The Best Cannabis Seed Breeders According To Reddit (2023 Update)

(Click to expand chart) Everyone wants to grow seeds from a popular breeder. Reasons range from wanting to sample what's popular to being sure you're growing top shelf cannabis. The best cannabis seed breeders according to Reddit data are Mephisto Genetics, Bodhi Seeds, In-House Genetics, ThugPug Genetics, and Humboldt Seeds. This data is based on recommendations from Reddit posts. Keep reading below to find out who the runners-up were, and how the winners were determined. I…

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Leaving Grow Lights On For 24 Hours: Is it Recommended?

Indoor cannabis growers are always looking for ways to increase the health, growth, and output of crops. One method many growers use to accomplish this is to allow grow lights to stay on 24 hours a day. But is that the best option for your plants? It's not recommended to leave your grow light running for 24 hours straight. Twenty four hours of light can prevent a plant from effectively carrying out the respiration process. Long…

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List of Items You’ll Need To Grow Cannabis At Home (2023)

What do you need to grow cannabis at home? I compiled a full list for you below. All home grows vary somewhat due to size, materials used, or location. But with the supplies listed on this page you'll be able to start growing as little as one or two cannabis plants.  Here's a list of items you'll need to start growing cannabis at home: Seeds, soil (or other grow medium like coco coir), grow light(s), grow…

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Grow Tent Fans - Sizes, Placement, Setup, FAQ (Updated 2023)

Having proper circulation in your grow tent is essential to preventing mold and powdery mildew from growing on your cannabis. I'm going to lay out everything you need to know about selecting an inline fan for your grow tent, and getting it set up properly. I'll help you determine the proper grow tent fan size and power rating, where to place the fan, how to set up your grow tent fan, and the other accessories you'll…

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How To Use Molasses To Grow Larger, Stickier Cannabis Buds

Have you heard of cannabis growers using molasses to grow bigger buds? Using molasses or other sugars is a popular cannabis growing technique due to the low cost and ease of use. As a matter of fact, farmers use molasses to help many different crops grow better. The plant specific benefits of using molasses to grow cannabis include increased carbon dioxide for plant consumption, prevention of salt buildup and nutrient lockout, reduction of insects, and ultimately…

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Understanding Grow Light PAR, PPFD, Wattage and DLI (2023)

It's important to understand the meaning of PPFD if you're growing cannabis. You should also understand how the Daily Light Integral, the PAR light spectrum, and wattage play into growing cannabis plants. By understanding these phrases you'll be able to purchase a LED grow light that's appropriate for your plants' needs and the amount of grow space you're using. Keep reading if you want to know... How much PPFD for seedlings? How much PPFD for Veg?…

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Determine Proper Grow Light Distance Above Plants - Based On Science!

The most frequent question I'm asked by indoor growers is what distance above plants to hang a grow light. The short answer is "it depends," but I lay out the science of it below. Whether you're growing cannabis or any other plant that provides fruit or vegetables, the plants require a certain amount of light per day. The amount of light received is affected by the grow light's distance above plants. Science says when you double…

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The Benefits of Growing Cannabis in Living Soil (2023)

Growing cannabis plants using living soil is a natural and sustainable method that can provide numerous benefits for your cannabis plants. There's also the added benefit of being better for the environment. If you've never grown plants before, you may have heard people talking about growing their cannabis, or other plants, in living soil. Growing in living soil is an alternative method to growing in plain untreated soil, or other growing medium, and adding in nutrients…

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Cannabis Pre-Harvest Tips: Everything To Know (2023)

When's the perfect time to harvest cannabis? The perfect time to harvest cannabis is when the plant has reached peak THC potency, which can be determined by checking the color of the plant's trichomes (seen in the image above). I'll go into detail about cannabis harvest time and related issues below. When Is My Cannabis Plant Ready To Harvest? Trichomes can be seen on your cannabis plant flowers when viewed under a microscope. Trichomes are what…

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Grow More Female Cannabis Plants With These Essential Tips (2023)

How do you ensure cannabis seeds grow into female plants? There are no guarantees, but there are tricks that'll increase the odds of a regular unfeminized cannabis seed growing into a female plant. When exotic seeds can cost as much as $100 per seed, you know you need to do everything you can to grow them into females! Did you know that even if you grow feminized cannabis seeds, you aren't guaranteed a female cannabis plant?…

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