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…
To start off the growing process, growers typically plant many seeds in small pots because you won’t know if all of them will sprout (or germinate), and you won’t know if all of them will be female (only females produce buds). It’s hard to plan out your garden space and plant seeds directly into the…
When it comes to growing cannabis in soil, it’s imperative to choose or create a blend that will allow your plants to perform their best. Soil, at a basic level, is defined as the topmost layer of earth in which plants grow, a mixture comprised of organic remains, clay, and rock particles. But when perfecting…
Tr Brought to you by Hawthorne Gardening Company. Cannabis crops have existed for as long as there’s been cannabis—but thanks to prohibition and restrictions on the plant, they haven’t gotten as much agricultural attention as broccoli or roses. Now that scientists have the opportunity to learn about cannabis plants and their vulnerabilities, we’re learning more…
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