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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...

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...

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...

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...

You’ve done all of your homework, you’ve invested in good genetics and grow equipment and followed the grow instructions of your favourite cannabis book (or blog) to a tee, yet despite all of your efforts you notice a white powdery substance on your leaves or perhaps some grey fuzz on your buds or maybe some other signs of plant distress...

Originally posted on 28th April 2016, Updated on 23rd March 2020 Let’s face it. Cannabis plants have strong odors.   Although their smells are divine, they’re difficult to hide — especially while growing them inside your home. That's why cannabis odor control is so important. Fortunately, you can masque, reduce, and eliminate cannabis odors and keep your grow room ‘hush-hush’.        Why Does...

During your cannabis-consuming career, it’s likely you’ve come across bud with a seed or two, or more. But did you know, seeds are an unfortunate outcome or indicator of something going wrong during growth? That’s right - seeds are just one of the first signs of pollination. As a grower, this is especially crucial to know so you can prevent...