
How to Set Up a Screen of Green (SCROG) Cannabis Grow
If you want to grow your own cannabis but are short on space, check out the bud-producing SCROG (screen of green) method of marijuana...
If you want to grow your own cannabis but are short on space, check out the bud-producing SCROG (screen of green) method of marijuana...
When you decide to grow your own cannabis, there are many decisions you need to make. One of the first is choosing whether to grow from seed or a cutting. Rich Hamilton...
Despite suffering chronic pain, PTSD, and MS, Pam Edgar hesitated to trade her prescribed cocktail of meds for cannabis due to the stigma associated with it. This is her...
While it might seem daunting at first, growing marijuana indoors isn’t really that difficult, as Tony van Liefde explains. If you’ve never tried growing cannabis before...
In 2017, the news of MMJ recalls in Canada dominated the headlines. But, what exactly do recalls like this entail?
The baby boomer generation once used marijuana as a form of protest and rebellion. With raising families and careers now behind them, many are returning to the plant,...
The solstices and equinoxes are significant for planting and growing cannabis and can be helpful in planning an outdoor season.
Beer and Weed have more in common than you’d think, and commercial brewers are even starting to combine them into one glorious product.
Chris Bond sourced the latest reports to provide a snapshot of how cannabis can affect us for better or for worse.
For those wondering about the stages a marijuana plant undergoes as it grows from seed to potent bud, Chris Bond breaks it down by detailing what to expect from each...
Solvent extracts used to be the norm, but many producers are now focusing on solvent-less. Here’s why.
When it comes to cannabis terminology, “bud,” “oil,” and “edibles” are self-evident. The term “dab,” however, is not. What is it? How do you use it? Grubbycup is here to...
Growing your own Cannabis can be a scary proposition. It doesn't have to be. This article has some suggestions that might help turn your record around by giving you five...
Rachel Wilde gives her opinion of a lesser-known cannabis strain, Cannatonic. The strain is best known for its high CBD content.
When it comes to CBD products, there are several different products available, each boasting low THC levels. Karen Lloyd explains the top six various CBD products, how...
You don’t have to smoke or eat cannabis to enjoy its wide-ranging benefits. Making a cannabis smoothie will provide all kinds of healthy nutrients and CBDs in liquid...
Maximum Yield's Watermelon provides more insight into enjoying home-prepared cannabis-infused foods and even provides a personal recipe of her own.
There is little peer-reviewed science available on how smoking and vaping cannabis grown with pesticides affects human health. However, most experts agree that inhaling...
While it has become popular to give dogs cannabis to ease a variety of ailments, there is little research to back up how Fido might react. Alan Ray explores the...
Not for rookies, Jack Herer lives up to its name by leaving you clearheaded, creative, and energetic.
The aroma and flavor of each specific cannabis strain is trying to tell you something. Just listen to those terpenes...
If you’ve watched the news in the past couple years, you may have heard about some store-bought cannabis containing contaminants like mold or residual pesticides. It's...
If you've always thought that the only useful part of the cannabis plant is the flowers, then you'll be pleased to find out that a lot of what you trim away in the...
Physicians are still advised to counsel against cannabis-based medication as a first response, but as research increases, evidence shows cannabis does reduce pain.
With medical and recreational cannabis laws gaining ground, more and more people are curious about the legal dos and don’ts when it comes to traveling with weed. Here’s...
Too much of a good thing? While most of the side effects of cannabis consumption are relatively harmless, some users may still experience some discomfort.
Auto Brooklyn Sunshine is a well-balanced hybrid strain bred by Dutch Passion that smells so good you’ll want to burp your nugs every day.
Cannabis plants have specific requirements when it comes to lighting, and your grow room may have its limitations. Choosing the right lighting will take some careful...
How, exactly, do you measure the success of your cannabis garden? There are several ways to track and calculate your cannabis yields and learn about your profit margins.
Within the cannabis industry, there are many ways to create extracts. Some are riskier and potentially hazardous to human health than others, while some are safe. Nicole...
While creating your own clones is the ideal method, purchasing them is also an option. Whichever method you choose, there are important steps to take to protect your...
MTV’s Cribs features the swanky houses and mansions of celebrities. The good folks at Growers Network felt they could bring a similar show to the cannabis realm, so the...
When it comes to enhancing the flavor of cannabis buds, understanding terpenes is key. Knowing how to enhance terpene production in marijuana goes a long way to making a...
