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  1. Cannabis Pests and Diseases
    Plant Problems
    Cannabis Pests and Diseases
    So you’ve done your due diligence and have prepared nothing but the best grow medium and nutrients for your garden (and in the correct amounts), installed a reliable lighting sy...
  2. What are the different types of hydroponic systems?
    Grow Guides
    What are the different types of hydroponic systems?
    So, you want to grow some cannabis and have decided to give your hand a go at hydroponics. From the simple wick method to the more complex aeroponics systems there are lots of v...
  3. A Guide To Cannabis Soil and Solid Growth Mediums
    Grow Guides
    A Guide To Cannabis Soil and Solid Growth Mediums
    Ask anyone to describe what a living, breathing cannabis plant looks like and almost everyone will tell you something along the lines of ‘a bushy, leafy plant growing in the gro...
  4. The different types of cannabis grow lights
    Grow Guides
    The different types of cannabis grow lights
    So you’ve decided you want to grow some marijuana but aren’t sure as to how or where. One of the first questions that should come to mind is ‘Will I be able to do this outdoors ...
  5. What are the different Gelato strains?
    Strain Reviews
    What are the different Gelato strains?
    Launched in 2014, Gelato is a hybrid cross of the two highly popular parent strains, Thin Mint Cookies and Sunset Sherbet and has rapidly become one of the most famous strains a...
  6. What are the most popular marijuana strains in the US and why?
    Cannabis Genetics
    What are the most popular marijuana strains in the US and why?
    In recent years, there’s been a huge increase in the number of states that have legalized the medicinal or personal use of cannabis. Of the 34 states where cannabis is legal, mo...
  7. What's The Difference Between THC and THCa?
    Cannabis Science
    What's The Difference Between THC and THCa?
    The Difference Between THC and THCa In purely chemical terms, THCa is the precursor, while THC is the actual compound. THC can effectively bind with the CB1 or CB2 receptors in ...
  8. How To Grow Outdoor Weed Successfully
    Grow Guides
    How To Grow Outdoor Weed Successfully
    Table of contentsIndoor vs Outdoor Weed Cultivation Where Growing Outdoor Cannabis Works BestA porch or balconyAn open yard or spaceA greenhouseThe Timing of Growing Weed Outdoo...
  9. Top 10 Best Outdoor Cannabis Strains
    Cannabis Genetics
    Top 10 Best Outdoor Cannabis Strains
    Spring has officially arrived and if you are a fan of sun-grown outdoor cannabis, that means it’s planting season. Growers throughout the Northern Hemisphere are preparing the g...
  10. What are fast flowering cannabis strains?
    Cannabis Genetics
    What are fast flowering cannabis strains?
    How quickly a strain grows can be very important. Speed is vital for commercial and covert growers. And recreational cultivators often want their crop as quickly as possible. Fo...
  11. The Best Cookies Weed Strains - The Ultimate Guide
    Cannabis Genetics
    The Best Cookies Weed Strains - The Ultimate Guide
    The cookie cannabis strains are some of the most notorious in the world. In fact, there’s an entire west-coast brand dedicated to the name. Over the years, cookies strain weed h...
  12. Best Bud Trimming Scissors for Marijuana
    Grow Guides
    Best Bud Trimming Scissors for Marijuana
    Anyone that knows how to harvest marijuana knows there’s a lot of trimming involved. Finding the right trimming scissors for the job is important. If you don...
  13. Grow Room Humidity Control for Marijuana Plants
    Grow Guides
    Grow Room Humidity Control for Marijuana Plants
    Table of contentsWhy Humidity Control Matters to Plant GrowthWhite powdery mildewBud mold or bud rotNutrient deficienciesHow Temperature & Humidity ConnectHumidity Levels fo...
  14. The Ultimate Cheese Strain Guide
    Cannabis Genetics
    The Ultimate Cheese Strain Guide
    What are Cheese strains of weed? Cheese strains are a family of cannabis known for their pungent Cheesy aroma. The strain rose to fame in the 90’s as growers loved its fast-flow...
  15. What Are Cannabis Landrace Strains?
    Cannabis Genetics
    What Are Cannabis Landrace Strains?
    At their most basic, landrace cannabis strains are those that are indigenous to a specific region. Over time, they have adapted to certain climates. When they are grown in those...
  16. How to Tell If Buds are Pollinated and More Answers to Top Questions
    Grow Guides
    How to Tell If Buds are Pollinated and More Answers to Top Questions
    During your cannabis-consuming career, it’s likely you’ve come across bud with a seed or two, or more. But did you know, seeds are an unfortunate outcome or indicator of somethi...

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