Indoorsgrowing

WHAT IS PH? pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline something is. The pH scale ranges from 1-14, with a pH of 7 being neutral (the pH of pure water). If pH is lower than 7, a substance is considered acidic (think vinegar or lemon juice). If the pH is higher than 7, the substance is alkaline, as is the case with soaps, bleach, and ammonia. In more scientific terms, pH level has to do with the concentration of hydrogen ions, say in the water you give to your plants. The pH scale is logarithmic to the base 10, which means that water with a pH of 6 is already 10x more acidic than water with a pH of 7. Why is pH Important in Growing marijuana? The pH in the growing medium of any plant has a massive effect on the availability of the nutrients in the medium at the plant's roots. Marijuana thrives best in a slightly acidic growing medium. The reason for this is to do with the natural environments where marijuana first evolved. In fact, with a few exceptions, most plants prefer a slightly...

Understanding PAR Output You’ve probably heard about PAR. In simple terms, It’s the part of the light spectrum that your plants use for photosynthesis. So It’s a pretty big deal. The higher the PAR output of your light, the more edible light your plants receive. Take a look at the table below for the optimal ranges of PAR for each stage of your plans life: Ideally, you want to pick a grow light that outputs PAR in the ranges above. This pretty much rules out any LED grow light below 300w, as they simply don’t have enough power to generate the required levels of PAR. That said, keep in mind that these are optimal levels of PAR. Using a grow light that has less PAR output than these ranges will not be a disaster, you just won’t max out the potential of your plant. Consider The Number Of Plants You Are Growing Sea of Green (SOG) - 1 sq/ft per plant Sea of Green forces plants into the flowering stage at a very early age. In fact, after abo...

What Are Grow Tents? Not everyone is completely clear about what grow tents actually are. A lot of people, especially new growers, often confuse them with grow boxes and grow rooms. Before I share more on the best grow tents , I’ll briefly explain the difference. Grow tents, grow rooms and grow boxes all serve a similar purpose. They provide a habitable environment for plants to survive indoors, away from their natural climates. All of them are used to contain and control light, water, temperature, and air. All of these growing options can replicate conditions that are as close to nature as possible. Where the three differ is in their size. A grow room can be any place—from a garage, to an attic to a greenhouse—that you modify for your plants’ needs. They can be impressive, but are often inconvenient. Fulfilling the upkeep requires you to have property, space and means; for many of us, this isn’t possible. Cheap indoor grow tents can solve this problem. Grow boxes are essen...

Cannabis, like many plants, can be grown in more than one way. Most people think of roots growing in soil, but hydroponics offers the ability to work in smaller spaces with more control over your green’s food source. If you’re looking for flavor and forgiveness in the occasional mistake, take up the traditional soil method. Of course, any experienced grower will have a preference with first-hand accounts of why they stick with their technique. If you’re looking to plant a marijuana seed and help it grow, there are a few things you should consider before planning things out. What is the difference between hydroponic and soil cannabis cultivation? In general, cannabis that is grown hydroponically is grown inside and plants grown in soil are grown outside. There may be some growers that use soil indoors but this will usually be mixed with coco coir or other similar substance. Growing cannabis in soil is a pretty similar experience to any other gardening you might do and is the most...