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Despite its name, weed rarely grows and yields plentiful harvests on its own. Cannabis cultivation is a process that’s learned through experience and experimentation, trial and errors. Another great source of weed growing wisdom is, without a doubt, fellow growers. Today we’re asking our readers “What’s your secret to growing perfect weed?”. And here’s what they think.

Content Gram per watt: myth or reality?What stands between you and a gram per wattSkills and experienceWrong strainsPoor geneticsGrowing setupTips for achieving 1 gram per watt

Content How to germinate cannabis seedIn a paper towelIn soilIn a glass of waterCotton woolGerminating auto seedsAlternative methodsIn peat pellets or starter cubes

Content What is leaf curlingCauses of curled leavesWind burnOverwatering/underwateringNitrogen toxicityBad soilDamaged rootsRoot rotRootboundHeat and cold stress

How much do weed seeds cost? This question is one of the first that comes to mind to anyone pondering the idea of growing their own weed. If the price is high, is it still worth it? If the price is low, is it some kind of scam?

Content Why germinate seeds before planting them?When to plant germinated seedsPlanting germinated seeds step by stepWhat to do nextFAQsPlanting germinated cannabis seeds means making them crack and show the taproot between paper towels or in a similar setup, and then gently transferring them into the medium. Knowing your seeds are viable and alive gives you the peace of mind to patiently wait for the sprouts.

Content Get prepared to start growingWatering and nutrientsGrowing weed from seed to flowerFinal product consumptionLearning how to grow weed from seed to flower shouldn’t be hard. All you need is exact and concise information. Luckily, here at Herbies, you’ll find articles on every important topic, and this post will help you navigate them.

Content What is synthetic weed?How is synthetic weed made?What does synthetic weed look like?The health risks of synthetic cannabisAvoid synthetic weed at all costs

If you're involved in the cannabis community or frequently smoke weed, we’re sure that at one time or another, you've thought about growing your own weed. If you've ever thought about growing marijuana but have had stipulations about how difficult it may be, keep reading! There are so many reasons to grow your own weed, and now more than ever before is the best time to try.

Content What is botrytis?What does it look like?How to treat botrytisHow to prevent itComing across gray mold or gray rot on your thriving crop is never a good sign. This is a symptom of ‘bud rot’, the common term for what’s technically known as botrytis mold. Like any issue that’s commonly found in cannabis crops, it’s better to know how to identify an issue before the problem takes over your growing plot. That’s why we’re going in-depth into the topic of cannabis botrytis by discussing what exactly botrytis is and how to get rid of mold on weed, as well as diving into cannabis mold prevention tips to avoid it altogether.

Content Is it legal to grow weed outdoors?Is growing weed outdoors worth it?Basic equipment for growing weed outsideStages of growing weed outdoorsHow long does weed take to grow outdoors?

Content What does it mean to grow cannabis organically?Pros and cons of organic growingStaples of growing organic weedOrganic cannabis seedsGerminationSoilNo-till method