Category: Growing
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How to Prevent and Control Powdery Mildew in Cannabis Grows: Fogging, Microbes & Smart Prevention
Discover proven strategies to prevent and control powdery mildew (PM) in cannabis grows. Learn how potassium bicarbonate fogging, microbial inoculants like Recharge, and switching from coco to soil can improve plant health and prevent mold.
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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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Virginia Cannabis Breeders Leading the Charge in Quality and Genetic Stability
As the cannabis industry continues to flourish in the United States, Virginia’s cannabis breeders are emerging as pioneers in genetic stability, quality, and performance. These local experts are not just cultivating plants; they are crafting a legacy of superior cannabis that stands out in a crowded market. But why should consumers opt for Virginia breeders…
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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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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, 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…
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Your First Plant, planning for success.
For a successful first plant, your journey should begin with education and planning. Yes, you can jump right in and throw money at it and figure out the plan later, but most of us don’t want to spend it if we don’t have to. Here are a few things you need to think about before…