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199 free guides for soil growing — in English

Growing cannabis in soil – what you need to know

Soil is the most popular substrate for cannabis cultivation. Soil growing is especially beginner-friendly because soil naturally contains nutrients and buffers pH fluctuations better than synthetic substrates. Whether using organic soil, perlite mixes, or dedicated cannabis substrate – soil grows are affordable, forgiving of mistakes, and produce full-flavored buds. The grow guides listed here help you with soil growing from germination to harvest.

🌍 Soil-specific Grow Guides (13)

🌿 Growing

Soil preparation in cannabis soil cultivation

Learn how to optimally prepare and improve the soil to ensure a healthy start for cannabis plants with pH 6.0-7.0 and or…

💡 Lighting

Efficient light distribution & shadow management

Optimum use of light in soil cultivation: Reduce shadows and provide optimum lighting for every plant with reflectors, d…

💊 Nutrients

Nutrient buffering and soil microbes in soil

Nutrient buffering and soil microbes in soil growing: harness natural buffer capacity and the soil microbiome for a stab…

🌡️ Climate

Mastering climate dynamics in soil cultivation

Learn how to recognize and manage sudden climate deviations in indoor soil cultivation to effectively compensate for tem…

🌱 Training

Bonsai training for compact cannabis plants

Cannabis bonsai training: gentle wire training and targeted pruning for a compact, symmetrical tree structure — ideal fo…

💧 Watering

Efficient water management in soil cultivation

Optimize water storage and use in soil cultivation. Learn how soil structure, organic additives and adapted watering tec…

⚙️ Equipment

Efficient drip irrigation for soil cultivation

An equipment guide for selecting and setting up drip irrigation systems in soil-based cannabis cultivation. Focus on opt…

⚠️ Deficiencies

Recognizing and correcting sulphur deficiency in the soil

Detailed guide to diagnosing and correcting sulphur deficiency in soil-grown cannabis. Learn about symptoms, causes and …

🐛 Pests

Effective control of ground beetles

Guideline for the detection, prevention and biological control of beetle-induced soil damage in cannabis cultivation in …

🐛 Pests

Leafminers in cannabis cultivation: detection and control

Learn how to identify leafminers early and control them effectively to prevent damage to your cannabis plants.

⚠️ Deficiencies

Recognizing and eliminating excess potassium in soil

Excess potassium in soil: hidden secondary problems like calcium and magnesium blockages — recognise typical symptoms, d…

🌡️ Climate

Correctly plan supply air routing in the earth grow room

This allows you to control the supply air in the soil indoor grow properly: draught-free, temperature-stable and with co…

💧 Watering

Coordinate pot size and watering volume in soil

How to match the watering quantity and interval to the pot size when growing in soil. The guide shows you how to water s…

📚 General Grow Guides – suitable for all substrates (186)

These guides apply equally to soil, coco, hydro and outdoor grows.

🌿 Growing Beginner

Autoflower vs photoperiodic - the right choice

Autoflower vs photoperiodic: autoflowers harvest in 8–12 weeks without light schedule change, photoperiodic varieties re…

🌿 Growing Beginner

Cannabis cultivation in Germany 2025 - legal situation

Cannabis law in Germany 2025: adults may grow up to 3 plants and possess 25g in public — current legal regulations and p…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Perfect climate control in the grow tent

Perfect climate control in the grow tent: 22–26°C at 60–70% humidity in veg, 20–24°C under 50% in flower — automated wit…

🌱 Training Beginner

LST (Low Stress Training) Step-by-Step

LST — Low Stress Training: gently bend and tie shoots from week 4–6 for a flat, light-filled canopy without pruning stre…

✂️ Harvest Intermediate

Determine harvest time perfectly - Read trichomes

Determine harvest time by reading trichomes: milky/cloudy for maximum THC, 20–30% amber for relaxing effect — step-by-st…

✂️ Harvest Expert

Drying and fermenting cannabis correctly

Dry and cure cannabis correctly: 7–14 days at 18–22°C and 45–55% humidity, then at least 2 weeks in airtight jars for op…

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Effectively prevent mould and pests

Effectively prevent mould and pests: keep humidity below 50% in flower, complete air exchange every 3 minutes and mainta…

💧 Watering Intermediate

correctly measure and adjust pH and EC value

Measure and adjust pH and EC correctly: soil pH 6.0–7.0, coco/hydro 5.5–6.5 — high pH causes iron deficiency, low pH blo…

