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CFL and marijuana plant

How many CFLs per plant?

Compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) bulbs are one type of lighting method to use when growing cannabis plants.  CFL bulbs are cheap, like incandescent lights, but don’t produce any of the heat that incandescent bulbs do, making them the ideal light fixture for an indoor garden that doesn’t have a lot of space.  So, how many …

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ZAZA cannabis strain

Zaza strain

Originally bred by Californian-based South Bay Genetics, Zaza Strain (aka Zaza Runtz) is a potent indica dominant strain with the renowned Blue Dream and Rare Darkness strains within its lineage, contributing to its fast-growing popularity.  Its terpene profile includes Carene, Phellandrene, and Bisabolol, which work to deliver a tasty and therapeutic high. Aesthetically, it produces …

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Mr. clean cannabis strain

Mr. Clean strain

Mister Clean strain is a sativa-dominant (40% Indica / 60% Sativa) marijuana strain with a 40% Indica, 60% Sativa split.  The hybrid, bred by Exotic Genetix and grown by Revolutionary Clinics, is the offspring of Lime Skunk and The Cube, two interesting strains in their own right.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering …

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Gorilla Butter cannabis strain

Gorilla Butter strain

*No gorillas were harmed in the making of this review.  Fresh Coast Seed Company is the original breeder behind the Gorilla Butter strain.  Despite being a relatively new kid on the block, it’s already built a loyal following.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 50%-50% 1 – 2 oz/ft² 10 – 15 …

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foxtailing marijuana

Marijuana foxtails

Despite being hardy by nature, cannabis plants are responsive to the environment they grow, meaning a double-edged sword for growers.  On the one hand, they use the responsiveness of cannabis to increase its yield through plant training techniques and different growing methods.  On the other, this means cannabis is more likely to respond to stress …

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Manifolding cannabis

Manifolding cannabis plants

Every grower’s goal is to increase their cannabis plants’ overall yield, which is why there are numerous different plant training techniques for marijuana.  One of many growers’ more common techniques is manifolding. This article will discuss: We also answer frequently asked questions about manifolding such as, ‘When is the best time to start?’ and ‘Is …

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Italian Ice marijuana strain

Italian Ice strain

Italian Ice marijuana strain is a tasty indica-dominant hybrid (60% indica to 40% sativa) that’ll blow your socks off.  It’s a blend of the famed Gelato #45 and Forbidden Fruit, bred by the award-winning Cali Connection and grown by Backpack Boyz and Five Points LA.  Cultivators love the all-around growability of Italian Ice strain seeds, …

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Recon marijuana strain

Recon strain

Welcome to this Recon strain review, where we’ve done the recon for you.  Recon strain is an excellent cannabis specimen developed by DNA Genetics. They created this hybrid by mating LA Confidential with Cannadential.  Following in the footsteps of parent LA Confidential, Recon strain is award-winning, taking home 2nd prize at the 2008 South African …

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marijuana fimming

Fimming cannabis

‘Fu$k I missed’, or fimming is a trimming method that you can apply to cannabis plants during their vegetative stage to increase the number of bud sites.  It’s done by cutting the upper half of the new growths on your plants which will cause them to produce multiple new branches. Fimming is often confused with …

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kitchen sink cannabis strain review

Kitchen Sink strain

Cannarado Genetics bred Sundae Driver and GMO Cookies to spawn Kitchen Sink, a high-powered, full-bodied strain ready to take on the greats.  The Kitchen Sink strain contains Myrcene, Phellandrene, Terpineol, Humulene, and Bisabolol, so you know you’re in for a therapeutic (and tasty) smoke.  And that’s before we even get to THC. But that’s further …

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Super Cropping Marijuana

Super cropping marijuana: Simple trick for bigger yields

Most growers look for ways to increase their cannabis yield.  While there’s nothing wrong with growing cannabis regularly without any plant training, you won’t make the most of the strain you’re growing without it.  However, plant training has its risks, such as being extremely stressful when used on cannabis.  Thankfully, there is a safer alternative …

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White Gushers cannabis strain

White Gushers strain

If you’re a fan of strong, sweet-flavored strains like Zkittles, the White Gushers strain is definitely your strain.  Bred by the Californian-based, Cookies fam, this flavorful indica-dominant strain is a crossbreed of Gelato #41 and Triangle Kush.  It’s packed with rich tropical aromas and delivers an uplifting, relaxing high that won’t leave you paralytically welded …

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