What is the difference of growing 10 pound plants vs 1 pound of weed?In a perfect world, you'd be swimming in a sea of cannabis buds as far as the eye can see. In the cannabis world, growing pounds upon pounds of pure bud with a thick blanket of milky, resinous trichomes requires a lot of cannabis plants, patience, passion, and skill.Cannabis yields vary by plant depending on their climate, growing environment, and genetics. And, with home cultivation limits, you can only grow so many plants in your home if weed is legal in your state.Our cannabis grow guide can teach you how to legally work around these limits to grow the most amount of weed possible, which in some cases, can be up to 10 pounds or more. Get ready to significantly improve your cannabis ...
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How to Prepare for Fire Season in the Cannabis Growing World
With wildfire season upon us, cannabis farmers must prepare early in the season by creating a defensible space around their buildings and crops to protect against the threat of complete destruction. Don't just be another wildfire statistic. Stand up to the increasing threat of fire damage with our fire safety tips.
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Why Wildfire Prevention Is Important
If 2020’s West Coast wildfires are any indication, cannabis farms will be facing a looming and never-ending threat of wildfire every year. Farmers must prepare well before the wildfire season starts against any fire that can threaten the crop and livelihood of agricultural workers.California, especially, has suffered the brunt of the fire damage. In 2020, the state had 2.2 million acres burned, more than any other ...Read More
5 Important Stages of Autoflowering Cannabis
If you understand these 5 important stages of autoflowering cannabis, you will be closer to getting a bountiful harvest in the shortest time possible. The good thing about autoflowering cannabis plants is that the cannabis grower can grow plants at a much quicker rate compared to traditional photoperiod plants and is not dependent on the light cycle.Best of all, autoflowering strains mature in a shorter time compared to photoperiod plants that require a specific amount of light during the vegetative and flowering stages. The difference in light cycle requirementsmakes the process of growing autoflowering plants much simpler and easier, especially for new growers. But, before you get too excited about growing autoflowering cannabis, here are a few things that you should know to have a ...
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How to Build a Grow Room In a Basement
If you have plans to grow cannabis, it pays to take a look at all the unused spaces in your house that may be ideal to repurpose as a grow room. A basement filled with old and unwanted items may be an ideal space to grow if you take into consideration a few key needs. In this article we'll discuss how to build a grow room in a basement. We'll take you through every step of the setup process to get you started cultivating cannabis in your unused basement space.
Pros and Cons
A fully set up grow room in your basement can provide proper odor control and noise dampening so that no one in floors above is the wiser. This can help if you plan to keep your garden secure and private.Generally, basements are cooler than the floors above. A cool basement makes temperature control ...Read More
Growing Cannabis in Coco Coir Perlite Mix
When planning to grow cannabis indoors or outdoors, cannabis cultivators have various options from which to choose and many decisions to make as far as cultivation methodology. In addition to deciding on the strain genetics, lighting, and nutrients to use, cultivators must choose the most appropriate grow medium—as well as whether the garden will be hydroponic, aeroponic, DWC, or soil-grown.All cultivation methods have their devotees, who will debate fervently about why their way of doing things is superior, but the fact of the matter is that are widely used in the cannabis space, and both can produce outstanding cannabis.This article will address two of the lesser-used grow medias: coco coir and perlite. Soil-based gardens can utilize a wide variety of ingredients for various soil ...
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7 Organic Picks: Best Fertilizer for Outdoor Grow
Organic cannabis is prized for its intense aroma, powerful flavors, high potency, and smooth smoke. If you want to grow the best possible cannabis outdoors, there's only one way to go: organic nutrients and fertilizer. Cut out the synthetics and help your yield with the best fertilizer for outdoor grow.
What Are Organic Fertilizers?
Organic fertilizers are derived from natural substances. They contain plant nutrients in low amounts and must be converted into inorganic forms by beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil. Here are some of the most common organic materials used to feed your plant.Fish emulsion: Fish emulsion is made from decomposed fish and has a high concentration of nitrogen, which is great for the vegetative stage. Bat guano: Bat guano is feces from ...Read More
7 Methods for Training Marijuana Plants
Training marijuana plants refers to the physical manipulation of the plant to produce more buds, and it can nearly double yields without a huge investment.If you're growing your cannabis plants indoors, your plants’ normal Christmas tree growth and stationary lighting produces big buds on top and larfy buds on the bottom. In our plant training guide, you'll learn seven ways to produce multiple bud sites with dense bud growth.
Low-Stress Methods of Training Marijuana Plants
Low-stress training (LST) is one of the easiest and most common ways to improve your indoor cannabis yields. Generally, LST involves bending the plant stems and securing them to expose the middle of the plant to light and create an even canopy.Growers can use a variety of securing devices such as pipe ...Read More
Guide to Breathtaking Flowering Cannabis
We've all seen the high-quality images of picture-perfect cannabis buds, completely covered in trichomes. But, are these connoisseur-grade flower nugs only possible at a commercial level? Absolutely not! You, too, can grow breathtaking flowering cannabis plants at home.Our flowering cannabis guide takes you through every major aspect of the flowering stage. You'll learn when it starts, how long it takes, and the optimal garden conditions required for a healthy harvest. We’ll also break down the stage by weeks to show you how it's done.
