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Why trim your cannabis buds? Sugar leaves tend to contain a lesser concentration of trichomes. Removing these protruding leaves will expose parts of the nugs much richer in trichome concentration. Larger leaves protruding from the buds also tend to provide a harsher smoke, as the foliage is thicker and harder to wick away moisture. During the curing process, trimmed buds tend to leave a more uniform moisture content, proving a much more even and flavorful smoking experience. Trim before or after drying? (“Wet Trim” vs “Dry Trim”) When I first started growing I didn’t know anything about trimming. I knew you could do it before or after, but I didn’t know the pros and cons of each. From reading online, I could see that growers successfully use both methods, so there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to do it. There are two schools of thought when it comes to trimming cannabis. Some growers trim their cannabis buds before drying them, and some growers wait until after the buds have alread...

We all want to get the biggest yield out of our marijuana crop especially since growing it requires hard work. But more importantly, we want to be able to enjoy its benefits as much as we can. To help us achieve this goal, we need to have a baseline on how much weed to expect come harvest time. Ultimately, this information will help guide our work to get the most out of the crop. How Much Weed Can A 1000 Watt Light Produce? Short answer: Sadly, there is no simple answer to this question. The yield you get from a plant under a 1000W HPS grow light will vary based on a variety of factors such as your skill level, experience, the strain, growing techniques, and the quality of light you’re using. However, if you’re looking for a rough idea using wattage, you can estimate 0.5 to 1 grams per watt, with 0.5 grams being considered a good yield, and 1 gram per watt would be considered an excellent yield. Therefore, under a 1000w watt, you can expect to get between 500 – 1000 grams ( or 17...

As stated in our previous article HID, but especially 1000W   HPS grow light , is the gold standard to which all other lights are compared. They produce intense light in a spectrum that fits the flowering phase very well, leading to reliable and potent yields. The most efficient distance to keep an HID bulb above a canopy depends on the wattage of the light and your grow room conditions. You want your light close enough to provide energy to the plant, but far enough to avoid heat stress. A good rule of thumb is to make the distance between your lamp and canopy around 10cm (or 4in) per 100W. Scrogging Using the Screen of Green (SCROG) method works great for maximizing yields. It helps utilize every bit of light that your lamps are putting out, meaning your plants will get the most exposure and the best growth possible. It evens out the tops of the plants, so no plant receives more or less than the other. You do it by putting a screen or net over the tops of the plants, then, ...

The marijuana grow tent allows you to grow plants indoors and one of the key aspects that should be of concern is the atmosphere. You would not want to have your plants suffering from too much heat or humidity. The only way to control this is through proper ventilation so as to keep the indoor growing tent cool. Passive or Active Air Flow There are two ways you can set up the intake system for your grow tent: Passive vs. Active. For the majority of grow tent growers, a passive intake system works perfectly. Passive intake will actually not use an intake system. Instead, the  inline duct fan   will suck the air out of your tent creating a vacuum. This pulls in fresh air from the intake ports at the bottom of your tent. As long as you have negative pressure inside the grow tent, you will have a passive system — negative pressure means your grow tent has less air pressure in it than the environment it’s sitting in. Tape measure - You will need this to measure your du...

Why Should You Compost Organic Super Soil for Growing Cannabis? Why do cannabis growers compost their soil to create organic “super soil” instead of just using “regular” soil from the store? Why is super soil better than other types of soil for growing cannabis? “Super soil” is a term that started being used widely after a famous cannabis grower known as Subcool released a specific set of instructions for creating composted soil that delivers everything your cannabis plant needs, at exactly the right time, without needing to manage your pH or add extra nutrients. Best Soil pH for Cannabis pH (yes, the ‘p’ should be lowercase) stands for potential of hydrogen. It’s a chemical scale used to specify the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of a substance (usually a liquid). For example, liquid drain cleaner and bleach (14 and 13.5 respectively) are both very basic. Battery acid and hydrochloric acid (both 0 pH) are both very acidic. Between those two extremes lie more common items, li...