⚙️ Equipment Intermediate

Basic equipment for cannabis cultivation

Basic equipment for cannabis cultivation: grow tent, LED light, exhaust fan, carbon filter, timer, pH and EC meter, hygr…

🌿 Growing Beginner

Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid - Understanding the differences

Choose cannabis genetics: Indica compact with 8–10 weeks flowering and relaxing effect, Sativa tall in 10–14 weeks with …

🌱 Training Expert

Advanced Plant Training Combinations

Advanced plant training combinations: LST + SCROG for maximum efficiency, topping + LST for a wide canopy, supercropping…

🌿 Growing Beginner

Guerilla Growing - Hidden outdoor spots

Guerilla Growing — discreet and effective: choose southern exposure, secure water source and camouflage plants among oth…

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Life cycle of the cannabis plant

Cannabis life cycle: germination 1–7 days, seedling 1–3 weeks, vegetative up to 16 weeks, flowering 6–12 weeks — all pha…

🌿 Growing Beginner

Understanding cannabis anatomy

Cannabis anatomy explained: roots for nutrient uptake, stem for transport, leaves for photosynthesis and flowers for rep…

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Greenhouse Growing for year-round cultivation

Greenhouse cannabis: automatic ventilation above 25°C, shading in summer, heating in winter and light deprivation for co…

🌱 Training Intermediate

Mainlining/manifolding for symmetrical growth

Mainlining for 8 equal main shoots: systematic topping from the 3rd node and LST for perfect symmetry and even energy di…

🌱 Training Intermediate

Topping vs FIM - differences and application

Topping vs FIM: topping removes the shoot tip completely for 2 main shoots, FIM removes 75% for 3–4 shoots — timing, tec…

✂️ Harvest Intermediate

Long-term storage and preservation

Cannabis long-term storage: vacuum-sealed jars with Boveda packs at 15–21°C in total darkness — how to preserve potency …

✂️ Harvest Intermediate

Curing process for the best quality

Curing for best aroma and potency: store in airtight jars at 55–65% humidity — burp daily in the first week, then weekly…

✂️ Harvest Intermediate

Harvesting technology for maximum quality

Harvest for maximum quality: harvest at end of dark phase, use sharp shears, choose wet or dry trimming and remove large…

⚙️ Equipment Intermediate

Aeroponics - cultivating roots in the air

Aeroponics for record growth: free-hanging roots misted every 3–5 minutes with nutrient solution — maximum oxygen supply…

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Identify and effectively control thrips

Thrips in the grow room: silvery leaf stripes and black droppings as early warning signs — combat with blue sticky traps…

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Establish integrated pest management

Integrated pest management for cannabis: combine prevention, monitoring, biological and chemical control in a structured…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Using CO2 enrichment correctly

CO2 enrichment used correctly: 1200–1500 ppm boosts photosynthesis by 20–40%. Only effective in closed systems — via CO2…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Prevent mould and mildew in the grow room

Prevent mould and mildew effectively: keep humidity below 60% in flower, ensure good air circulation and avoid temperatu…

🌱 Training Intermediate

SCROG (Screen of Green) setup and management

SCROG for even light distribution: spread net 20–30cm above pots, thread shoots through 5x5cm mesh and switch to flower …

🌡️ Climate Expert

Understanding and optimising VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit)

VPD for optimum transpiration: measure vapour pressure deficit in kPa from temperature and humidity — seedling 0.4–0.8, …

🌱 Training Intermediate

Lollipopping for better flower quality

Lollipopping for better flower quality: remove lower shoots and leaves 2–3 weeks before flowering for focused energy on …

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Recognising and eliminating whiteflies

Eliminate whiteflies: identify honeydew, yellow spots and white insects on leaf undersides — use yellow sticky traps, En…

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Recognising and combating spider mites early on

Spider mites: identify yellow dots and fine webs on leaf undersides early — test with white paper and treat with predato…

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Fighting fungus gnat larvae in the soil

Eliminate fungus gnat larvae: the larvae damage roots — treat with BTI solution, nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) and kee…

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Using beneficial insects correctly

Beneficial insects used correctly: Phytoseiulus persimilis against spider mites, Encarsia formosa against whiteflies, la…

