Category: Growing

When an emergency strikes your cannabis garden — time is of the essence. Whether your weed plants exhibit severe nutrient deficiency or a sudden pest outbreak, you don’t have the luxury to hang around thinking about what to do. Luckily for you, foliar feeding and spraying is an option. Once you’re done reading this informative guide, you’ll know exactly what […]

One of the most common methods to feed indoor cannabis plants is with the help of liquid nutrients. From their ease-of-use to scale-tipping efficiency, new cannabis cultivators and professionals benefit from using bottled fertilizer on their marijuana crop. However, with great power comes great responsibility. In other words, liquid nutrients are a double-edged sword because they offer compelling results for […]

As you look over your successful cannabis haul in amazement, it’s time to think about the future. No, we’re not talking about your next indoor or outdoor grow. We’re talking about the future of your recently dried and cured weed harvest. Unless you plan on smoking out the entire neighborhood — your marijuana harvest will take days, if not months, […]

From the germination process to the harvest stage — your journey as a cannabis cultivator is nearly complete. As you gaze upon your trichome-covered buds that ooze delicious terpenes — you have one step left before your weed enters top-shelf status — the curing process. From enhancing the terpene profile to ensuring a lung-expanding and smooth hit — the curing […]

Harvest time is a moment of excitement, worry, and absolute euphoria. As you’ve watched your cannabis plants grow for the last few months, it goes without saying that you’ve been waiting for this moment with intense anticipation. However, one wrong move and all of your efforts will have been for nothing. Once you harvest your weed plants, drying and trimming […]

As you learn how to grow cannabis — you’ve likely heard the term flushing. Flushing cannabis plants is a technique used on multiple occasions during the grow cycle. From pre-harvest to fixing nutrient lockout, flushing allows cannabis cultivators to ensure their buds are loaded with delicious terpenes and mind-blowing cannabinoids. Ready to learn how and when to flush your weed […]

Whether the weather’s getting frostier or the trichomes are bursting with ripeness — the time is nigh to harvest your cannabis flowers. From indoor cannabis gardens to outdoor weed plots — the time to harvest is a special occasion for every cannabis cultivator. If you want to harvest your buds like a pro, however, there are a few tried-and-true steps […]

After months of hard work, your cannabis plants are ready to harvest — or are they? At this moment, you must ask yourself — have my marijuana buds reached peak maturity? If you’re unsure how to answer this question, you are inexperienced in the art of checking if it’s time to harvest your cannabis plant. If your goal is to […]

Most indoor cannabis cultivators have one goal in mind — to produce scale-busting yields. Although we believe in quality over quantity — there’s nothing like watching over a sea of huge buds swaying in the breeze. However, fattening up buds before harvest is an art that few master during their tenure as a weed grower. Read along to learn how […]

Once you’ve installed your grow lights and adjusted the lighting schedule with a timer — it’s time to set the stage for success by finding the perfect height for your cannabis grow light system. From increased bud production to maximized space efficiency, setting your grow light system’s height works wonders for cannabis cultivators. Read along to learn how to set […]

When cannabis cultivators imagine problems in the grow room — most think about water or nutrient-related issues. If you think the only threats to your indoor cannabis garden are just nutrient burn, pest infestations, or mold outbreaks — think again. Inadequately hung or positioned grow lights are the bane of many weed cultivators worldwide. From crushed plants to bleached leaves […]

Whether you’re researching how to grow weed or you’ve already acquired all of the necessary tools-of-the-trade — it’s time to learn one of the essential aspects of indoor cannabis cultivation. Today, we’ll discuss how to set and adjust cannabis grow light timers in a few simple steps. You’ll discover everything you need to know to ensure your indoor marijuana garden […]

When it comes to growing weed — it’s all about the soil. Nearly all of a cannabis cultivator’s problems stem from soil issues. Since we know the root of the problem — it’s high time to teach you how to create the perfect super soil mix. However, we’re going to show you an approach that encompasses both soil and soilless-based […]

If you’re tired of over or underwatering cannabis plants — this is the guide for you. As you’ll soon learn, under and overwatering weed plants is incredibly common among cannabis cultivators. From beginners to stone-cold-professionals — everyone is liable to mess up the watering schedule at some point in their weed growing career. Read along to discover our top tips […]

Water — the essential component of life. Although we all understand the importance of water, many new cannabis cultivators overlook irrigation methods, or worse yet — create watering strategies on the fly. From overwatering to under-watering, watering marijuana plants is a balancing act. Furthermore, the interaction of water and nutrients creates an even deeper layer to the overall irrigation equation. […]