How to germinate cannabis seeds? Cannabis seeds require three things to germinate: water, heat, and air. Because of this, there are many methods to germinate your seeds. The most common and simplest method involves the use of paper towels saturated in water. Take two of the paper towels and place them on a plate. Then, place the cannabis seeds at least an inch apart from each other and cover them with the remaining two sheets of water-soaked paper towels. Tips for Growing Marijuana Proper growing conditions: 68-75 ˚F degrees is ideal 30-45% humidity is ideal Keep the grow lights for weed on for 18 hours until the seedlings have grown to a size you prefer. (This amount of light replicates the hours of natural sunlight in the early growing season when cannabis grows in the wild.) Best Lighting for Cannabis Seedlings If you’re on a budget, fluorescent grow lights offer the biggest bang for your buck when getting light to you cannabis seedlings. Don’t forget to fact...

Would you like to grow some of the green stuff for yourself? Great! This is a simple beginners guide to growing Marijuana indoors. Never buy Marijuana again. Grow so discreetly that your neighbours won’t notice Don’t rely on shady character to supply this to you ever again CANNABIS FUNDAMENTALS LIGHT: For healthy vegetation marijuana needs over twelve hours of light per twenty-four hour period. Indoors this is controlled by you with timers. Outdoors germination must be delayed until the plants can be exposed to more than twelve hours of daylight and receive at least eight hours of direct sunlight per day. GROWING MEDIUM: Organic growers will use some kinds of soil every time inside or out. However, soil isn't the only choice. Neutral mediums that are entirely nutrient dependant include coconut coir, perlite, vermiculite or rock wool. Aeroponics, purely hydroponic or deep water culture do not use mediums at all. The suspended root matrix gets nutrients directly from the...

It was explained to me that more wattage in your light source, either it be LED or HPS, the more penetration your light source has. The comparison was explained to me like this: for every 100 watts of HPS, you need 70-80 watts of LED to equal the same penetration. IE 800watts of LED = 1000watts of HPS. As a reminder, when I say "you need 70-80 watts of LED to equal the same" I mean you need 70-80 watts of actual draw power. HPS to LED conversion (HPS wattage x 0.8 = LED equivalent) LED to HPS conversion (LED wattage / 0.8 = HPS equivalent) Advantages of LEDs over HPS Efficiency – LED diodes are very electrically efficient, which could save you money over time (though the jury is still out when it comes to whether LEDs get better yields than HPS watt-for-watt). Additionally, where an HPS bulb needs to be replaced every few grows to maintain its brightness, individual LED diodes keep their brightness practically forever. With an LED grow lights for weed , it’s almost c...

Growing cannabis and other grows indoors becomes tricky if you are unable to have complete control over the various factors involved. You need to be able to control the light and temperature conditions. You would also need to be mindful about the odor that marijuana plants give off. For this, you need the best grow tent kit available. In order to give yourself the best possible chance of having a successful grow, you’ll need a marijuana grow kit . It ensures that the light inside is reflected off the tent fabric, which is a huge benefit you miss out on if you are growing in a regular room. Also, when you want your grow to be in complete darkness, all you have to do is keep the weed grow lights on the inside off. The Advantages of a Cannabis Grow Kit Cost-Effective: When it comes to cost, there’s a con also available. However, let me tell you the benefit here. It’s cost-effective because it provides everything that’s perfect for your light and grows room. If you start buying all ...

The grow lights competition is one of the stiffest for indoor weed growers. For you to get the best results out of your crops, you need to keep up with the latest technology and do away with the old. CMH is one of the latest grow light technologies taking the weed growing market by storm. One of the reasons many growers are switching to CMH grow light  is due their excellent PAR efficiency, which is much better than that of many other types of grow lights. Other grow light models such as   HPS grow light waste too much energy, which does not help with crop growth. Gardening in a grow tent offers a number of unique advantages to outdoor gardening, there’s fewer pests, requires less space, not as messy, and it gives you more control over the climate. However, some people may run into a heat problem when setting up their grow tent. With four walls creating an air-tight seal, grow tents naturally seem to trap thermal energy. Too much heat could have a negative effect on the g...

