Robert Bergman

Robert Bergman is an Amsterdam-based marijuana grow expert who has years of experience from small grows to massive operations. His passion for growing led him to develop his own Gold Leaf strain. Now, Robert is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with the world.

Wedding Pie strain

Wedding Pie strain

They say variety is the spice of life, and while some people like savory, thankfully, others prefer sweet, and for those out there with a sweet tooth, Wedding Pie weed strain may just be a match made in heaven.  This hybrid strain tips the scales in favor of ... Read more
Sherbert cake strain

Sherbert cake strain

The Sherbert Cake strain is a potent indica-dominant hybrid known for its unique flavor, which (not surprisingly) is incredibly similar to sherbert.  You may call it “Sherbet cake”; however, many people just call it the Sherb Cake strain.  The Sherb cake weed strain is a delicious result of ... Read more
Sharklato strain

Sharklato strain

With so many cannabis strains, finding one with a name that isn’t a simple combination of its parents’ names blended into one is refreshing.  The Sharklato strain is a welcoming change. It was named by its creator, the well-respected rapper Yung Marley, after he gained the nickname “Shark.” ... Read more
Jealousy Strain

Jealousy strain

They say jealousy makes you nasty. Well, if that’s the case, you probably weren’t smoking this strain, because despite what your parents said, this Jealousy leaves you quite pleasant.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 50% – 50% 1-1.5 oz/ft² 1.9-2.5 oz/plant 9-10 weeks (indoors) ... Read more
Marijuana Trichomes close up

Trichome harvesting chart

If you ask any grower which part of the cannabis contains the most cannabinoids, they’ll say it’s the trichomes.  Cannabinoids aren’t produced in the flowers or leaves of cannabis. Instead, they are produced and stored in the tiny glandular hairs that you see on the surface of marijuana ... Read more
Georgia Pie strain

Georgia Pie strain

With its dense, tightly coiled nugs, Georgia Pie strain is lust at first sight.  Its lime-green leaves and burnt orange pistils are striking against the softer lavender undertones, and a sticky coating of crystal trichomes spreads like a drizzling of warm honey, giving it an overall amber appearance. ... Read more
Tiramisu Strain

Tiramisu strain

When Cali Connection added The Gold Line by TCC to their repertoire, we knew great things were coming.  And boy, did they deliver with the Tiramisu strain. Backpackboyz and 5 Points LA are the growers behind this ganja, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.  Indica / ... Read more
Chile Verde strain

Chile Verde strain

Chile Verde strain may be fairly new on the block, but that hasn’t stopped it from carving out quite a reputation.  Created by HBK genetics, Chile Verde quickly grew in popularity after its release, and for good reason. This Lavender Kush and Key Lime Pie offspring hit the ... Read more
Lemon Cherry Gelato

Lemon Cherry Gelato strain

Ever since Backpackboyz and 5 Points LA joined forces, they’ve produced nothing but hits like Lemon Cherry Gelato strain.  Their names are synonymous with high-class cultivation and top-quality weed.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 60%-40% 2-3 oz/ft² 10 – 15 oz/plant 57 – 62 ... Read more
CFL and marijuana plant

How many CFLs per plant?

Compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) bulbs are one type of lighting method to use when growing cannabis plants.  CFL bulbs are cheap, like incandescent lights, but don’t produce any of the heat that incandescent bulbs do, making them the ideal light fixture for an indoor garden that doesn’t have ... Read more
ZAZA cannabis strain

Zaza strain

Originally bred by Californian-based South Bay Genetics, Zaza Strain (aka Zaza Runtz) is a potent indica dominant strain with the renowned Blue Dream and Rare Darkness strains within its lineage, contributing to its fast-growing popularity.  Its terpene profile includes Carene, Phellandrene, and Bisabolol, which work to deliver a ... Read more
Mr. clean cannabis strain

Mr. Clean strain

Mister Clean strain is a sativa-dominant (40% Indica / 60% Sativa) marijuana strain with a 40% Indica, 60% Sativa split.  The hybrid, bred by Exotic Genetix and grown by Revolutionary Clinics, is the offspring of Lime Skunk and The Cube, two interesting strains in their own right.  Indica ... Read more
Gorilla Butter cannabis strain