Flowering Cannabis: Start & Duration
During the flowering stage, cannabis plants begin to form dense and resinous cannabis buds. However, there are many variables to consider when it comes to the beginning of the flowering stage and the ...Read More
6 Best Nutrients for an Outdoor Grow for Cannabis
Finding the best nutrients for an outdoor grow can be challenging. Growing cannabis can be quite taxing for novice growers and cannabis plants can be more complex than typical plants. Growing outside is less expensive than growing inside. But it takes patience, enough light, quality soil, and the correct nutrients for an outdoor grow to thrive.
Consistency is Key When Planning Nutrients for an Outdoor Grow
When first growing cannabis, it’s essential to keep it as simple as possible by ensuring that the plants receive enough sun, soil, water, and nutrients.It's ideal to stay with the same brand of nutrients for consistency since the first few months of growth are sensitive, and it can be challenging to start. Try not to mix different brands for evenly dispersing ...Read More
5 Important Chores to Do In Your Outdoor Cannabis Garden This Summer
It's summer and nothing sounds better than chilling poolside with a smoke—but there are many chores to do in your outdoor cannabis garden to ensure a bountiful harvest.Now’s the time to give your plants that extra bit of care and attention. You’ve got the scorching heat, pesky bugs, and the risk of mold to worry about—so don't snooze in the sun.
5 Chores To Do In Your Outdoor Cannabis Garden
1. Aerate Soil
Aeration refers to the process of perforating the soil to improve the water penetration and oxygen flow into the soil. Summer is the perfect time to aerate your soil to allow those spring soil amendments to reach your roots.So, how do you aerate your soil? Easy!A broad fork is an invaluable tool to have around any garden. Simply press the fork’s prongs ...Read More
What Summer Solstice Means for Cannabis Growers
As June nears its end, some new to outdoor cultivation start to wonder what summer solstice means for cannabis growers. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. As photoperiodic plants, cannabis flowering depends on the light cycle. Understanding the light cycles and seasons of the year will help you plan a cultivation schedule that will maximize climate and light to produce a bountiful harvest!
What are Solstices and Equinoxes?
Understanding the basics of the earth’s orbit and axial tilt around the sun can help growers get a better sense of how the seasons and light cycles affect different stages of cannabis plant growth, from the planting stage to the harvest.The Earth revolves around the sun in 365 days, 5 hours, 59 minutes, and 16 seconds. On four specific ...Read More
Heating Your Cannabis Grow: How To Keep Plants Warm in Winter
Cannabis is a plant that enjoys mild climates. It thrives in sunny, warm environments and responds negatively to temperatures that dip too low.Low temperatures can pose challenges for those who want to grow marijuana year-round and want to produce a significant winter crop. Growing cannabis during the colder months may call for a little extra knowledge on heating your cannabis grow.
Outdoor vs Indoor Settings
Outdoor cultivators experience the most significant obstacles to growing cold-weather cannabis since crops are exposed to the harsh winter climate. In the United States’ temperate climate, only the warmest regions can attempt an outdoor grow during winter’s short, cold days.In cold-climate regions, outdoor growers risk ending up with a lackluster harvest. Even ...Read More
Ultimate Marijuana Indoor Grow Calendar
Plan every step of your indoor, soil-based growing process with this ultimate marijuana indoor grow calendar! Avoid the guesswork and reference this week-by-week roadmap from the moment you plant your seed to harvest.Our indoor grow calendar serves as an excellent foundation for beginners to establish a routine with their cannabis plants. Adapt the calendar to meet your exact specifications as you develop your growing techniques. If you follow our weekly schedule, you should have a successful harvest!
Marijuana Indoor Grow Calendar
Vegetative Stage After your plants have been fully germinated or the clones have taken root, you can begin the vegetative stage. During this stage, your plants will be focused on growing their stems. Generally, the vegetative stage can take up ...Read More
How to Grow the Biggest Pot Plant Possible
Do you want to learn how to grow the biggest pot plant possible? By using the best cannabis growing practices, you can grow a tall and hardy cannabis plant full of large and resinous flower buds. Our cannabis grow guide gives you tips from the pros to maximize your plant’s vertical and horizontal growth.
Size Matters For The Biggest Pot Plant
From a small seed, cannabis can grow just a couple of feet tall to nearly 35 feet tall. The size of a cannabis plant depends on its genetics, growing environment, and the cultivation practices used.For many growers, growing big trees can be a loophole around their legal plant count limits. Many states limit the number of plants medical and recreational patients can grow (usually 6 plants). However, states usually do not ...Read More
When Does Flowering Start Outdoor in California?
When does flowering start outdoor in California? Many new growers in the Golden State may be wondering when cannabis plants will begin to start developing their resinous flower buds in their neck of the woods. Flowering timelines depend on a variety of factors.Generally, most cannabis strains will begin to flower at the start of August, give or take a few weeks. However, the flowering time of your plants will depend on its genetics, environment, and growing practices.Our outdoor cannabis grow guide for California covers the plant’s growth timeline and the factors that can influence its speed of growth and flowering.If you want to be prepared for the coming flowering season, our guide will help you time your outdoor cannabis garden planting and harvesting for best ...
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