What is a carbon filter? The carbon filter is an integral part of air exhaust management. Activated carbons are installed in it with a lot of pores inside of it. This air equipment plays a vital role in extensive odor management. However, it traps all bad smells, harmful particles, dust, pollen’s, and containment’s, etc. properly. Hence, your grow tent remain safe and free from bad odors. Indoor gardeners sometimes use carbon filters to purify the air in and around their gardens. Carbon filters work in partnership with an extraction fan. The fan’s “sucking” side is attached to the filter like this, so that air is drawn through it. Organic molecules are adsorbed by the activated carbon inside the filter and the exiting air is purified as a result. Does it matter if the carbon filter is outside or inside? The simple answer is no, you can have the carbon filter outside the marijuana grow tent and inside you can do both. The main concern is to make sure your extractor fan pulls o...

It’s essential for us to note that each and every grow room will be different. This is why we can say that there is no “ultimate” setup, but only appropriate lighting. It’s your job to adequately determine a few factors before you begin searching for the best grow light, whether it be Metal Halide, HPS, LED or CFL bulbs. First of all, it is no question that LED grow light are more efficient at creating light than an HPS lamp.  LEDs will always beat HPS on a light meter… But what we haven’t seen is the definitively better growth performance from LED grow lights, even at wattages that are nearly the same.  It has confused the growing community for years, and for good reason! Some days it seems like LEDs are just… a passing and expensive fad.  Other days it looks like HPS is outdated after the next bulb swap. You’ve seen the side-by-side grows on YouTube, however, they are often biased or just done wrong.  It is hard to put together a scientific test! There...

Making an investment in some grow lights is an important decision for any cannabis grower, and it is also a pretty costly one. In this article, we can help you to make this decision and tell you everything you need to know about two types of High Intensity Discharge (HID) grow lights – Metal Halide (MH) and High Pressure Sodium (HPS). HPS Grow Lights HPS (High Pressure Sodium) Grow Lights are a specific type of HID (high intensity discharge) grow light often associated with a reddish / orange-ish output. If you have ever seen a friend’s indoor grow light and noticed it had a red/orange appearance, it is likely an best hid grow lights . You may have also seen HPS lights used in parking lots and street lights because they provide a lot of illumination and they’re brighter than fluorescent lighting. While HPS lights are also used for general lighting applications, high-quality HPS grow lights are engineered specifically to grow plants and put out even more light than standard HPS ligh...

If you’re sick of putting your seedlings in a windowsill that doesn’t get much sun, or you just want to super-charge your indoor gardening process, you should consider a T5 grow light. Your seedlings, herbs, and greens will respond immediately to the increased amount of light you’re giving them. But it’s not enough to just put a few light bulbs over your plants. If you already have lights, chances are they’re T8’s or T12’s and you should consider purchasing indoor grow lights that are optimized for your plants. Just like HID's, T5 fluorescent bulbs use electricity and a chemical reaction to give you light. However, that's where the similarities stop. T5 grow lights have a small bit of mercury and gas (usually argon) inside of themselves to generate light. They're ignited with a small current of electricity, but unlike HID's that give off a really big, bright light, the light that's generated from this chemical reaction is mostly made of UV wavelengths which we ...

Introduction Growing cannabis from seeds or clones, until they mature and develop cloves, involves a lot of work. You tend to spend plenty of resources to ensure that you achieve an abundant harvest. But what happens afterward? The work never stops at harvesting. There is even more work that you need to do before you can package the marijuana and introduce it into the market. One crucial step that you should perform carefully is bud trimming. What does Automatic Trimmer mean? An automatic trimmer is a tool used for trimming leaves and buds from marijuana plants. It is less labor intensive than hand trimming, but is generally only possible if you have dried the plant first. Included in the automatic trimmer category of cannabis processing equipment are both hand-held automatic (electric) trimmers, as well as tumble trimmers that shake up the plant material during the trimming process. The cost of a quality weed trimmer machine may seem steep at first glance, but they can end up...