⚙️ Equipment Intermediate

Preparing and using Rockwool correctly

Rockwool as hydroponic substrate: soak 24h in pH 5.5 solution, never allow to dry out completely and monitor EC buffer f…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Optimise air circulation and ventilation

Optimise air circulation: oscillating fans on 3 levels, 1–5 air changes per minute — prevent mould, heat build-up and CO…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Temperature control day/night cycles

Temperature day/night cycles for cannabis: 22–26°C during the day, 18–22°C at night with 4–8°C difference for healthy gr…

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Preventive hygiene measures in the grow room

Preventive hygiene in the grow room: disinfect hands, remove dead material immediately, quarantine new plants for 14 day…

🌱 Training Intermediate

Supercropping for increased yield

Supercropping — controlled stress: squeeze and bend shoots to create thicker stems and increased bud volume in the veget…

💡 Lighting Intermediate

Avoid light burn and adjust intensity

Avoid light burn and adjust intensity: yellow tips and bleached areas are warning signs — gradually increase intensity, …

✂️ Harvest Intermediate

Rinsing and curing before harvesting

Prepare cannabis for harvest: flush 1–2 weeks with pH 6.0–6.5 to reduce salts — start when 70% of trichomes are milky an…

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

Understanding calcium-magnesium balance

Calcium-magnesium balance: Ca:Mg ratio 3:1 to 5:1 optimal — calcium deficiency shows brown spots, magnesium deficiency c…

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

Organic vs mineral fertilisers

Organic or mineral fertilisers: organic promotes soil life and flavour, mineral enables precise dosing and fast effect —…

💡 Lighting Intermediate

Compare the efficiency of different light sources

Compare cannabis lighting efficiency: top LEDs reach 2.8–3.0 μmol/J, standard HPS 1.3–1.5 μmol/J — cost-benefit analysis…

💡 Lighting Intermediate

Light cycles for autoflower vs photoperiod varieties

Light cycles for cannabis: photoperiodic varieties need 12/12 to flower, autoflowers bloom on 18/6 or 20/4 — all differe…

💡 Lighting Intermediate

LED spectrum optimisation for different growth phases

LED spectrum for cannabis: blue light 400–500nm drives vegetative growth, red 600–700nm promotes flowering — optimise sp…

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

Understanding and controlling the EC value

EC value understood and controlled: measure dissolved salts in mS/cm — seedlings 0.4–0.8, vegetative 1.2–1.6. Detect sal…

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

Using organic boost additives correctly

Organic boost additives for cannabis: mycorrhiza and humic acids for roots, molasses and amino acids for flowers, silica…

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

NPK ratios for different growth stages

NPK ratios for growth phases: seedlings 1-1-1, vegetative 3-1-2, early flowering 1-3-2, late flowering 1-3-3 — plus calc…

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

measuring and correcting the pH value

Measure and correct pH for cannabis: soil 6.0–7.0, hydro and coco 5.5–6.5 — use calibrated meters and adjust with pH-Up …

💡 Lighting Intermediate

Calculate and apply PPFD correctly

PPFD for cannabis: seedlings 200–400, vegetative 400–600, flowering 600–1000+ μmol/m²/s — photosynthetic photon flux and…

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

Micronutrients and their functions

Micronutrients for cannabis: iron for chlorophyll, manganese for photosynthesis, zinc for enzymes, boron for cell walls,…

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Flowering stage management: from stretch to harvest

Successful flowering phase management for maximum potency and yields. Perfectly harmonise nutrients, environment and tim…

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Optimise the vegetative phase: Maximise growth

The vegetative phase lays the foundation for high yields. Light, nutrients and training for explosive development.

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Breeding and genetics: developing your own strains

Cannabis breeding for stable lines and new varieties. Crossing, selection and stabilisation over several generations.

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

Organic fertilisation: Natural nutrient supply

Organic fertilisers promote soil life and sustainable growth. Use compost, worm humus and natural amendments correctly.

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Cannabis preservation: long-term storage and quality preservation

Long-term cannabis storage without loss of quality. Optimum conditions for years of storage.

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Mycorrhiza: Fungal symbiosis for better roots

Mycorrhizal fungi improve nutrient uptake and stress resistance. Biological symbiosis for stronger cannabis plants.

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Micro-growing: Cannabis in the smallest of spaces

Maximum yields in minimum space. Stealth grows, space buckets and hidden setups for discreet production.

