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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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Growing Weed Outdoors

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Growing weed outdoors is more accessible than you think. Outdoor cannabis cultivation can be a fulfilling and relaxing activity for growers of all skill levels. Of course, outdoor cultivation comes with its own set of challenges. Our outdoor growing guide shows you how to grow your own weed in your backyard, balcony, rooftop, or terrace.

Benefits of Outdoor-Grown Weed

Outdoor weed has long been compared unfavorably to indoor weed, which is seen as the most potent and flavorful available. Despite this misconception, outdoor-grown weed can boast a fuller spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes than indoor weed. Plus, there are many more benefits to growing in the great outdoors. Consider the high energy costs of artificial lights, air conditioning, and dehumidifiers inside an ...

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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?

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5 Important Stages of Autoflowering Cannabis

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If you understand these 5 important stages of autoflowering cannabis you will be almost there with getting a bountiful harvest in the shortest time possible. The good thing with autoflowering is that the cannabis grower has control over the process and is not dependent on the light cycle. Better still, autoflowering strains mature in a short time. This makes the process of autoflowering simpler and easier. But before you get too excited about autoflowering cannabis here are a few things that you should know.

When Should I Expect To Harvest Autoflowering Cannabis?

Autoflowering strains of cannabis grow speedily and have a forgiving nature which makes them beginner friendly. Most autoflowering strains are resistant to pathogens and pests and can do well in both indoor and ...

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How to Dry Weed for Beginners

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Read our guide on how to dry weed for beginners to learn the basics of harvesting your plant after a rewarding growing season. After months of tending to your cannabis plant’s water, nutrient, and pH levels, you finally get to reap the fruits of your labor. But, the work isn’t quite done yet. Drying and curing marijuana plants are the two main processes essential to a successful harvest. Under or overdrying could lead to moldy weed or harsh-tasting buds, respectively. Not to mention the time you’ve wasted that can be ruined by a drying mistake. Learning how to dry your weed effectively is the final leg of the race you need to complete to produce resinous and flavorful buds. Like with any other process, practice makes perfect. You may not get it right on the first try, but our ...

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Hand-Trimmed vs. Machine-Trimmed Marijuana: The Great Debate

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Hand-Trimmed vs. Machine-Trimmed Marijuana. This is an ongoing debate in the world of cannabis cultivation. In the great debate between hand-trimmed vs. machine-trimmed marijuana, weed cultivators are torn between tradition and automation. Trimming cannabis leaves and stems from the trichome-rich buds on a weed plant is a crucial step toward producing marketable marijuana nugs. It’s only fitting that any cannabis cultivator worth their salt considers the advantages and disadvantages of hand and machine trimming pot flowers. When debating between hand-trimmed and marijuana-trimmed cannabis, marijuana growers should consider the cost, labor, and quality of the final product. Below, you’ll find a more nuanced and balanced take on the various cannabis trimming ...

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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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Sexing Marijuana Plants

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Sexing marijuana plants is a crucial part of the growing and breeding process. Cannabis plants are generally dioecious plants, which means that they will produce either female or male reproductive organs. In certain environmental conditions, however, cannabis plants can be monoecious, also known as “hermaphroditic.” Monoecious plants feature both male and female reproductive organs.  When growing from seed, growers keep a close eye on early plant growth to make sure they know which plants are female and which are male. Knowing the difference between the sexes tells growers whether the plant will be used to grow trichome-rich and dense flower buds or to produce exciting new genetics. If you’re exercising your green thumb with cannabis plants, here’s everything you should know ...

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Minimize Water Waste in Your Cannabis Grow

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Let's take a look at how to minimize water waste in your cannabis grow. Two key resources are essential to any successful cannabis grow, regardless of whether its private or commercial: water and light. Full-spectrum lighting can come from either the sun or indoor grow lights, but the water for your grow will most likely come from your city water on tap. Diverting water from natural creeks and streams is not possible for most people, and when it is, it’s usually illegal. That means it's critical to eliminate water waste whenever possible. ...

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How to Prepare Your Cannabis Garden For Cultivation

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Many cannabis cultivators are getting ready to get back in the game of growing weed in their cannabis gardens. There are so many people who love to plant outdoors, even if it is the marijuana plant. Big farms will generally start their cannabis garden focus in the month of February and March. For the small grower, it is not too late to begin a backyard cannabis garden. However, depending on where you live, you won't get to sow any seeds or clone your marijuana plant until the frost or wintry season has passed. However, there are things you can do in the meantime such as preparing your cannabis garden and gathering the seeds and tools so that when the time comes, you will be able to hit the ground running. ...

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Things To Learn About Selective Cannabis Breeding

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There are various reasons why cannabis growers might want to breed one plant variety than the other. It might not be due to the fact that it is driven by cannabinoid. Of course, A lion's share of the commercial market as it relates to cannabis breeding is focused heavily on how they will produce strains with a high level of terpene profiles and THC. However, there are some fundamental things that breeders should consider and this includes rooting ability, mold resistance, structure, wind resistance and able to fight against pathogens, the increase of flowering time, trichome structure, improvement of yield, training the plants, CBD profile and terpene count. For avid cannabis breeding, these are several of the things that should be the most important for consideration. ...

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Things Cannabis Breeders Focus On While Producing A New Strain

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Cannabis breeders are quite professional and experienced in what they do. You might be wondering just what that is or what it means. It is when marijuana strains are created from scratch so they can stand out from other strains. The cannabis breeders will be able to improve the existing strains and their traits. The constraints, limitations or factors that will define each enhanced trait could be subjective. However, cannabis breeders might use various factors such as economic profitability and market demand of the various improved strains. ...

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Is Cannabis Certification Necessary?

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The cannabis market grew in leaps and bounds in 2017. In fact, it went up to thirty three percent. In 2018, it went as much as 45 percent. With that being said, the industry is really taking off and the full legalization of marijuana in Canada late last year put the cannabis industry in contention with other industries. With such a thriving marijuana industry, there is no wonder that many people are looking to change careers and get involved with new investment opportunities. For this reason, many of these same people are looking to acquire formal education or cannabis certification to compete in the industry. Is that necessary, though? ...

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Cannabis Status In Cambodia and Thailand

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Thailand has as many as sixty-nine million people in the country. In fact, with this number of people, Thailand is considered twentieth in the world as most popular country. In addition, the country is top ten when it comes to tourist arrival to this destination each year. It is interesting to note that tourists might come across a flourishing marijuana industry in the country, even though drugs and cannabis are not officially tolerated in the country. However, the government has pushed through a resolution for legalizing cannabis and initiating research development for medical cannabis. So, where we are going to discuss the marijuana status in this country as well as in Cambodia to see what is going on in the country as it relates to weed. ...

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3 Tips to Properly Clean Your Cannabis Grow Room

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A tidy grow room is an efficient and productive grow room. Unfortunately, many grow spaces are cluttered with various tools of the trade, and the resulting space looks messy and unorganized. While most grow spaces aren’t open to public view, the impression a cluttered grow room gives to those who do see it—even if you’re the only one—is a lack of order and general carelessness. ...

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