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Most of the time, cannabis buds grow in a conical shape that are even throughout. Other times though, those same buds will foxtail, which can be indicative of genetics or bad growing techniques. Continue reading →

Fertilizer is food for marijuana plants. The best fertilizers for marijuana are often homemade. There are also many weird and wonderful things you can add to your marijuana fertilizer to boost your plants growth. What are the benefits of making your own marijuana fertilizer? There are many reasons one might with to make their own marijuana fertilizer. Many countries are...

Sulfur deficiencies are very rare in cannabis plants, but they can happen. When they do, plants can suffer significant growth problems. The grower can be left with no plant at all, or one with a very small yield. For this reason, it is important that a sulfur deficiency is caught early. At the beginning stages of a deficiency, it can...

LA Confidential is a strain that’s becoming more and more popular by the day. Those searching for a strain that will bring indica effects to provide relief for anxiety, insomnia and pain, will find LA Confidential has it all. Growers will also love the fact that being a relatively easy grow, they can cultivate the plant right at home, to achieve those results even faster. Continue reading →

Iron may not be one of the primary nutrients for cannabis, but an iron deficiency will greatly inhibit a plant’s growth. It will first appear as bright yellow leaves. This discoloration is just one of the symptoms of a plant being deficient in iron. It is also just one that mimics other nutrient deficiencies in marijuana plants. Iron deficiencies are...

Phosphorous is one of the major nutrients marijuana plants need. A lack of phosphorous will affect root growth and slow overall plant growth. If left untreated it can potentially kill the plant. Marijuana plants with a phosphorous deficiency will start to show signs on bottom growth first, as it begins destroying older leaves first.  Why do marijuana plants need phosphorous...

Calcium may not be a macro nutrient for the marijuana plant. But a calcium deficiency can have very serious effects and if left untreated, could have a negative effect on the ultimate yield of buds come harvest time. A calcium deficiency can show up in a number of ways on a cannabis plant,. It most often appears as brown spots...

In cannabis plants, potassium is a macro nutrient. Without it, a marijuana plant’s leaves are likely to yellow, brown, show burnt tips. These symptoms are of course a sign of potassium deficiency. Leaves will then eventually fall off the plant. When this happens in too many leaves, the entire plant could be at risk of dying.  Why do marijuana plants...

A magnesium deficiency in a marijuana plant can be a serious problem. When a plant is suffering from it, the veins of the leaves will start to look light green or yellow in color. This is a stark contrast from the bright, vibrant green the leaves on a marijuana plant should be when it is healthy. If not treated right...

Growing a marijuana plant is exciting! However, it can also be a delicate balancing act, providing just enough of what the plant needs to grow. Any marijuana nutrient deficiency can adversely affect the plant in a large way. If either of these problems are not treated right away, the plant may die. Nitrogen is one of the main nutrients a...

Blue Dream brings cannabis consumers everything they want, all in one strain. It’s a cross of Blueberry, an indica strain, and Silver Haze, one of the highest-quality sativas out there. This gives smokers the best of both worlds, as the cerebral high hits first, lifting you up before drifting into a full body high. Other than providing a nice uplifting...

Sativa strains are known for their uplifting and energetic effects. Unlike indicas, which are best for lazing around on the couch while watching Netflix and chilling, sativas are known for the opposite. If you need the motivation to clean your house from top to bottom, run around town on errands, or just want to get into that super creative head...

Sativa strains are some of the most sought after in the cannabis world. Giving people an energetic high that lets them get on with their day and not turn into a zombie on the couch, sativas are often noted as some of the best marijuana strains around. But they present a problem for those that want to grow an indoor sativa. Sativa s are known for reaching up as they grow and getting very tall. And those with small spaces or those that don’t have high ceilings can find this problematic. So are growers really limited to only growing indicas that are known for growing shorter and expanding out rather than up? Continue reading →

Cannabis edibles are becoming ever more popular and now there is increasing interest in cannabis drinkables.  Although cannabis-infused tea has been around for a while, there has been nothing like the range of choice available these days and those interested in herbal healing have really been working hard to harness the power of cannabis with the power of other healing...

The original Jack Herer was a truly extraordinary man, cannabis activist, author and all-round, general legend.  Such an incredible person could only be fittingly honoured by having an outstanding strain of marijuana created in his memory and named after him.   Continue reading →

While HIDs have long since been the preferred choice for cannabis growers, LEDs are quickly starting to take over. Undoubtedly this is due to the fact that they are more efficient, smaller, and have a longer life span. Many of those factors translate to lower utility costs for growers, as these lights simply do not have the light and heat output of other grow lights. However, it’s these features that growers need to take into consideration when it’s time to set up their grow room. So, what things should growers be thinking about when they introduce these new lights to their plants? Continue reading →