Bhang, also known as bhang ki thandai, is defined by Wikipedia as an “edible preparation of cannabis.” In other words, it’s a pot edible. But unlike a brownie or cookie, one doesn’t eat bhang. Rather, they drink it. Bhang is old school [Read More…]
If you’ve ever perceived that certain beers, especially IPAs (India Pale Ales), have an aroma that resembles some strains of cannabis, you were right. In fact, the similarity of scents in cannabis and beer is due to the presence of a special [Read More…]
More than 88 species of fungus are known to attack cannabis gardens, all of which can cause considerable damage to plants. No pot cultivator—commercial or homebrew—desires disease or infestation that will result in damage to flowers and reduced crop yields. Gray Mold [Read More…]
Most cannabis gardeners strive to produce the best medicine possible. This means bigger, stickier flowers (buds). Why? Simply because all of the juicy goodness of cannabis is contained in the resin-bearing, almost-microscopic secretory glands called trichomes that populate the flowers and sugar [Read More…]
Ever wonder what makes weed sticky? Why do your fingers appear covered in resin after some hand grinding? Learn about trichomes and resin here! [Read More…]
There are many methods by which one can cultivate cannabis. The most traditional approach, of course, is outdoor, in the dirt, and under natural sun—the way it has occurred for thousands of years. However, modern era cannabis prohibition has resulted in a [Read More…]
A variety of tiny creatures can infest even the most meticulously groomed cannabis garden. From fungus gnats (which damage the roots) to spider mites (which coat plants in a fine web), experienced pot cultivators strive to exclude such pests from their gardens. [Read More…]
The cultivation of top-shelf cannabis medicine is achieved not necessarily by what a gardener gives to their plants, but often what they don’t. Astute growers avoid exposing their precious pot plants to environmental extremes in terms of temperature, water, and airflow to [Read More…]
In no area of cannabis cultivation has technology had a greater impact than lighting. Where fluorescent and incandescent bulbs once ruled the day, pot gardeners are now employing a variety of lighting technologies, from Metal Halide (MH) and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) [Read More…]
Modern cannabis cultivators are afforded many options for delivering high-quality lighting to their plants. Old bulb technologies, most notably incandescent and fluorescent, have been replaced by more economical solutions that produce greater yields per watt. Among these, High Pressure Sodium (HPS) is [Read More…]