Growing cannabis isn’t always done in soil, sometimes it is done in water, or coco, rockwool, or even clay Pellets. When cannabis is grown without soil, it is known as hydroponics, these methods include setups such as:
DWC ( Deep Water Culture)
NFT ( Nutrient Film Technique)
Coco and soilless mediums
Ebb and Flow
Flood and Drain
There are many different ways to grow cannabis, so choosing what is right for you can be difficult. You can learn more in the articles below.
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The best hydroponics system for growing cannabis is usually the one that suits the grower, rather than what the plants prefer. There are many different ways to grow in hydro too, from fully automated systems to systems you have to water by hand every day. A lot of the decision will be based on your …
If you think being around to water your plants might be a problem, then a DIY Auto Watering System might be what you need to solve it. With the correct setup, you can fill a reservoir with nutrients, and then be assured your cannabis plants will be watered automatically. This can be great if you …
What is EC, and how does it work. This is a common question for new growers, especially if you are thinking about growing cannabis hydroponically. When growing in hydroponics, or mediums like coco, it is common for growers to use “salt based nutrients”. These nutrients, when added to water, will change the EC (electro conductivity) …
Buying the best EC meter for growing cannabis, will result in more accurate tests of your nutrient solution. This means you know what your plant is eating, which will keep them fed properly, and healthy. If you are growing cannabis with salt based nutrients, it is essential that you know what your plant is eating. …
As a cannabis plant goes through its life cycle, it will consume nutrients, and store them up inside the leaves, and flowers. Flushing a cannabis plant before harvest will help remove these nutrients from the plant, giving you a cleaner, smoother product. If a cannabis plant was suffering from excess or toxicity, then flushing the …
When you grow cannabis in hydroponics, it is common to monitor the EC of your feed, and your runoff, to get a rough idea of how much your plant is eating. The best EC for cannabis plants, is not set in stone, and each strain, and even each phenotype will prefer different levels of EC. …
EC, stands for “Electro Conductivity”, and is a measurement of how many dissolved salts are in your plants feed. Most growers will use EC meters for hydroponics and coco grows, but they can also be used for any medium if you’re growing with salt based nutrients. There are a few ways to measure the EC …
Welcome to our guide on how to grow cannabis in coco. In this guide, we will discuss the basics of growing cannabis in coco, what to feed your plants, and how often. How to fix plant problems, and what caused them. This guide will give you a good understanding of what coco is, how to …
When growing hydroponically, there can be changes in reservoir levels, that sometimes, can cause imbalances. You can measure EC, and pH, and water levels for optimal feeding. This guide is for anyone suffering with EC and pH fluctuations in hydroponics systems. There are 18 different conditions you will find your reservoir in when growing hydroponics. …
There are many different types of hydroponics setups for growing cannabis. Each one has their own pros and cons. Here is a guide to hydroponics and the different systems. This will help you decide what hydroponic growing system is going to be best for you. When you are considering growing, cannabis hydroponically, you must understand …