Germination
Photoperiod, autoflower, feminized, regular: which seeds to buy
Photoperiod plants flower when nights get long, so you decide when. Autoflowers flower with age, on their own schedule. Feminized seeds give…
Seeds or clones: pros, cons and keeping pests out
Seeds avoid some pests that hitchhike on cuttings, while clones keep a chosen genotype. Neither is disease-free: hop latent viroid can spread…
Getting coco coir ready before you plant
Choose coco with clear washing and buffering instructions. Prepared coco may be ready to use. Raw bricks may need rinsing and product-specific…
How to germinate cannabis seeds (and what to do if they don’t)
Seeds need moisture, warmth and air. Keep them damp but not soggy at about 75 to 80°F, plant them roughly a quarter…