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Cannabis Basics

A Beginner's Guide To Growing Cannabis Safely

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How Long Should You Veg Your Weed Plants?

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A Beginner's Guide to pH for Growing Cannabis

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A Beginner's Guide To Curing Cannabis

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The Germination Practice

A bountiful harvest begins with proper germination. No matter the seed or your experience level, every grower starts here.

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How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds in Paper Towels

If you’re new to growing cannabis, the first step you’ll need to master is seed germination. It’s...

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What to Do When Cannabis Seeds Won’t Germinate

So you’ve got your seeds, done your research, and followed all the steps—but for some reason, those...

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How To Germinate Cannabis Seeds

If you carefully follow either of the germination methods detailed below, you will have every...

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How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds in Water

If you've ever attempted to grow your own cannabis at home, you probably understand the...

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The Vegetative Stage

It's time to set your plant up for success. The better you guide your plants through the vegetative stage, the more you'll eventually harvest.

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How Long Should You Veg Your Weed Plants?

One of the biggest questions new cannabis growers face is knowing the right time to switch their...

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How to Veg Your Cannabis Like a Pro

Congratz! Your cannabis seeds have sprouted, and you are ready for the next (big) stage! The...

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The Easiest Way to Grow Weed

You don’t have to invest in expensive grow lights or high-tech gear to grow some decent weed at...

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How Many Cannabis Plants Fit in a Grow Tent?

The dream cannabis garden might be a wide-open area full of beautiful plants under the blue sky,...

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How To Train Your Cannabis Plants

Before we start tossing around training methods, let’s make sure we know why we’re here. Using...

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Why Are My Weed Plants Growing So Slow?

No grower likes to see their precious weed plants growing slowly. If you're seeing slow...

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Defoliation: How Pruning Can Improve Your Yield

Have you heard that pruning can boost your cannabis yield but feel a bit nervous about accidentally...

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A Beginner's Guide To Cannabis Light Schedules

Managing your cannabis light schedule is key to growing healthy plants and achieving great yields....

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The Flowering Phase

Beautiful smells, colors and, in time, tastes. The flowering phase is perhaps the most impressive one each cannabis plant goes through.

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Knowing When to Harvest Your Cannabis

The time has finally come when you can prepare your labeled curing jars in anticipation of the big...

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What To Do When Your Cannabis Plant Isn't Flowering

So, your cannabis plant just isn't flowering, and you're not sure why? Don’t sweat it....

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A Beginner's Guide To The Cannabis Flowering Stage

Well done on successfully growing your cannabis plants through the vegetative stage, and now you...

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Harvesting, Curing & Storing

Successfully grown dankness deserves a well-though out storing solution. So that you may enjoy the fruits of your labor as long as possible.

An image of cannabis plants at harvest time, with dense, frosty buds and darkened pistils, indicating they are ready to be carefully harvested for their flowers.

Knowing When to Harvest Your Cannabis

The time has finally come when you can prepare your labeled curing jars in anticipation of the big...

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A Beginner's Guide To Curing Cannabis

Finally, the time has come. You’ve grown your first crop of beautiful cannabis flowers, harvested...

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How Much Does One Cannabis Autoflower Plant Yield?

Harvesting cannabis is one of the most rewarding steps in the growing process. It’s the moment when...

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How To Store Cannabis To Keep It Fresh

I'm sure we’ve all had those times when we find an old stash jar in the back of the cupboard...

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A Beginner's Guide To Drying Cannabis

Drying cannabis properly is one of the most important steps to ensure a quality harvest. This guide...

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Seedlings
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Cannabis Seedling Problems and How To Fix Them

Starting with cannabis seedlings can feel like raising a bunch of tiny, green babies—they need just the right care to grow up happy and strong. And just like any young plant, seedlings have unique needs and a few quirks to watch out for. The good news? Most cannabis seedling problems are easy to fix once you know what to look for. Early diagnosis and a few simple adjustments can help you steer clear of issues down the line.

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Cannabis Basics
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How Cannabis Works: Nature's Chemical Factory

If you’ve ever wondered why cannabis can make you feel so relaxed, uplifted, or...
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