has been that anything autoflowering can stress and thereby stunt growth. Therefore, defoliating autoflowers was a no-go, as was transplanting and various high and low-stress techniques. Luckily that has…
How to use led grow lights
LED grow lamps have developed significantly within a very short time. The technology required to generate enough usable light for plants was not available until recently. Unfortunately, many LED manufacturers also claimed that their LED grow lights were more powerful than HID (High-Intensity Discharge ) lights, when in fact they…
The Best Place to Grow Cannabis Outdoors
Someone who consumes cannabis heavily only needs to grow five to seven large female cannabis plants for the whole year. Provided, of course, that they have been properly grown and are as healthy as possible. This means that if you choose the best spot to grow cannabis outdoors, you won’t…
Why Beginners Should Grow Autoflower Seeds
Autoflowering Seeds for Beginners – Easy to grow cannabis strains Have you ever heard of “autoflowering” cannabis seeds? Do you know how these strains differ from traditional (photoperiod) strains and why it’s easier to grow autoflower seeds? If you want to grow your own cannabis, autoflowering seeds are one of…
Curing Cannabis | Preserving & Refining Marijuana
Curing cannabis stops the degradation process before volatile compounds like terpenes and cannabinoids break down or convert into less beneficial compounds. From the moment the harvest occurs, the ingredients begin to break down as enzymes and aerobic bacteria break down excess sugars and starches. Curing cannabis essentially forces the plant…
Cannabis Seedlings Care and Protection
Keeping your cannabis plants happy and healthy depends on how carefully you take care of your marijuana plant at every stage of its life. This is especially important in the younger stages of your plant’s life when they are at their most delicate stage. When a cannabis seed germinates, it…
Fertilizing Cannabis Plants – How and When to Fertilize
A cannabis plant needs a lot of nutrients and gets them from the soil (soil or another growing medium). Left alone, with good soil, plenty of light and water, and a temperate environment, a cannabis plant will thrive, but nutrients will help the plant thrive and grow healthy and strong.…
How to make compost tea for cannabis
Compost is full of beneficial microorganisms and nutrients. You can take it a step further by soaking it in oxygenated water. This process, called “compost tea,” extracts the microorganisms and soluble nutrients into an aqueous “tea” solution. The goal of Compost Tea is to introduce nutrients, fungal colonies, and beneficial…
Cannabis Defoliation to Increase Yields
Cannabis “defoliation” is the process of removing leaves from the cannabis plant. Some growers call this “lollipopping” when applied to the lower part of the plant. Many growers believe that defoliation can be used as a tool to increase yields when growing indoors. However, there are also some growers who…
How long do Autoflowers take from Seed to Harvest
Brown hairs? Milky trichomes? When and how to harvest autoflowering cannabis plants? The best time to harvest autoflowering plants depends on factors such as proper flushing and the desired effect. Every plant is different and the only way to be sure is to take into account all the signs your…