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When you start growing cannabis, you'll quickly come across two main categories: photoperiod and autoflowering plants. Both types have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it's important to understand the differences in order to make the right choice for your grow. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at both types and explain which one might be best for you. What are photoperiod cannabis plants? Photoperiod plants depend on the amount of light to transition into the flowering phase. In nature, these plants begin flowering when the days get shorter, usually in the fall. When growing indoors, you'll...

The last weeks of cannabis flowering are crucial to the success of your harvest. During this phase, the flowers mature and the plant prepares for harvest. To get the most out of your harvest, it is important to understand the plant's needs and take the right steps. This guide will help you take the best care of your cannabis plants during the last weeks of flowering. 1. Monitoring flower maturity In the final weeks of flowering, the color of the trichomes will begin to change from clear to milky and finally to amber. This is an important indicator of when...

Fertilizing cannabis plants is a crucial part of successful cultivation that is often underestimated. A balanced supply of nutrients not only ensures healthy growth, but also has a direct impact on yields and the quality of the final product. In this blog post, we give you an overview of the most important nutrients that cannabis plants need, how to use them correctly, and what you need to pay attention to in order to achieve the best results. 1. Why is fertilization important? Cannabis plants require a variety of nutrients to grow optimally in all phases of their life cycle. These...

The vegetative phase of cannabis is one of the most crucial phases in the entire life cycle of the plant and can make the difference between a successful harvest and a less productive production. In this blog post, we will go over the different aspects of the vegetative phase and offer you useful tips on how to create the best conditions for your cannabis plants. 1. What is the growth phase? The growth phase (also called vegetative phase) is the period in which the cannabis plant is mainly building its green structures such as leaves and stems, but is not...