Advanced Cannabis Growing Techniques

Have you already mastered the basics of growing weed? Are you ready to move on to some of the more advanced stuff? Don’t worry, ‘advanced’ doesn’t mean hard. In fact, a lot of the advanced stuff is actually really easy!

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by Nugbuckets (creator of the mainlining cannabis technique) - This cannabis mainlining tutorial was compiled and edited by Nebula Haze with permission from Nugbuckets. Read Nebula's Manifold Tutorial: https://www.growweedeasy.com/manifold Table of Contents Intro to Main-Lining Benefits of Main-Lining Theory Behind Main-Lining & Nugbuckets' Discovery Step-By-Step Tutorial - Main-Lining Technique (mainlining when starting from seed) Clone-Modified...

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by Keef Treez "The Defoliator" Defoliation is an extreme marijuana growth control technique. It's not to be done lightly by beginners. (For those interested, here's a cannabis defoliation tutorial by a different grower) The topic of cannabis defoliation is one of the most controversial subjects in the marijuana growing field. People on both sides defend their...

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by Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside Table of Contents Introduction to Cannabis Bud Quality Start with Top-Shelf Genetics - Get the effects and appearance you want. Your grow skill makes a huge difference, but a plant can't overcome its genes! If you want buds that are potent, dense, sparkly or purple/pink, you need the right...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents What is Aquaponics? 3 Major Obstacles to Growing Cannabis in Aquaponics Tactics for Growing Marijuana and Aquaponics Introduction: What is Aquaponics? In order to get high yields with aquaponics, a cannabis grower needs to familiarize themselves with the basics of how an aquaponic system works. To grow cannabis successfully...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents Intro: What is "Main-Lining" Cannabis? Ultra-Quick Guide to Building a Manifold Supplies List Main-Lining Diagram (Easy manifold for growing weed) Important Concepts to Increase Success Step-By-Step Instructions (with pics) Tips & Hints for an Easy Manifold Strain Choice Growing Environment Extra Plant Training Help What is "Main-Lining" Cannabis? The cannabis "main-lining"...

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by G.D. Bud This article comes courtesy of the good folks at seattlecannabisjournal.com, and was re-edited for clarity and ease of reading. Click Here to view the original article in all its glory! The day I got a recommendation for medicinal Cannabis was a relief. This was followed by the knowledge and urgency that I...

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by Nebula Haze Many growers prefer to get a faster cannabis harvest, especially if all other things are equal! The longest part of a cannabis plant's life is typically the time spent flowering/making buds. So speeding up the flowering stage is a sureproof way to get to harvest more quickly. A shorter flowering stage can...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents Introduction Evolution of the Cannabis Plant Through Selective Breeding Starting Stock: Landrace Strains Case Study: Development of the Ruderalis Strain Overview: Breeding New Strains What to Breed For Terms & Tools of the Trade Phenotypes Dominant & Recessive Traits Stabilizing Strains, Back-Crossing & Inbreeding How to Select Male &...

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by Nebula Haze (check out the end of the article for more resources) What's covered in this article: Introduction - Can cannabis plants be cultured? Basic Overview of Process - Gain a general understanding of how plant tissue culture works Tissue Culture Supplies - What type of equipment do you need to get started? Further...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents Introduction to Plant Training: Indoor Training Tactics for Bigger Yields! Three Main Types of Plant Training 1.) Bending & Securing Parts of the Plant Low Stress Training (LST) No-Technique Plant Training Supercropping Screen of Green (ScrOG) 2.) Damaging or Removing Parts of the Plant (in a Strategic Way) Topping &...

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by Sirius Fourside Have you ever heard of hydroponics? Although the term is sometimes used to describe growing cannabis plants in any inert or soilless medium (for example coco coir), it more commonly is used to describe growing with plant roots directly in water and that is what most people think of when they hear the word 'hydroponics'. Cannabis...