🌡️ Climate Expert

Ventilation and air circulation: fresh air for healthy plants

Optimum air circulation prevents mould and strengthens plants. Plan fan strategies and fresh air systems correctly.

🌿 Growing Beginner

Autoflower cultivation: Fast harvests all year round

Autoflower blooms automatically without light changes. Fast 10-12 week cycles for continuous harvests.

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Outdoor Growing: Cannabis in the open air

Outdoor cultivation utilises natural sunlight for massive yields. Location, timing and weather management for success.

💡 Lighting Intermediate

LED vs. HPS: lighting in comparison

Modern LED technology versus proven HPS systems. Efficiency, costs, spectrum and yields objectively compared.

✂️ Harvest Intermediate

Harvesting, trimming and drying: preserving quality

Correct harvesting and post-treatment determine the final quality. Timing, techniques and drying for perfect buds.

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Root health: the foundation for strong plants

Healthy roots are crucial for vigorous growth. Root care, problem detection and treatment for optimum results.

⚙️ Equipment Intermediate

NFT System: Nutrient Film Technique for cannabis

NFT enables continuous nutrient supply with minimal water consumption. Structure and optimisation for cannabis cultivati…

⚙️ Equipment Intermediate

Ebb & Flow: Flood and ebb hydroponic system

Ebb & Flow combines the advantages of soil and hydroponics. Periodic flooding with optimum oxygen supply.

🌡️ Climate Expert

Root zone temperature: the overlooked factor

Root zone temperature massively influences nutrient uptake and growth. Optimisation for maximum cannabis performance.

🌿 Growing Expert

Selecting a cannabis substrate: Soil, Coco, Hydro in comparison

The right substrate has a massive influence on growth, nutrient uptake and yield. Complete substrate guide for every gro…

💧 Watering Intermediate

Perfecting irrigation: Timing, quantity and methods

Proper watering is critical for cannabis health. When, how much and how to water for optimal root growth.

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Eliminate mealybugs: Stopping persistent pests

Mealybugs hide well and are difficult to control. Systematic elimination of the cotton-like pests.

🌱 Training Intermediate

Sea of Green (SOG): Many small plants for quick harvests

SOG maximises harvests per unit of time with many small plants. Optimum plant density and timing strategies.

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Eliminate aphids: Natural and effective methods

Aphids significantly weaken cannabis plants. Complete instructions for control and prevention.

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Determine cannabis gender: Male, female, hermaphrodite

Sex determination prevents unwanted pollination. Early detection of male and hermaphrodite plants saves harvests.

⚠️ Deficiencies Intermediate

Recognise and treat overfertilisation: Stop nutrient burn

Nutrient burns can destroy harvests. Early detection, immediate action and cure for over-fertilised cannabis plants.

⚠️ Deficiencies Intermediate

Cannabis nutrient deficiencies: a complete picture atlas

Recognising nutrient deficiencies early saves harvests. Complete picture atlas of all deficiency symptoms with immediate…

💡 Lighting Intermediate

LED efficiency: minimise electricity costs with maximum performance

Understanding and optimising LED efficiency saves hundreds of euros in electricity costs in the long term. Efficiency ca…

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Organic Growing: Organic cannabis cultivation

Growing organic cannabis without chemicals. Organic fertilisers, living soil and natural methods for sustainable cultiva…

🐛 Pests Intermediate

Recognising and combating pests: complete guide

Recognise the most common cannabis pests early and control them effectively. Spider mites, thrips, aphids and more.

🌱 Training Beginner

LST and HST: Training techniques for maximum yields

Plant Training maximises cannabis yields by manipulating growth. Low Stress Training (LST) and High Stress Training (HST…

💡 Lighting Intermediate

Avoid heat build-up with LED grow

Avoid LED heat build-up: without sufficient airflow, heat accumulates under the panel — control distance, optimise air c…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Temperature measurement done right

Temperature measurement done right: position sensors at canopy height, avoid direct light on the sensor and use at least…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Temperature troubleshooting in the grow room

Temperature troubleshooting: calibrate thermometers, check sensor positions, inspect exhaust for blockages and identify …

💡 Lighting Intermediate

Optimum distance between lamp and plant

Correct lamp-to-plant distance: LED panels 30–45cm, HPS lamps 45–60cm from plant tips — prevents light burn and maximise…

