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Grenadine Strain

Grenadine weed strain information

With at least three versions available from multiple breeders, it’s evident the Grenadine strain has become a popular choice among cannabis connoisseurs worldwide.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 70% / 30% 1-2 oz/ft² 15-20 oz/plant Flowering time is 42 – 56 days and harvest time is day 63 It’s relatively easy …

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marijuana leaves

Marijuana leaves: Everything you need to know

Marijuana leaves are a vital component of the plant’s biological processes. They are the main sites where photosynthesis occurs and the process where energy from the sun fuels the plant’s growth.  However, there’s more to marijuana leaves than just that. This article will detail the many uses of marijuana leaves and how you can turn …

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Cannabis plant during the late vegetative stage

How to Veg Your Cannabis Like a Pro

Congratz! Your cannabis seeds have sprouted, and you are ready for the next (big) stage! The vegetative stage is the growth phase when your cannabis plants bulk up, establish roots, and gear up for the flowering stage. Think of the veg stage as a solid foundation—you want those roots, stems, and foilage to be as …

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Gorilla Glue #4 strain

Gorilla Glue #4 Strain

A notoriously sticky strain, Gorilla Glue strain #4 got its name from the fact that growers have a hard time trimming its buds, with the high resin content leading their scissors to stick together. Thus, this heavy hitter of a strain was born. Gorilla Glue #4 is said to be sativa-dominant, although it is in …

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feeding marijuana plants

How often should I give my cannabis plants nutrients?

Providing nutrients to your cannabis plants is necessary if you want the best results from the strain you’re cultivating.  However, there are a lot of variables at play when it comes to trying to feed your plants the nutrients they need.  To maximize your yield’s quantity and quality, you have to know how to use …

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Cheetah Piss Strain

Cheetah Piss strain review

From comic books to music, movies to musicals, homages in art have always existed, so why should it be any different within the growing community?  After all, growing cannabis is an art form of its own. Cheetah Piss strain is a pungent hat-tip to a popular Train-Wreck derivative strain from the early 2000s called Cat …

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wash marijuana buds

Bud washing: The what, why, and how

As its name suggests, bud washing is the process of rinsing your freshly harvested buds until they’re clean.  You don’t need to do it, but washing buds helps remove any dust, spores, or pesticides that bring down the quality of marijuana.  Should you wash your buds after harvest? It depends. If you’re growing cannabis in …

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Phosphorus deficiency

Phosphorus deficiency in marijuana plants

Phosphorus Deficiency In Marijuana Plants is very common. When you buy fertilizer from a garden center or other store, you most likely will notice its N-P-K ratio; the “P” in this ratio is phosphorus. This alone should tell you how important phosphorus is in any marijuana plant’s healthy survival. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient that …

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Growing the Best Weed with Light

From light to growth: Growing the best weed with light

A marijuana plant needs energy, just like humans and animals and plants absorb energy from light through their leaves using chlorophyll in a process called photosynthesis. Include carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and water (H2O) from the soil, and that light is converted into energy for the plant. Understanding this process can help you …

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Monkey Mints strain

Monkey Mints strain

As long as the creative minds at Exotic Genetics continue to create, we will likely never be in short supply of epic weed strains.  Indica / Sativa Indoor yield Outdoor yield Flowering period 50% / 50% 1 oz/ft² 15 oz/plant 52 – 60 days Once again, this Tacoma, Washington-based enterprise has delivered by merging two …

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pie hoe strain

Pie Hoe strain review

Colorado is known for amazing landscapes of natural beauty, incredible wildlife of all shapes and sizes, and being weed-friendly.  Some of the best weed strains come from this state, with Cannarado Genetics being one of the forerunners of new strains quickly gaining popularity.  Its Pie Hoe strain, despite a somewhat questionable name, is one of …

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