Coco coir (often referred to simply as “coco”) is the most flexible grow medium. Made out of coconut shells that would otherwise be thrown away, this unique substance has surprising benefits for cannabis plants. Coco coir is made of coconut husks that have been ground up. It is often sold as compressed bricks for easy shipping
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As the scorching hot summer in San Diego of 2008 was about to hit its peak, a wannabe cannabis grower filled a solo cup with soil and planted her first seed. A few days later, her heart filled with pride as a fragile seedling emerged from the soil. She felt determined to nurture this cannabis
Soil is so simple. So close to nature. Add seeds, remember to water your plants, and wait for an awesome harvest, right? Unfortunately, many growers run into problems with cannabis plants in soil. The culprit is almost always either your environment, watering habits, or nutrients/supplements. We've covered environment and watering habits already, so this cannabis
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Outdoor cannabis cultivation is awesome. Free sunlight, no heat from grow lights, no electricity needed, and plenty of space for cannabis plants to spread out. But there is a catch: lack of control over the environment. For example, when it comes to growing cannabis outdoors, you have fewer options to reduce heat during a heatwave
This overwatered cannabis seedling is drooping from being given too much water too often. If you've got droopy cannabis plants, you're not alone. Overwatering is one of the most common problems faced by cannabis growers. Giving too much water to your cannabis plants doesn't mean you're a bad grower. In fact, overwatering is usually a
Do you want to grow tiny cannabis plants? Would you like to build a "microgrowery" for your marijuana garden? This tiny plant tutorial will teach you how to grow cannabis plants that stay small yet still produce an abundance of weed. I've grown a lot of cannabis plants of all sizes, and I'll share the
Why are your cannabis plants staying small? You planted your seeds, seedlings appeared, but now your plants are growing soooooo slow. It’s a common problem with cannabis seedlings and vegetative plants, but often frustrating to figure out the fix. What’s the cause? How do you make your marijuana plants grow faster? Slow-growing cannabis plants are
If you grow a lot of cannabis plants, you're eventually going to run into unusual plants, cannabis mutations, and other unexpected growth patterns. Nature loves variation! Here are some of the most common marijuana plant mutations I've encountered over the years. If you see one of these strange mutant plants, you're not alone. Submit a
Did you know a lot of cats (and dogs) love cannabis leaves? Every cat I've owned loves to nibble on my plants if given a chance. I've heard the same from many other growers. One day you check on your garden only to see cat-sized bites all over your plants. No kitty! Not my weed