A Simple Guide To Choosing The Right Strain For You, Based On How You Grow
The most important question before buying cannabis seeds is how they’re going to be grown. It’s not a one-size-fits-all process and choosing the right seeds for you means understanding what’s important to you in those genetics. I understand that you’re probably just looking to find the best strain without doing...
Read MoreFast-Flowering Vs. Regular Flowering: What’s The Difference?
If you’ve been browsing through seed catalogs in the last few years, you may have seen a variety of weed seeds called “Fast Flowering” or sometimes just “FAST”. While descriptive, this term is also broad and open to interpretation. At what stage does a strain become ‘fast flowering’ and...
Read MoreHow To Sanitize Your Seeds Before Germination
H₂O₂ (Hydrogen Peroxide) offers an affordable and effective way to improve your germination rates Looking to improve your germination rates on your weed seeds? If you don’t use H₂O₂ in your germination process, you may be missing out on an easy boost to your germ process. In this article, we’ll...
Read MoreIf Your Cannabis Plant Looks Stunted, You May Have A Runt: Here’s How To Tell
Runts are the bane of many cannabis cultivators, often costing them resources while not being able to deliver the kind of quality one expects. Runts exist within all areas of agriculture and aren’t limited to cannabis, but given the time-sensitive nature of cannabis crops, a runt can often be...
Read MoreBiltong & Budz’ Ultimate Beginner’s Grow Guide
Growing cannabis is an extremely rewarding activity, but whether you’re doing it for personal satisfaction or to make a living, you should aim for the best quality flower possible. The process of learning to grow can take years to fine tune and any good grower will acknowledge that the...
Read MoreThe Differences Between Landrace And Heirloom Cannabis Strains
The terms heirloom and landrace are sometimes used interchangeably, but there’s a slight distinction between these two categories of seed that can influence how they grow and the kinds of results you as a grower could expect to see. In this article, we’ll dive into what makes a strain...
Read MoreChasing Unicorns – Understanding Pheno Hunting And It’s Purpose Within Cannabis Cultivation
You may have seen the term ‘pheno hunting’ thrown around in the cannabis cultivation community, and if you’re still not sure exactly what it means or why it’s important, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve been pheno hunting for nearly a decade and in my opinion, it’s one...
Read MorePest Prevention: The Best IPM Routines For Cannabis Plants
Whether you’re growing indoors or outdoors, preventing pests from establishing themselves on your crop should be a priority. The best way to do this is through routine IPM (Integrated Pest Management) routines that seek to be proactive and prevent infestations before they occur. By acting first and not allowing pests...
Read MoreTroubleshooting Cannabis Seedling Problems
Although we love popping beans over here, there are some challenges when growing from seed. Whether that’s the initial germination process and dialing it in, or the transition period where viable, germinated seeds move from the germination phase into the early vegetative stage. Table of ContentsCraft CultivatorsMedical GrowersHobby GrowersStealth GrowersOutdoor...
Read MoreHow Accurate Are Cannabis Breeder’s Flowering Times?
Whether you’re growing your weed plants outdoors or indoors, having an idea of the flowering time of a strain can be essential. For indoor growers, this knowledge is used to time each crop, ensuring that the veg space doesn’t become overgrown and ensuring there’s a quick transition between the...
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