💊 Nutrients Intermediate

Understanding the NPK ratio correctly

Understanding NPK ratios for cannabis: high nitrogen (20-10-10) in vegetation, more phosphorus (10-30-20) in flowering —…

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Indoor vs. outdoor cultivation comparison

Indoor vs outdoor cultivation: indoor offers year-round control and multiple harvests, outdoor uses natural light — all …

🌿 Growing Intermediate

Various cultivation methods explained

Cannabis cultivation methods explained: soil is beginner-friendly with natural buffering, hydroponics enables faster gro…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Temperature control for indoor cannabis cultivation

Temperature control for the indoor grow: 20–26°C in the growth phase, 18–24°C in flowering — regulated with exhaust fan,…

🌡️ Climate Expert

Avoid and treat heat stress in cannabis

Protect cannabis from heat stress: leaves curl upwards and show brown burnt edges — identify symptoms, reduce temperatur…

⚙️ Equipment

The right lighting for cannabis cultivation

The right lighting for cannabis: LED, HPS and CMH compared — light cycles, intensity and spectrum for healthy growth and…

⚠️ Deficiencies

Micronutrient deficiencies in cannabis: recognizing and remedying them

Micronutrients are crucial for the growth of cannabis. This guide helps to identify deficiencies and take appropriate ac…

🐛 Pests

Fungicides in cannabis cultivation: application and selection

In this guide, you will learn how to use fungicides safely and effectively in cannabis cultivation to combat and prevent…

⚙️ Equipment

Optimal humidity in cannabis cultivation

Controlling humidity is crucial for healthy growth and high yields. This guide shows you how to achieve the ideal humidi…

💧 Watering

Irrigation systems for cannabis cultivation: an overview

Cannabis irrigation systems at a glance: drip systems, flood and drain, deep water culture or manual — for growers looki…

🌿 Growing

Vertical cannabis cultivation: efficient use of space

Vertical cannabis cultivation: make the most of indoor floor space — planning, setup and adapting lighting and climate f…

🌡️ Climate

Effective evaporative cooling in the grow room

Find out how you can use evaporative cooling to reduce temperature peaks and optimally regulate the climate without losi…

🌿 Growing

Optimal ventilation in indoor cannabis cultivation

Indoor cannabis ventilation strategy: achieve optimum air circulation, control temperature and effectively prevent mould…

💡 Lighting

Dynamic lighting control in the indoor grow

Find out how dimmable LED systems and intelligent control for cannabis provide an optimal, dynamically adjusted light sp…

💊 Nutrients

Optimal forms of nitrogen: Nitrates vs. ammonium

Nitrate vs ammonium in cannabis: achieve a balanced nitrogen ratio for optimal nutrient uptake in both the vegetative an…

🌡️ Climate

Thermal mass and insulation in the grow room

Thermal mass and insulation in the grow room: balance temperature fluctuations, stabilise indoor climate and maintain op…

✂️ Harvest

Gentle handling after harvesting

Protecting freshly harvested buds: careful handling and controlled pre-treatment prevent mechanical damage and terpene l…

🌱 Training

Targeted defoliation for optimum light incidence

Learn how to optimize light incidence in the vegetative phase through targeted defoliation and thus increase yields - pr…

💧 Watering

Sensor-based moisture monitoring in the irrigation system

Learn how to use soil moisture sensors to precisely control the water supply to your cannabis plants and avoid unnecessa…

⚙️ Equipment

Efficient exhaust air system for grow tents

Professional use and selection of exhaust fans, activated carbon filters and air ducts - essential equipment for an opti…

⚠️ Deficiencies

Recognize calcium and magnesium deficiency

Detailed guide to recognizing and correcting calcium and magnesium deficiencies in cannabis based on visual symptoms and…

🐛 Pests

Combating plant-parasitic nematodes in cannabis

Plant-parasitic nematodes in cannabis: reliably recognise and diagnose symptoms, then control with targeted biological a…

💊 Nutrients

Foliar fertilization for cannabis: nutrient uptake via leaves

This guide explains the technique of foliar fertilization in cannabis, its benefits, application methods and important t…

🌡️ Climate

Climate control in the different growth phases of cannabis

Learn how to set the optimum temperature and humidity at every stage of growth to achieve healthy growth and maximum yie…

✂️ Harvest

Optimal time of day for harvesting cannabis

Find out how the choice of time of day affects the quality of your cannabis harvest and which times are ideal.