Grow lights are expensive. Regular light bulbs are not. This could be a great way to save money…if regular bulbs work for growing plants. People often assume you need expensive grow lights to make up for the lack of natural light, but they’re wrong. You can actually use regular light bulbs to grow plants indoors. But should you use regular bulbs? In some cases, yes; in some, no. GROW LIGHTS PROS & CONS PROS Supports photosynthesis Specific to light spectrum wavelengths Use low energy draws Choices that are cooler to the touch CONS Can be damaging to the eye May not support all stages of growth More expensive In order to grow, plants need: Blue wavelength light for foliage growth. Red wavelength light for flowering and fruiting. Plants have little use for green wavelengths and reflect them back, which is why leaves appear green. Best Grow Lights Reviews 2020 Scynce LED Raging Kush The Scynce LED Raging Kush emits 2.43 uMol/j. So it’s 13...

What is COB LED lighting? First, not all LED lighting is created the same way. LED stands for light emitting diode. A diode is an electric component which has two terminals. The electric current causes the diode to send off a bright light which surrounds a small bulb. A COB LED grow light is a little different than a standard LED light. COB stands for chips on board and refers to the fact that this style of light has multiple LED light chips built into one module instead of many individual modules. This gives the appearance of a lighting panel as opposed to individual tiny bulbs. FANS Most COB LED grow lights include fans because they’re necessary – the heatsink isn’t enough to quickly dissipate the heat produced. These fans help protect the life of the LEDs, and they help reduce the heat your plants will feel when they get close to those lights. Why even consider building a LED grow light yourself? Good grow LED tech is expensive. With 2-4 $ per Watt you can end up paying ...

YOUR GROW ROOM NEEDS AIR CIRCULATION The reason for ventilating a grow room is simple; cannabis plants need fresh air. Therefore, every grow-op requires air exchange. That means cool, fresh air in, and stale, hot air out. Too many growers get ventilation wrong and encounter all kinds of problems later in the grow. Bugs, fungi, and mould love a hot, humid environment with poor airflow. Like it or not, ventilation is essential to cannabis cultivation. How to Ventilate Your Grow Room? There are a number of things that go into the setup process of the grow tent ventilation and I will break them down, step by step: Ideally, the essential bit of the ventilation system is having the inline duct fans and the carbon filter working for you inside the grow tent for weed . You need to have proper ducting to connect the filter and the fans together. Essentially, when you have the fans working properly, you will control the air flow and circulation. Here are some details that would be ideal...

If you’re new to cannabis, you may have a few questions about grinders and how to use one. Grinders can be purchased at almost any smoke store or head shop, or you can order one online from a variety of retail outlets. They can be as simple as a grinding card (like a cheese grater for cannabis) or a more complex multi-chamber device. In this tutorial, we’re going to teach you how to use the most common type of cannabis grinder. Today we will talk about the 4 pieces weed grinder, for Electric Weed Grinders , we will talk next time. Why Use an Herb Grinder? Grinders make breaking up large amounts of dry marijuana flower a much faster, cleaner process. While some cannabis consumers may be tempted to use their hands to pull apart and grind marijuana, investing in a best herb grinder offers several advantages. One of the problems with using your hands to break up marijuana is that it leads to inconsistently-sized pieces. You will undoubtedly be left with some pieces that are bigger th...

One of the deciding factors in choosing between LED grow lights and HID grow lights is that LEDs typically cost far more than an equivalent HID system. For many, this is the only factor that matters and this is the main reason HID lighting continues to enjoy huge popularity. That said, a select few companies are now making good lights that cost very little. But the initial cost of the light(s) is not the only cost you need to take into consideration. You need to take into account the complete cost. LEDs have become hugely popular, despite having been much more expensive than HID, until recently. Advantages of LEDs over HPS Efficiency - LED diodes are very electrically efficient, which could save you money over time (though the jury is still out when it comes to whether LEDs get better yields than HPS watt-for-watt). Additionally, where an HPS bulb needs to be replaced every few grows to maintain its brightness, individual LED diodes keep their brightness practically forever....