What is EC Electrical Conductivity is a measure of how easily an electrical current passes through a solution. This is the way to measure the nutrient concentration of a solution. Remember is science class where you learnt about current and what metals and Martials help it flow better? Well it’s the same in your plants. […]
NPK, what does it stand for? There are always these three numbers displayed on the pack, NPK, which stand for Nitrogen, Potassium & Phosphorous and the three numbers displayed indicate the percentage of these minerals contained in the fertiliser. This should be clearly displayed on any fertiliser you buy. These three micro nutrients are essential […]
pH measures how acidic or basic a solution. Acidity means a pH below 7 which is Neutral. The pH scale runs from 1 to 14. pH by definition is a logarithmic measurement of the hydrogen/Ion concentration of a solution. Most hydroponic systems will require a pH around 6.0 to 7.5., a good range for herbs […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are both main ingredients in the Marijuana plant. Both CBD and THC belong to a unique class of compounds known as Cannabinoids. Whilst many strains of marijuana are known to have abundant levels of high THC, high CBD strains are less common. CBD has recently drawn a lot of attention from […]
Do you throw your Garlic away when it sprouts, or your potatoes when they begin to grow and your ginger root when you have had it for too long? You could be getting a lot more value out of your produce than you know. Many popular re-edibles can be regrown from the things you throw […]
Before we begin, lets brush up on some basics regarding nutrients. Primary Nutrients are used in the highest quantities, and are required for plant growth and development. These are most common building blocks of the plant. The Secondary Macronutrients are equally important. The Micronutrients are also important but in smaller quantities, for growth and reproduction. […]
Getting started on your grow is great fun, understanding all the terms and phrases can complicated. We are in the process of compiling a dictionary, here are some to get you started… Acidity – Acidity is the state of something being acid or having attributes of acid, Acidity can also be described as the amount of […]
Growing indoor is no easy task. With ventilation and lighting issues, its always a tricky task setting up your first grow. Growing indoor on a large scale can obviously complicate matters. We going to give you some basic – Need to knows, before you begin redoing your spare room. Firstly – VENTILATION Growing marijuana indoors […]
While growing outdoors is relatively easy, there are a few things you need to consider. All the below mention factors play a role in the overall turnout of your plants. Assess these factors before going ahead with your outdoor planting. Climate If you’re prone to cold weather or natural disasters, you will want to consider […]
When learning to grow it’s important to first understand the basics. When it comes to nutrients and mixing them it can become quiet challenging if you don’t understand the basics. So lets start this off with a list of the 16 main elements needed for healthy marijuana plant to grow to its fullest potential: […]