If you grow indoors, you need grow lights. But they can’t just be any lights. They must be capable of providing the type of light your crops need to boost healthy development and yield incredible flower.
You may have noticed that in recent years, the light-emitting diode (LED) has increased ... Read More
As popular as indoor cultivation has become over the past few decades, outdoor growing still offers many benefits to new and seasoned growers alike — namely, the ability to grow big, beautiful, high-quality plants at a significantly lower long-term cost.
The biggest difference between growing outdoors and ... Read More
Growing therapeutic plants at home is becoming increasingly popular among patients and enthusiasts around the globe. People are educating themselves every day, not just on the bounty of benefits to be derived from the plant itself but on cultivating their own crops in the comfort and privacy of their own ... Read More
In October 2018, Canada made history when it became the first G7 nation - and just the second country worldwide - to legalize recreational use and home cultivation. Under federal law, Canadians are allowed to grow up to four plants per household for personal consumption, as long as the seeds ... Read More
So, you want to set up a small grow op. There are lots of reasons why you might want to start growing — maybe you want to always have your own supply of therapeutic plants on hand, or maybe somebody in your household needs consistent access to therapeutic plants; maybe ... Read More
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can affect a variety of plant species if that plant comes into contact with spores of any fungus in the order Erysiphales. A relatively common problem for growers to deal with, powdery mildew is anything but harmless. If left untreated, powdery mildew can ... Read More
If you've been growing therapeutic plants for a while, you're likely familiar with the multitude of various pruning and defoliation techniques. You probably even have a preferred pruning method that you use to train your plants. Over the past few years, though, a new method of removing fan leaves has ... Read More
Botrytis cinerea is a parasitic fungus that has two recognizable — and sinister — names common to growers: Bud rot and bud mold. If you’re familiar with bud rot, you know it can destroy an entire crop if left untreated. If you’re not familiar, we have some top tips to ... Read More
As a grower, you’ve likely read about maximizing yield size by supplementing your crop’s feeding regimen with carbohydrates. You’ve probably also seen on the shelves of your local hydro store various carbohydrate supplements for plants. And you may have even heard seasoned growers talk about the benefits of ... Read More
If you’re not sure what an automatic nutrient dosing system is, the name alone should tell you what you need to know. This method, also known as an auto-dosing system, is a mechanized nutrient delivery system that administers specific amounts of nutrient solution to crops, according to a pre-programmed schedule. ... Read More