Lee G Lyzit

Lee G. Lyzit has been involved in the medical cannabis industry for nearly 15 years. His passion for natural healing drives him to learn as much as he can about the miraculous cannabis plant. Lee breeds his own strains of cannabis to create concentrated glycerine and coconut oil extracts. Aside from cannabis education and consumption, Lee enjoys playing music, gardening, hiking, and cross-country skiing.

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Lee G. Lyzit checks out why suppositories may be the most effective MMJ delivery system.

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Taking a bath is one of the best ways to unwind and relax. While hydrotherapy is an ancient practice, bathing with cannabis is the latest...

Constant Cannabis: Techniques for a Perpetual Garden Constant Cannabis: Techniques for a Perpetual Garden Constant Cannabis: Techniques for a Perpetual Garden Constant Cannabis: Techniques for a Perpetual Garden


One of the best ways for an indoor cannabis cultivator to maximize efficiency is to set up a perpetual garden.

Photo of Healing Fields cannabis strain in the flowering stage. Photo of Healing Fields cannabis strain in the flowering stage. Photo of Healing Fields cannabis strain in the flowering stage. Photo of Healing Fields cannabis strain in the flowering stage.


Building a strong foundation during cloning and vegetative growth will lead to bigger and better buds during bloom.

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Solvent extracts used to be the norm, but many producers are now focusing on solvent-less. Here’s why.

Macro shot of a cannabis flower covered in trichomes. Macro shot of a cannabis flower covered in trichomes. Macro shot of a cannabis flower covered in trichomes. Macro shot of a cannabis flower covered in trichomes.


Knowing how to enhance terpene production in marijuana goes a long way to making a more flavorful and nice-smelling smoke.

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Sometimes, just smoking your cannabis isn't enough. Science has given us a number of ways to make stronger medicines by extracting the...

Easy Ways to Increase the Amount of Light Energy Reaching Your Plants Easy Ways to Increase the Amount of Light Energy Reaching Your Plants Easy Ways to Increase the Amount of Light Energy Reaching Your Plants Easy Ways to Increase the Amount of Light Energy Reaching Your Plants


Getting the most out of your lighting system requires regular maintenance and cleaning, but it also means manipulating plant growth to get...

Dispensary Profile: Northern Specialty Health Dispensary Profile: Northern Specialty Health Dispensary Profile: Northern Specialty Health Dispensary Profile: Northern Specialty Health


Ten years ago, Ryan Milkey, now the owner of the medical marijuana dispensary Northern Specialty Health in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, was...

Automate the Cannabis Harvesting Process with GreenBroz Dry Trimmers Automate the Cannabis Harvesting Process with GreenBroz Dry Trimmers Automate the Cannabis Harvesting Process with GreenBroz Dry Trimmers Automate the Cannabis Harvesting Process with GreenBroz Dry Trimmers


GreenBroz’s harvest automation products are designed to help growers throughout the cannabis harvest process.

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The engineers at GreenBroz have stepped up the harvesting game, with a gentle and quiet Commercial Dry Trimmer.

Indica and Sativa's Lesser-Known Little Sister: Cannabis Ruderalis Indica and Sativa's Lesser-Known Little Sister: Cannabis Ruderalis Indica and Sativa's Lesser-Known Little Sister: Cannabis Ruderalis Indica and Sativa's Lesser-Known Little Sister: Cannabis Ruderalis


Shorter, weaker, and with a low THC content, it’s easy to see why many people don’t even know that a species called cannabis ruderalis even...

From Trash to Stash: How to Put Your Cannabis Trim to Good Use From Trash to Stash: How to Put Your Cannabis Trim to Good Use From Trash to Stash: How to Put Your Cannabis Trim to Good Use From Trash to Stash: How to Put Your Cannabis Trim to Good Use


Here’s how to make some marketable treasure from your cannabis trim.

Strengthening the Roots of Your Cannabis Plants Strengthening the Roots of Your Cannabis Plants Strengthening the Roots of Your Cannabis Plants Strengthening the Roots of Your Cannabis Plants


Cannabis growers who focus their energy on promoting a healthy root system are more likely to have less problems and larger yields each...

How to Trim Cannabis: Wet vs. Dry Methods How to Trim Cannabis: Wet vs. Dry Methods How to Trim Cannabis: Wet vs. Dry Methods How to Trim Cannabis: Wet vs. Dry Methods


What's the best way to trim marijuana plants? Wet? Dry? Fast? Slow? Hand? Machine?

The Healing Properties of Cannabis: 5 Weed Strains High in CBD The Healing Properties of Cannabis: 5 Weed Strains High in CBD The Healing Properties of Cannabis: 5 Weed Strains High in CBD The Healing Properties of Cannabis: 5 Weed Strains High in CBD


Just as many cannabis strains have been developed for their high-THC percentage, there is a rising number of cannabis strains being...

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So you’ve got your grow tent all set up and you’re ready to start growing. Now what? Kitting out your new tent with the right gear!

Ladybug climbing on an indoor cannabis plant. Ladybug climbing on an indoor cannabis plant. Ladybug climbing on an indoor cannabis plant. Ladybug climbing on an indoor cannabis plant.


