When the growing conditions are not just right, it can wreak havoc on your cannabis crop. There are dozens of viruses, viroids, molds, and pests that can cause crop loss, and understanding each one is important. Downy mildew is one of the most common problems growers will face in their careers. … Continue reading Downy Mildew and How It Acts Fast
There are a lot of processes that cannabis plants require to grow healthy and produce high-yielding harvests. Some of these processes require math and knowledge of nutrient requirements, such as feeding the plants. However, some processes require patience, a gentle hand, and experience. Defoliating is a perfect example of such a process. … Continue reading What Does Defoliating Mean?
Understanding cannabis laws in the US can be a confusing maze that may be difficult to navigate. While the two plants look and smell very similar, the biggest distinction is not in the plants themselves, but in the laws governing the growing, sale, and usage of cannabis. In order to get… Continue reading Cannabis; Is There A Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
One of the worst things a grower can see when cutting open a bud, whether dried and cured or fresh off the stem is Botrytis. This mold is unfortunately a common problem that most growers will experience in their careers. Thankfully, Botrytis can be easy to prevent if understood and the… Continue reading Botrytis: Why Your Buds Are Rotting
Photo by Daniel Norin on Unsplash Cannabis crops require various nutrients to remain healthy and produce high quality bud. This includes nutrients like nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. When a plant does not get the required amount of phosphorus, the plant will suffer. Knowing what to look for when a cannabis plant is… Continue reading Deficiency of Phosphorus in Cannabis
Photo by Marco Jimenez on Unsplash Just like us, cannabis plants need nutrients to survive and thrive to their full potential. A plant lacking a specific nutrient cannot produce high yields and places the rest of the crop at risk. While there are multiple kinds of nutrients that cannabis plants need,… Continue reading Deficiency of Magnesium in Cannabis
Photo by CRYSTALWEED cannabis on Unsplash When it comes to growing cannabis, a certain balance needs to be maintained in order for the plant to reach its full potential. However, there is a list mile-long of things that can impact that balance and have an effect on your cannabis plant’s growth. If… Continue reading This Can Affect Your Cannabis Plant’s Growth!
Photo by Ryan Lange on Unsplash There are a lot of words associated with the cannabis plant. In fact, there are so many that it can sometimes make an individual’s head spin. Two of the cannabinoids we hear the most about are CBD and THC. While there are more than 100 known… Continue reading THC and CBD; What’s the Difference?
The lifecycle of the cannabis plant is a fascinating topic. When first learning about this particular part of cannabis cultivation, it can feel daunting. The vegetative stage can encompass a wide range of information, leaving many new growers wondering where to start. Having a basic overview of the vegetative stage of… Continue reading Exploring the Vegetative Stage of the Cannabis Plant
Hop Latent Viroid, or HLVd for short, is one of the hottest topics in the cannabis cultivation community. Not only does it present a learning curve for growers of all experience levels, but it also presents a challenge within the industry’s more scientific/analytical side. This viroid is both new to the… Continue reading So You’ve Detected Hop Latent Viroid; What’s Next?
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