Powdery Mildew is a pathogen fungi that attacks a vast range of plants, including cannabis. To know about this pest is crucial to effectively prevent it and treat it, so in this post you'll learn how to identify and treat a powdery mildew infection in marijuana plants.
Philosopher Seeds arrives in Canada
Philosopher Seeds will be at the next Lift Cannabis Expo fair in Toronto, Canada, were medical patients have recently won back their right to grow their own plants at home. Two wonderful news regarding Canada that we want to share with all our friends...see you soon in Toronto!
Electricity in cannabis grow rooms
In this post we tell you how to calculate the power consumption and cost of your indoor cannabis grow room. We also provide a list of basic safety rules that any grower should follow to work safely and aviod problems.
How to grow marihuana with coco coir
For many growers, coco coir is probably the best growing media for cannabis plants. While it requires certain notions of gardening, getting excellent yields and top quality buds is easy. It is not too expensive, it can be re-used several times and it provides the cannabis roots with a perfect environament to grow. Here you have a few basic tips for growing cannabis with coco coir.
In this post we tell you the basic tips for making top grade dry sift hashish, one of the most flavourful cannabis concentrates. We tell you how to remove the resin glands from the plant material, how to clean this resin and how to store it.
Vaping is becoming more and more popular among cannabis connoisseurs everyday, people who look for an alternative way of using marijuana, healthier and more responsible. In this post we tell you what is vaping and which are some the best vaporizers on the market. We hope you'll try it after reading this post!
Early Maroc, the early flowering cannabis strain
If you are looking for a fast and productive cannabis strain, Early Maroc is doubtless one of your best options. In this post we tell you how to grow and get the most out of this splendid marijuana variety and enjoy a top grade harvest in the heat of summer.
Microscopic mites and marijuana
Cannabis crops should always be free from pests and molds. Controlling temperature and humidity is very important to control the appearance of pests. In this post we tell you about one of the worst pests in cannabis plants: microscopic mites.
Keeping mother plants: Root Trimming
Keeping cannabis mother plants requires proper care if we want to have them for long periods of time. The Philosopher Seeds team presents here a simple way to improve the growth and overall health of the plant, especially its root system. This technique is called Root Trimming.
A good crop starts with quality cannabis seeds. There are several ways to germinate seeds, as long as certain conditions are met. In this post we tell you how to get the best germination ratios.
In this post we'll discuss about terpenes and, therefore, about the different and extraordinary scents of cannabis plants. Knowing how to determine each of them is easy if you know how to do it. Read this post and find out how to do it!
Name change of 6 of our strains
In this post we tell you the new names we've chosen for 6 of our cannabis strains. We hope you like them!
Cannabis is the only plant containing cannabinoids, the compounds responsible for the psychoactive and medicinal effects of this plant. The different combinations between cannabinoids create many different properties, which determine whether or not these strains are suitable for medicinal purposes. In this post we tell you what are cannabinoids and which are the most commonly found.
Indoor cannabis cultivation basics
In this post the Philosopher Seeds team introduce you to the world of indoor cannabis cultivation, one of the best ways to get our own cannabis. Lighting, nutrition and ventilation are very important aspects when growing cannabis indoors, crucial if we want abundant and quality harvests.
Differences between Cannabis Indica and Sativa
In this post we explain the main differences that we observe between Indica and Sativa Cannabis strains. From the shape of the seeds up to the effects, and going through the whole growing cycle, we tell you more of these well-known kinds of cannabis, base of the creation of the hybrids that exists today.
Selecting a feminised cannabis mother plant
In this post we tell you how to make cannabis cuttings and keep mother plants. In this way, you can enjoy your favourite genetics crop after crop knowing that you'll always get the same final product.
About this Cannabis Blog
This is the blog of the seed bank Philosopher Seeds. It is intended for the use of adults over the age of 18 years.
You'll find information on homegrowing cannabis, tips, tricks and news from the cannabis sector.
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