🌱 Training

Targeted stress induction to increase cannabinoid production

Learn how controlled stress during the flowering phase can increase the cannabinoid production of your cannabis plants.

⚠️ Deficiencies

Manganese deficiency in cannabis: symptoms and remedies

Recognizing and correcting manganese deficiency in cannabis plants through specific symptoms and targeted measures.

🌿 Growing

Pot sizes and substrate selection for indoor cultivation

Optimal pot sizes and substrate selection for successful indoor cannabis cultivation. Tips on soil preparation and care.

🌿 Growing

Optimize cannabis germination: A perfect start

Optimal conditions and techniques for successful germination of cannabis seeds for best plant growth.

💡 Lighting

Light spectrum variations in cannabis cultivation

Explore how different light spectrums can influence and optimize the growth and yield of cannabis plants.

💊 Nutrients

Optimize nutrient uptake and water quality

Analyze and optimize water quality for effective nutrient uptake. Treat water hardness and chlorine to ensure nutrient a…

🌡️ Climate

Optimum temperature control at night

Learn how to optimally control the temperature during the dark phase to prevent mold growth and promote plant growth.

✂️ Harvest

The art of drying: creating optimal conditions

Learn how to create the perfect conditions for drying your cannabis buds to maximize quality and aroma.

🌱 Training

Pinching: Gentle pinching for stronger shoots

Pinching strengthens shoots by gently clamping them. Promotes thicker stems and better nutrient uptake without major str…

💧 Watering

Manual irrigation techniques for indoor cultivation

Learn how to manually control the water supply for your cannabis plants in indoor cultivation and avoid common mistakes.

⚙️ Equipment

Measurement and control technology for cannabis cultivation

A guide to the selection and use of pH, EC and temperature meters and controllers in cannabis cultivation.

⚠️ Deficiencies

Phosphorus deficiency in cannabis: diagnosis and solutions

Recognize phosphorus deficiency in cannabis early and learn how to take correct measures to remedy it.

🐛 Pests

Control of leaf spot diseases in cannabis

Leaf spot diseases can impair the photosynthetic performance of cannabis. Detect and control them effectively with biolo…

🌿 Growing

Optimum lighting in the indoor grow

Optimum lighting in the indoor grow: effective strategies for each growth phase — from seedling to harvest with LED, HPS…

💊 Nutrients

Understanding nutrient mobility in cannabis

Learn how nutrient mobility affects plant health and how to recognize and solve mobility problems.

🌡️ Climate

Optimization of humidity for maximum yields

Learn how to control the humidity in your grow room to minimize plant stress and maximize yields.

🌱 Training

Early harvest: partial harvest for optimized ripening

Learn how to optimize the maturity of your cannabis plants and increase the yield by selectively harvesting early ripe f…

💧 Watering

Drainage optimization for healthy plants

Learn how to optimize the drainage in your grow containers to avoid waterlogging and improve the health of your cannabis…

⚙️ Equipment

Irrigation systems for automated cannabis cultivation

A guide to selecting and setting up automatic irrigation systems for indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation.

⚠️ Deficiencies

Boron deficiency in cannabis: symptoms and solutions

Recognize boron deficiency in cannabis and find out how you can counteract it with targeted measures.

🐛 Pests

Rust fungi in cannabis cultivation: detection and control

Rust fungi cause characteristic spots on leaves and weaken cannabis plants. Learn how to recognize them, combat them and…

💊 Nutrients

Specific nutrient schedules for autoflowering cannabis

Discover how to provide autoflowering cannabis plants with optimal nutrient schedules to achieve the best possible resul…

💊 Nutrients

Optimizing the carbon source in cannabis cultivation

Learn how different carbon sources influence nutrient uptake and promote plant growth.

🌡️ Climate

The influence of air pressure on plant growth

Find out how varying air pressure conditions affect the climate in the grow room and what adjustments you can make to cr…

🌱 Training

Weak HST: bending for more stable plants

Learn how to grow stronger and more stable cannabis plants by gently bending the shoots without damaging the tissue.

⚙️ Equipment

Suitable grow tents for every growing style

A guide to choosing the right grow tent for different growing styles and space requirements.

⚠️ Deficiencies

Zinc deficiency in cannabis: symptoms and remedies

Recognize zinc deficiency in cannabis early and learn how to take correct measures to remedy it.

