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Defoliate Autoflowers

Should you defoliate autoflowers?

Defoliating autoflowers is different from defoliating photoperiod cannabis plants in that autoflowers don’t handle stress as well as photoperiod plants.  However, this doesn’t mean that defoliating autoflowers isn’t worth the effort.  Like all types of plant training, there’s simply a potential risk.  In this article, we cover the risks and the benefits of defoliating autoflowers. …

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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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Costs and Revenues of Growing Marijuana

How much does it cost to grow weed?

People cultivate and grow marijuana plants for a variety of different reasons. Perhaps you are underwhelmed with the quality of the weed you purchase or you just want to bring in some extra cash. Either way, it’s important to be able to answer ‘how much does it cost to grow weed in your area?’ Some …

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Soil

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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The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Cannabis Cultivation Journey

What is better than consuming high-grade cannabis buds? The answer is growing them yourself from the comfort of your own home! Welcome to the beginning of your magical journey to discovering the sweet science of growing cannabis.  Prepare for a life-changing lesson that will allow you to become a fulfilled, connected to the Earth and …

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How to grow just one marijuana plant at home

How to grow one weed plant

If you are thinking about growing marijuana yourself, you are likely unsure or indecisive about how to begin. The first step, of course, is deciding what kind of setup you prefer. Are you going to grow outdoors or indoors? Will you grow just one marijuana plant or many? What strain should you buy, and what equipment do you need? We …

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autoflower cannabis

How to grow autoflowers

Auto-flowering refers to a cannabis trait that allows these special plants to produce buds without needing a specific amount of darkness each day. Autoflowers are not photoperiod (light hours) dependent plants. An internal clock controls the plant’s natural transition from vegetative to flowering cycles. In this autoflower grow guide we will point out all you’ll …

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Robert Bergman Weed Grow Bible

Marijuana Grow Bible

Wish there was a simple marijuana growing guide that you could use to grow high-quality marijuana at home? Of course, you do; and that’s why I wrote it. There are plenty of guides on growing marijuana, but there is only one marijuana grow bible that breaks down the process into easy-to-understand steps for those that have never grown anything …

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Buy Cannabis Seeds with Bitcoin

As both the legitimate cannabis industry and Bitcoins come into their own, they appear to be a marriage made in heaven. Bitcoins could give the cannabis industry an easy-to-use alternative to cash, and cannabis could give Bitcoins mass appeal so they can say goodbye to Silk Road and hello to Main Street. Here are six …

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When to Harvest Autoflowers

When to harvest autoflowers

For marijuana growers interested in growing autoflowers, there are a few things you should be aware of to ensure that you maximize their potential. Just like with photosensitive cannabis plants, knowing when to harvest autoflower cannabis is an art that can make or break your plants’ yield.  The good news is that autoflowers since they …

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How Much Do Weed Seeds Cost

How Much Do Weed Seeds Cost?

Before you begin growing marijuana, the up-front costs and equipment might seem a little daunting. If you break things down into smaller steps, however, it can be easier to wrap your head around it and finally take action. In this article, we discuss the costs of seeds. We’ll explain how to know what aspects of …

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Best Strains for Beginners

Best Strains for Beginners

With weed becoming more common throughout the US, new people are trying it out for the first time every day. Whether you’re looking for something therapeutic or something fun, you need to choose the right strain. Some strains aren’t the best beginner strains for smoking, though. Here are some amazing seed deals. Buy 10 and get …

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