Bugs: Friends or Foe? If you’ve been growing long enough to know what you’re doing, then chances are good that you’ve had to deal with an infestation of bugs at some point or another. Perhaps the names spider mites, aphids, white flies or mealy bugs ring a bell with you. If so, you know that […]
Growth Potential for Outdoor Marijuana For the adventurous at heart, or simply those growers fortunate enough to have land in the countryside, outdoor growing can be an attractive prospect. The yield capacity from outdoor growing is far higher than what anyone can reasonably achieve indoors, and when you grow outdoors you aren’t limited by plant […]
Drying Your Marijuana Once you’ve completed your first grow and you’ve harvested your pot, you’ll be tempted to congratulate yourself on a job well done, but hold the reins. Your job isn’t over yet! You still have some drying and curing to do! Properly drying and curing your bountiful marijuana harvest is absolutely essential if […]
The Role of THC Although delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly known as THC, is certainly the most well-known cannabinoid contained within cannabis, it certainly is not the only cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are broad class of chemical compounds that bond to, or activate, cannabinoid receptors in the body (known as CB1 and CB2 receptors). As scientists discovered when they […]
Common Indoor Marijuana Growing Techniques If you choose to grow indoors, there are many different techniques that you can use. First, you’ll need to choose a growing medium. Most growers choose between hydroponic and soil-based growing methods, but new growers are best to start with a soil base. Growing inside is usually a much more […]
Tips for Harvesting Marijuana From the vegetative stage to the flower stage to harvesting your crop, growing marijuana can be a very rewarding process. The time from the beginning of the vegetative stage to harvest will vary based on the strain you selected and your own growing techniques. If you aren’t rushing to complete a […]
Understanding Marijuana Flowering When you’re satisfied with the amount of vegetative growth your plants have, it’s time to induce flowering. Marijuana flowering is best achieved once your plants are at least 12 inches tall, but some growers will start at 8 or 9 inches. During the flowering phase, your plant should double or triple in […]
Prevent Your Problems Growing Weed Early Everyone has heard that foresight is 20/20 and an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Well, never is this statement truer than when it comes to your cannabis cultivation. After all, can you imagine the heartache you will feel if your crop becomes infected with mildew […]
Marijuana Grow Lights Explained Countless debates still rage about what the ideal amount of light is for your grow area, but there are some basic standards you can follow to ensure that you’re getting a good minimum. In truth, there actually doesn’t seem to be a maximum amount of light, but there does reach a […]
Choosing a Strain: The Keys to Success When you’re choosing a strain to grow, there’s a veritable laundry-list of specifications for you to consider. From the size and yield of the plants you want to grow, to their maturing time, bud density, resin content and scent production, there are many factors for you to heed. […]