🐛 Pests

Detecting and combating fungus gnats in indoor cannabis

Effective strategies for the detection and control of fungus gnats in indoor cannabis cultivation to avoid root damage a…

🛡️ IPM & Prevention

Holistic IPM strategies in cannabis cultivation

A comprehensive guide to preventive and integrative pest management methods in cannabis cultivation.

🛡️ IPM & Prevention

Effective monitoring for IPM in cannabis cultivation

This guide explains effective monitoring methods as part of an IPM system to detect and control pest infestations in can…

🛡️ IPM & Prevention

Use of beneficial insects in the IPM of cannabis cultivation

Learn how beneficial insects are used effectively in IPM to control pests biologically and sustainably in cannabis culti…

💊 Nutrients

Nutrient management for advanced growers

Nutrient management for advanced growers: control applications based on data, interpret EC and pH trends correctly and b…

💧 Watering

Safely avoid beginner's mistakes when watering

Beginner watering techniques: test correctly, water purposefully, identify over- and under-watering and keep the water b…

🐛 Pests

Safely diagnose and treat indoor cannabis pests

Systematically diagnose pests in the indoor grow: correctly identify and classify infestations, then select targeted cou…

🌡️ Climate

Keeping cannabis stable in cold climates

Cannabis in cold climates: keep temperature, humidity and air exchange stable — strategies against cold stress, condensa…

🌿 Growing

Choosing the right growing container for cannabis

Choosing growing containers for cannabis: material, volume and shape affect root growth for seedlings and young plants —…

💡 Lighting

Keep the dark phase light-tight and interference-free

Light leaks in the indoor grow: detect, evaluate and eliminate them to protect the dark phase for reliable flowering in …

💊 Nutrients

Correctly interpret drain EC and adjust fertilization

Drain EC interpreted correctly: recognise salt build-up, adjust nutrient applications phase by phase and avoid over- or …

🌡️ Climate

Control dew point and condensation in the grow room

Control dew point and condensation in the grow room: assess surface temperatures and air flow to safely prevent dripping…

✂️ Harvest

Partial harvest with unevenly ripe plants

Partial harvest with unevenly ripe plants: harvest buds in several passes — maturity testing, selective cutting and targ…

🌱 Training

Backbuilding: Shaping colas to be more compact

Backbuilding during flowering: minimise selected cola tips to promote compact, uniform flowers and stronger calyx format…

💧 Watering

Targeted control of root zone wetting in the pot

This guide shows you how to maintain even wetting in the pot when watering, avoid drying channels and safely reabsorb su…

⚙️ Equipment

Choosing the right quiet recirculation fans

Recirculation fans for indoor cultivation: types, performance, noise level, placement and purchasing criteria for health…

⚠️ Deficiencies

Safely diagnosing nitrogen deficiency in cannabis

Nitrogen deficiency in cannabis: recognise typical symptoms on older leaves, identify causes and correct N-deficiency in…

🐛 Pests

Safely recognize and contain Bud Red in cannabis

Botrytis (bud rot) in cannabis: detect early, contain correctly and minimise further losses with targeted climate, hygie…

🛡️ IPM & Prevention

Pest thresholds and intervention plans in IPM

Pest thresholds and intervention plans in IPM: define clear thresholds and escalate measures gradually — avoid reacting …

🌿 Growing

Hardening cannabis properly before exposure

This is how you gradually acclimatize pre-grown cannabis plants to sun, wind and fluctuating outside temperatures to avo…

💡 Lighting

Using side lighting correctly in the indoor grow

This guide shows when side lighting is useful for cannabis, how it can be integrated without overexposure and what limit…

💊 Nutrients

Plan reservoir changes in the hydro correctly

How often you completely change the nutrient solution in the hydro reservoir, how to recognize the right time and how to…

🌡️ Climate

Balancing the microclimate in the canopy

Learn how to recognize temperature and humidity differences directly in the canopy and create a uniform plant climate wi…

✂️ Harvest

Carry out the bud wash correctly after harvesting

Bud washing removes dust, insect residue and superficial dirt particles from flowers after pruning. The guide shows you …

🌱 Training

Selective branch training for uneven growth

Balance out unevenly strong shoots: Selective Branch Training curbs dominant tips and promotes weaker side shoots for an…

💧 Watering

Control the water temperature correctly when watering

The temperature of the irrigation water influences root activity, oxygen availability and stress reactions. This guide s…

