Jason Bird
Jason Bird has been cultivating organically-grown cannabis in Portland, Oregon, since 1996 and graduated with an AAS degree in Horticulture in 1999. He became a medical cannabis cultivator in 2003 and a medical patient advocate in 2006 after a serious accident. He currently runs a hybrid business development agency bringing economic and energy solutions to cannabis business owners. He is also a cultivation columnist for Fat Nugs Magazine (fatnugsmag.com).
Label Cannabis Seedlings to Keep Them Apart
Proper labeling of germinating cannabis seeds is crucial for successful cultivation. Accurate labeling allows a grower to keep track of important primary information like strain names, cultivar types, and growth cycle dates. This information helps growers identify and monitor growth patterns and specific requirements for each cultivar. Accurate ... Read more
How To Protect Your Outdoor Marijuana Plants Against Wind
Good air circulation is necessary for cannabis to thrive. However, constant or excessive wind can severely impact your plants’ overall health and yield and lead to a disappointing harvest. Good harvests start with good environmental conditions; selecting an appropriate site is vital in outdoor cultivation. Every site has ... Read more
Cannabis Nutrient Lockout
Nutrient lockout is a fairly common problem in indoor cannabis cultivation due to the use of fertilizers containing nutrient salts. Excess nutrient salts can accumulate in the growing medium, leading to fluctuations in pH, nutrient levels, and nutrient availability. When this occurs, a plant cannot absorb the necessary ... Read more
Bag Seeds: Are they worth growing?
So you found some seeds in a bag of cannabis you like, and now you have some questions: Will bag seeds even grow? Will they grow the same plants? Should you grow them? These quandaries will arise when you find “bag seeds” in your weed for the first ... Read more
What is cannabis wind burn? How to treat and prevent it.
To cultivate cannabis successfully, your plants need to have the right environmental conditions. Good air circulation around your plants is one of the most critical factors affecting their overall health. This is especially true indoors, where small problems can quickly turn ugly. While it’s important to provide good ... Read more
What is Fast-Flowering Cannabis?
Fast-flowering strains combine photoperiod genetics with autoflowering genetics. They have been engineered to grow and mature faster than traditional cannabis plants. This means quicker harvests and increased yields compared to autoflower strains. Fast flowering strain yields can match those of photoperiod cannabis varieties. Understanding fast flowering weed and ... Read more
Automatic Watering System For Growing Marijuana
Cannabis plants need adequate hydration to thrive and achieve maximum yield. When grown in an ideal environment, you’ll see just how thirsty they can get. Your cannabis plants need water and naturally consume a lot of it – especially photos. Remember, they’re made of 80% water! Keeping cannabis ... Read more
How to make super soil for autoflowers
When gardening, it’s best to let nature do her thing by providing the right conditions. With that in mind, let’s discuss how to make super soil for autoflowers. Making the effort now to create a premixed soil for autoflowers will save a lot of work later and pay ... Read more
What is the best type of soil for autoflower cannabis?
Growing a great crop of autoflower cannabis requires attention to detail regardless of the growing medium you use. If you’re going to grow in soil, you should understand how to prepare (or purchase) the best soil for autoflowers. The best soil for growing autoflowers in any environment should ... Read more
What are Autoflower Seeds?
Are you new to cannabis growing and looking for a fast and easy way to get started? Are you an experienced grower looking to squeeze in more harvests per year with less work? In either case, autoflowering cannabis seeds may be the solution. As cannabis genetics continue evolving ... Read more
