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What are the cheapest cannabis seeds? [answered]

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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

Powdery Mildew on Marijuana: Stop it now!

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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

FAQ About the Best Fertilizers for Big Buds

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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