Transplanting and repotting cannabis is important for keeping your plants happy and healthy as they grow. When repotting and transplanting is carried out at the right time in the right way, it promotes abundant root growth and plant health, which contributes to overall growth rate, structural stability, maturation and yield. On the other hand, when […]
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Poor ventilation is the one thing that can knock the wind out of the sails of your grow operation. It’s been the culprit of many problems in a grow, including the formation of mold and mildew, mites, poor stem development, and generally poor cannabis growth from the lack of proper oxygen/carbon dioxide (CO2) exchange. Many […]
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His hashish has earned him celebrity status in the cannabis world thanks to his use of techniques dating back thousands of years. But Frenchy Cannoli, renowned producer of resin, plays down his guru-like status, demurring that he will always have more to learn when it comes to his craft. Speaking exclusively to Big Buds, the […]
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Enzymes and beneficial microbes are the often-overlooked but nevertheless useful elements of any successful cannabis feed program. Enzymes added to your crop’s root zone are catalysts that increase the rapidity of organic decomposition, turning root-zone materials into nutrients. Beneficial microbes are root allies that increase root function and protect roots. In a hydroponic cannabis root […]
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Indoor cannabis growing is the safest, most productive way to grow marijuana. It gives you total control over feeding, water quality, temperature, humidity, lighting, air movement, root zone and irrigation timing for robust crop growth. Perhaps the most basic choice an indoor grower must first make is what type of hardened enclosure the grow op […]
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Sooner or later, all commercial growers will hear the knock of compliance inspectors at their door, announced or unannounced, welcome or very unwelcome. In fact, if you’re a licensed producer in an established market, you’re probably already accustomed to inspectors at your facility. But that doesn’t make inspection less troubling. Laws change. Maintaining staff compliance […]
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As I write this article, the summer sun is beating down directly above my head and I’m visiting my friend’s outdoor cannabis grow op. It’s noon, and the blazing heat, humidity, ultraviolet radiation and calendar clue me in that the longest day of the year has arrived. Summer solstice (i.e., the onset of summer) in […]
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What is mycelium? You’ve likely experienced the wonder of stumbling across some gorgeous fungi while out in the natural world. Whether it be a cartoonish amanita muscaria sprouting out of grass or wood chips, or a cluster of delicious oyster mushrooms formed on the side of a down log, the thrill at finding such unique […]
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Cleanliness is next to godliness, as they say. And in a cannabis grow room, sanitation is critical to the overall success of your grow program. Yet, it often appears overlooked by many a grower, particularly the small-scale cultivators or those just starting out. “Personally, I think it is horrifically overlooked,” says Christopher Sloper, consultant to […]
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There are so many things to love about cannabis. The variety of fragrances and flavors this one plant can offer are two such traits that are becoming increasingly popular as genetics and grow techniques improve and expand. Yep, terpenes have certainly been a hot topic all over the cannabis world as of late. The No. […]
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You enter your grow room and notice your plants looking a little sad and undernourished — almost like they aren’t getting enough nutrients. You check for all the regular quick fixes. They’re adequately watered, but not overwatered. Your feeding schedule ensures all your nutrient levels are all ideal. The pH is also in the ideal […]
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Growing cannabis in soil is seen as the most natural, simplest way to grow. But unfortunately, it’s also the most difficult way to control plant feeding. No matter if you make your own so-called super soil or buy soil from hydroponic specialists, you have to be careful about what you put into that root-zone medium. […]
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When it comes to growing cannabis, harvesting is like the eighth inning of a hard-fought baseball game, while the ninth inning is drying, curing and storing your crops. And as in baseball, unforced errors and rookie mistakes in either of these final innings can cost you the winning game. Most growers have made at least […]
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Consuming cannabis to beat depression and anxiety is one of the most common uses of the plant. As a marijuana grower who has lived with depression throughout my adult life, I’ve spent years growing, breeding, evaluating and cataloguing cannabis strains for use as my own personal antidepressant stash. These varieties are tested strains that live […]
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Imagine a picturesque cannabis grow site set along a bucolic creek. The cannabis is grown indoors, but employees can enjoy the creek on their breaks on hot days. Unfortunately, they may not want to. Because instead of disposing of their wastewater properly, the owners of the cannabis farm have decided to dump it directly onto […]
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There are currently as many as 1,500 known cultivated varieties of cannabis, with some reports suggesting that figure is closer to 10,000. And who knows how many more there are to discover, particularly among the ruderalis that grows native to parts of Asia, Central Europe and Russia? Too many to dig through for the home […]
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Compared to growing cannabis from clones, seeds offer a unique set of advantages and disadvantages. As a grower, my goal is to always get ultimate high performance from my plants, from start to finish. I want them growing as fast as possible, ready for bloom phase as early as possible, with a survival rate of […]
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So your cannabis crop is coming along just fine. Then, seemingly overnight, strands of thin webbing begin to engulf your precious plants. You reach for the chemical sprayer, only to realize that what you spray on the plants may show up as a harmful residue, resulting in the loss of the entire crop. The better […]
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Before he founded the international hydroponic nutrients company Advanced Nutrients, cannabis cultivator and innovator BigMike Straumietis used supplemental digestive enzymes such as lactase, bromelain and amylase to help his body digest food. Enzymes are naturally occurring biocatalysts essential to digestion and decomposition of organic materials. BigMike wondered if similar enzymes could also help his cannabis […]
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High-quality synthetic and organic base nutrients provide the nutritional elements your cannabis crop needs for basic growth and metabolism. But there are many organic materials that provide more than just nutrient elements. These materials create healthier cannabis plants, faster growth, tastier and heavier buds, and more cannabinoids and terpenoids than you would ever hope to […]
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