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Potassium deficiency is a common problem in cannabis cultivation that can severely affect plant health and yields. Typical symptoms include yellow or burnt leaf edges (marginal necrosis), dark spots, curling leaves, and stunted growth. Main causes are: An incorrect pH value that blocks potassium absorption. Nutrient blockage due to excess of other minerals. Incorrect or unbalanced fertilization. overwatering. Treatment options: Check and adjust the pH value (optimal: 6.0–7.0 for soil, 5.5–6.5 for hydroponics). Use appropriate potassium supplements or balanced fertilizers. Flush the medium if nutrient blockage occurs. Avoid waterlogging and improve drainage. Prevention: Regular pH and EC checks and the...

When you start growing cannabis, you'll quickly come across two main categories: photoperiod and autoflowering plants. Both types have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it's important to understand the differences in order to make the right choice for your grow. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at both types and explain which one might be best for you. What are photoperiod cannabis plants? Photoperiod plants depend on the amount of light to transition into the flowering phase. In nature, these plants begin flowering when the days get shorter, usually in the fall. When growing indoors, you'll...

Drying cannabis flowers is a crucial step to ensure the final product is high quality. After harvesting, this process is essential to preserve aroma, potency, and overall shelf life. In this blog post, you'll learn why drying is important, what steps you should follow, and what mistakes you can avoid. Why is drying important? Drying cannabis flowers is used to remove excess moisture from the plant material. This process has several advantages: Avoid mold growth: Too much moisture promotes the growth of mold and other microorganisms that can render the product unusable. Improves aroma: During drying, chlorophyll and other undesirable...

The last weeks of cannabis flowering are crucial to the success of your harvest. During this phase, the flowers mature and the plant prepares for harvest. To get the most out of your harvest, it is important to understand the plant's needs and take the right steps. This guide will help you take the best care of your cannabis plants during the last weeks of flowering. 1. Monitoring flower maturity In the final weeks of flowering, the color of the trichomes will begin to change from clear to milky and finally to amber. This is an important indicator of when...