Grow Weed at Home

It goes without saying that breeding your own cannabis is pretty difficult. The product of attempting to cross 2 strains is dependant upon a pretty large number of variables. The best way to start breeding cannabis is to grow plants from genetically stable, high-quality seeds bought from trusted and reliable seed banks, such as Homegrown Cannabis Co. After all, you don't have any hope of breeding...

In this week's PotCast Kronic and Nate Hammer sit down for a chat with the legend himself, Kyle Kushman! Any Homegrowers will know how big a part of our brand Kyle Kushman is, and he's finally here on the podcast for a conversation with another cultivation expert in Kronic and he's brought his apprentice, Nate, with him. Kyle Kushman has nearly three decades of experience cultivating cannabis and...

You can't train autos? What do you mean 'you can't train autos'? Of course, you can train autoflowers just as much as any other type of cannabis plant, and, in this week's PotCast episode, we will show you how! Autoflowers receive a lot of largely unfounded criticism in the cannabis world, that they produce poor yields, that they will hermaphrodite, that they produce poor quality buds, and so on a...

Whether you're growing Sativa or Indica, autoflower or photoperiod, you will need to trim the leaves on your plant. While leaves definitely serve a purpose to the cannabis plant, they can also cover potential budding sites and prevent them from receiving the optimum amount of light. But, cannabis plants are sensitive, so don't go in blind when trimming! Make sure you trim correctly so that you don...

To celebrate the start of grow season as well as the launch of Homegrown Diaries, this week's episode will detail 4 amazing techniques to boost cannabis yields. We will discuss topping, supercropping, SCROGging, and Kushman Chiropractics. Check it out!

Whether you're a beginner grower or this is even your first time growing cannabis, there's no reason why you can't grow cannabis like a pro. In this week's PotCast we will go through some top tips and tricks to help new growers aim for the top. Whether it's mistakes and mishaps to avoid or techniques to produce higher or better or quality yields we've got you covered.  We believe that everyon...

NPK represents Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium; three macronutrients that are essential for any cannabis grow. Without these nutrients, your plants will really struggle. If you have NPK deficiencies, then it is extremely important to solve these and amend your nutrients as quickly as possible to prevent any serious harm to your plants. Find out a few ways to remedy these problems in this week'...

These are two problems you may encounter when growing cannabis indoors. If you set up your grow room to have the correct climate then the chances of you encountering either problem is less likely. That being said, either problem can affect any cannabis grow and it doesn't take much for heat stress or light stress to become a nuisance When it comes to heat stress, cannabis will show the bulk of its...

Hydroponics is fast becoming a favorite medium for cannabis growers everywhere! While soil is still very much at the forefront of the industry for Homegrowers, increased availability and accessibility to hydroponics kits and nutrients has seen a substantial increase in the number of people using this system at home. In the first section of this week's PotCast we will give an overview of using cann...

Bud rot is a serious issue when it comes to the latter stages of growing marijuana. Bud rot develops from necroted biomass growing spores that eventually become viable and develop a mold that rots away the plant.  This can happen from insects like caterpillars that eat away the insides of the stems or the insides of the bud. This type of bud rot is generally outdoor cultivation issue only, as...

At the end of your cannabis plants' grow cycle, it comes time to reap the rewards of all the hard work you've put in by finally harvest those delicious buds. Join PotCast host Kronic as he gives his amazing insight into how to effectively harvest your cannabis to get the best results. While it is one of the final stages of growing cannabis, how you harvest marijuana is still extremely important, l...

This week's episode of the Homegrown PotCast is all about the grow room, not so much about what happens in the grow room but how to stop unwanted attention or even visitors. In the first part, we will look at securing the grow room to keep it safe. There are many reasons to keep your grow room secure and it just makes sense in general for you to ensure your grow room is not easily accessible by an...

Happy New Year Homgrowers! For the first PotCast of 2021, we present to you some great ideas and suggestions for your future cannabis growing in the year to come. First off we will look at the best new strains for you all to try out this year! Homegrown Cannabis Co. has a whole range of new strains for sale, exclusive to Homegrown and available to buy now. We have handpicked cultivars by Steve DeA...

This week's PotCast is a growing technique special! We are going to compare different techniques, split into two separate parts. Each part will explore two different techniques which act as counterparts to each other. First off, we are comparing Sea of Green (SOG) with Screen of Green (SCROG) - these are two techniques that help to maximize both the space you are growing in and also the potential...

The Homegrown PotCast returns this week with an in-depth look at two great cannabis cultivation topics. First up is a look at transplanting your cannabis plants, more specifically, how you avoid the common pitfalls which can harm some growers plants. Transplanting is the process whereby growers move their young, seedling cannabis plants into bigger pots to further facilitate their growth. This is...

Choosing the best grow lights is one of the most important first steps for any cannabis cultivator. All cannabis plants will need lights to grow. Lights allow plants to perform photosynthesis and therefore feed themselves and grow.  But, what are the most common types of grow lights used by cannabis cultivators? Luckily for you, we have broken it down into two parts, as we do every PotCast, t...

One of the key components to successful indoor cannabis grow is ensuring that the environment in which you grow is as beneficial to your plants as possible. There are certain factors that you must monitor to make sure your cannabis plants don't suffer as a result. Not only does creating the perfect indoor growing environment allow you to fend off disease but it also helps your plants reach their o...

We all know CBD, there is very little a person can do to escape this cannabinoid. Nowadays, CBD is everywhere, in cosmetic products, commercial vape liquids, medicine, and even actual weed. This abundance of CBD products has led to the market becoming somewhat oversaturated which may lead people to believe CBD is simply a trend as opposed to a substance of serious medical benefit. However, this is...

Having a cannabis plant turn into a hermaphrodite can be bad, really bad - a hermaphrodite plant is basically a female cannabis plant that begins to develop male traits, for example, pollen. A hermaphrodite cannabis plant can completely ruin your crops by accidentally pollinating your female plants which renders them unable to develop flowers. Lucky for you, in this week's PotCast episode we will...

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As I'm sure most are aware, when it comes to cannabis plants, like many living things, they can be male or female. However, the sex of cannabis plants greatly impacts the outcome of your grow. You may have noticed how many cannabis cultivators refer to their plants as 'girls' - this is because anyone growing cannabis for consumption will solely grow female plants as feminized cannabis plants are t...

The first portion of this PotCast focuses on a very important topic that is overlooked far too often, that being how to store marijuana seeds. Kronic discusses the best way to store marijuana seeds and how to preserve marijuana seeds so that you can keep them for as long as possible without germinating them. How long do cannabis seeds last? This really depends on the method you use for storing can...

This week's PotCast presents an all-new format with two topics, meaning double the discussion topics for even more education. First up is a look at the 10 Biggest Mistakes New Growers Make - find out what errors novice growers make and how to avoid these mistakes. There are many mistakes made by new growers that may seem minor but can have catastrophic ramifications later in the grow cycle. Don't...

Maintaining the correct pH level is extremely important when growing marijuana. Cannabis pH levels naturally fluctuate if not monitored and controlled correctly. This is due to a number of factors, many of which Kronic discusses in this week's PotCast - alongside ways growers can manage and maintain the optimal pH balance throughout their grow cycle.

Hi there, I'm Kronic from The Cannabis Kronicles, but you can call me Derek. I live in Colorado with chronic pain and depression which I grow my own medicine to treat. I believe every single person is capable of cultivating cannabis: - not just average cannabis, but  incredible medicinal cannabis. Cultivating your plants is not only freeing financially but very rewarding mentally. I love seei...