Pets have good and bad aspects to them when it comes to growing marijuana. Dogs, for instance, are especially good at chasing away unwanted animals, such as birds or small mammals. On the other hand, they can actually harm your plants, especially if they choose your plants as a nice place to defecate. For some …
The medicinal and psychoactive effects that we associate with marijuana are caused by unique chemical structures called cannabinoids found in the actual plant. To date, there have been 86 cannabinoids identified in nature and others have been synthesized chemically. In this article we will go through all the active ingredients of medical marijuana The major …
Verticillium wilt happens due to the presence of a fungus, and it occurs most often with marijuana plants in soil that is extremely rich or is not drained properly. Woody plants with roots that are stressed out are what attract fungi the most, so you should always keep a close eye on all of your …
Of course, you can! Growing weed in closet spaces isn’t anything new. In fact, there are even grow cabinets (that are smaller than closets) dedicated to growing marijuana plants. However, most growers would rather transform existing closet spaces in their homes and turn them into their dedicated grow closets because it’s cheaper than buying a …
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 …
Are you looking for highly potent weed that doesn’t have seeds? If so, you need to try Sinsemilla. No, it’s not the latest cannabis strain. Sinsemilla is an older breeding technique that ensures there won’t be any seeds in the flowers of your female cannabis plant. Nowadays, the term is also loosely used when referring …
A rooting machine makes it much easier to root cuttings, but doing the process manually isn’t really that difficult either. All you have to do is trim healthy cuttings (usually between 6 and 8 inches or 15 to 20 centimeters) from healthy plants. Make sure to clip off most of the leaves, but leave the …
Calcium helps your marijuana plant have healthy and strong cell walls, stems, branches, and stalks. It also helps out with root hair growth and root system development. If your weed plants have calcium deficiency, your plant won’t be able to absorb potassium properly, either. Calcium also helps your plants handle stress factors, such as very …
The marijuana flowers have to be removed from the branches and also leaves have to be removed to avoid a chlorophyll flavor. The only thing you want to keep are the sticky flowers without leaves or branches. What is necessary to cut the marijuana plant How to do it Download my FREE marijuana grow bible …
Stomata are tiny holes that cover the underside of the marijuana leaf. These stomata are microscopic and must be magnified by a lens to be seen. They are the part of the plant that takes in CO2, while releasing water and oxygen. In this article we will discuss: What are stomata How do stomata function …
Many hydroponic growers underestimate the serious damage that algae can cause to marijuana. In fact, most of them allow algae to form in the setup, thinking that it’s okay. But the truth is, it is a living organism that steals nutrients and oxygen from the plants. Despite its harmless appearance, algae can grow greedy, leaving …
Growing with ILGM Seeds and Clones June July August September Do you think you have what it takes to grow three different types of cannabis all at the same time? This grow journal started out with the goal of cultivating ILGM’s Gold Leaf and Amnesia Haze from seed but after an accident, it dropped the …
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