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If you’ve been researching cannabis online, you might have heard people talking about “hermies” and the frustration and problems they can cause.  “Hermie” is convenient shorthand for “hermaphrodite marijuana plant”. All growers should be alert to the possibility that their plants may hermie and that they should take steps to prevent this, if possible. If not and due to genetics, then to take remedial action as soon as possible. Continue reading →

Nutrients are one of the most important things for the growth of a cannabis plant. Just like when humans don’t get the nutrients they need, marijuana plants can become sick, stunting their growth . There are many marijuana nutrient deficiencies so its important to know what signs of these are. Nutrients are simply the food the marijuana plant needs during all stages of growth. And when they don’t receive it, it can have a very detrimental effect on the plant. Continue reading →

Of all the things that can trip a grower up, sexing marijuana plants may just be the trickiest. Sexing plants is so important because growers are typically after the female plants, that produce the huge THC covered buds. Or the medicinal relief that CBD strains can bring. With such opposite effects of male and female plants, it’s easy to see just how important sexing plants is. But what if growers didn’t have to wait to sex their plants? While it would certainly make life easier, is sexing cannabis seeds possible? Continue reading →

Smoking is fun, and growing can be a lot of fun. But breeding marijuana and creating your own strain is where the art of marijuana becomes really fascinating. All you’re really doing when you breed marijuana is taking two plants, each of a different strain, and bringing them together to create your very own strain that is perfect for you...

The perfect bud off a marijuana plant is typically tight and dense. However, it is also possible to end up with fluffy, loose, and airy buds and this could be a problem. Airy buds simply appear soft and thin, and can almost be looked right through. They are the complete opposite of dense, tightly-packed buds. Being left with a harvest...

So you’ve decided you want to grow some marijuana but aren’t sure as to how or where. One of the first questions that should come to mind is ‘Will I be able to do this outdoors in the open where no one cares?’. If the answer to that question is no, then you’ve come to the right place. The ‘how’...

Everyone loves purple weed. It looks great and tastes incredible. In fact, many people even pay more for purple buds. But it’s not just good for consumers. Growers also enjoy the opportunity to showcase their skills by cultivating purple strains. Nothing is more striking than a room full of purple plants, and growing purple weed is an excellent way to impress your friends and fellow growers. But how do you grow weed with those beautiful purple flowers? Before getting started, it’s helpful to understand what makes cannabis plants turn purple. Continue reading →

Marijuana growers are often concerned about the amount of space they have to grow their crops. The more plants they can grow, the more cannabis they can yield. However, room for those plants is limited. This is true for the home grower, and particularly true for commercial operations. Continue reading →