You don’t need to be Sherlock Homegrow to figure out whether you bought quality cannabis seeds before spending precious dollars and energy on cultivating them to harvest. Way too many times I’ve seen some of my growmies get burned on cannabis seeds that either failed to germinate, became hermies, or had stunted growth—and my little […]
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The Role Of Mycorrhizae In Cannabis Seedling Health
Fungi have an interesting relationship with a lot of things. However, it’s the connection between certain species of fungi and plants like cannabis that is particularly special. By incorporating specific species of fungi with your hydro system, living soil, or germinated cannabis seeds, home growers can reap the many rewards of this unique and symbiotic […]
Proper Storage of Cannabis Flower and Concentrates
Now that your harvest is trimmed, dried, and cured properly, it’s time to discuss proper storage for your cannabis flower and concentrates. While some of these best practices may seem obvious, others are not. So ride with me–Greg the Alien–and look at some science-backed ways to store your stash courtesy of several different peer-reviewed studies […]
Companion Plants for Pest Control in Cannabis Gardens
Growing cannabis seeds with companion p lants—both indoor and outdoor—can make a galaxy of a difference when dealing with pest control in cannabis gardens. Sometimes, no matter what a home grower does, they can never seem to dial in the organic pest control aspect of growing cannabis plants, resulting in less-than-stellar results. Humanoid home growers […]
How to Trim Cannabis Buds for a Professional Finish
It’s me, Greg the Alien, once again, and let me start by saying, “Congrats,” you’ve officially grown a successful harvest of potent, premium weed—now learn how to trim cannabis buds like a pro! For some folks, trimming cannabis buds can be a real pain in the you-know-what. However, with the right tools, knowledge, and plan […]
Decarboxylation: Activating THC And CBD In Cannabis
So you just got done with harvesting, trimming, and curing your bud–what are you gonna do with all of that leftover trim, larf, and kief? Here’s a wonderful idea–decarboxylate it! Decarba-who-woxalate what? Decarboxylation–or simply just “decarb” for short–is the process of activating THCA and CBDA into active THC and CBD for use in whatever kind […]
CHRISTMAS 2024
Cannabis Plant Support Techniques: Trellising And Staking
We all need a little support sometimes—our weed plants are no different! For all of my growmies out there, I’m sure you’ve already learned the benefits of low stress training, but have you tried trellising and staking your weed plants as well? Trellising and staking are two of the most commonly used cannabis plant support […]
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Common Diseases in Cannabis Cultivation
When you’re growing cannabis, keeping your plants healthy is the top priority. Unfortunately, diseases can pop up and wreak havoc on your crops if you’re not careful. In this guide, we’ll break down the most common cannabis diseases and give you tips on how to spot, prevent, and treat them before they ruin your harvest. […]
The Science Behind Germinating Cannabis Seeds
Just like the Big Bang created all of the infinite possibilities found in the Multiverse, cannabis seeds are packed full of their very own amazing potential. Cannabis seed germination is the first step for growers to start a little galaxy in their tents, grow rooms, or outdoor gardens. So let’s break down the science of […]
An Interview with Autopotamus
In today’s interview, we’re chatting with Autopotamus, an experienced cannabis grower who has mastered the art of using Autopot systems to optimize his home grow. From humble beginnings growing in soil and coco coir to discovering the game-changing benefits of Autopots, Autopotamus shares his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and tips for other […]