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The Best Way to Flush Your Cannabis Plants

Flushing is the art of washing your growing medium with plain water or an enzyme solution.  The goal behind this is to push the plants over the finishing line and produce a superior, smooth-tasting bud full of flavor and aroma. I will explain the science behind flushing, the different ways to flush, and how to …

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Prepping for an Outdoor Cannabis Grow

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, and this remains true with growing cannabis outdoors. Before you plant your seeds into the ground and turn the hose on, there are several factors you should consider before starting your outdoor project. Whether you plan to grow a few autos on your balcony or have been inspired …

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How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds for Hydroponic Growing

If you are anything like myself, you will frequently oscillate between growing with an organic custom blend super soil recipe or taking the leap of faith into the more complex world of hydroponics. For those who have wrestled with their conscience long enough and have decided to opt for the hydroponic route, then firstly, congratulations …

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How To Use Hydrogen Peroxide in Cannabis Cultivation

You may have walked past a bottle of 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide at the chemist (pharmacy) or the local grocery store and never even thought twice about it. It’s a staple. Not only is hydrogen peroxide a lifesaver when it comes to fighting an infected tooth or treating a cut, but it also has lots …

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How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds in Rockwool, Peat, or Coco

The time has come for your cannabis seeds from ILGM to arrive in the mail. You are now ready to begin your mission to become the next big thing in the breeding world, use complex hydro systems, or find the ultimate mother plant. (Why not?) Whatever your end goal, one thing’s for certain: everything starts …

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Growing Cannabis With The Wick Hydroponics Method

When it comes to the word wick, most of us will associate it with a candle or a famous Russian action movie character. But did you know that you can grow cannabis using cotton or nylon wicks to water your plants? This extremely simple and effective addition to your garden can save hand watering and …

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How to Set Up and Maintain a Cannabis NFT Grow System

There are many different ways to set up an NFT system, from the basic plug-and-play complete kits to the more complex drain pipe and net pot models. In this article, I break down all you need to know about how to set up and maintain your NFT system, providing a step-by-step tutorial on setting up …

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How to set up a perpetual cannabis harvest indoors

Perpetual means never-ending, and if you consider yourself a hardcore consumer of cannabis, then surely an endless head stash is what dreams are made of? There is nothing worse than running low on flowers, your remaining bubble hash seems to be getting smaller by the hour, and your friends are all in the same boat. …

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Growing cannabis with a hydroponic drip irrigation system

Recently, due to the rise of social media posts and great success with the process, growing cannabis plants using drip irrigation may be the new standard for many indoor enthusiasts. Jumping ship from organic to hydroponics with drip lines and a pump can be highly advantageous, allowing a grower to increase yields and save time …

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