⚙️ Equipment

Safe electrics in the cannabis grow room

This equipment guide explains how to select power supplies, multiple socket outlets, timers, RCDs and cable management f…

⚠️ Deficiencies

Recognizing molybdenum deficiency in cannabis

Molybdenum deficiency is rare, but is often confused with nitrogen or pH problems. This guide shows typical symptoms, ca…

🐛 Pests

Stopping powdery mildew in cannabis in a targeted manner

This allows you to recognize powdery mildew early, distinguish it from residues and treat infested cannabis plants with …

🛡️ IPM & Prevention

Resistance management in cannabis IPM

In cannabis cultivation, you can prevent the development of resistance to treatments by changing active ingredients, tim…

🌿 Growing

Keeping mother plants and planning cuttings

How to establish a healthy mother plant and plan the continuous production of cuttings. Focus on genetic preservation, s…

💡 Lighting

Canopy-Map: Check PPFD uniformity correctly

This allows you to create and evaluate a PPFD canopy map in the indoor grow, identify edge fall-off and hotspots and sys…

💊 Nutrients

Correct dosage of PK Boost in flowering

How phosphorus and potassium boosters can be used sensibly during flowering without causing overfertilization, antagonis…

✂️ Harvest

Check residual moisture safely before storage

How to tell if cannabis buds are ready for the jar after drying. The guide explains safe testing methods, typical errors…

💧 Watering

Targeted water quality treatment for growing

How to prepare irrigation water in a practical way: Assess hardness, pay attention to chlorine and chloramine, avoid sed…

⚙️ Equipment

Select trimmer and harvesting tool correctly

This equipment guide shows which harvesting tools are useful for cannabis: scissors, trimmers, gloves, drying nets and a…

⚠️ Deficiencies

Detect magnesium deficiency in coco safely

Magnesium deficiency occurs particularly easily in coco due to pH errors, soft water or unbalanced nutrient solutions. T…

🐛 Pests

Recognizing and stopping root rot in cannabis

Recognize root rot early, distinguish it from other problems and contain it effectively with hygiene, oxygen management …

🛡️ IPM & Prevention

Sanitation protocols for stable cannabis IPM

This guide shows you how to permanently reduce pest pressure with clear cleaning, route and material protocols and how t…

🌿 Growing

Repotting cannabis safely without stopping growth

How to plan and carry out the repotting of cannabis indoors and in pots correctly: the right time, suitable container se…

💡 Lighting

Use Far Red specifically for daily margin control

How 730-nm Color Red is used in indoor grow specifically at the end of the day to control phytochrome signals without re…

💊 Nutrients

Using chelates and trace elements correctly

How chelated micronutrients work in cannabis cultivation, when they are useful and how pH, medium and fertilizer form in…

✂️ Harvest

Choose wet trim or dry trim correctly

This guide explains when wet trimming or dry trimming after harvesting makes sense, how both methods affect drying and h…

🌱 Training

Leaning SCROG: A slanted net for uneven growth

A SCROG net set at an angle balances out unevenly high shoots without any harsh interventions. Ideal for cleanly levelin…

💧 Watering

Capillary irrigation with wicks in pot cultivation

Wick and capillary irrigation passively supplies potted plants with water. The guide shows set-up, adjustment, control a…

🐛 Pests

Safely detect Russet mites on cannabis

Russet mites are microscopic and are often mistaken for stress or deficiencies. This guide shows you how to safely diagn…

🌿 Growing

Successfully starting cannabis from cuttings

This guide explains how to safely take cannabis cuttings, root them and transfer them to the early growth phase without …

💡 Lighting

Evaluate light uniformity with UGR and CV

This guide shows how to objectively evaluate the uniformity of your cannabis lighting with actionable metrics such as Un…

💊 Nutrients

Using silicon correctly in the nutrient plan

Silicon is not a classic essential nutrient, but can improve tissue stability and stress tolerance in cannabis cultivati…

🌡️ Climate

Correctly calibrate sensors in the grow room

Precise climate data is the basis of every control system. This guide shows you how to correctly position, check and reg…

🌿 Growing

Plan cannabis plant spacing correctly

The right plant spacing improves light distribution, air exchange and space utilization. This guide shows you how to ada…

🐛 Pests

Effectively repelling snails on outdoor cannabis

Snails can severely damage young cannabis plants in outdoor cultivation in just a few nights. This guide shows safe dete…