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Nutrient Deficiency Solution For Marijuana Plant

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There are solutions to nutrient deficiency for the marijuana plant. With so many organic products coming to the forefront in the cannabis market, growers should be aware of these products so as to get a better harvest. Let us take a look at each of them.

Alfalfa and Cottonseed Meal

If you are a marijuana grower and you notice any deficiency in nitrogen inside your cannabis garden, it is time to use alfalfa and cottonwood meal on the soil. The soil will get enough protein to handle the deficiency. Alfalfa is a fertilizer used to get more organic matter inside the soil. It simulates growth as well. Cottonseed meal has a lot of nitrogen and will also provide the solution for nitrogen deficiency.

Calcium Nitrate

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Ultimate Guide to Marijuana Seeds

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Are you ready for the ultimate guide to marijuana seeds? Our article covers the basics of dealing with cannabis seeds. We teach you the differences between seeds and how to buy high-quality ones. Seeds are the starting point for cannabis growers of all skill levels. Here’s a comprehensive beginner’s guide on cannabis seeds.

Understanding Plant Biology

A seed is a small embryonic plant covered by a protective coat. Plants reproduce when a plant’s ovule becomes fertilized by another’s pollen. When fertilized, a seed can form on the plant. This embryonic plant stores the strain’s genetic traits but it’s also so much more than that. It’s the start of a bountiful harvest full of dense, aromatic, and flavorful buds.

What Are Marijuana Seeds?

Cannabis plants are dioecious, ...

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How to Grow Marijuana Using a Hydroponic System

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  Wondering why someone would grow marijuana using a hydroponic system? Growing marijuana hydroponically means growing in water instead of soil. There are several benefits that come with growing marijuana hydroponically. This article highlights what it takes to grow marijuana in a hydroponic system and how it could help you achieve higher yields in a shorter period of time.

What Is Hydroponics?

Hydroponics is the practice of using a water base to cultivate marijuana —as well as other plants—without soil. However, an enriched medium is used to hold the nutrients as a substitute for soil. Common mediums used include perlite, coco coir, and gravel. Soil is a source of nutrients and support for plants, so it's important you find a suitable replacement to facilitate ...

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Best Marijuana Nutrients to Buy

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We’ve assembled an in-depth grower’s guide on the best marijuana nutrients to buy. If you’re a first-time grower, this blog post breaks down the role nutrients play during the plant’s life cycle and which ones are necessary during a specific growth phase. We’ll teach you what nutrients to buy for soil-based organic or hydroponic growing environments and which brands to trust.

Macro and Micronutrients

Marijuana plants depend on a set of essential elements in varying amounts. Nutrients needed in large amounts are called macronutrients, while micronutrients are needed in small amounts. Feeding your plant the right amount of nutrients at the right time prevents any deficiencies. Nitrogen (N) Nitrogen is a critical macronutrient during the growing stage, especially the ...

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Grow Room Design for Marijuana Growing

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Grow room design for marijuana growing is easy for beginners or advanced gardeners alike. Whether you’re building out a grow room at home or for commercial use, there are a few things you should consider for finding a space for germinating, growing, and harvesting flower. Designing a marijuana grow room comes with many different options in terms of location, space needed, watering, lighting, ventilation, and more equipment needs. Knowing the components you need can help you understand what goes into an efficient grow room setup.

Location, Location, Location

Grow room design begins with choosing a prime space for cultivation. Greenhouse grows are the most energy-efficient location you can find since they use the sun’s free light and energy over indoor facilities that require ...

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Cannabis Seed Banks That Ship to USA

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  Let’s cut to the chase and get into the best cannabis seed banks that ship to the USA.

1. Attitude Seed Bank

Stylized as Attitude Seedbank, this trusted seed bank ships worldwide, albeit, with some PO BOX address limitations. Check their F.A.Q page for more information. Attitude has served growers for over a decade. USA shoppers can receive their orders within one to three weeks. Billed as “The World’s Largest Cannabis Seeds Superstore,” it lives up to its name. Order from more than 2,000 feminized, autoflowering, or regular marijuana seeds from a wide variety of seed brands. Order in singles or large-packs for your large grow. Top strains include Barney’s Farm’s Critical Kush, DNA Genetics’ Holy Grail Kush, G13 Labs’ Pineapple Express, Rare Dankness’ Ghost ...

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20 Great Cannabis Seeds for Indoor Marijuana Growing

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Check out our handy guide on how to grow marijuana indoors and 20 great cannabis seeds for indoor marijuana growing. Growing marijuana indoors involves strong lights, fans, irrigation systems, and other cultivation equipment needed to provide marijuana plants with the right light, water, and nutrients to grow to their fullest potential.

What Is Indoor Marijuana Growing?

Indoor marijuana growing doesn’t just mean putting a marijuana plant next to the windowsill and hoping for the best. Indoor growing requires growers to mimic outdoor environmental factors such as sunlight, rain, and soil conditions. Indoor growers can equip themselves with lights strong enough to give energy to plants and the right soil conditions for optimal nutrient intake.   Indoor cultivation gives ...

