These days, bacteria often get a bad rap. We’re endlessly bombarded with antibacterial messaging — from household cleaning products, to hand and body soaps and sanitizers, to antibiotics prescribed by … Read More

If you’ve been growing with hydroponics or soil for a while, you’ve probably heard the terms “chelate,” “chelated nutrients” or “chelating agent.” However, you may be unsure of what these … Read More

The makeup of your soil or grow solution plays a critical role in your crop’s health and development. In nature, crops grow according to the chemical composition of the ground … Read More

As a grower, working with mother plants and clones can help you improve your crop. Even if you’re a beginner, you can make growing mother plants and trimming their clones … Read More

When first starting out, many growers get hung up on whether they should grow from seeds or from clones. In some cases, the decision may be made for … Read More

Within the world of cultivation, there seems to be debate over the topic of plant flushing. Opponents of the technique believe that flushing plants prior to harvest will rob them … Read More

Just like humans need proper food packed with healthy nutrients to help us grow strong and vigorous, your plants also need the right foods.

Feed your plants the right foods … Read More

Today, we’re going to talk about what is literally and figuratively the foundation of your plants’ and your grower success.

That is, your plant roots and the problems you might encounter … Read More

Growing amazing, high-value harvests can be a challenging process, even for the pros.

And when you’re a beginner grower, it can seem like an even bigger challenge.

We’ve all experienced that frustrating … Read More

With a look of purposeful determination, BigMike Straumietis strides down a street in Downtown Los Angeles’ notorious neighborhood Skid Row.

Tents line the sidewalk, and rubbish fills the gutter.

The … Read More

Did you know plants have genders?

The female plant is the one used and grown almost exclusively in our industry, because it’s the female plant that grows buds containing the … Read More

Grand Master Grower Ken Estes is something of a legend within our community. Creator of the world-famous strain Grand Daddy Purp and winner of 14 High Times Cup titles, the … Read More

In many ways, drying and curing buds is one of the most important steps to a successful harvest.

That’s because you’ve spent months getting to this point and it’s almost time … Read More

Today, we’re talking about trimming buds.

This is a crucial step during the harvesting process to give you the best end product possible, so it deserves its own discussion.

In today’s harvest … Read More

Do you know the best time to harvest your high-value crops?

Did you know that when you harvest can make a big difference to the type of experience your final product … Read More

What if there was one thing you could do right before you harvest, and no matter the strain, medium or nutrients you were using, this one thing would greatly increase … Read More

Your plants are being attacked…

In fact, they’re fighting for their lives because you have a mite problem.

After reading part one of this guide, you identified the symptoms and … Read More

If you’re going to be growing plants then unfortunately you’re going to be dealing with pests like plant mites!

It’s just a fact of life for the dedicated grower.

The good news … Read More