Mildew: a pathogen commonly found in cannabis
Mildew is one of the pathogens most commonly found in cannabis crops. It usually emerges when a series of conditions that favour its development occur at the same time. In this post we explain how to identify[...]
Top tips on how to dry and cure your cannabis buds
After so many months of hard work, the time has finally come for expert and rookie growers alike to be rewarded. This is the time for harvesting and giving marijuana that final touch. For everything to[...]
How to increase the yield of your cannabis plants with flowering boosters
Do you feel that your cannabis buds are not growing to their fullest potential? It may be time to complete your feeding routine with a bloom stimulator, a fertiliser designed to help plants grow strong[...]
How to solve problems with the germination of marijuana seeds
The time has finally come for the germination of your cannabis seeds. Once the embryo has emerged from its protective shell, the tiny marijuana seedlings begin to develop their first leaves and a stalk[...]
Five genetic abnormalities that may affect your cannabis leaves
Whorled leaves, cresting, and variegation are just some of the strange abnormalities that can be found in a cannabis crop. The larger your garden, the more likely you are to observe these abnormal characteristics[...]
What are the differences between feminized and autoflowering cannabis plants?
Many questions often arise when one wants to grow a cannabis plant for the first time. For example: what is the difference between feminized and autoflowering plants? Which is better?
The importance of humidity control for proper cannabis curing
The curing of cannabis is one of the most important factors impacting the plant's quality, appearance, smell, taste and potency. After the buds are dried, it is important to store them at a constant humidity[...]
Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew: How to Deal With Two of Marijuana’s Biggest Threats
Fungi such as powdery mildew and downy mildew are two of the "horsemen of the Apocalypse" for marijuana growers. They usually appear when there is too much moisture, in places where there is no sunlight,[...]
Can You Spoil Cannabis Seeds by Touching Them with Your Hands?
Although there is no unanimous opinion on the issue, experts recommend using tweezers to keep from spoiling the product. Some people claim that if precautions are not taken the results can be disastrous.[...]
How Does Drought Affect Our Marijuana Plants?
For months the phenomenon of El Niño has begun to affect areas of California and the west coast of the United States. It will last until 2016 and is already hitting areas all over the world, producing[...]
Hide, Increase, and Design Your Crop with the LST System (Low Stress Training)
The history of cannabis growing in the last half century speaks of the recurrent incompatibility between concealing our plants and increasing production. Up until now, that is. The ideal solution to this[...]
How an Extraction is Produced using the Rosin Technique
The Rosin Technique has been picking up steam thanks to the ease with which it can be employed at home, with limited materials, without hazards, and getting some good results. It is a practice that can[...]
This Is How You Can Extract Ice Water Hash Using Ice-O-Lator Bags
Obtaining ice water hashish at home with the remains of your crop is very simple using Ice-o-Lator bags, thanks to a technique based on the use of water, ice and successive sieves. This video offers a step[...]
Ten Types of SCROGs to Maximise Your Cannabis Cultivation with Meshes
The SCROG or SCRoG (an acronym for "Screen of Green") is a system of meshes that allows the grower to obtain extremely high yields from his marijuana seeds harvests. But they're not enough: one must work[...]
Simple Growing Systems Ideal for Beginners
Many experienced growers cannot be mistaken: if technology can be of help to produce better results and more easily, why not take advantage of it? Discover how simple automatic cultivation systems can be,[...]
Ten Tips That Will Make Your Balcony or Terrace Cannabis Cultivation the Envy of the Neighbourhood
As someone once said, “Where there is a will, there is a way”. Perhaps you do not have the largest balcony or terrace? Do not worry. Here are some tips to help you turn that small space into a leafy[...]
5 essential pruning tips to increase your yield
When we plant marijuana, we become something like its planner, a position that requires some follow-up and, above all, an understanding of the multiple variables of the outdoor conditions in which our plant[...]
The most original techniques to conceal your guerrilla-grow
Nice weather's coming and it's making us want to go outside and stroll around, go to the beach, enjoy life in general or maybe even start a guerrilla-grow. Right? So, guerrilla growing techniques are fairly[...]
Indicas vs sativas: the 5 biggest differences
It is anecdotal to look back and remember the times when no distinction was made between Indica and Sativa, and we only spoke of marijuana in general. Even today, this is still the case for many regular[...]
When, How and Why: Basic Guide to Transplanting for Beginners
Transplanting a marijuana plant is a simple step, but can block the most novice growers. Now that our little plants are germinated, the next step is to change the container to a larger pot.
Five Simple Methods to Protect Your Recently Germinated Seeds
This is the season for germination and the weather is playing along for now; except, for example, when there is one of those “April showers” or springtime downpours. Another common threat during this[...]