Does Blackstrap Molasses Contain Lead? (Be Safe)

Blackstrap molasses is praised as a natural supplement that fatten and sweeten cannabis buds. Most farmers swear by its effectiveness, but does blackstrap molasses contain lead that could pose health risks to cannabis users? Let’s find out! Cannabis plants, used in producing industrial hemp, medical marijuana, and cannabidiol (CBD) oil, can naturally uptake heavy metals […]

Micron Screen for Kief: Things You Should Know

Selecting the right micron-sized bag for kief extraction is a nuanced decision influenced by various factors. The primary consideration is the type of input material, be it flower, hash, kief, or others, followed closely by the balance between quality and yield. The dilemma is clear: opt for superior extract quality with a smaller yield or […]

Best Nutrients for Autoflowering Cannabis

Autoflower cannabis plants lack growling stomachs, but they crave sustenance. You must find the best nutrients for autoflowering cannabis if you’re to nurture them until they yield big buds.  So, what are the best nutrients to grow your autoflower plants? How much of these nutrients do they need, and when should you schedule your plants’ […]

Autoflowering Cannabis: Everything You Need to Know

Autoflowering cannabis plants flower automatically without the need for a change in lighting schedule. Unlike photoperiod cannabis plants which require a change in light cycle to initiate flowering, autoflowering plants usually flower on their own after a certain number of days, regardless of the light cycle. This makes them a popular choice for growers looking […]

Does Rain Lower The Potency Of Cannabis?

How Rain Reduces the Potency of Cannabis & Ways To Protect the Buds

 Rain is a weather hazard that keeps outdoor cannabis growers up at night. Growers are very intentional about the quality of weed they want to harvest. If the rain reduces the potency of cannabis, they will do anything to protect their plants from a heavy downpour.    I’ve moved a plant back to the garage […]

Trichome Color Changes: How Long Does It Take For Trichomes To Go From Clear To Amber?

Trichomes are the resin glands that enrich your weed. They contain the terpenes and cannabinoids that determine your cannabis experience. As the cannabis plant matures, the trichomes will go from clear to amber, signaling the appropriate time to harvest your weed. Every grower should understand cannabis trichome development to know when to harvest at peak […]

7 Best Bud Trimmers— A Review of Cannabis Trimming Machines, 2021

Can You Smoke Fresh Picked Bud? ( & Quick Drying Tips)

Smoking fresh picked buds might be tempting if you’ve got no ready weed to get high on. After all, most edible stuff are rich when fresh. You want to take your fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden. You want the kitchen to be immersed in the freshness of the meals cooked therein, but you […]

Sativa vs Indica: Know The Difference Between Cannabis Strains

Cannabis has been used for centuries for recreational and medicinal purposes. There are two main cannabis strains: Sativa and indica. These have distinct differences in their appearance, effects, and cultivation requirements. Understanding the differences between sativa and indica helps you identify the strain that meets your needs. Whether you need weed for recreation or medicinal […]

Why Your Weed Smells Like Cat Pee & What to Do About It

The weed aroma plays a vital role in your overall cannabis experience.  While some buds fill your room with a citrus scent when you open the jar, sometimes the weed smells like cat pee, and you can’t tell whether the smell is natural to the strain or when it’s gone bad.  This post contains affiliate […]

Why Spraying Hydrogen Peroxide On buds Can Save Your Yield

As a beginner grower, you often stumble on unconventional growing advice, and most times you never know what to do. One of such unconventional pieces of advice is spraying hydrogen peroxide on buds. Spraying hydrogen peroxide or anything on your already harvested buds sounds so wrong because the bud is ready for consumption, and you […]

How Much Yield Do You Lose If You Don’t Trim Your Cannabis?

Trimming cannabis is an essential process that nurtures the plant through its growth stages and helps it yield more.   Thus if you don’t trim cannabis, you undermine its yielding capacity— thwarting its production.   Trimming helps your plants in many ways.   First, the plant should have adequate light to hasten photosynthesis.   However, […]

SOG Vs. SCROG: Which Technique Is The Best For High Yield?

SOG Vs. SCROG: Which Technique Is Better For High Yield?

Growing cannabis isn’t just about waiting for the buds to take form and mature. Good growers adopt practices to help them get the most yield out of their growing cycles.   While some growers prefer to grow many plants and harvest faster, others would rather have fewer plants that grow bigger and take longer to […]

Does Curing Affect the Potency of Cannabis?

Does Weed Lose Potency When It Dries? (Answered)

Drying weed is an essential procedure. You’ve probably known how controlled the process of drying and curing is, and all for good reasons. These processes mature your buds like fine wine, improving their cannabinoid concentrations and aroma. As such, drying is a process you can’t skip, even if you risk losing potency. Drying just has […]

How Do You Fix Nutrient Burn In Coco?

What Your Cannabis Plant Is Telling You When the Leaves Deform and the Buds Turn Brown and Crispy

Cannabis expresses its stresses mainly through the leaves and buds. So when you notice the leaves and buds become anything but ordinary, you want to look into the problem fast.    Sometimes the leaves deform and change color, even wilt as a natural process, but other times, the leaf discoloration and deformities reveal a deep-seated […]

Can You Overfeed CalMag? (Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions)

Feeding your cannabis plants is core to the art of growing. Like any other plant and other life-forms, your cannabis plants need nourishment to thrive.    The cannabis plant is highly dependent on the essential macronutrients (potassium, phosphorous, and nitrogen), but they also need secondary macronutrients like calcium and magnesium to grow and yield healthy […]

Can You Give A Plant Too Much Silica?

Can You Give A Plant Too Much Silica? (Everything About Silica)

Silica is an important nutrient for your cannabis plant, but how much is too much Silica? The plant needs Silica, among other nutrients, to flourish and yield. The plant’s entire survival relies on your ability to avail the proper nutrients when the plant needs them. It begins with getting the suitable substrate, and when most […]

How Boiling Cannabis Roots In Water During Harvesting Improves The Buds’ Quality

How Boiling Cannabis Roots In Water During Harvesting Improves The Buds’ Quality

Boiling cannabis roots in water might seem a far-fetched, fictitious practice with zero grounding in science, but some growers swear by its effectiveness at potentiating your buds.   If you’re reading, then most probably you’re ready to try it if it holds the promise of the dank, cannabinoid-rich sticky icky! (This article contains affiliate links, […]

What Happens If You Wait Too Long To Harvest Your Cannabis? (Wrong Timing)

What Happens If You Wait Too Long To Harvest Your Cannabis? (Wrong Timing)

Growing cannabis comes with strict timelines. And no time is more critical than harvesting time. It can either break or make your growing experience. Waiting too long to harvest, just like harvesting too early, can hurt the quality of your yield considerably.   If you harvest at the right time, you reap the benefits of […]

Are Hermie Plants Worth Keeping?

Are Hermie Plants Worth Keeping? (Risks & Tips)

Growers don’t like hermie plants. For most growers, hermie plants aren’t worth keeping. They spoil the fun of growing and reduce the yield. Unlike female plants that produce cannabinoid-rich buds, hermaphrodites produce seed-filled buds if you let them progress to harvesting. Let’s explore if hermie plants are worth keeping, really.   Seed-filled buds aren’t all that […]

Does A Light Mover Increase Yield? (Answered)

Does A Light Mover Increase Yield? (Answered)

Growing indoors is about mimicking the outdoor growing environment and making improvements where possible. Cannabis plants grown outside enjoy the sun in all its essence. Light movers can help mimic the sun’s light, hitting the plant at the right intensity.   The sun is never stuck in one place, so the sun’s apparent movement allows […]