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Growing in Soil

Growing in soil is a simple, straightforward, and a cheap way to grow your cannabis plants.

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Hydroponics

For those looking to up their grow-skills, hydro-growing can be a way to improve taste and yield.

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Hemp plant covered in glistening water beads

The Best Way to Flush Your Cannabis Plants

Flushing is the art of washing your growing medium with plain water or an enzyme solution. The goal behind this is to push the plants over the finishing line and produce a superior, smooth-tasting bud full of flavor and aroma. I will explain the science behind flushing, the different ways to flush, and how to …

Mistakes I’ve Made with My First Indoor Cannabis Grow in Soil

The cold weather had set in, and the four small cannabis seedlings in their new fabric pots huddled together on my garage workbench, teeth chattering. Well, if they had teeth… Overhead, an array of incandescent, halogen, CFL, and LED lights clung exploitatively onto the tools protruding off the pegboard. But they didn’t produce enough heat …

Cannabis plants growing in Rockwool cubes, used as a growing medium.

Rockwool, Everything You Need to Know About Growing Cannabis

When it comes to growing cannabis, several things can quickly take beginner growers out of their comfort zone. One of those is rockwool and usually for all the wrong reasons. You may be asking yourself, is rockwool even safe for cannabis? Can I handle it with my bare hands? What are the risks, and how …

Utilizing Rockwool for hydroponic cultivation.

How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds for Hydroponic Growing

If you are anything like myself, you will frequently oscillate between growing with an organic custom blend super soil recipe or taking the leap of faith into the more complex world of hydroponics. For those who have wrestled with their conscience long enough and have decided to opt for the hydroponic route, then firstly, congratulations …

How To Use Hydrogen Peroxide in Cannabis Cultivation

You may have walked past a bottle of 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide at the chemist (pharmacy) or the local grocery store and never even thought twice about it. It’s a staple. Not only is hydrogen peroxide a lifesaver when it comes to fighting an infected tooth or treating a cut, but it also has lots …

How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds in Rockwool, Peat, or Coco

The time has come for your cannabis seeds from ILGM to arrive in the mail. You are now ready to begin your mission to become the next big thing in the breeding world, use complex hydro systems, or find the ultimate mother plant. (Why not?) Whatever your end goal, one thing’s for certain: everything starts …

Cannabis seed beginning to grow in rich soil

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 …

Growing Cannabis With The Wick Hydroponics Method

When it comes to the word wick, most of us will associate it with a candle or a famous Russian action movie character. But did you know that you can grow cannabis using cotton or nylon wicks to water your plants? This extremely simple and effective addition to your garden can save hand watering and …

How to Set Up and Maintain a Cannabis NFT Grow System

There are many different ways to set up an NFT system, from the basic plug-and-play complete kits to the more complex drain pipe and net pot models. In this article, I break down all you need to know about how to set up and maintain your NFT system, providing a step-by-step tutorial on setting up …

Growing Cannabis with the Hydroponic Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)

Growing cannabis using NFT is a very simple and highly effective method of achieving massive yields and is one of my personal favorite hydroponic systems to use. There are many benefits associated with the nutrient film technique, so in this article, I break down all you need to know, from the pros and cons, mistakes …

Growing cannabis with a hydroponic drip irrigation system

Recently, due to the rise of social media posts and great success with the process, growing cannabis plants using drip irrigation may be the new standard for many indoor enthusiasts. Jumping ship from organic to hydroponics with drip lines and a pump can be highly advantageous, allowing a grower to increase yields and save time …

Mistakes when hydro growing by lief goodman

Mistakes I’ve Made With My First Hydroponics Cannabis Grow

“I’m gonna put a sign up: no sunglasses, no hoodies!” spat the cashier in the crowded hydroponics store. Opposite him, Shirley cringed under her cowl and stylish Ray Bans. In disbelief, I watched the encounter from across the store, sheepishly pulling my own sunglasses and hood off. I guess my wife and I weren’t the …