When a pest problem arises, implementing a natural or organic pest control treatment is the best way a cannabis grower can protect their...

How To Make Cannabis-Infused Butter How To Make Cannabis-Infused Butter How To Make Cannabis-Infused Butter How To Make Cannabis-Infused Butter


Making a cannabis-infused butter is a great way to remove the plant material but still retain the medical properties of the cannabis plant.

5 Ways to Secure Your Cannabis Grow Op 5 Ways to Secure Your Cannabis Grow Op 5 Ways to Secure Your Cannabis Grow Op 5 Ways to Secure Your Cannabis Grow Op


It is extremely important for cannabis growers to protect their gardens by implementing security measures.

The Hemp Revival: Why the World is Seeing More Hemp-based Products on the Market The Hemp Revival: Why the World is Seeing More Hemp-based Products on the Market The Hemp Revival: Why the World is Seeing More Hemp-based Products on the Market The Hemp Revival: Why the World is Seeing More Hemp-based Products on the Market


Although hemp has been used around the globe since the beginning of human existence, the stigma associated with marijuana (hemp’s cousin)...

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Jacking up your plants’ potency can increase their medicinal properties and marketability. While genetics play a part in the ability to...

It’s Time to Consider Cannabis as a Treatment for Substance Abuse It’s Time to Consider Cannabis as a Treatment for Substance Abuse It’s Time to Consider Cannabis as a Treatment for Substance Abuse It’s Time to Consider Cannabis as a Treatment for Substance Abuse


The non-toxicity of cannabis provides a strong incentive to make it a part of addiction treatment programs across the globe.

Cannabis leaf on a table with ventilation equipment. Cannabis leaf on a table with ventilation equipment. Cannabis leaf on a table with ventilation equipment. Cannabis leaf on a table with ventilation equipment.


A good ventilation system is vital for a successful growroom. Here’s how to make sure you have what you need to achieve maximum yields.

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Here’s how keeping your garden light tight and under slight negative pressure can respectively maximize production and deter unwanted...

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Are cannabis plants in the cloning stage too small to benefit from enriched CO2?

Q&A by Lee G Lyzit

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Thank you for your question. Although cannabis is pretty resilient, it is still very important to slowly transition plants to an outdoor...

Cannabis plants with red stems. Cannabis plants with red stems. Cannabis plants with red stems. Cannabis plants with red stems.


Thank you for your question. When first encountered, red and/or purple stems may be concerning, however, there are actually many reasons...

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Thank you for your question. The average length of cannabis’s flowering stage is around eight weeks. The duration to maturity will...

What is the best strain for making extracts? What is the best strain for making extracts? What is the best strain for making extracts? What is the best strain for making extracts?


Thank you for your question. Generally, the strains most suitable for making extracts contain a high ratio of...

How do I get my cannabis leaves to stay green 'til they are ready? How do I get my cannabis leaves to stay green 'til they are ready? How do I get my cannabis leaves to stay green 'til they are ready? How do I get my cannabis leaves to stay green 'til they are ready?


Hello,Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, the yellow leaves and rust spots could be caused by numerous issues. If the yellowing is...

How do I use nutrients I see in those jugs that say veg and bloom, or do I even need those to try and do it organically? How do I use nutrients I see in those jugs that say veg and bloom, or do I even need those to try and do it organically? How do I use nutrients I see in those jugs that say veg and bloom, or do I even need those to try and do it organically? How do I use nutrients I see in those jugs that say veg and bloom, or do I even need those to try and do it organically?


Hello Brock,Thank you for your question. Most hydroponic nutrients, whether organic or conventional, are split into “grow” and...

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Thank you for your question. When growing cannabis in a container outdoors, it is important to determine the appropriate size container to...

What’s the correct water temperature when watering my plants? What’s the correct water temperature when watering my plants? What’s the correct water temperature when watering my plants? What’s the correct water temperature when watering my plants?


Hello,Thank you for your question. The ideal water temperature for watering plants is between 62-72°F. Within this range, the water is...

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Thank you for your question. When growing in a small enclosed area (like a grow tent), atmospheric conditions are a major concern. Since...

How do I know when my cannabis plants are ready for harvesting? How do I know when my cannabis plants are ready for harvesting? How do I know when my cannabis plants are ready for harvesting? How do I know when my cannabis plants are ready for harvesting?


There are two common methods to determine when a cannabis flower is ready for harvest: with the naked eye or with a magnifying glass or...

What it the best way to tell the male plants from the females? What it the best way to tell the male plants from the females? What it the best way to tell the male plants from the females? What it the best way to tell the male plants from the females?


Identifying the differences between male and female plants is very important for any grower. A cannabis plant goes through three distinct...

How many lights do I need to grow cannabis inside an industrial warehouse? How many lights do I need to grow cannabis inside an industrial warehouse? How many lights do I need to grow cannabis inside an industrial warehouse? How many lights do I need to grow cannabis inside an industrial warehouse?


Thank you for your questions. First, when setting up a commercial growing facility, remember that automation is your best friend. The more...

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