In our GWE growing community, a grower recently asked... "I'm confused about all the different types of grow lights. What's the difference between an LEC grow light and an Induction grow light? What about Plasma or CMH grow lights? They all look sort of similar to each other... and how are they different from LEDs?" It's crazy
Common Questions
Temperatures are dropping in many parts of the world and unfortunately, cannabis plants don't like the cold. In fact, most cannabis strains grow significantly slower once the temperature gets under 60°F (15°C), and freezing temperatures can cause major injury or even plant death. This cannabis plant is happy to be inside out of the cold
When is the best time to harvest? See a picture gallery of "ready to harvest" cannabis buds, plus explanations for the buds that are weird or hard to tell!
When I was first learning about how to grow cannabis, I learned about the importance of pH to prevent nutrient deficiencies. But sometimes your pH is in the recommended range and your marijuana plants leaves are still showing signs of nutrient deficiencies. What else besides incorrect pH causes nutrient deficiencies in cannabis plants? Basically, when
Unfortunately your plants are much more likely to suffer from mold if you live in a humid environment or have cool, wet weather :( Although no strain is fool-proof, some strains are better at preventing mold than others! Get a list of some of the most pop
Is one seedling growing much slower than the others, for no apparent reason? Learn why this happens and what you can do about it!
Today, learn what kind of soil grows the best marijuana plants. Choosing cannabis-friendly soil produces more weed with less effort. You just need to know what soil to look for. Note: Seeds like Purple Haze, Northern Lights #10, Do-Si-Dos germinate strong in soil. My favorite cannabis soil is Fox Farm Coco Loco soil, which pairs with Fox Farm
This is a super-condensed version of our Beginner Guide! The following tutorial is very basic, but if you follow the 10 steps you will get to harvest!
If you want sweet-smelling buds, the most important thing to do is choose a sweet-smelling strain. However, there are supplements and other tactics you can use to intensify that smell!
Should you smoke the leaves or trim them off? It depends partly on strain, environment, and the size of your buds. It also depends on personal preference!