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by Nebula Haze Do feminized cannabis seeds lead to hermaphrodite ("hermie") marijuana plants? While certain seed sources or plant stress can increase the risk, you can take steps to protect yourself. Today, I unpack the facts about feminized cannabis seeds and hermies, so you have the information to decide what's right for your cannabis grow....

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by Sirius Fourside What isn’t there to love about training cannabis plants? Training is fun, it gets you more involved with your plants, it helps maximize your grow space and lights, and it burns a calorie or two in addition to dramatically increasing yields! But there is a dark side to training. It shows up...

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by Sirius Fourside FIMing: The act of pinching or cutting a young cannabis plant in such a way as to force it to grow 4 main colas instead of one. FIM is used as a word itself but is actually an acronym for “F**k, I missed!” So what exactly is FIMing? FIMing is an easy...

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by Nebula Haze For the many growers who are unable to cultivate cannabis outside in the free abundant sunshine, grow lights are necessary to successfully grow cannabis indoors. Grow lights take the place of the sun, and power the growth of your plants and their buds. Light is like "food" for your plants, so without a lot of bright light,...

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Grow Weed Easy - Learn How to Grow Cannabis GrowWeedEasy.com teaches you how easy it is to grow weed. Come learn how! Growing weed can be easy, though most "how to grow marijuana" tutorials make things seem like you need a degree in horticulture. The whole process is actually straightforward and surprisingly simple when you know...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents What is the Color Spectrum of Light? How Each Light Spectrum Affects Cannabis Growth UVA/UVB Blue Green Red / Far Red / Infrared What is the Best Spectrum for Growing Cannabis? PAR vs Lumens: Which is Best to Measure Grow Lights? Note: This article is aimed at intermediate to advanced cannabis growers looking for ways to improve their...

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by Oldtimer1 (foreword and adaptation by Nebula Haze) This tutorial is a condensed version of the classic "How to Keep a Bonsai Mum" article written by the legendary Oldtimer1. Although the original article was published in 2000, this bonsai training method recently resurfaced and has become popular for hobbyist cannabis growers without a lot of...

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by Sirius Fourside (with Nebula Haze) If time is the critical factor in your life, then I am going to show you how little time it can take for you to grow weed indoors in a spare closet or space. The grow method I'm about to share will actually take less of your time than...

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by Nebula Haze What is "DLI" (daily light integral) and how can you increase it for bigger yields? Definition: DLI stands for daily light integral. It describes how much light in the PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) range is delivered within a 24-hour period to an area. "Daily" because it's how much in a 24-hour period,...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents Intro to Increasing Cannabis THC Levels Knowns: How to Increase THC and Overall Potency Unknowns: These Things May Increase Potency Conclusion: Get Started! Increasing Cannabis Potency During the Growing Process When it comes to growing cannabis, there are lots of different goals by different growers. Many growers are growing medical marijuana for medical-related purposes. Others...

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by Nebula Haze (originally inspired in part by this thread from PhenoMenal) Table of Contents Introduction: How to Feminize Cannabis Seeds at Home 5 Steps to Feminized Seeds - Learn how to force female plants to make pollen and create feminized cannabis seeds Overview Step-by-Step Instructions with Pictures Picture Grow Journal Showing Complete Process Frequently Asked Questions How to...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents Introduction: How to Grow Cannabis That Smells Great 5 Common Reasons Buds Smell or Taste Bad Improper Drying Technique: Learn How to Prevent "Hay Smell" Mold: Avoid Harsh Buds that Taste Bad Bacteria: Ammonia, Sweet, and Rotting Smells Heat: Invisible Killer of Smell, Taste, & Potency Stuff On (or...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents Introduction: What Is "1 Gram/Watt" and Why Do Indoor Growers Want It? 3 Important Factors to Keep in Mind Step-by-Step: How to Achieve the Elusive 1+ Grams/Watt   What Is "1 Gram Per Watt" and Why Do Indoor Growers Want It? As a cannabis grower, you may have come across this term: "1...

