Bud rot identifies as gray mold and is a common fungus to growers in high humid climates. It is a severe malady that can make you lose a whole plant if you don’t control it because, well, bud rot spreads fast! The fungus, known as Botrytis cinerea, thrives in humidity above RH of 50%. Perk […]
After drying, you might notice a loss of taste and smell in your buds. Mostly it’s either because the buds have lost so much moisture within a short time. The problem with most growers is that they rush the drying process and thus end up losing the valuable terpenes that make for better-smelling buds. […]
Vegging for longer is praised among growing circles as an excellent way to get more out of your plants. The bigger the plant grows, the higher the yield. That’s the general rule. But is it a high-yielding technique or just another grower advice that everybody dishes around? I thought we should look into it […]
The smell of buds is an indicator of the buds’ quality. If the buds smell weird, it means a thing or two have gone wrong during the drying and curing process. The bud’s smell accompanies the taste and gives you a favorable experience when smoking. Weed smells have everything […]
Flushing cannabis is a highly regarded practice among growers. After using various nutrients in the different phases of the plant’s growth, the grow medium becomes concentrated with nutrient deposits. The plant also stores the excess nutrients and other compounds in its leaves and buds. Flushing removes the salts and nutrient deposits from the grow medium […]
Calcium and magnesium are vital minerals for the growth and development of marijuana plants. They help make the frames, you know, the body skeleton that holds your buds. The plant also needs Cal-Mag to facilitate photosynthesis. Calcium and magnesium come as Cal-Mag supplements and are on every grower’s nutrient list. The plant needs Cal-Mag in […]
To remove or not is the big question surrounding fan leaves at different times during the plant’s growth. Plant’s fan leaves are especially vital resources. The buds need enough leaves to enable the photosynthetic process, but the bud sites miss the light when there are too many leaves. In any case, the plant will also […]
Light is an essential growth and development resource for your cannabis plants. From the seedling stage to harvesting, the plant will need different hours of exposure to light. The buds need access to the light to fatten up and enrich the cannabinoids, terpenes, and the flavonoids. Inadequate lighting at the last phases of the flowering […]
Timing the harvest is an art growers nurture over time. And it matters because the last stages are even more crucial in bringing out the buds’ quality. Weed’s distinct smell gets better as the terpenes mature; the cannabinoids become more concentrated in the buds. How Long Should I Let My Buds Grow? The time it […]
Growers can force autoflowers to flower. But rarely will you need to do that because autos flower much faster than photoperiod strains. If they take too long, you can tweak grow essentials to induce flowering. Auto flowers are easier to grow because you don’t need to fiddle with light schedules to induce flowering. They arose […]
The process of drying cannabis is an integral part of the weed-growing process. If you get everything right but dry your harvest under improper conditions, you will end up wasting the buds that took you too long to grow. Drying cannabis gets rid of the moisture in the buds allowing you to store them for […]
Indoor cannabis growing is now easier than ever. With indoor grow lights, you can cultivate a wide range of marijuana varieties at any time of the year and in any climatic condition. These grow lights are uniquely designed to stimulate photosynthesis and offer the correct color spectrum for plant growth and bud production. In essence, […]