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Everything You Need to Know About Growing Cannabis in Pots

Growing cannabis in pots (or “weed pots”) is a convenient, flexible option for cultivators of all skill levels. It allows you to control the environment around each plant, providing precise management over elements like soil composition, water drainage, and light exposure. Especially for beginners, growing weed in containers is a practical choice, making it easy …

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Choosing the Best Soil for Cannabis: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

When it comes to growing top-notch cannabis, the soil you choose can make a world of difference. A good soil mix helps your plants thrive, offering just the right balance of nutrients, drainage, and water retention. But if you’re new to this, don’t worry—I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about picking the …

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A vintage-style botanical illustration of a cannabis plant, showcasing its anatomy in intricate detail. The plant features tall, slender stalks, fan-shaped green leaves with serrated edges, and clusters of flowering buds at the top. Labels point to parts such as the stem, leaves, buds, and roots.

The Anatomy of a Cannabis Plant: A Beginner’s Guide

Understanding the different parts of a cannabis plant is key when you’re just starting out. You don’t need to be a plant biologist to grow great cannabis, but having a solid grasp of cannabis plant anatomy will help you make informed decisions at every stage of the process. Let’s go through the essential parts you’ll …

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How and When to Transplant Cannabis

Transplanting cannabis is all about giving your plant room to grow. It involves moving your plant from a smaller container or pot to a larger one, sometimes even transferring it from one growing medium to another. By giving roots more space to stretch, you’re setting your plant up for stronger branches, fuller buds, and overall …

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Weed plant in the early flowering stage

Defoliation: How Pruning Can Improve Your Yield

Have you heard that pruning can boost your cannabis yield but feel a bit nervous about accidentally harming your plants? I get it—overdoing it while pruning is a common worry, and it makes sense to be cautious. But here’s the good news: when done properly, defoliation can make a real difference in your cannabis harvest. …

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Unhealthy weed plant with visible nutrient shortages.

What Stresses Your Cannabis Plants Out (And How to Protect Them)

When you’re growing cannabis, stress isn’t exactly a friend when it comes to problems with your weed plants, but it’s also not always the enemy. For beginners, the key takeaway is that stress usually causes harm to your plants—but sometimes, in the hands of an experienced grower, a little bit of stress can actually bring …

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