Are hemp and marijuana the same or are they different things? The truth is somewhere in the middle. Chris Bond takes the time to lay it out for us.
Ever wonder what the ecological cost of a joint is? Ian Ashdown, Maximum Yield advisory board member and senior scientist at SunTracker Technologies, did. After...
After his own amazing recovery from cancer, Rick Simpson has spent much of his life helping others recover from the disease by sharing his Rick Simpson Oil recipe.
John Weidlande takes a deep dive into Death Star, and the force is strong in this particular strain. Join him in as he gives us the facts and his own opinion.
Sometimes, just smoking your cannabis isn't enough. Science has given us a number of ways to make stronger medicines by extracting the active chemicals and concentrating...
Sunset, as the name alludes, is a strain for those needing some help catching some z’s. Gibson Lannister tells us more.
You put a lot of work into growing your plants and harvested them at just the right time. Now, the next challenge is keeping your buds properly stored.
There may be no more useful, and unexpected, item to add to your cannabis kit than oven bags. They're thick, they kill smells, and they can be made airtight.
Here’s what you need to know to make safe, informed decisions at your local dispensary.
A closer look at how to tackle 10 of the most common problems cannabis growers may face in the grow room.
While Heidi has had migraines for a good portion of her life, she just recently started using and growing her own cannabis for pain relief.
After smoking for the very first time, Cody received significant relief from his pain and PTSD, and found that smoking cannabis helped tremendously with minimizing his...
Concentrates such as Dry Sift Hash can be made from trim using very simple techniques, and the end result is a very high-quality concentrate.
Why is dope so... dope? There are scientific reasons why we feel the way we do when we ingest THC.
Planting weed and getting it to grow is generally not a complicated process and can be done by anyone. However, plant growth rate and size are not the things that...
No matter the reason you tested your cannabis plants, the lab results are useless if you don’t know how to read the report. Jodi McDonald gives us the lowdown on...
Just a few generations ago, cannabis was widely used as medicine in North America to treat numerous ailments. By the early 1930s a tax on cannabis made its use...
Gibson Lannister shares his thoughts on the indica-dominant strain, Headband.
There are several terpene-moderated variations of CBG acid molecules that determine the amounts of the various cannabinolic compounds found in the trichomes, and you can...
Be careful of your eyes when you choose your next grow lights. Some LED grow lights can cause damage if proper precautions aren't taken.
When one of the country’s top personal trainers and a certified nutritionist forged a friendship, they discovered that they were stronger together and formed a business...
If you are new to the cannabis scene, whether as a medicinal or recreational end user, you’ll need to decide if you want to use flower or any of the wide variety of...
There is no doubt cannabis has amazing power to heal and strains high in CBD are the ones that are most effective for a host of ailments. Nicole Skrobin lists the top...
Cases of rashes, hypersensitivity, and even anaphylaxis due to contact with cannabis pollen, plants, or smoke are on the rise.
A plant’s health all depends on how well it is cared for beneath the soil. Get the basics down, and you’re well on your way to a higher quality, more productive yield.
As a cannabis cultivator, what are the benefits of going the organic route vs easier, or cheaper, methods.
There are several terpene-moderated variations of CBG acid molecules that determine the amounts of the various cannabinolic compounds found in the trichomes, and you can...
If you're looking to start growing your own marijuana, the first place to start is with the seed. What should you look for? How can you tell a good cannabis seed from a...
THC and CBD usually get all the glory, but breeders are now developing strains rich in other cannabinoids. Here’s a primer on three of them—THC-V, CBD-V, and CBG—and a...
Cloning cannabis is no easy feat. You need to select a good mother plant and make sure atmospheric conditions are consistent, among other concerns.
The team from Crop King Seeds gives us this guide to growing marijuana during the vulnerable seedling stage. Turns out it's just a little bit different that a grown...
How does an aquaponics system work, and how can you make your own? Our friends at Crop King Seeds bring us this handy, introductory guide.
Cannabis growers have two choices when it comes to trimming their harvest: Hand trimming, or automated trimming. Which is right for you?
One of the most popular ways to consume cannabis among new weed users, and an increasingly more available method of consumption, is vaping. Here's what you need to know.
Cannabis has been cultivated for thousands of years to produce specific smells, tastes, and effects. Today, it's an art form. Here are 10 strains that report high in...
Growers know that vapor pressure deficit is important for healthy plants but requires strict attention to detail and equipment that can ensure consistent humidity levels...
