Tutorials

Medical marijuana growing made easy! How-to tutorials with step-by-step instruction on how to grow cannabis.

Cloning with an aerocloner is a way to quickly create a bunch of "free" cannabis plants. We used the TurboKlone Aero Cloner for this cloning tutorial, but the same instructions should work for just about all aerocloners (like the HORTIPOTS Aeroponic Cloner Machine 24 Site) The aerocloner makes cannabis clones. A "clone" is when a
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Here's an easy way to water cannabis plants and remove runoff water at home. It's cheap, simple, and effective! Instead of a watering can, water your cannabis plants with a battery-powered water transfer pump. The hose makes it easy to reach all your cannabis plants. Including any plants in the back! Use plant saucers to
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
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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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