Charcoal. The difference? The intended use. Biochar is used for soil amendments and carbon sequestration. Where as charcoal is intended to be used a fuel source for heating or cooking. How is Biochar Made? Biochar is made with controlled burns. These can be as small as a personal kiln in the back yard or as […]
In the search of “how to grow the best crop possible,” you’ve probably heard of Scrogging or the SCRoG technique. SCroG stands for “Screen of Green.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What are Liquid Nutrients? Liquid nutrients are an effective way to optimize the health of your soil and the health of your plants at each unique phase of the growing cycle. Plants use different minerals at different points in their life cycle. For example, during the first few weeks of vegetative growth cannabis uses more […]
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 […]
Does Water Quality Matter? Water makes up more than 70% of the planet, so it’s pretty important. But does the quality of water really matter when growing cannabis? The short answer is… yes. So, Why Does Water Quality Matter? Not all water is created equal. The content of water from our faucets or hoses or […]
The focus of curing cannabis is to remove as much moisture from the cut plants as possible. Curing must be done at a rate that is quick enough to prevent the plant from molding. […]