Deciding which indoor horticultural lighting to purchase for your growroom can be a confusing endeavor. To make the process smoother, Kent Gruetzmacher says there are...
Purple: the most powerful wavelength of the rainbow and historically the most significant and interesting color. It’s rarity in nature has given it a supernatural aura....
Without the right equipment or square footage, your crops couldn’t even begin to achieve maximized yields.
You might have the greenest of thumbs, but that doesn’t mean you can simply grow a good crop of cannabis. Some strains are just tougher than others.
Have you ever wondered what you had to do after you harvest your cannabis? This article takes us through with a step by step guide.
Alan Ray provides a brief biology lesson on the cannabis plant to keep you in the loop.
In need of a boost, our hybrid-loving author tries out a classic, pure sativa: Durban Poison. Here’s what went down.
Cannabis Extraction and Distillation can be a complicated and time consuming process. A Vacuum pump can take a lot of that pain away, reducing both dangers from extreme...
With mega weed corporations emerging, will there still be a place in the industry for craft cannabis producers? Kent Gruetzmacher tells us more.
Once you've grown your bud, you have to harvest and trim. Trimming can be done either wet or dry. What does it mean, and why does it matter? We take a look at both sides.
Many of the same pest species that are the bane of many greenhouse and field growers of traditional crops can affect cannabis crops just as easily.
Growing from seed is all about the quality of your seeds. Plants will never be better than the seeds they grew from. but how can you tell?
Lacey Macri caught up with CJ of California, a long-time medicinal cannabis cultivator, who shares some expertise on two of his most recommended strains.
In the highly-competitive cannabis sphere only businesses that have laid the proper groundwork will succeed. Making the right connections, navigating government...
These days, you need more than a solid product to compete in the cannabis market; you need to build a brand. And just how do you do that? Bjorn Wallman has a few tips.
The root system of a plant is where essential nutrients are absorbed and distributed to the rest of the plant. As a plant grows and develops, so does the root mass.
Are you ready to take the plunge and try cloning? These days, the technologies, tools and techniques are making this process easier, but there are still a few things you...
We know you’ve heard some of these cannabis-growing myths before. Let’s clear the air, shall we?
Seed to Sale Show speaker and cultivation pro, Brandy Keen, has offered to share her top three most valuable insights on what it takes to create sustainability in...
Hydrolife contributor and GreenBox Grow founder Dylan Osborn shares how his young company came to be.
Though there are still a few hurdles to overcome, Canada looks to be on track to legalize adult-use recreational marijuana by July 2018.
Though he wasn’t singing about this strain, we’re pretty sure Jimi wouldn’t have minded the popular connection between his song and the beautiful, powerful Purple Haze.
BioAgra Technologies is a research, consulting, and system/product implementation company for licensed and LP applicants.
Marijuana industry professionals and hopefuls alike must adapt to the challenges put forth in an ever-dynamic, rapidly-growing vocational climate.
The name Ed Rosenthal has become synonymous with world-class marijuana cultivation wisdom and techniques.
Rafael Mechoulam is one of the most influential, yet least publicized, figures in the contemporary cannabis space.
Rick Simpson is a medical marijuana patient with a profound story to share.
Jorge Cervantes is one of the most recognizable names in cannabis cultivation.
Several states have reported seeing chronic marijuana users walking into emergency rooms with abdominal pain and intense vomiting, though medical professionals are...
Bud rot starts inside of a bud, so it is not easily seen until it has started to spread. It favors dense colas and densely leafed plants. Dealing with a suspected...
Learn how to take healthy clones from your cannabis plants and use them to grow a mother plant.
In small amounts, powdery mildew is mostly a cosmetic issue, but if left untreated for a long enough period of time, it can kill your plants.
How Elliot Kremerman went from tinkering around with extraction methods to establishing his own business, Summit Research Tech.
Hydrolife contributor Dylan Osborn of Green Box Grown examines what effects Canada’s upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis will have on home grows.
Canna-innovators Whoopi Goldberg and Maya Elisabeth teamed up to develop a specialty line just for women’s menstruation cycles and not only is it working, it’s taking...
Pesticides can be so toxic to humans that when it comes to testing, they are measured in parts per trillion. Here's how lab testing is keeping up with pesticide testing...
Like marijuana plants that have fallen victim to a pest infestation, diseased cannabis plants will have visual symptoms as well.
