I started growing in 2019 and bought my first cuts — Sour Papaya and Poon Tang Pie — at the end of 2020, and I’ve been growing them ever since. Trying to do too much, all at once, won’t get you anywhere fast. If you wanted to become a better…

As a hobby grower, I have heard countless growers encourage extended periods of darkness as a tool pre-harvest to increase quality. The idea — while, admittedly, very broscience-y — is that doing so at the final stretch lets the plants know that it is almost the and to “give it…

I have been growing cannabis as a hobby since 2019. These are the 3 simple (but effective) pieces of advice I’d give anyone starting out (or who wants to get started): Advice #1: Start Small–like 2x2x4' small. The bigger the space, the more variables, and more opportunities for missteps. Also, the bigger the upfront investment for…

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Throughout my journey as a hobby grower, I’ve been lucky to have a network of people who share new and thought-provoking resources and perspectives that keep me on my toes. Recently, one such resource on Clonal Degradation caught my attention. Clonal Degradation is the theory that over time, clones lose…

Did you know that most of the nutrients you’re feeding your plants go to waste? Studies have shown that up to 90% of feeds are wasted, especially in grows without microbes. Raw nutrients aren’t always easy for plants to absorb. And, as they build up in your root zone, they can cause even bigger problems like lockout. Microbes help out by pre-processing those inputs, digesting them…

When I first moved to Colorado and gained the right to legally grow my own, I thought I had to spend $1,000s just to get started. The growers I knew talked about how lights alone cost $800+. But growing isn’t as cost-prohibitive as it seems, especially if you’re just starting…

There are 3 topics I am actively thinking about a lot these days: Topic #1: Soil Food Web As I learn about what happens above ground, I’d like a better understanding of what’s taking place below the surface. As I continue to experiment more with different techniques, understanding the benefits of soil health will lead…