For cannabis growers, lights are a serious investment, whether you’re an established producer hoping to upgrade or a novice buying your first home-grow kit. Better lights can mean lower energy costs, more time to tend your crop, and above all, better harvests. The good news: Your dream setup may be closer than you think. Cannabis…
Under 2020’s pandemic-induced lockdown, I did what many cannabis-loving Canadians did this spring: I planted some weed. Adults in most Canadian provinces are permitted to cultivate up to four recreational cannabis plants per household. And while cannabis can grow like, well, a weed… maximizing the yield from just four plants takes a certain amount of…
Over the years, the goals of the cannabis cultivator have remained the same–grow great plants. Repeatedly. But when it comes to creating the ideal environment for growing cannabis indoors, cultivators are pushing the limits of traditional HVAC systems. The truth is, many companies don’t have the proper tech to grow thousands of plants side by…
If you’re a regular cannabis user, you’ve probably thought about growing your own. Now is a great time to start. With cannabis prohibition lifting in many places, it’s easier than ever for would-be cultivators to glean knowledge from experienced growers. Robert Bergman is an industrial cannabis grower and breeder, but he started growing cannabis at…
Many consider indoor cannabis cultivation to produce the highest quality cannabis available, but it’s usually thought to come at a high environmental cost. In a recently published paper, Energy Use by the Indoor Cannabis Industry: Inconvenient Truths for Producers, Consumers, and Policymakers, authors Evan Mills, PhD, and Scott Zeramby share big concerns about the energy…
There are all kinds of reasons why you’d want to grow cannabis, whether you’re a gardener looking for a new project, you’re tired of paying retail prices for your herb, or you just want to deepen your relationship with the plant. If you’re a beginner to growing cannabis looking for some advice on your first…
We know you can’t wait to get your hands on your homegrown weed harvest, but what about all the other creatures out there lurking in the garden? Are you in competition? And if so, how best to fight back and protect your stash? Here’s a list of common pests weed gardeners need to know about.…
Light deprivation—or light dep—is a technique in outdoor cannabis cultivation in which growers reduce the daily amount of light plants receive, tricking the plants into thinking fall has come early. This is done with light-blocking tarps that are draped over hoop houses for 12 hours a day, triggering the flowering phase early and letting farmers…
Environment and genetics both play a role in the coloration of a plant. But what exactly causes each variety to look the way it does? What gives Black Cherry Soda its otherworldly color of dark purple with vibrant orange hairs cutting through it like streaks of fire? Let’s explore the color of cannabis, examining which…
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When you think of soil, a pre-mixed plastic bag often comes to mind. Admittedly, it’s pretty easy to just dish out $20-$30 for a bag to start your cannabis grow. Many of these pre-mixed super soils are, in fact, organic and are a terrific starting point for novice gardeners. However, building your own soil at…
When it comes to pots, your cannabis wants one thing and one thing only: a safe, healthy place for root development. Without healthy roots, your cannabis will never thrive. Roots are in charge of water retention, nutrient absorption, anchoring the plant, and also facilitate vegetative growth. All of these functions must be considered when choosing…
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