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  • You’ve Grown It, Now Own It: How to Master Drying & Curing Cannabis

    You’ve Grown It, Now Own It: How to Master Drying & Curing Cannabis

    Properly dried and cured cannabis flower buds burn evenly and have a smooth, rich taste. When smoked, the embers have an even glow and enter the body smoothly. When vaporized, there should be no apparent “green” taste. If flower buds are dried too quickly, chlorophyll and other pigments, starch and nitrates or other fertilizer salts…

  • Maximize Terpene Production In Cannabis

    Maximize Terpene Production In Cannabis

    Terpenes! Terpenes! Terpenes! It’s a hot topic these days. Learn how terpenes affect the flavour and effect of cannabis.

  • How to Choose the Best Seeds for Planting Cannabis

    How to Choose the Best Seeds for Planting Cannabis

    There are all kinds of techniques people use when it comes to growing premium bud. Some people have their tried-and-true methods that they swear by while others are still in the trial-and-error period of their growing journey. Regardless of skill level, when it comes to growing a flourishing crop, the first place to begin when…

  • Weed Plant Gender Identification

    Weed Plant Gender Identification

    For a grower, it is essential to know how to identify the gender of cannabis.

  • Topping Vs. Fimming: What’s The Difference And Which Is Better?

    Topping Vs. Fimming: What’s The Difference And Which Is Better?

    If you want to get the most out of your DIY cannabis grow, you need to understand topping vs. fimming. While topping might be fairly self-explanatory, fimming is like many other bits of cannabis slang — completely incomprehensible unless you’re already in the know. In other words, you’ll never be able to guess what fimming…

  • Autoflowering Vs. Feminized Seeds: What’s The Difference?

    Autoflowering Vs. Feminized Seeds: What’s The Difference?

    If you’re curious about cannabis seeds — particularly autoflower vs. feminized — then you’ve come to the right place. Here at Honest Marijuana, we’ve been growing everyone’s favorite plant for a loooong time, and we’ve pretty much done and seen it all. As a result, we have a unique perspective on what it takes to…

  • The 5 Best Ways To Check For Moldy Weed, Plus How To Avoid It

    The 5 Best Ways To Check For Moldy Weed, Plus How To Avoid It

    Nothing kills a buzz like moldy weed. It affects the potency, the smell, and the flavor of your favorite strain — and not in a good way. Moldy weed can even cause some rather serious health problems, so it’s vital to know how to check your bud for rot and what to do if you…

  • Cannabis Aphids: What They Are And How To Stop Them

    Cannabis Aphids: What They Are And How To Stop Them

    Got your own grow operation? Be on the lookout for cannabis aphids. They can decimate your crop and leave you without weed in no time. In this article, the all-things-cannabis experts at Honest Marijuana discuss these pesky pests and give you tips for preventing, identifying, and getting rid of cannabis aphids on your precious pot…

  • Hydroponic Weed: Definition, Pros, Cons, And Growing Tips

    Hydroponic Weed: Definition, Pros, Cons, And Growing Tips

    Climate change may be doing a number on growing seasons and regions, but hydroponic weed remains unchanged. How is that possible? In this article, the all-things-cannabis experts at Honest Marijuana introduce you to the world of hydroponic weed so you can decide for yourself if you want to give it a try. What Is Hydroponic?…