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Lollipopping and cannabis

Lollipopping is a pruning technique in cannabis cultivation that optimizes plant growth by removing lower branches and concentrating energy on the top, where the largest and densest flowers are produced. This method helps improve crop yield and quality by maximizing light exposure and airflow to the upper areas of the plant. Ideal for growers looking for high-quality harvests, lollipopping facilitates the development of larger, more potent buds. Today we'll tell you how and when to apply this technique to your plants to improve the overall yield of your crop.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2024-12-03

Caterpillars and cannabis

Outdoor cannabis cultivation can be affected by caterpillar pests, which seriously damage plants by feeding on their leaves, buds and flowers. These pests reproduce quickly, following seasonal life cycles that can intensify in warm climates. To prevent their appearance and reproduction, it is essential to apply measures such as those we tell you about in this article today.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2024-11-07

7 Philosopher Seeds cannabis strains to help you sleep

Today we'll explore seven cannabis strains from Philosopher Seeds that are especially suited for relaxation and combating insomnia. These are genetics that stand out for their deeply sedative effects, with terpene profiles and THC levels that help relieve stress, anxiety and help achieve restful sleep. These strains are perfect for those looking for deep rest and physical relief after a hectic or high-tension day!

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2024-10-22

Nürburgreen Super Auto, high-yield cannabis

Nürburgreen Super Auto cannabis by Philosopher Seeds is an evolution of the Skunk concept, blending fruitier aromas, especially mango, with the resistance and ease of cultivation typical of the Skunk family. This plant results from crossing Critical Auto XXL and Tropimango, creating a high-yielding, easy to grow plant suitable for both beginners and experts. Nürburgreen Super Auto adapts well to different environments, capable of producing up to 200g per plant outdoors and up to 500g per m2 indoors. Its effect is powerful, fun, and sociable, evoking intense and festive emotions, much like the experience on the Nürburgring circuit. This limited edition variety is ideal for those looking for high performance without compromising on quality.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2024-08-27

THC: Everything about the most renowned cannabinoid

THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the main psychoactive component of the cannabis plant, responsible for the intoxicating effects with which this plant is often associated. Today we tell you everything you want to know about this cannabinoid, the jewel in the crown in terms of substances produced by marijuana.

Cannabinoids and Medicinal Cannabis 2023-02-20

What is triploid cannabis?

Cannabis cultivation, like other aspects of the agronomic industry, is experiencing the contribution of innovation and technology. And the era of triploid cannabis is here, which can easily be the solution to producing seedless cannabis. Because what if growers never had to worry about accidental pollination of their plants ever again?

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-11-23

What are cannabis landraces?

The number of hybrids that we have on the market today is enormous, with dozens of seed banks offering their new crosses season after season. However...where do these hybrids come from? What were the first plants used to create them? Today we will talk about landrace varieties and we will tell you how thanks to them the current cannabis scene is what we know today.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-11-23

Aphids and cannabis, how to avoid and combat them

Today we are going to tell you how to prevent and fight aphids in your crop, an annoying pest that can cause quite a few problems for your plants, such as necrosis, fungus and even viruses. As you will see, this is not a pest that is difficult to diagnose or eradicate... so don't miss this article!

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-11-04

Cannabis Ruderalis: what it is and how it revolutionised the seed market

Autoflowering cannabis plants have been with us for more than two decades, bringing about a radical change in the seed market. Today we'll tell you everything you need to know about Cannabis Ruderalis, the origin of this type of variety and the pillar from which the first hybrids between Ruderalis and photodependent plants were developed.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-10-31

Full spectrum oil (and other cannabinoid spectrums)

When looking at different CBD products, you have probably noticed that there are different cannabinoid spectrum options to choose from. For example, you can find full spectrum CBD oil, broad spectrum CBD, or CBD isolates. But while these three types of products may sound similar, they are actually worlds apart from each other. Knowing the difference between them will help you make a more informed decision about which CBD products will best suit your needs.

Resin Extractions 2022-10-31

How to prevent and treat downy mildew on marijuana

Mildiu is the name given to a fungal disease caused by several species of different, but symptomatically similar, phytopathogenic fungi. Often confused with botrytis or powdery mildew, this is one of the most common cannabis "pests" and often the most difficult to control. However, it does not have to be fatal if you follow a series of tips to prevent its appearance. Here we show you how to deal with this annoying guest and, in case it has colonized your crop, how to kill it effectively.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-09-19

How to make rooting compounds for cannabis

We already talked about small seedlings and clones, the rooting phase is vital for the correct development of plants in all their life stages, from birth to harvest. And it is that a good root system will make things much easier for our plants to show us their full potential! Today we will talk in detail about rooting agents and root growth stimulators, and we will give you several options to be able to produce your own homemade rooting agents.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-09-14

The pollination of cannabis

Growing cannabis to enjoy an individual marijuana supply is the epitome of personal growth. But with every grow comes great responsibility: your plants need protection and care to reach their full potential. And the botanical repercussions of pollination can have an irreversible impact on the life force of a cannabis plant. We explain everything you need to know about this breeding process that will influence the future of your personal cannabis grow, just as surely as the choices of parents will set the future course for their children.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-07-01

What are CBD:THC ratios and what are their benefits?

With the increased use of cannabis in many countries, the CBD:THC ratio is becoming more important to better understand the potential benefits of different doses of both cannabinoids. Knowing which mix to use for both medicinal and recreational cannabis is challenging, so here's how the CBD:THC ratio works so you can improve the effectiveness of the weed you consume in the future.

Cannabinoids and Medicinal Cannabis 2022-06-27

The FIM pruning technique and cannabis

FIM pruning or fimming is a pruning technique that allows us to multiply the number of branches of our plants with very little effort so that we can maximise the performance of our garden in an easy way. Today we delve into this curious method and show you how to do it successfully.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-06-27

Cannabis cultivation for the inherently lazy

Self-cultivation of cannabis is an activity that gives many joys to those who practice it, although sometimes it can be a world due to lack of time or, simply, lack of desire. Today we tell you a series of tricks and aspects of cultivation to take into account so that taking care of your plants takes as little time as possible.

Marijuana Grower's Handbook 2022-05-24