Everythign and anything to do with the plant!
Its defense system runs at the molecular level and makes human immune responses look like they’re still running Windows 95. O_O When a spider mite pierces a leaf cell, two things happen at the same time in the surrounding tissue. First, damaged cell membranes dump fatty acids (specifically alpha-linolenic acid) into the neighboring cells. Enzymes … Read more
An organism possesses both functional male and female reproductive organs or tissues. ←Dictionary Hermaphroditism in cannabis isn’t random bad luck. It’s a heritable genetic tendency interacting with environmental stress thresholds and many seed companies are selling you both without disclosing either. O_O I’ve covered plenty of ground and researched a ton of topics, but nothing … Read more
It sends a chemical declaration of war through the whole plant O_O At the injury site, the plant ramps up jasmonic acid, a hormone tied to wound response, pests, and defense chemistry. That signal can move beyond the damaged area, warning untouched tissue before the problem spreads. Basically, the plant sends a message O_o “We’ve … Read more
In dense flower clusters. Its appearance is the result of a precise biological progression, dictated entirely by whether environmental factors favor or inhibit its growth. O_O Botrytis is a necrotrophic pathogen O_o unlike powdery mildew, it kills host cells and feeds on the dead tissue rather than extracting nutrients from living cells. Its spores are … Read more
bet you didn’t know that, did you? While most growers are preoccupied with the pests they can see, they often overlook the hidden threat devouring their root systems. O_O Adult fungus gnats (Bradysia species) are weak fliers that only live about a week. They don’t even feed on your plants. Their only real job is … Read more
that has already infiltrated your plant’s internal tissues long before its signature white residue becomes visible. O_O tbh I’m not having a good time writing these or putting them together 🙁 this stuff is actually gross dude. I’ve started cleaning my tent and becoming way more of a germaphobe because of it, so… thanks for … Read more
Lets talk about watering your plants O_O Yes I know some of you think this is basic, but so many new growers completely drown their plants in the first two weeks! Cannabis seedlings need water AND oxygen. If you dump a whole jug on a tiny plant you are literally waterboarding it. In this one … Read more
Autopots can literally change your grow style and yield in a heartbeat or it can all come crashing down faster than you can say root rot. If you are wondering what medium mix works best, it is time to dial in the oxygen! I break down the perfect Coco to Perlite ratio, why Airdomes need … Read more
Is present and at what concentration relative to everything else. O_O Prenylthiol or 3-methyl-2-butene-1-thiol… who comes up with these names man… O_o is the primary compound responsible for classic skunk aroma in cannabis. It’s detectable by the human nose at concentrations as low as parts per trillion because human olfactory sensitivity to sulfur compounds is … Read more
Most growers never learn to assess because they’re afraid to disturb the root zone. O_O Healthy cannabis roots are milky white to off white, firm to the touch, and have a slightly fuzzy appearance from dense root hair coverage. Root hairs are single cell extensions of the root epidermis that dramatically increase surface area O_o … Read more