MMJ Seed Selection

Introduction Greetings my wonderful friends and legal medical marijuana growers! Today we're going to discuss mold problems. Ever have moldy buds? It's a fungal disease that affects a wide range of growers, especailly across teh United States. As we get ready to harvest in the northern hemisphere (many of you growers have already harvested 😁🍍✌), the common mold outbreaks run rampant though the cannabis grow community. Surely, precaution is the best prevention, which is why we're going to discuss different cultivars (strains) that show a higher resistance of mold, particularly why that is the case. Backstory Cannabis farmers in wet, rainy temperatures are usually plagued with the fungal conditions that develop on buds. Moldy cannabis buds are a herb disease that affects a wide range of commonly grown cannabis varieties. Right now there is present a multitude of moulds that attack cannabis buds, particularly in increased moisture at the time of plants late

Defining Sativa Strains Sativa strains are a species of cannabis that are defined by their narrow leaves, tall structure, long flowering cycle and high THC content. Cannabis users who prefer a heady, energetic high often opt for sativa strains when choosing their legal medical marijuana. Sativa strains are a slang term for the species C.sativa ( wiki ) Sativa Cannabis Seeds Sativa strains can be obtained in seed form. These are referred to as sativa seeds. In the legal cannabis industry, there exists a vast amount of sativa seeds offered on though dispensaries and on the internet though various “cannabis seed banks”. Cannabis seed banks are businesses that ship cannabis seeds worldwide, and often have hundreds of varieties of sativa seeds from various breeders for the cannabis grower to choose from. Of primary importance when selecting sativa strains to grow is the age and quality of the seeds. Old, mishandled or improperly stored sativa seeds should be avoided. Finding a

Cannabis Indica, commonly known as " indica " is a species of the genus Cannabis ( wiki ). There are thousands of different varieties or "strains" of indica, so what makes an indica strain good to grow? What are Indica Plants? Indica plants are known for their stout, phat growth structure (compared to it's relative Cannabis Sativa). Indica strains typically grow like a bush with it's thick main stems, large-fingered leaves, and heavy resinous buds. Historically, Cannabis Indica is the preferred species of cannabis for hash production. Areas of the world renowed for hash like Morocco, Afghanistan and Pakistan all have their own local, heirloom (or landrace) indica strains (read: Cannabis in Morocco ). Why? The high resin production and fast flowering cycle of indica strains enables growers to yield a large amount of hashish from these plants. Plus, their quick flowering time let's these plants be ready to harvest by August-September (in th

A commentor asked the question "What are the cheapest cannabis seeds?" Answer by Jared Cox Let's evaluate what will be the cheapest cannabis seeds for your growing needs, step-by-step. Note this information is for legal cannabis cultivators only. First step: Do you want Regular, Feminized or Autoflowering seeds? Feminized Seeds Feminized seeds are the most popular selling cannabis seeds, by far. Feminized seeds make up for over 70% of the marijuana seeds available online and can be purchased very affordably in single seed pick n' mix packets. Feminized seeds are made by stressing a female plant into producing male pollen. This is done usually with colloidal silver. Then the pollen is collected and bred with another female plant. As these feminized seeds are made breeding two female cannabis plants together, there is no male to provide a Y chromosome making all these feminized seeds XX chromosomes. Cannabis cultivators who are under strict plant l

About Powdery Mildew disease on plants Hey growers! The fungal disease called powdery mildew impacts a variety of cannabis strains. This species of fungi in the purchase Erysiphales, grows quick on leaves and has become an real problem in tropical gardens around the world. Powdery mildew is a fast growing fungal disease that quickly encapsulates it's prey (your plants). In order to keep your plants from getting powdery mildew it's important that we know how it grows: Whether you truly grow organic or not, when it comes to spraying stuff on your own buds, chemical treatment shouldn't be considered at all. Staying organic will help reduce any residual toxins that could be present in the finished product. Help!? My plant is infected with powdery mildew! First step: don't panic simply go organic. 😊 Here we'll lay out a list of things to do, all organically, if you discover that your weed plant is infected with powdery mildew fungi. In warm weather

For growers who need to grow big buds and big plants, selecting the best fertilizer to use is very important. Let’s take a look at the major nutrients involved, and the best fertilizer regime to suit your cannabis plants growth cycle. As Philly D would say, "Let's just jump right into it!" Frequently Asked Questions What do the three fertilizer numbers mean?   Example above 10-30-30 Bloom Booster fertilizer from growers solution ) The three numbers you often see of the front of fertilizer bags are the standard major nutrients for growing plants. N, P and K.  NPK explained: The first number: Nitrogen (N) Nitrogen is a gas element. When nitrogen is present in the soil or air surrounding a plant, the plant uses the nitrogen to help support it’s lush new growth. This includes fresh shoots and brand-new leaves. Plants high in nitrogen will show a glowing sort of vibrant green color, while plants low in nitrogen will retain a dull stunted appeara