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by Nebula Haze For those who might not be familiar, the term "ScrOG" (Screen of Green) refers to a marijuana growing technique that uses a net or wire mesh to control the height of the plant. If you hear or read growers refer to "SCROGing," "scrogging" or "scroggin" a plant, this is what they are...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents Introduction: Using CO2 For Growing Cannabis Pros & Cons of Using CO2 How Much CO2 Do I Need? Start Using CO2 Today! Use the Right Grow Light Seal Your Grow Space (optional) Add CO2 So It's "Raining" On Plants From Above Turn off CO2 at Night How to Use CO2 in the Vegetative...

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by Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside Table of Contents Introduction Why Humidity Matters to YOU Effects of Poor Humidity Management Humidity Basics Clones Seedling & Vegetative Stage Flowering Stage Drying Buds Temperature & Humidity (VPD) Too Cold? Too Hot? How to Control Humidity in the Grow Room Step 1: Get a Humidity & Temperature Monitor...

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by LBH - View original cannabis scrog tutorials by LBH on Rollitup: 4 Way LST tutorial & ScrOG tutorial Table of Contents Introduction Overview of ScrOG Process Make Your Screen Screen Materials How to Make Frame Vegetative Stage Topping Your Plants for ScrOG Step-By-Step Tutorial (with Pictures) Flowering Stage Use Tucking to Complete the ScrOG Frequently Asked Questions...

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by Nebula Haze (with contributions from Adam Jacques & Elton Prince) I'm always amazed at how mainstream cannabis cultivation has become in the USA! The other day I was in my local electronics store and I saw a classy-looking magazine for sale called Grow Magazine - The Quintessential Cannabis Horticulture Magazine (pictured to the right - here's their website)....

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by Nebula Haze In addition to the search bar, this link guide helps you navigate through the Grow Weed Easy website. Learn about growing topics you won't find anywhere else! This is a shortened list of all our cannabis growing tutorials, as the website has over 500 articles and tutorials! Full List of EVERYTHING on GWE  ← Over...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents What Are Cannabis Trichomes? When to Harvest Weed For the Highest Potency 4 Stages of Trichome Development (Harvest Stage 2 or 3) How to Easily See Trichomes Up Close How to Increase Number of Trichomes on Cannabis Buds What Are Trichomes on Cannabis Plants? When cannabis growers say they want to...

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Light Spectrum And Selective Light Training by SuperAngryGuy Published with permission. Note by Nebula:  I came across this incredibly interesting article by SuperAngryGuy, an avid grower who has been doing some interesting research into marijuana grow lights and who is kind enough to allow others to repost his work so that the growing community can...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents What is Super Cropping? Why Does Super Cropping Work So Well? What You Need To Super Crop Your Cannabis Plants How to Super Crop Your Cannabis Choose Branches to Bend Bend Branches Using the "Supercrop" Technique Tape Accidental Injuries (Hopefully Unnecessary) Examples and Final Results   What is Super Cropping?...

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by Sirius Fourside Many growing methods seem like common sense once you're actually aware of them. For example, low-stress training seems like an obvious thing to do once you understand that exposing more of the cannabis plant to light makes for more buds. This week, we're revisiting a topic that many newer growers may be unaware of: The...

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by Nebula Haze Table of Contents Why Are My Cannabis Buds Taking So Long? "Lazy" Strains Breeders "Exaggerate" Heat or light stress Re-vegging (reverting to the vegetative stage) Buds actually are ready right now How to Get Cannabis Buds to Mature Faster Reduce light hours Complete Darkness at Night Low Temperature, Low Humidity Specialized Supplements...

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by Nebula Haze Bud density isn't everything... but it sure is nice! If your cannabis buds keep coming out light and fluffy and you're not sure why, this article will break it down for you. Learn exactly how to grow the densest, most rock hard cannabis buds possible. Example of dense marijuana buds. Looks and...

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