Stoney Tark
Stoney Tark is a grower, breeder, hash maker and writer with a love for cannabis and educating others.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Rockwool, Everything You Need to Know About Growing Cannabis
When it comes to growing cannabis, several things can quickly take beginner growers out of their comfort zone. One of those is rockwool and usually for all the wrong reasons. You may be asking yourself, is rockwool even safe for cannabis? Can I handle it with my bare ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Everything You Need to Know About pH for Growing Cannabis
To adjust pH for marijuana plant, know the reasons, correct steps, and necessary equipment.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Growing Cannabis with the Hydroponic Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)
Growing cannabis using NFT is a very simple and highly effective method of achieving massive yields and is one of my personal favorite hydroponic systems to use. There are many benefits associated with the nutrient film technique, so in this article, I break down all you need to ... Read more
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 ... Read more
How to soundproof your grow room or tent
The art of discretion as an indoor grower is based on sight, smell, and sound. If these three factors are well covered, you should never need to worry about an unexpected knock on the door or for any neighbors to ever suspect you of being a green-fingered enthusiast. ... Read more
Growing Cannabis with Deep Water Culture (DWC)
For those ready to break the routine of growing organic Cannabis, deep water culture (DWC) is an advanced growing method for large yields using a soilless growing medium. For certain growers, this method may be music to their ears. In this article, we break down all you need ... Read more
Stealth Grow Boxes
When stealth is the name of the game, building your own secret garden in the privacy of your own home can give you the peace of mind you always wanted. In this article, I explain all you need to know about stealth boxes, including soundproofing, hydroponic, lighting options, ... Read more
Cannabis Flowering Stage – When, How, and Why Buds Start Blooming
Well done on successfully growing your cannabis plants through the vegetative stage, and now you are ready to flower your plants. This is the phase when you eagerly switch the timer to 12/12 and your plants start forming those juicy, terpene-rich, resinous stacked buds you’ve been striving towards ... Read more
Measuring PPM, TDS, and E.C. of Your Cannabis Cultivation Medium
Water is essential for both people and plant life, with cannabis plants being no exception. Prepare yourself as we delve into water quality and understanding water’s relationship with plants. I break down all you need to know about PPM, E.C., monitoring runoff, signs of potential issues, and plenty ... Read more
