By mastering physiological mechanisms such as apical dominance and auxin flow, the grower transcends passive observation, becoming the architect of the harvest and sculpting the plant toward one ultimate goal: perfection in every bud.

To understand the purpose of pruning, we must first view the plant as an energy management system. In its natural state, cannabis tends to grow in a “Christmas tree” shape to maximize sunlight capture — a structure governed by apical dominance.

The upper meristem (the tip of the main stem) functions as a hormonal command center, releasing auxins that flow downward and inhibit the development of lateral branches. In a controlled environment, this natural hierarchy proves inefficient: the canopy gets all the light while the lower zones stay in the shade, producing flowers of lesser quality.

The stress that cannabis plants experience when temperatures exceed 30 degrees is a factor more or less known by those growers who live in regions with warm climates, where summer temperatures can even surpass 40 degrees.

Growing cannabis during a heatwave, be it indoors or outdoors, is certainly a challenge. This is because high temperatures can severely affect the health, growth, and yield of cannabis plants.

While many cannabis growers are accustomed to implementing heat protection strategies in their grows (for instance, a shading mesh or an air conditioning unit), something many often overlook is the temperature of the irrigation water.

Chlorine is a chemical element found in the halogen group in the periodic table of elements. Its role in water treatment is to eliminate bacteria and other organisms to make drinking water safe.

Despite the fact that chlorine has made tap water sanitary, it can damage plants, including cannabis.

Watering your plants (in general) with water that contains chlorine isn’t a good idea, but when it comes to your cannabis grow, you should pay particular attention to try and avoid it. Here are the reasons why.

Choosing the right cannabis seeds is key to obtaining those amazing aromas and flavors. Although the cannabis plant is known for having a generally complex and intense aromatic profile, strains like Gorilla Glue or Lemon King are particularly aromatic due to their incredibly high terpene production.

Terpenes are the molecules responsible for the aroma and flavor of cannabis. These compounds are found in the resin of the buds and can fluctuate in quantity depending on the environmental conditions of the grow.

Here we explain what parameters you need to consider to obtain top-notch flavors and aromas.

One of the most popular methods to boost the productivity of a grow room or grow tent is to use the SCROG technique (an acronym for Screen of Green). The lower light power used when indoor growing was just becoming popular, created a necessity to optimize the buds' exposure to light, giving rise to this popular method.

The sun, being a potent light source located far away, delivers similar light intensity to both the top and the lower branches of the plants. However, when you grow in an indoor tent, it is essential to remember that the grow light is a much less potent source that is placed close to the plants, creating a significant lighting difference between the top and lower branches. Hence, it's not sensible to grow tall plants indoors. The SCROG method helps achieve even exposure across all the buds of the plant.

The SCROG technique involves using a mesh suspended over the pots. As the plants grow, the stems are passed through the mesh, encouraging horizontal growth. The goal is to evenly cover the entire trellis to obtain a green screen filled with buds which are all at the same level.

The noble art of cannabis cultivation calls for knowledge and patience, as each stage in the plant's life cycle requires different practices.

Below you'll find a guide spanning the four essential periods of the life cycle of cannabis, specifying each step for each stage: germination, early life days, growth phase, and flowering.

Many underestimate it, but the germination of cannabis seeds is one of the most delicate points in the process. It's important to purchase quality seeds from reputable seed banks to ensure a good germination ratio. To check the viability of the seeds, a simple flotation test in water can be done; those that sink in the glass will be viable.

Hermaphroditism in cannabis plants refers to the presence of both male and female reproductive organs on the same plant, meaning the cannabis plant exhibits flowers with pistils (buds) and pollen sacs at the same time.

While hermaphroditism in cannabis plants may seem like a simple biological curiosity, it holds significant practical implications for growers, especially those aiming for high-quality flowers with elevated cannabinoid levels and premium seedless bud harvests.

These plants are not only less productive but can also pollinate other female plants (and themselves), ruining the entire harvest with unwanted seeds that can cause an unpleasant taste when consuming the buds.

There are several reasons why the leaves of cannabis plants can turn yellow; it's important to know what is causing this symptom as the problem may be more or less severe, or simply a natural function of the plant's life cycle towards the end of its life.

In this article, we detail the causes for the appearance of yellow leaves in cannabis plants when they shouldn't, as well as solutions to remedy this problem depending on its origin.

As we just mentioned, there are different reasons why cannabis leaves can turn yellow. Quickly identifying the root of the problem is essential to take the appropriate measures and reverse the situation.

Cannabis enthusiasts revel in the visual spectacle that some strains offer – visually pleasing plants that captivate with the beauty of their purple, reddish, and even bluish hues.

Next, we'll explain why genetics, chemistry, and the environment influence the color palette of cannabis and what this means for growers and enthusiasts of this plant.

Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for the characteristic green color of cannabis plants. Moreover, it’s an essential element for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. Chlorophyll is found in the chloroplasts of plant cells and is crucial for light absorption.

Whether you're growing indoors or deciding to start your own cannabis grow outdoors, heat stress is one of the factors that can prevent your cannabis plants from developing properly. Here's everything you need to know about this issue to ensure a successful grow and obtain delicious yields.

Cannabis plants can experience stress due to various reasons such as insect infestations, lack of watering, improper pH levels, and also from being exposed to excessively high temperatures. The optimal temperature range for proper plant development is around 19°C at night (or when the lights are off) and 25°C during the day (or when the indoor lights are on).

However, most cannabis strains can tolerate higher temperatures without issues. Nevertheless, when the thermometer surpasses 30 degrees, symptoms indicating thermal stress may start to appear.

There are many different types of cannabis pruning techniques with which the quality and yield of cannabis plants can be easily improved. Some methods are more suited for indoor grows, whereas others are more suited for outdoor grows.

Plus, not all cannabis plants react the same way to the same type of cannabis pruning techniques. There are strains that, due to how they grow, aren’t recommended for certain types of pruning techniques. Also, there is an ideal time to prune cannabis plants and for each type of prune, which is important to keep in mind for successful results. In this post we’re going to illustrate all of the details you need to know about these pruning techniques used on cannabis plants.

Pruning is an agricultural practice with centuries of history behind it, and consists of cutting branches in a specific way to direct the growth of the plant, increasing its final yield. This practice can also be applied to cannabis plants to increase bud yield.