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.

Rainbow Belts marijuana strain

Rainbow Belts strain

Bred by Archive Seed Bank, the Rainbow Belts strain combines the popular ZKittlez with Moonbow #75.  This hybrid strain provides all the best qualities you’d expect from a professionally formulated strain.  Taking a deeper dive into this Rainbow Belts strain info will surely get anyone’s mouth-watering.   Contrary to ... Read more
Truffle Butter strain marijuana

Truffle Butter strain

The Truffle Butter strain is an indica dominant hybrid bred by THClones. Also called “Truffle Budder,” it’s a cross between Chocolate Kush and Gelato 45. This spectacular strain sports a highly satisfying taste along with strong indica effects.  Chocolate Kush and Gelato are both known for their delightful ... Read more
Animal mints strain marijuana

Animal Mints strain

Today on the menu, we have the flavorful Animal Mints strain review to entice your senses.  New and crazy names for cannabis strains are popping up faster than garage bands in the 90s (with just as equally crazy names).  Finding a strain that best suits your needs is getting ... Read more
Gorilla Cookies cannabis strain

Gorilla Cookies strain

When mentioning Gorilla Cookies strain, it’s easy to get confused with the famous 80’s hardcore band, The Gorilla Biscuits, because, frankly, they are both brutally hardcore.  The similarities end there, though. Gorilla Cookies strain is what happens when you combine two legendary heavy-hitters, namely Thin Mint GSC and ... Read more
pluto marijuana strain

Pluto Kush weed strain

The Pluto Kush strain is a hybrid indica-dominant weed that, despite its growing popularity, nobody knows much else about. Even its genetics remains a mystery.  Most of the Pluto strain info we have is thanks to user experience and feedback.  Though the original breeders of Pluto Kush like ... Read more
Acai Berry Gelato Strain

Acai Berry Gelato weed strain information

If you’re searching for a mid-level strain that’ll get you high and elevated but not leave you stoned and K.O., then the Acai strain may be your new best friend.  This sativa dominant hybrid (70% sativa / 30% indica) from Sherbinskis packs a satisfying 15% – 19% THC ... Read more
cake mix Strain

Cake Mix weed strain information

The Cake Mix strain is the lovechild of Wedding Cake and London Pound Cake #75.  Lemonnade is the mastermind behind this dynamic combination, and they’ve undoubtedly made their sister brand, Cookies Co., proud with this delicious contribution. Cake Mix is a THC dominant hybrid strain, averaging levels between 20% ... Read more
Bio Jesus Strain

Bio Jesus weed strain

The Bio-Jesus strain is a balanced hybrid strain believed to be a mix of Gumbo and Bio Diesel.  It’s one of the most potent strains around, averaging 28% THC, and is famed for the stress-relieving full-body euphoria it brings.  If you’re looking for pain relief or simply a ... Read more
Growing cannabis at home

How to grow weed at home: 7 Home growing methods

When it comes to cannabis cultivation, growing in the safety and comfort of your own home is the way to go.  Not only is it efficient, but it’s also discreet. If you want to know how to grow weed at home, continue reading.  We’ve got 7 methods to ... Read more
Grenadine Strain

Grenadine weed strain information

With at least three versions available from multiple breeders, it’s evident the Grenadine strain has become a popular choice among cannabis connoisseurs worldwide.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 70% / 30% 1-2 oz/ft² 15-20 oz/plant Flowering time is 42 – 56 days and harvest ... Read more
marijuana leaves

Marijuana leaves: Everything you need to know

Marijuana leaves are a vital component of the plant’s biological processes. They are the main sites where photosynthesis occurs and the process where energy from the sun fuels the plant’s growth.  However, there’s more to marijuana leaves than just that. This article will detail the many uses of ... Read more
Gorilla Glue #4 strain

Gorilla Glue #4 Strain

A notoriously sticky strain, Gorilla Glue strain #4 got its name from the fact that growers have a hard time trimming its buds, with the high resin content leading their scissors to stick together. Thus, this heavy hitter of a strain was born. Gorilla Glue #4 is said ... Read more
feeding marijuana plants

How often should I give my cannabis plants nutrients?

Providing nutrients to your cannabis plants is necessary if you want the best results from the strain you’re cultivating.  However, there are a lot of variables at play when it comes to trying to feed your plants the nutrients they need.  To maximize your yield’s quantity and quality, ... Read more
Cheetah Piss Strain

Cheetah Piss strain review

From comic books to music, movies to musicals, homages in art have always existed, so why should it be any different within the growing community?  After all, growing cannabis is an art form of its own. Cheetah Piss strain is a pungent hat-tip to a popular Train-Wreck derivative ... Read more
wash marijuana buds

Bud washing: The what, why, and how

As its name suggests, bud washing is the process of rinsing your freshly harvested buds until they’re clean.  You don’t need to do it, but washing buds helps remove any dust, spores, or pesticides that bring down the quality of marijuana.  Should you wash your buds after harvest? ... Read more

Phosphorus deficiency in marijuana plants

Phosphorus Deficiency In Marijuana Plants is very common. When you buy fertilizer from a garden center or other store, you most likely will notice its N-P-K ratio; the “P” in this ratio is phosphorus. This alone should tell you how important phosphorus is in any marijuana plant’s healthy ... Read more

From light to growth: Growing the best weed with light

A marijuana plant needs energy, just like humans and animals and plants absorb energy from light through their leaves using chlorophyll in a process called photosynthesis. Include carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and water (H2O) from the soil, and that light is converted into energy for the ... Read more
Monkey Mints strain

Monkey Mints strain

As long as the creative minds at Exotic Genetics continue to create, we will likely never be in short supply of epic weed strains.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 50% / 50% 1 oz/ft² 15 oz/plant 52 – 60 days Once again, this Tacoma, ... Read more
pie hoe strain

Pie Hoe strain review

Colorado is known for amazing landscapes of natural beauty, incredible wildlife of all shapes and sizes, and being weed-friendly.  Some of the best weed strains come from this state, with Cannarado Genetics being one of the forerunners of new strains quickly gaining popularity.  Its Pie Hoe strain, despite ... Read more
a bird on a marijuana plant

How to keep bugs off weed plants: Marijuana pest control techniques

Marijuana pest control is something gardeners have had to deal with for centuries.  Whether they are birds, insects, mammals, or even other humans, cultivated plants seem to have a target on their backs. While humans don’t really eat raw cannabis, some pests certainly seem to like the taste. If left ... Read more

SCROG or Scrogging – What is it?

If you’ve heard of the term SCROG, you probably want to try it, but what if you don’t know what to do? I am here to help. This article will explain when and how to SCROG so that you can take advantage of this powerful growing technique. I’ll ... Read more

How much weed does one plant yield?

Many growers wonder how much marijuana one plant can produce. The short answer is “somewhere between one gram and one pound.” But that’s not very helpful, is it? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. Every grow is different, and many factors like genetics, plant care, and conditions come ... Read more
Humboldt Dream

Humboldt Dream Strain

Blue Dream is worthy of being sought after by recreational enthusiasts and medicinal users. It invigorates the mind gently to coax an innate sense of happiness while also releasing tension from the body with its soothing body high. Sativa/Indica Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 30% / 70% 16 ... Read more
Tropicana Cookies Strain

Tropicana Cookies Strain

There are fun strains, there are tasty strains, and then there are the strains that are both. The Tropicana Cookies strain has it all. This cup-winning, heavy-duty strain is great for anyone looking for an intense, yet tasty high. The head high is energetically happy, while the body ... Read more