If you're just getting started on your weed-growing journey, it can feel totally overwhelming. Where do you start? There's so much to know, so what should you focus on first? Get the answers to all your questions in this straightforward tutorial. I'll show you exactly what needs your attention, so you consistently get the harvest
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Do you have legal plant limits? Cannabis cultivation is legal in many countries and several states in the USA. However, many growers are subject to legal plant limits. That means they can only grow a certain number of plants at a time. For example, California (where I live) allows 21+ adults to grow up to 6
Looks aren't everything... but who doesn't love beautiful cannabis buds covered in glitter? If you want buds dripping in trichomes, grow trichome-heavy strains like Slurricane #7, Sugar Cane, or Double Afghani Kush. Start with the right seeds to grow trichome-covered buds, like Early Lemon Berry. Choose a Strain That Grows Tons of Trichomes Note: Trichome-heavy
Growers often ask me for examples of training a cannabis plant for better indoor yields. A plant that's trained to grow wide and flat in the vegetative stage produces more buds indoors than a natural-grown plant. Especially with smaller grow lights or a short setup. One popular way to create a flat cannabis canopy is
Cannabis defoliation... have you heard of it? Defoliation is the process of strategically removing leaves to make cannabis grow in a more desirable way. This week, I defoliated 3 plants in preparation for the flowering stage Why do I defoliate? A few reasons. Higher-quality buds - Strategic defoliation in the early flowering stage produces fewer but higher-quality
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
It was October of 2008. Somewhere in San Diego, a wannabe cannabis grower named Nebula embarked on a new adventure... growing weed! Nebula carefully planted her first cannabis seed in a cup full of good soil. Two days later, a fragile seedling emerged, looking happy and healthy. She grinned every time she looked at it.
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