Category: Educational
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It’s about the control not the revenue.
The National Firearms Act of 1934 and Cannabis Taxation: A Tool for Prohibition in Disguise Throughout American history, taxation has been wielded as a weapon of prohibition, cloaked in the guise of regulatory measures. A prime example of this strategy is the 1934 National Firearms Act (NFA), which imposed a $200 tax on certain firearms…
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The Advantages of Locally Bred Cannabis Genetics: Strength in Adaptation
Growing cannabis successfully requires more than just good soil, nutrients, and lighting. One of the most overlooked but critical aspects of cultivation is genetics—specifically, the benefits of using locally bred cannabis strains. While many growers chase famous strains from distant breeders, those genetics might not be well-suited for their specific climate. Locally adapted strains, on…
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How I cut clones
I take cuts from the mother plant, about the wrist to finger tip in length. To be shortened later. They go straight into a glass of water to prevent them from drying. From there. I will trim off excess fan leaves and side growth. I do snip the tips of the fan leaves I…
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Concentrates what are they?
Cannabis, with its myriad of therapeutic and recreational benefits, has seen a surge in popularity over recent years. Among the diverse forms it takes, concentrates stand out for their potency and versatility. These extracts offer a concentrated dose of cannabinoids and terpenes, providing users with a potent and efficient means of consumption. But how are…
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Stages of Growth – Flowering
Flowering: the most exciting and seemingly the longest stage. I cannot repeat this next line enough. As stated by much wiser growers than me: Wait equals weight! I’ll be speaking on photo plants as that is what I know best and prefer. Once you change your light schedule to 12/12 (12 hours on, 12 hours…
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What’s that smell?
Let’s take a moment to discuss the odor of indoor growing. These plants smell, even when not flowering. Some people are nose blind to it but I can smell a plant in veg. Let’s discuss setup and use of an odor control plan. The #1 item I suggest buying and having around is this: Ona…
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Size does actually matter
(when choosing a container for your plants) When you have a small grow area, the logical thought would be the smaller the containers the more plants you can fit in the tent. While this is true, the actual size of the plant and amount of yield produced by the plant will be compromised without enough…
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Stages of Growth, Vegetative Stage
Once transplanted you will want to decide if you will be topping and training your plants. I usually trim off the branches at the first node when the plants are 5-7 weeks old. They always seem thin and weak and tend to underperform unless defoliated. If you plan on topping (which is cutting the top…
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Stages of Growth, Seedling
The seedling stage is different for photo plants than it is for autos. For autos you should plant the germinated seed directly into the final pot and avoid transplanting. For photo plants if you followed the germination directions in the previous post you now have a sprout in a solo cup. As the plant grows…
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Stages of Growth, Germination
The stages of growth for your plant are Germination, Seedling, Vegetative and Flowering. My next few articles will be on these stages individually. Some would include Harvest but I believe that needs its own section. The first stage, in my opinion, is planning and buying quality seeds. However we will stay focused on actual seed…