Bud Rot - What It Is and How To Prevent It

One of the most dreaded conditions you can run into with your hemp plants is bud rot.

This is a fungus that attacks your flowers, and can ruin an entire harvest seemingly overnight.

Knowing what to look for is key, as early detection can be the difference between salvaging your harvest or chopping down and scrapping your entire grow.

Its also important that you know what causes bud rot so you can take steps to prevent it from happening altogether!

Best Rosin Press of 2024

Because it's one of the most popular forms of solventless extraction, many want to know what the best rosin press is.

From manual to hydraulic, electric to pneumatic - there are all kinds of different technologies, but which is right for you?

There are tons of options out there, and shopping can get overwhelming.

You can always reach out to our experts at 888-815-9763 for recommendations, but we decided to put together our list of the best rosin presses of 2023.

Our list is going to include a selection for everyone, whether you just want to press a few grams of personal or are looking for a commercial rosin press.

Before we get into our detailed breakdowns of each press, we want to help you understand how we came up with these selections. We also want to cover some basic info on rosin pressing in general so you can make the most informed purchase possible.

First, we'll unveil the curtain on our favorite rosin presses in each category. Take a look below for the sneak peak, and read to the end for the full breakdown of each unit.

Best Pre Roll Machines of 2024

These days, large scale operations and dispensaries that aren’t using pre roll machines are behind the curve. As more and more cone filling machines come to market, claiming they have the best technology, it can overwhelm buyers. We decided to put together a list of the best pre roll machines currently on the market, to eliminate any uncertainty.

How To Increase Terpenes and Terpenoids

As you become a more serious grower, you’ll wonder how to increase terpenes and terpenoids in your plants. We have 7 tips to get you started!

Wet Trim vs Dry Trim: Which Is Better?

One of the most debated topics in this industry is wet trim vs dry trim - which is better?

Growers on both sides of the fence make valid arguments and swear their method of harvesting is better.

There are good points for each side of the debate, but what it really comes down to is what your flower is used for the size of your yield, and personal preference.

Before we break down the pros and cons of each, let’s explain the difference.

Grow Light Coverage Calculator - How Many Lights Do I Need?

Determining how many grow lights you need is one of the first steps to setting up your grow room, and its important you get it right the first time so you don't waste time, energy, and money. 

A grow light coverage calculator can make a seemingly complex topic simple. 

Once you know how much light your plants need and what type of grow lights you are going to use, it's just a matter of choosing a grow light setup that works for you.

What Is The Best Grow Light Setup?

To grow the biggest, strongest plants possible, you need to put together the ultimate grow light setup.

It may appear to be common sense that the better your grow lights, the better your plants will turn out.

However, it’s not that as simple as finding the most expensive light and throwing it in your tent.

We first need to define what the "best grow light setup" is.  Then, you need to understand what this means in respect to your grow in particular.

Grow Room Odor Control: Tips For Fighting Smells From Your Plants

One of the toughest parts of growing indoors is grow room odor control. If you are in a situation where the smell of your flower doesn’t concern you, you are in the minority, and should consider yourself lucky!

For the rest of us, controlling odor is an ongoing battle.

There are a few ways you can combat the smell of your plants, with each having its place. But, at the end of the day, there is only so much that can be done to eliminate grow room odor.

Before we give you some tips on how to minimize the smell of your plants, let's explain why grow room odor control is essential regardless of where you grow.

Perpetual Harvest - Get The Most Out Of Your Grow Room

The perpetual harvest style of growing is a godsend to hobby growers and commercial growers alike.

We are constantly looking for ways to increase our yields: more powerful lights, different nutrients, supplementing with CO2, and even trying new training methods,

However, the most obvious way to yield more is to fit more harvests in a year. It goes without saying that more harvests per year will be more fruitful than trying to squeeze an extra couple ounces out of your plants each growing cycle.

We are going to teach you everything you need to know about perpetual grow rooms, and how to fit more growing cycles in each year. First, let’s share some general information.

How To Measure Grow Light With A PAR Meter

Are you aware of just how effective your grow light is? If you are growing indoors, you need to understand how to measure your light with a PAR meter.

Light is one of the most prominent factors in how your plants grow, and so it is important to constantly be testing your light output.

There are other ways to measure light, such as lumens and lux meters, but these won’t give you the same useful information, and have sort of become outdated.

We're going to tell you everything you need to know about measuring your grow light, including how to actually use a PAR meter, and some limitations these may have.

Then, we will give you some tips on how to increase your lights effectiveness. First, let’s cover why lumens and lux don’t cut it these days.