What Are Popcorn Buds? Popcorn buds, also known as b-buds, are the smaller flower formations near the bottom or inner workings of the plant. They are not full-blown flowers and are more like tiny fluffs. What Causes Popcorn Buds? How Are They Grown? The formation of popcorn buds often occurs from excess heat. If the […]
Male and Female cannabis plants may look similar from afar, but there are some major differences. Both physically and physiologically. How to Spot the Difference Between Male and Female Cannabis Plants Both male and female plants look nearly identical, but there are some obvious differences. During the preflowering stage, 4-8 weeks from a seed, the […]
Getting the most out of your harvest is the goal of every grower, no matter your crop. When it comes to cannabis though, once the buds are cut, there is a lot of plant left over. So What Do You Do with All of the Leaves, Stalks, Stems, Roots, and Even Soil? Biomass, or the […]
You’ve worked long and hard. Now the time has come to trim your cannabis or hemp flowers into beautiful buds. Before you pick up those shears there are a few things to take into consideration. Are you going to trim by hand? Wet Trim or Dry trim? Machine trim? Hire a group of people to […]
Why is Soil Quality Important? Soil is quite possibly the most important part of any garden. It allows you to grow in confidence knowing that your plants are receiving exactly what they need, when they need it. Feed the soil and the soil feeds the plant. This philosophy not only allows for a good growing […]
Growing cannabis and hemp is like any other plant. Cannabis requires different nutrients at each stage of it’s growth cycle. What Nutrients Should I Use for Young Plants? As a young plant (vegetative stage), additional Nitrogen is consumed. Nitrogen is used to grow stalks, roots, leaves and gain height and width. Young plants benefit from […]
What is Nutrient Lockout? Nutrient lockout is when the soil, or soil medium, is overloaded with nutrients or has a pH that is too extreme. Nutrient lockout restricts the pant from feeding. What are the Signs of Nutrient Lockout? When a plant is not being cared for properly there are warning signs. Things get tricky […]
Almost everyone is looking to growing the biggest, highest quality plants they can. This leads many farmers to consider using nutrients in their soil.With all of the available data on the benefits of nutrients, more and more growers are giving them a try. Knowing when to use them, and how much to use, can still […]
Grow room air circulation is a vital part of each gardener’s set up. Too little air movement can allow mold, mildew, and other fungi to grow. Resulting in poor growing conditions and compromised plants. These can make for quite the headache and clean up, but with a few simple adjustments your grow room can be […]
While cannabis can be grown in various conditions, some states are now pushing toward outdoor or greenhouse production. This can be very exciting for some growers, returning the plant back into its original, natural environment. Why Grow Cannabis Outdoors The great outdoors can be the perfect way to grow cannabis. Outdoor grows allow for the […]