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Stoney Tark

Stoney Tark is MSNL Seeds' lead cannabis cultivation writer. He has extensive experience as a grower, breeder, and author with more than a decade of experience in the cannabis industry. His cultivation advice is based on years of hands-on growing experience, with a particular focus on cannabis breeding, plant training, and maximizing yields. Over the course of his career, Stoney Tark has contributed cultivation content to a number of leading cannabis publications and organizations, including High Times, Soft Secrets, Skunk Magazine, Emerald Magazine, Atami, Royal Queen Seeds, ILGM, and Oaksterdam University as well as being a published author. Since joining MSNL, Stoney has written dozens of cultivation guides covering everything from beginner growing techniques to advanced plant training methods, helping growers around the world improve their harvests through practical, experience-led advice. Over the course of his career, Stoney Tark has contributed cultivation content to a number of leading cannabis publications and organizations, including High Times, Soft Secrets, Skunk Magazine, Emerald Magazine, Atami, Royal Queen Seeds, ILGM, and Oaksterdam University as well as being a published author. Since joining MSNL, Stoney has written dozens of cultivation guides covering everything from beginner growing techniques to advanced plant training methods, helping growers around the world improve their harvests through practical, experience-led advice.

  1. What is a cola on a cannabis plant?
    Cannabis Science
    What is a cola on a cannabis plant?
    Cannabis colas are the dense clusters of buds that form at the top and along the branches of a plant, and they play a major role in both yield and overall flower quality. For gr...
  2. What are cannabis trichomes and why are they important for growers?
    Cannabis Science
    What are cannabis trichomes and why are they important for growers?
    Cannabis trichomes are tiny resin glands that form on buds and leaves during flowering, and they play a central role in how a plant looks, smells, and performs at harvest. For g...
  3. What are fan leaves, and how can you use them?
    Cannabis Science
    What are fan leaves, and how can you use them?
    Cannabis fan leaves are more than just the iconic shape associated with the plant—they play a central role in growth, energy production, and overall plant health. Many growers f...
  4. The anatomy of a cannabis bud
    Cannabis Science
    The anatomy of a cannabis bud
    Cannabis buds are the most valued part of the plant for growers, but their structure and development are often misunderstood. Knowing what makes up a bud—from resin-rich trichom...
  5. The best types of pots for growing cannabis plants
    Grow Guides
    The best types of pots for growing cannabis plants
    Cannabis plants can be grown successfully in several types of containers, but the best pot usually depends on your growing style, environment, and how much maintenance you are c...
  6. 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...
  7. Can you clone autoflowers?
    Grow Guides
    Can you clone autoflowers?
    Cloning cannabis plants is a reliable way to preserve genetics, reduce the need for new seeds, and create uniform plants with consistent traits. However, while photoperiod canna...
  8. Autoflower vs Feminized vs Regular Cannabis Seeds – Which Type Is Right for Your Grow?
    Cannabis Genetics
    Autoflower vs Feminized vs Regular Cannabis Seeds – Which Type Is Right for Your Grow?
    Choosing between autoflower, feminized, and regular cannabis seeds can make a huge difference to your growing experience, especially when it comes to plant size, flowering time,...
  9. Foxtailing cannabis: causes, late flower symptoms & foxtailing bud
    Plant Problems
    Foxtailing cannabis: causes, late flower symptoms & foxtailing bud
    Foxtailing cannabis is a common flowering issue where buds develop an elongated, stacked, and pointy appearance instead of forming dense, compact flowers. This trait is often ca...

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