Gorilla Butter strain

*No gorillas were harmed in the making of this review.  Fresh Coast Seed Company is the original breeder behind the Gorilla Butter strain.  Despite being a relatively new kid on the block, it’s already built a loyal following.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 50%-50% ... Read more
foxtailing marijuana

Marijuana foxtails

Despite being hardy by nature, cannabis plants are responsive to the environment they grow, meaning a double-edged sword for growers.  On the one hand, they use the responsiveness of cannabis to increase its yield through plant training techniques and different growing methods.  On the other, this means cannabis ... Read more
Manifolding cannabis

Manifolding cannabis plants

Every grower’s goal is to increase their cannabis plants’ overall yield, which is why there are numerous different plant training techniques for marijuana.  One of many growers’ more common techniques is manifolding. This article will discuss: We also answer frequently asked questions about manifolding such as, ‘When is ... Read more
Italian Ice marijuana strain

Italian Ice strain

Italian Ice marijuana strain is a tasty indica-dominant hybrid (60% indica to 40% sativa) that’ll blow your socks off.  It’s a blend of the famed Gelato #45 and Forbidden Fruit, bred by the award-winning Cali Connection and grown by Backpack Boyz and Five Points LA.  Cultivators love the ... Read more
Recon marijuana strain

Recon strain

Welcome to this Recon strain review, where we’ve done the recon for you.  Recon strain is an excellent cannabis specimen developed by DNA Genetics. They created this hybrid by mating LA Confidential with Cannadential.  Following in the footsteps of parent LA Confidential, Recon strain is award-winning, taking home ... Read more
marijuana fimming

Fimming cannabis

‘Fu$k I missed’, or fimming is a trimming method that you can apply to cannabis plants during their vegetative stage to increase the number of bud sites.  It’s done by cutting the upper half of the new growths on your plants which will cause them to produce multiple ... Read more
kitchen sink cannabis strain review

Kitchen Sink strain

Cannarado Genetics bred Sundae Driver and GMO Cookies to spawn Kitchen Sink, a high-powered, full-bodied strain ready to take on the greats.  The Kitchen Sink strain contains Myrcene, Phellandrene, Terpineol, Humulene, and Bisabolol, so you know you’re in for a therapeutic (and tasty) smoke.  And that’s before we ... Read more
Super Cropping Marijuana

Super cropping marijuana: Simple trick for bigger yields

Most growers look for ways to increase their cannabis yield.  While there’s nothing wrong with growing cannabis regularly without any plant training, you won’t make the most of the strain you’re growing without it.  However, plant training has its risks, such as being extremely stressful when used on ... Read more
White Gushers cannabis strain

White Gushers strain

If you’re a fan of strong, sweet-flavored strains like Zkittles, the White Gushers strain is definitely your strain.  Bred by the Californian-based, Cookies fam, this flavorful indica-dominant strain is a crossbreed of Gelato #41 and Triangle Kush.  It’s packed with rich tropical aromas and delivers an uplifting, relaxing ... Read more
Devil's Lettuce strain

Devil’s Lettuce strain

Every now and then, there’s the day from hell that’s stressful as heck, and all you want to do is take the edge off.  That’s when cannabis compels you – to reach for a bong and exorcise some demons.  Devil’s Lettuce strain (aka Devils Fruit ) is precisely ... Read more
Waffle Cone cannabis strain

Waffle Cone strain review

The Waffle Cone strain is an indica-dominant hybrid (70% indica – 30% sativa) bred by Compound Genetics. It combines the powerful Jet Fuel Gelato and Dosilato strains.  Despite being indica-dominant, this strain still spurs creative head highs, making it great for social situations.  The sedative body-stone eventually does ... Read more
Defoliate Autoflowers

Should you defoliate autoflowers?

Defoliating autoflowers is different from defoliating photoperiod cannabis plants in that autoflowers don’t handle stress as well as photoperiod plants.  However, this doesn’t mean that defoliating autoflowers isn’t worth the effort.  Like all types of plant training, there’s simply a potential risk.  In this article, we cover the ... Read more