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Signs of a hermaphroditic cannabis plant.

How to Identify, Prevent, and Deal With Hermaphrodites in Your Cannabis Grow

Introduction It happens to the best of us: at some point, most cannabis cultivators have found seeds of unknown origin in their lovingly tended crop. You’re shaking your head in disbelief — what went wrong? Whether you started with regular seeds and removed those identified as males before they had a chance to develop fully …

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What Do F1, F2, S1, BXL, and IBL Seeds Mean?

Have you ever been caught in a conversation with friends where letters and numbers get thrown around, such as Bx, F1, S1, IBL, and just didn’t have a clue what they were talking about? Yes? Then this article is for you! Cannabis breeding is entangled with trends, traits, context, and even geopolitical factors. Understanding breeding …

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How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds in Soil

Germinating cannabis seeds in soil is a traditional practice that connects your grow with the cycles of nature. Here, we’ll examine the reasons behind it and best practices for starting weed seeds in soil. TL/DR Why Would I Want to Germinate Cannabis Seeds Directly in Soil? Known as “direct sowing,” planting marijuana seeds in soil …

Stratification: Waking Up Stubborn Cannabis Seeds With A Cold Shower

You don’t always need to cold-stratify cannabis seeds, but there are some circumstances where knowing how will come in handy. Decades of cannabis cultivation prohibition created a unique culture around growing our favorite plant. Although it thrives outdoors in a variety of global climates, many home growers and professional seed-makers learned and continue to grow …

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Learn all about guerrilla growing cannabis

For those living under the oppressive conditions of an ongoing ‘war on cannabis’, becoming a guerrilla grower is one way to fight back. From the Spanish for ‘little war’, the term “guerrilla” refers to locally- or self-organized resistance uprisings and the folks who participate in them. (NB: If you came here to learn how to …

germinating marijuana seeds using a paper towel

How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds in Paper Towels

If you’re new to growing cannabis, the first step you’ll need to master is seed germination. It’s how you get your seeds to sprout, turning those tiny cannabis seeds into thriving plants. One of the most popular and beginner-friendly ways to germinate seeds is using the paper towel method. It’s simple, effective, and widely trusted …

Improve Cannabis Seed Germination with Scarification

Everyone who grows from seeds wants to know how to get the fastest, healthiest cannabis sprouts. To give plants a strong start, commercial and home cultivators should prioritize improving cannabis germination techniques. Scarification is one method. What is scarifying cannabis seeds? Scarifying is a general term for treating seeds with chemicals or physically altering them …

How to Transplant Cannabis Seedlings

Once your cannabis seeds have germinated, you need to know how to transplant those germinated cannabis seeds into their new home. This is one of the most important steps to kick-starting your grow, and it’s all about setting up those little green babies for success. So grab your tweezers, get comfortable, and let’s make sure …

Recognizing Quality Weed Seeds

Growing cannabis for seed is a passion project undertaken by plant-loving breeders of every caliber. Generation after generation, parent plants are selected and tracked, genetics are improved and stabilized through traditional farming methods, and the resulting traits are documented and enjoyed by growers and consumers. On the other hand, some folks grow seeds accidentally when …

Best cannabis bud sweeteners

When you want to grow sweet cannabis, you may be tempted to look for an out-of-the-box, one-size-fits-all, “enhancing” product, but making buds sweeter is a bit more complex than simply “buy and apply.” However, you’ll understand why bud sweeteners are a popular choice among growers willing to go that extra mile for the quality of …

Use ladybugs as a natural way to get rid of aphids.

Cannabis Pest Identification Guide: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

“Help! I’m seeing little black bugs on my buds!” You have no idea how many times we’ve heard our readers say this. And with good reason. Even the pros have a bug problem from time to time. The difference is, though, that the pros have learned to recognize and deal with the little black bugs …

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Best Outdoor Cannabis Seeds for Your Climate

When it comes to growing cannabis outdoors, choosing the right seeds for your climate can make all the difference between a bountiful harvest and a disappointing season. Each climate has its unique challenges and opportunities, and by understanding these factors—such as temperature, humidity, light hours, and season length—you can set yourself up for a thriving …