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Understanding the difference between male and female cannabis plants is super important. It’s like knowing the difference between a rooster and a hen - one makes eggs, and the other doesn’t. The same goes for cannabis. Female plants are what you’re after if you want buds, while males are used solely for breeding purposes. I will walk you through everything you need to know to easily identify them and understand why it matters. Understanding the difference between male and female cannabis plants When you first start growing weed, it’s all about the ladies. Female plants are the ones that give you those big, beautiful buds that make the effo...

When deciding to grow some weed, whether you are experienced or a beginner, one of the first things you need to consider is whether you want to use feminized seeds or autoflower seeds. The difference between the two is pretty significant, so it's important that you understand how each one behaves and choose the type that best suits your style of growing.  This article dives into the main differences between the two so that you have the knowledge and understanding of what will work for you. What are autoflowering cannabis seeds? The one thing that makes auto seeds so unique is that they don't depend on a light schedule to start their f...

Growing cannabis is an exciting adventure, but let’s be real – it comes with its problems. One common issue you might come across is rust-colored spots on your precious cannabis leaves. These spots can really mess with your plant’s health if not dealt with. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In this guide, we’ll break down what causes these brown spots, how to identify them, and most importantly, how to treat and prevent them. Overview of rust spots on cannabis leaves Signs of rust spots on cannabis leaves Rust spots usually appear as yellow, orange, or brown patches on the leaves. They can vary in size, starting small and then expandi...

So, why do we need to know the difference in male and female cannabis plants? Because only female plants produce flowers (buds, nugs, etc.), making sure that your female plants stay well away from any males and the pollen that they produce is crucial in getting the most potent, high-quality buds from your grow. If even the slightest sprinkling of pollen lands on your precious female plants, there is a very high chance that they will start to focus their energy on producing seeds growing the biggest, dankest, frostiest, stankiest buds possible. By the end of this article, just a few minutes away, you will have a full understanding of not ju...

One thing that often surprises people new to the art of growing weed is that even seeds grown from feminized seeds sometimes don't perform as planned. What, really? Feminized seeds can still produce male plants? How is that possible? Yes indeed. Although feminized seeds offer a 99.9% guarantee that your plant will be a lady, there is still a 0.1% chance that they will turn out to be a dude. But that's not what we are here to talk about. The other, but only very slightly more common issue, with feminized (actually all - feminized, regular, or autoflowering) seeds is that they can sometimes produce hermaphroditic, or 'hermie' plants. This ha...

The wonderful world of weed words is constantly spewing out new street terms for us all to keep up with, but what about the good old days? The days before legalization, when street dealers and smokers alike needed to keep things more 'under-wraps' than they do nowadays. There were no mega-dispensaries for us to wander into, browse the shelves, and choose a few different grams of the best weed man has ever grown. Nope, it was corner deals, and if you were lucky enough to score a 'dub' of something decent, then you were a happy camper. So, how much is a dub of weed these days? What is a dub of weed? A dub of weed doesn't actually have...

Weed culture is full of seemingly never-ending slang that, to the uninitiated at least, can be a tad confusing. One such word, used mostly in the USA but increasingly in other countries too, is "zip". But what exactly does it mean in the context of marijuana? And how much weed does a zip contain? Let's hit the streets and find out. How much is a zip of weed? A 'ZIP' of weed is a word that describes one full ounce of buds. While most of the world has moved away from the imperial system for most things, the old-world style of measuring reigns supreme when it comes to the weight of weed. Sure, you'll most often ask for a gram...