Information related to indoor cannabis growing. Tips, Tricks, Methods, Pictures, Videos, Specifications, and more! Live chat for help!
(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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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?…
Want Massive Yields? Follow These Steps! Did you recently weigh your first indoor cannabis harvest and feel a bit disappointed with the yields? Maybe you're a first time indoor cannabis grower trying to plan ahead for maximum yields. These are the type of people I encounter frequently at 420ExpertGuide. Follow my simple tips below and I bet you'll see considerably larger cannabis yields on your next harvest! Step 1: Optimize Your Growing Environment Before I get…
Best Methods To Calculate Grow Light Coverage One of the most common questions I get asked here at 420ExpertGuide is how to calculate grow light coverage area. Determining grow light coverage is one of the best questions to ask when you're planning to grow cannabis or anything else indoors, because light is directly related to yields, and a weak light will leave you disappointed. The best method to calculate grow light coverage is to determine what…
Maintaining an ideal growing environment in your grow space is probably the most challenging aspect of growing cannabis indoors. It's also the most important aspect. It's no wonder I get so many questions from growers asking for help lowering their grow tent temperature. There are several practical steps you can take to lower your grow tent temperature. They include moving the tent to a cooler area of your house, switching from an HPS to LED grow…
https://youtu.be/Iqo70U64S5A Grow tent and grow space light leaks can be a major problem. One foot candle of light is enough to throw your cannabis plants from the flowering phase back into the vegetative phase! That's a major setback for cannabis growers. One foot candle is defined as the amount of light that reaches a 1x1 foot area at a distance of 1 foot from a burning candle. When to be conscious of grow tent light leaks:…
