BLOG Curated knowledge for all things cannabis growing, grower news and helpful tips. back to the main blog page back to the main blog page BLOG back to the main blog page Curated knowledge for all things cannabis growing, grower news and helpful tips. Growing tips Grower Spotlight News ADVANCED TIPS Growing Science Retail spotlight white papers Product spotlight Growing tips ADVANCED TIPS Grower Spotlight Retail spotlight White papers News Growing Science Product spotlight … Water is central to hydroponics—which derives from Greek “hydro,” meaning “water,” and “ponos,” meaning… Read more … When it comes to growing strong plants that resist infestations, don’t lodge and are… Read more … Like all annuals, cannabis grows in three phases (Figure 1) and many more sub-phases,… Read more … Hermaphroditism is when a plant develops both male and female reproductive organs. In cannabis,… Read more … One of the most complex parts of a grow room is the HVACD system.… Read more … Ventilation is the backbone of any indoor cannabis grow operation. It replicates the natural… Read more … Every commercial cultivator knows how much lighting matters. You obsess over spectrum, intensity, photoperiod… Read more … Growers can cultivate a fantastic cannabis crop, brimming with flavorful buds high in cannabinoids.… Read more … When the flip to 12/12 happens, the clock starts ticking on your flower room’s… Read more … Commercial growers invest heavily in their grow rooms, sourcing the best mother plants, nutrients,… Read more … The genus Cannabis is often described as having three species: sativa, indica and ruderalis.… Read more … There’s a difference between shaping a plant and shaping a result. In commercial cultivation,… Read more … Fertilizing plants in hydroponics requires fertigation—the process of delivering nutrients through irrigation. Growers can… Read more … There was a time when pruning was more art than science. But under LEDs,… Read more … Plant density plays an important role in cannabis cultivation. Deciding how many plants to… Read more … Cannabis requires a specific environment to grow well and yield prolifically. Temperature, humidity and… Read more … A well-designed grow room is essential for successful cannabis cultivation. To maximize yields and… Read more … When problems arise in hydroponic cannabis operations, it’s important to act quickly. Unfortunately, diagnosis… Read more … When feeding cannabis crops in hydroponic systems, growers must first prepare a stock tank… Read more … Flushing is the practice of halting fertilization before harvest and irrigating plants with plain… Read more … Plant fertilization is a sophisticated science that requires understanding both plant needs and the… Read more … Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium—commonly referred to as NPK—are the three essential macronutrients. They’re called… Read more … Plant morphology refers both to the scientific study of the external physical structure and… Read more … Electrical conductivity (EC) measures a solution’s ability to carry an electrical charge. In hydroponics,… Read more … Pruning selectively removes unnecessary foliage, redirecting the plant’s energy into producing larger, denser, higher-quality… Read more … One of the biggest challenges for indoor cannabis growers is replicating the sun’s ability… Read more … Hydroponics is a soilless growing method where plants receive a water-based nutrient solution,[1] giving… Read more … Growing a successful cannabis crop does not end when the buds are ready for… Read more … When cultivating cannabis hydroponically, growers can choose between drain-to-waste and recirculating systems. In drain-to-waste… Read more … Crop steering is a cannabis cultivation technique where careful control over environmental factors guides… Read more … Any comprehensive nutrient line already contains calcium and magnesium, but growers who use coco… Read more … The best water for hydroponics has no contaminants, an EC close to 0 millisiemens… Read more … Even though cannabis grown indoors is protected from Mother Nature, it remains vulnerable to pests… Read more … Pests and pathogens threaten cannabis crops. Pests—larger organisms[1] like insects and mites—physically damage plants,… Read more … Choosing the right growing medium for indoor cannabis cultivation is no simple matter. Growers… Read more … In soilless cultivation like hydroponics or container gardening, growers typically use a growing medium,… Read more … Providing plants with the right concentrations—not too little, not too much—of all essential nutrients… Read more … Nutrient deficiencies prevent plants from reaching their maximum genetic potential in terms of both… Read more … When cultivating cannabis indoors, growers have no shortage of artificial lighting sources to choose… Read more … Light is a primary driver of plant growth. For many cannabis genotypes, the photoperiod… Read more … Although silicon is not considered an essential nutrient—plants can grow without it—it significantly boosts… Read more … Fertilizer is a crucial component of crop production, but simply adding fertilizer to the… Read more … When you want to grow top-quality cannabis, the right nutrient system for your grow… Read more … Biofilms are a common problem in cannabis grow operations. These slimy layers of microbial… Read more … Biofilms are slimy layers of microbial colonies that form where microorganisms grow and reproduce.… Read more … Clogs in emitters, feeding lines and drains One of the biggest challenges growers face… Read more … Many indoor growers are challenged by the height limitations of their lighting systems. One… Read more … Growers need a lot of different equipment to foster the ideal conditions for cultivating… Read more … Photos vs autos: a comparison In the wake of cannabis legalization, growers have more… Read more … In the wild, cannabis goes through three phases during its life cycle: (1) seeds… Read more … Growers can start cannabis cultivation from seeds, clones or tissue culture. Starter plants are… Read more … Whether you’re an experienced grower or just beginning, targeting a maximum yield is always… Read more … Cannabis can be cultivated outdoors, in an open field, or indoors, either within the… Read more … The choice of strain, or cultivar,[1] primarily depends on customer preferences. Factors to consider… Read more … Basic blends don’t have what it takes A “basic blend” is typically a simple… Read more