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Best Grow Tents For Growing Weed Indoors

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Are you looking for the best grow tents for growing weed indoors? We’ve assembled a thorough guide on why you need a grow tent, what factors to consider when buying a grow tent, the best small and budget grow tents, and all the accessories you’ll need to start growing cannabis in a tent. Let’s get started!

Why Use A Grow Tent For Growing Weed Indoors

Before we discuss the factors to look for when buying a grow tent, let’s quickly look over why you would need to use a grow tent in the first place. Grow tents are traditionally used for growing weed indoors.   Grow tents allow cannabis home growers to grow in a contained space without having to do extensive construction or remodeling projects to their property. Grow tents are portable, budget-friendly, and user-friendly ...

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What’s The Best Soil For Growing Weed?

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  Growing your own cannabis can be fun and easy, but finding the best soil for growing weed can be the difference between a stressed-out marijuana plant and a cannabis plant rich in diamond-like trichomes. The type of soil, also called a grow medium, needed for cannabis plants depends on many factors including the grower’s preference. Beginners should have fun experimenting with different potting soils to find the best one for them.

What Is Soil And Why Is It Important?

Soil is a necessary component of a plant’s growth cycle. In nature, the soil is the upper layer of earth where plants grow. Soil usually consists of organic materials such as clay and rock. Cannabis growers can use pre-made soils or build their own mixture. When it comes to finding the best soil for ...

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DEA To Grow 3.2 Million Grams Of Cannabis In 2020

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to grow 3,200,000 grams of cannabis for research purposes in 2020. This is a 30 percent increase from how much they authorized in 2019 . The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in the United States grows all of its marijuana each year in one federally licensed cultivation facility which is a farm at the University of Mississippi. Marijuana has been a Schedule I drug in the United States since the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.  The War on Drugs led by Richard Nixon called for the ban of cannabis in the United States. Ironically, the National Commission of Marihuana and Drug Abuse that Nixon hired to prove the dangers of cannabis ended up instead recommending cannabis be decriminalized based on their findings. So here we are, all ...

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9 Must-Try Eighths for California Visitors

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Let's take a look at 9 must-try eighths for California visitors shall we?  Eighths are the quintessential measurement for whole cannabis flower used by dispensaries and delivery services. The term “eighth” refers to an eighth of an ounce, which comes out to 3.54356033875. Cannabis retailers just round down to 3.5 grams per an eighth of cannabis or hemp flower. They’re the perfect amount to roll a couple of blunts, a few joints, or many bowls. If you’re a California resident or visitor, here are some of the best eighths you can buy in the state.

1. Henry’s Original

Mendocino County is part of California’s famed Emerald Triangle, known for a long history of cannabis cultivation. Henry’s Original grow all-natural outdoor cannabis flower on rich and fertile soil. Their ...

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Growing Cannabis in a Tent

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Growing cannabis in a tent is a great way to grow marijuana at home. You’re not going to be growing on an industrial level. However, it’s a way to take a medium-sized area (like a basement) and turn it into multiple environments. Using tents, you can take a single room and break it up into multiple areas that can each produce a pound or more per harvest.

Why Use a Tent?

Grow tents fulfill multiple crucial roles for an indoor grow. First, cannabis grow tents are light proof and maintain your light cycle. If you’re in flower, you need to make sure you’re getting 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness per day. In addition, tents make it easier to control your environment. Finally, tents allow you to have economy of space. In other words, tents are the best way to get the most ...

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Cannabis Plant Defoliation Techniques

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Ever wondered about some Cannabis Plant Defoliation Techniques? Defoliating your plants is the process of removing leaves to allow more light and airflow to reach your buds. Not only does defoliation promote growth and boost your yields, but it also helps prevent diseases like powdery mildew (PM). It can even help prevent the development of pests like mites. While it might seem counter-intuitive, getting rid of plant matter at specific points in your plant’s life cycle will actually lead to more weight when you harvest. ...

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Best Things To Consider When Buying Cannabis Fertilizers

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If you are growing marijuana it is important to look at the best things to consider when buying cannabis fertilizers. As it relates to growing weed, the nutrients are what you should consider, if you want to make a difference in your harvest. If you were to fill a pot with dirt, it would not be enough to help the marijuana plant reach its full potential for a quality yield. For an abundant harvest, you have to purchase cannabis fertilizer and good nutrients. ...

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The Process Associated With Trimming Marijuana

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If you are into growing weed, there are some things that you should learn about the process. Trimming marijuana is one of the processes associated with the steps of cultivation. If you are ready to reap your harvest, cut one branch off the marijuana plant; after which you would lay it down on a tray. You will notice how thick some of those branches are and so a pair of scissors will not be sufficient. It is best to use pruning shears for trimming marijuana branches and buds. In fact, this is the ideal tool that most growers use. However not all pruning shears are the same. It is best to use one that is strictly for cutting thick stems and branches. You are also going to need snips, which are used to cut off the leaves and not the branches. ...

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