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Stoney Tark

Stoney Tark is a cannabis cultivation writer, breeder, and author with over a decade of experience working in the cannabis industry. Based in Europe, he is widely known for his in-depth writing on cannabis cultivation, breeding, and resin production, as well as for his practical, experience-led grow advice. Stoney has contributed to a wide range of established cannabis publications and organisations, including Soft Secrets, High Times, Skunk Magazine, Atami and Emerald Magazine He is the author of Stoney Tark’s Top Tips on Growing Cannabis and has held editorial roles focused on cultivation education. His work draws directly from years of hands-on growing experience and a deep understanding of cannabis plant development and genetics.

  1. How to grow dense cannabis
    Grow Guide
    How to grow dense cannabis
    Growing dense, frosty cannabis buds isn’t just about using stronger lights or extra nutrients—it comes down to balancing genetics, light intensity, feeding, and environmental co...
  2. How to flush cannabis plants
    Grow Guide
    How to flush cannabis plants
    Flushing is a term used to describe giving cannabis plants strictly water during the final stages of the flowering stage. If you are not familiar with flushing, there are severa...
  3. What are nodes and internodes on cannabis plants?
    Cannabis Science
    What are nodes and internodes on cannabis plants?
    As a grower, it is vital to be familiar with the parts of a cannabis plant. This means understanding roots, branches, leaves, nodes, internodes and buds. The more you know about...
  4. Proven ways of getting rid of spider mites on cannabis plants
    Plant Problems
    Proven ways of getting rid of spider mites on cannabis plants
    Spider mites are easily the worst type of insect to allow into your garden, and most of the time, cannabis growers have no idea they even have them until it is too late. Compare...
  5. What is a cola on a cannabis plant?
    Cannabis Science
    What is a cola on a cannabis plant?
    Everyone loves to see buds growing on their plants during the flowering period, and especially when they form big, long and dense colas. The cola of a cannabis plant refers to a...
  6. What are cannabis trichomes and why they are important for growers?
    Cannabis Science
    What are cannabis trichomes and why they are important for growers?
    There is nothing better than growing frosty, sticky and resinous plants. If you are a smoker, hash maker or extract artist, then the more trichomes your plants produce, the bett...
  7. What are fan leaves, and how can you use them?
    Cannabis Science
    What are fan leaves, and how can you use them?
    Whilst most growers are focused on the flowering period because it's when plants produce buds that will smoke, the vegetative stage is just as important. After all, it is during...
  8. The anatomy of a cannabis bud
    Cannabis Science
    The anatomy of a cannabis bud
    From the day that you first germinate your seeds, your cannabis plants will start their journey. Once they enter the flowering stage, they will begin to produce the buds that yo...
  9. The best types of pots for growing cannabis plants
    Grow Guide
    The best types of pots for growing cannabis plants
    When growing cannabis, light intensity, temperature, humidity, nutrients and carbon dioxide are essential, but did you know that the pots you use also play a massive role? There...
  10. What is Cannabis Ruderalis?
    Cannabis Genetics
    What is Cannabis Ruderalis?
    Suppose you have ever grown autoflowering cannabis plants before. In that case, you will know they flower without the need to switch your timers to 12/12. Whilst photoperiod can...
  11. Can you clone Autoflowers?
    Grow Guide
    Can you clone Autoflowers?
    Cloning is a popular method for growers looking to replicate their best cannabis plants, but does it work for autoflowers? Unlike photoperiod strains, autoflowers follow a fixed...

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