If you’re new to cannabis cultivation, here’s a golden tip that’ll keep your stash jars packed with diamond-crusted buds for the months ahead — maximum space efficiency. One of the most battle-tested techniques among cannabis cultivators is none other than the sea of green (SOG) method. Ideal for indoor environments, the SOG technique is geared towards small plants, close proximity, […]

In cannabis plants — the leaves are the engine that power the entire system. Therefore, why not take advantage of cannabis leaves and focus their energy to perform the ultimate task — pump out massive resin-covered buds. If you want your cannabis plants to soak up every bit of light, it’s time to consider a pruning method that professional cannabis […]

As you’re browsing your favorite Insta-grower on Instagram, look away from the trichome-dusted buds and take a look around. What do you see? In most cases, experienced growers harness netting to train their cannabis crop to perfection. The screen of green method, better known as ScrOG, is the technique you must learn to master if you want to step up […]

Whether you’re growing one or multiple cannabis plants — the goal is to produce the heaviest and dankest yield imaginable. To do so, you must integrate a high-yield training technique into your marijuana garden. There are many cannabis training techniques at your disposal, as outlined in our Encyclopedia of Cannabis Training Methods. However, cannabis cultivators often find themselves deciding between […]

Are you searching for a training method to step up your yield without having to grow more cannabis plants? Meet super cropping — the cannabis training technique that’ll transform a lackluster yield into a Hulked-out harvest. If you’re ready to get your hands dirty to improve yield, vigor, resin coverage, and potency by pinching a few branches — allow this […]

When it comes to cannabis cultivation — it’s all about maximizing your yield. As a beginner, however, you may feel lost regarding boosting your yield while navigating the rough waters of growing weed. Luckily for you — our low-stress training tutorial exists. Read along to learn how to LST marijuana plants in a few easy steps. Discover how a few […]

From ancient Chinese culture to modern-day interior designers — feng shui is a philosophy that establishes order between ourselves and the environment. As cannabis cultivators, it’s necessary to find balance in the garden. A marijuana garden in harmony is void of pest outbreaks, small yields, and stunted crops. In other words, an organized garden avoids various pitfalls that plague beginners […]

So you decided to grow weed in hydroponics — awesome! Growing marijuana in hydroponics is incredibly fulfilling because it gives you complete control. Control, however, comes at a price. To grow connoisseur-grade weed — you need to monitor everything that goes in and out of your marijuana crop. Don’t worry; you won’t need a theoretical mathematics degree, but instead, a […]

Nutrient meters, such as EC, PPM, or TDS meters, are essential in monitoring nutrient levels when growing weed in hydroponics. Since all of your decisions will be based on the nutrient readings on the meter, you must understand how to calibrate and use a nutrient pen properly. Once your nutrient pen is calibrated, you can follow our EC or PPM […]

Whether you recently purchased a new pH meter or you’re thinking of pulling the trigger on one — you must learn how to calibrate and use a pH meter. You may ask, well, how hard can it be? Considering we’re flooded continuously with pH related questions, we’re going to go ahead and show you how to set up a pH […]

Growing weed isn’t rocket science — or is it? The answer to this depends on two things: Did you enjoy chemistry class? Have you ever grown weed in hydroponics before? If you’re like us, we had difficulty paying attention to chemical reactions and complex mathematical equations during school. Simultaneously, we couldn’t help wanting to yield massive buds from our cannabis […]

As a cannabis grower, the fun begins at the onset of the outdoor growing season. However, when does the cannabis growing season start? Furthermore, when does the outdoor marijuana growing season end? Dig into our Outdoor Grower’s Almanac to find the answers you’re looking for. You’ll discover everything you need to know about the outdoor weed growing season, such as […]

There’s no better opportunity to grow weed outdoors than when days become longer, and the sun’s radiant glow intensifies. As the beauty of spring unfolds, mother nature beckons you to sow the seeds for this year’s outdoor cannabis season. Free from HID lighting and controlled environments, growing marijuana outdoors allows you to grow weed naturally. Before you sprout your feminized […]

When it comes to growing weed indoors — a little planning goes a long way. Growing weed indoors takes time, months, actually, and it’s best to set up the grow room right the first time around. In other words, say goodbye to cut-corners and mickey mouse jobs and say hello to the perfect cannabis garden blueprint. Read along to learn […]

As a cannabis seedling emerges from its shell and begins to reach for the light, you’ll experience an incredible sensation that can be described in a single word — eureka! There’s no better feeling than successful germination and the subsequent process of caring for marijuana seedlings. Cannabis seedlings, however, are incredibly vulnerable and must be transplanted soon after they emerge. […]