The cultivation of cannabis is becoming a common practice, and many people are enjoying growing their own. The quality of the marijuana produces by home growers is all across the board for a variety of reasons. The knowledge and skill of the grower, the functionality and conditions in the grow space, and the cannabis genetics used can all play a big part in the overall success of any cultivation project - and having the right tools at your disposal can make a big difference. ...
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Monitoring Water EC and PPM Levels for Cannabis
Cannabis horticulture includes many variables and processes. In addition to deciding which strains to grow, decisions must be made about grow-room design and the best lighting. Then there are a variety of soils, soil amendments, and pots to evaluate and choose—not to mention air circulation and ventilation needs to address, as well as other variables, like whether or not to supplement the grow with CO2. ...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Cannabis Cultivators
As we enter 2019, a new year and new opportunities face us, and like many people, you may be wondering what you can do better this year. Whether it’s giving up a bad habit or embarking on a healthier lifestyle, New Year’s resolutions are nothing new. The practice has a long history and goes back more than 4,000 years to the Babylonians, who were also the first culture to hold celebrations of the new year. ...
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How Smart Pots Can Improve Cannabis Plants
What are smart pots as it relates to improving your cannabis plants? Glad you asked! Smart pots are used to enhance the vitality and health of your cannabis plants. However, you have to be aware of how they can work to give you a better yield. You can choose to use a regular container, but smart pots might give you better results. It was since the 1980s that smart pots came into the nursery or greenhouse industry. ...
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Heating Your Cannabis Grow: How To Keep Plants Warm in Winter
Cannabis is a plant that enjoys mild climates. It thrives in sunny, warm climates and responds negatively to temperatures that dip too low. This can pose challenges for those who grow marijuana year-round and want to produce a significant winter crop, and may call for a little extra heating. ...
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Cannabis Breeding 101: Growing Cannabis for Seeds
Growing cannabis can be rewarding for many reasons. Whether it’s home growing or commercial cultivation, the monetary payoff can be great, not to mention the personal satisfaction and fun derived from this practice. Although some home growers use clones in their gardens, the majority use seed, and there is a brisk market for seeds from elite strains. Although some seeds can be very expensive, in the hands of competent growers, they will produce consistently potent and flavorful flower. ...
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Grow Your Own Cannabis: Cultivation for Beginners
If you love cannabis and have never grown it yourself, you’ve most likely wondered exactly what it takes to grow top-drawer flower on a limited budget. The idea of managing a personal cannabis garden may be intimidating to some people who feel they lack the skill to produce anything truly exceptional. “Leave it to the experts” is the philosophy of the majority of avid cannabis consumers, but there’s really no reason why this should be the case. ...
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Tips for Growing Cold-Weather Cannabis
Growing high-quality cannabis is usually a warm weather endeavor. Outdoors, cannabis plants grown from seed germinate in the spring, and the seedlings grow steadily throughout the spring and summer months until they flower in late summer and fall. Mild temperatures keep the plants thriving and growing steadily. ...
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Cannabis Equipment Must-Haves for Home Growers
As cannabis legalization continues to spread across the United States and other areas of the world, home growing is more widespread than ever before. Many states and Canadian provinces have laws in place that allow limited home growing for personal use. ...
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Learn More About Mold-Resistant Cannabis Strains
Nothing makes cannabis growers’ hearts sink more than discovering mold on their plants. Sometimes referred to as “bud rot,” mold can quickly turn a once-nice plant into a worthless, decaying eyesore. While there are ways to effectively treat plants with mold, the best way to avoid it is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Like mold’s nasty twin sister powdery mildew, sound cultivation practices will all but eliminate it from impacting your grow. ...
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