Common Cloning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Some cannabis strains are so easily cloned that you can practically take a cutting, stick it in the dirt and leave it to grow roots. While it may take a little more effort than that with most cannabis strains, cloning can still be a fairly easy, reasonably […]
The Importance of Maintaining Your Mother Plant A properly tended mother plant can successfully be kept alive for years, with many plants easily lasting 3 – 5 years and some legendary mothers that are claimed to have lived 15 – 20 years. And while keeping a plant alive for 20 years might be beyond the […]
Marijuana Clones and How to Care for Them Caring for your marijuana clones is easy once you’ve had a bit of practice, and some strains are so easy to clone that you can practically set them and forget them. But as a general rule of thumb, here are some of the basic guidelines for taking […]
Common Marijuana Grow Myths Myth: Stressing your plants during flowering, either by withdrawing nutrients, changing the lighting cycle, subjecting them to cold or frost-inducing temperatures, or forcing them through prolonged dry spells will increase their resin production. The Facts: When you subject your plants to unnecessary stresses during their flowering period, you actually cause more […]
Next Level Marijuana Growth If you’ve ever wondered what some growers do to get their monster yields, you’re in luck. Today we’ll go over two of the surprisingly simple tricks you can use to maximize the yield from your marijuana growth, whether you’re a seasoned grower or a first-time amateur. The first tip for achieving […]
Basics of Aeroponic and Hydroponic Systems For those who feel lacking in the DIY skills department, or who simply don’t have the time or inclination to set up their own system, there are some very effective pre-made / predesigned aeroponic and hydroponic systems for rooting and growing your clones. One of the more affordable, and […]
6 Pitfalls to Avoid when Cultivating Marijuana As a new cannabis grower, there’s a lot of things you have to learn and keep in mind at every stage of growth, from seed germination through to harvest, trimming and curing. Quite understandably, it can get to be rather overwhelming, so here’s a quick review of some […]
Ideal Strains to Start Your Grow While all cannabis plants are renowned for their hardiness and general resiliency compared to many other plants, it’s still true that some strains are harder to grow than others. So if you’re just starting out, and you want to increase your chances of harvesting a decent crop, or if […]
Best Marijuana Seed Banks Although you can start your first grow with standard, mystery bagseed or the seeds your buddy gave you after harvesting his own crop, chances are good that you’ve already invested in lights, nutrients, a good growing medium and all the other little things that contribute to the success of your grow. […]
Rooting Stubborn Marijuana Takes Practice Some stubborn marijuana plants may seem to resist all your attempts to clone them. This can be frustrating, particularly for breeders who use a lot of clones or who are accustomed to having easy success with their cloning techniques. Before you tear your hair out, though, just accept that some […]