The key factor in growing cannabis is not the light periods; it’s the dark periods. Surna’s Stephen Keen weighs in with his preferred light schedule for growing big,...
Ten years ago, Ryan Milkey, now the owner of the medical marijuana dispensary Northern Specialty Health in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, was pursuing his career as an...
Here's a quick guide to making your own infusions, and a prediction of how strong they will end up being.
Cooking with cannabis does not need to be a daunting task. It becomes a very creative process once you get the hang of it. Essentially, it’s an herb. Use it like one.
Bitcoin may be the most well-known cryptocurrency, but it isn’t the only one. In the cannabis space, Potcoin is an up-and-coming contender looking to be the currency of...
The Californian senate recently updated the state’s cannabis regulations. Here’s an overview of the changes and what it means for cannabis business owners and consumers.
What's the best way to trim marijuana plants? Wet? Dry? Fast? Slow? Hand? Machine? Ask 20 different people and you’ll get 20 different preferences.
If your growroom’s parameters are on point, indoor cannabis has a pretty cushy life. Its outdoor cousin, on the other hand, has to deal with the whims of Mother Nature.
In the late 1960s through to the end of the 1970s, hundreds of thousands of counter-culture youth embarked on a voyage along the now-legendary Hippie Trail.
Despite persisting negative opinions, cannabis derived products are receiving a wider approval than ever before. How did we get here and what were the historical factors...
The San Diego Local Sesh is undeniably a place for the once covert cannabis community of San Diego to come together in unity to enjoy each other, exchange information,...
There are a lot of myths that surround the cooling needs in the cannabis industry. Surna/Hydro Innovation’s Stephen Keen delves into some of the most common ones we hear.
Named for its huge branch-breaking buds, Critical Mass is an indica-heavy hybrid that novice cannabis enthusiasts will find easy to grow, but perhaps a little hard to...
Many people use cannabis to treat illnesses and disorders or alleviate disease symptoms. Others use it for the positive effect it has on their mood, or for relaxation....
When medical concentrates became an integral part of William Bosch’s life due to illness, the aspiring cyclist soon found that his vaporizers couldn’t handle the heavy...
Long touted as a medicine for a variety of issues, lesser-known is the nutritional quality of cannabis—which is so remarkable that some doctors say it belongs in the...
From its early origins in the steppes of Central Asia to ubiquitous usage and vilified status, cannabis has gone hand-in-hand with human civilization.
In today’s skyrocketing legal cannabis market, companies wanting to stand out have had to modernize their branding and marketing tactics to appeal to the mainstream....
The marijuana industry is booming, and companies are fiercely competing for a relatively small pool of qualified employees.
With the establishment of the San Diego Cannabis Farmers Market in 2016, cannabis start-ups gearing up for recreation, and an ongoing Local Sesh popping up regularly,...
In recent years, the cannabis world has been buzzing about concentrates. However, many people might be a little bit confused over exactly what constitutes a concentrate.
As new strains are developed and the wonders of the older indica and sativa plants are explored at greater levels, a new understanding of how the plant's many...
The function of the third-party test lab is to ensure that the cannabis products producers sell meet safety and quality requirements for the patients who buy them.
Cloning cannabis plants is a surefire way to know what you're going to end up with at the end of the growth cycle.
There has always something singularly difficult about trying to convey the taste and aroma of a powerful Kush.
Chris Bond provides reasons on why the noose on marijuana may be loosening.
Sour OG’s very high THC content (more than 25 per cent) provides an uplifting and relaxing emotional high paired with a pain dampening body buzz.
Earthy and fruity, Hashberry is a high-quality, indica-dominant strain. From its origins to appearance, medical use, effects, and cultivation habits, Laci Macri reviews...
An indica to its core, Afghan Kush produces a stress-relieving and meditative body high.
As both medical and adult recreational usage clear hurdles with voters, increasing competition for a stake in tomorrow’s billions will require cannabis entrepreneurs to...
Purple Berry grows well in indoor environments because of its average-sized stature. Best enjoyed at the end of a long day, the finished product is perfectly dense and...
Known for its uplifting effects, White Fire OG #5 is commonly used by qualified medical marijuana patients as a daytime medicine.
Cannabis as a medical treatment for individuals suffering with pain and inflammation is becoming a more accepted treatment, especially in the United States and Canada. A...
This is a question that goes to the heart of the genetic code of cannabis.Generally speaking, all strains of cannabis require a specific range of temperature and...
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 microscope.With the naked eye,...