Chad Westport
Chad Westport is a lifelong grower and cannabis educator. He specializes in controlled environment agriculture and has a degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Small Farm Systems. Refining processes and developing methods that allow all growers to succeed is a driving factor. Chad is a grower, breeder, and a lifelong student of the plant.
Maximize Cannabis Yields by Adding CO₂ to Your Grow Tent
When discussing food for our plants, we often consider the nutrients we put into the soil. Still, we often forget that photosynthesis is also required for plant growth. Without light, water, and CO₂, we wouldn’t have the catalysts for photosynthesis. Just as increased nutrients can lead to larger ... Read more
Cannabis Grow Tent Smell Control Guide
Growing cannabis can be tricky. We want our flowers to be fragrant and recognizable, but we also don’t want them to smell so much that the entire neighborhood knows. Stealth gardens rely on odor control. If you’re growing a wonderfully pungent cannabis plant from ILGM but want to ... Read more
Fans for Grow Room Airflow: A Buyer’s Guide
Must-buy fans for grow rooms boost plant health, reduce mildew, and enhance CO2 flow. Learn to choose wisely: intake, circulation, exhaust.
Air Ventilation Part 3: Everything You Need to Know About Ventilation Equipment for Your Cannabis Grow
TL/DR In Part 1 of our grow room ventilation series, we covered the beneficial reasons “why” proper ventilation is important. Our journey continues as we look at the variables and necessary equipment for air ventilation when growing cannabis. In Part 2, we focused on “how” to create proper ... Read more
Air Ventilation Part 2: How To Create Good Air Circulation In Your Cannabis Grow Tent
TL/DR In Part 1, we covered the beneficial reasons “why” proper ventilation is so important for cannabis plants. Our journey continues as we look at the variables and equipment necessary to get the job done. Welcome to Part 2 of our series about grow room ventilation. Today, we ... Read more
Air Ventilation Part 1: Why is Good Air Circulation So Important For Growing Cannabis?
In the first part of this three part series on air ventilation in cannabis grow rooms we cover the benefits and “why” proper ventilation and circulation is so important. Our journey continues as we consider the variables and equipment necessary to get the job done. Part 2 of ... Read more
How To Clean Your Cannabis Grow Room or Grow Tent
Keeping your grow area clean is part of the foundation for a successful cannabis harvest. When grow tents and garden spaces have a clean environment, growers are less likely to encounter problems with plant-damaging pests, harmful pathogens, and molds. That’s why Integrated Pest Management (IPM) starts with “cultural ... Read more
Best Grow Tent Kits
Growing marijuana indoors is a popular choice for many cannabis growers. Indoors, growers can control their plant’s environment and minimize pest issues. Additionally, many growers use indoor grow tent kits when constructing their indoor grow space. Grow tents come in many sizes, but even small grow tent kits ... Read more
Garage Grow Room Tips
Garages can provide an excellent inside place to grow cannabis. First of all, there are many design options when building a grow room in a garage. Growers can treat the open area as a large grow room with multiple lights or section off a corner to grow just ... Read more
A beginner’s guide to hanging grow lights
Certain things can happen in the grow room that most growers only consider once it happens. Once it happens, those growers will never forget. Having your lights fall and crush your healthy, striving, gorgeous-looking cannabis plants is an experience no one forgets. In this article, we will fill ... Read more
Introduction to Cannabis Plant Training: Indoor Training Tactics for Bigger Yields!
Before we start tossing around training methods, let’s make sure we know why we’re here. Using cannabis training techniques is like giving your plants a growth plan. Instead of letting them do their own thing—which often means growing tall and lanky—you guide them to grow in a way ... Read more
Best timers for grow lights
One of the unsung heroes of the indoor grow room is the timer controlling your lights. Without a timer for grow lights, the responsibility of turning grow lights on and off falls on the grower. As diligent as we may think we are, grow light timers are far ... Read more
Germination guide for autoflowering seeds
Germinating autoflower seeds is an important first step on your grow journey. Keeping sterile conditions and controlling the environment will propel your plants toward success. Autoflower seeds can be germinated using common techniques; what happens after germination makes the autoflower process slightly different. By giving your seedling a ... Read more
The best light schedule for autoflowers
Autoflower varieties are unique, thanks to the exclusive trait allowing these plants to flower under different light cycles. With a handful of autoflower lighting schedules to choose from, curious growers want to know, what is the best light cycle for autoflowers? Light drives growth, but is there such ... Read more
A Guide to Buying Cannabis Seeds
Buying cannabis seeds is one of the most exciting parts of the growing process. We all daydream about our chosen seed’s potential, the reward of a successful harvest, and the process along the way. However, there are thousands of cannabis strains to choose from, and finding the right ... Read more
How to Build a DIY Grow Tent
Building a DIY grow tent can be an ideal option for growers on a budget or those that need a custom footprint not offered by traditional grow tents. In many areas of the world, grow tents aren’t available to buy or are a risky purchase for growers on ... Read more
The Best LED Grow Lights
Buying your first light-emitting diode (LED) light is exciting but often confusing since there are many styles of LED configurations, color spectrums, and brands. Growers love LED lighting because it offers less power consumption, a lower heat signature than high-intensity discharge (HID) systems, and many more benefits. The ... Read more
Grow Light Distance
Light placement is an important aspect of a successful grow. Too close, and you may burn your plants. Too far, and you can cause the plants to stretch and become leggy. The distance you hang your light above the canopy will vary depending on your light source and ... Read more
