If you've just started growing marijuana for the first time, you may be a little overwhelmed by all your strain options, including autoflower vs photoperiod strains. (Where can I order cannabis seeds online?). Photoperiod plants make buds with "long nights" (usually by putting grow lights on a timer). Autoflower plants make buds automatically after about
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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
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
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
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
This tutorial is Part 1 of our “how to grow weed for beginners” series: Part 1: Get Your Cannabis Garden Setup > Part 2: Your 10-Minute Seed-to-Harvest Grow Guide Are you looking for a personalized "grow weed at home" kit? This 10-minute tutorial teaches you how to get the right supplies and start growing cannabis
Dense buds are pretty, mold-resistant, and they contain more weed. Learn how to make sure all your buds grow up to be super dense.
A lot of indoor cannabis growers struggle with yields. It's fantastic to grow your weed, but you must grow enough that you never run out. Otherwise, growing may feel like a waste of time and effort. Luckily, cannabis yields don't have to be a mystery. There are specific factors that cause yields to be big