Cannabis grow room temperature and humidity levels
The difference in harvest quality can be staggering when a cannabis seed variety has been grown in optimised temperature/humidity conditions vs uncontrolled conditions. Supplying weed seeds to professional & home growers since the 1980’s has allowed Dutch Passion extensive insight into the improvements that result from well controlled temperature &…
Growing cannabis with the Jungle of Green (JoG) method
The Jungle Of Green (‘JOG’) method of cannabis growing is often used by those with hardly any vertical grow space. It involves regularly pinning down the plant branches so that they are within a few centimetres/inches above the grow medium. Any branches that grow downwards into the soil are normally…
Growing cannabis on a windowsill
Yes, you can grow cannabis on your windowsill and many growers do so routinely. You may not be able to grow quite the same heavy yielding monsters that can be grown professionally indoors (or outdoors in full sun). But with the right type of cannabis seeds (autoflower seeds are especially…
Cannabis grow light spectrum guide
These days serious growers always choose LED over HPS grow lights. The choice of good quality LED cannabis grow lights has never been better. Efficiencies are next-level compared to LED lights from just a few years ago. But the cannabis grow light spectrum often differs slightly from one manufacturer to…
Cannabis plant light burn symptoms and cure
Some growers, mainly indoor, may have seen white buds. These are often seen in the plant canopy. Growers with HPS lights can see them, but they are often seen by those with (often new) high powered LED grow lights. The problem is known as cannabis light burn (or weed light…
BioTabs cannabis nutrient feeding guide
Over 3 decades experience selling cannabis seeds has shown Dutch Passion that perhaps the most common error by cannabis growers is over/under feeding their plants with mineral nutrients. The result is restricted growth with under feeding or stunted growth (with ‘burnt’ leaf tips) when over-feeding. In both cases harvest size…
LED vs HPS grow lights for cannabis
Many have already upgraded their grow light from HPS (High Pressure Sodium) to LED. For those that haven’t yet splashed the cash on an LED, the big question is whether the cost will be worth it. If you’re growing in a typical 1.2m x 1.2m (4ft x 4ft) tent most…
Key reasons why you should NOT squeeze or crack your cannabis seeds!
Some growers deliberately crack the shell of their cannabis seeds in order to improve germination rates. This can be done by biting the cannabis seeds, or with pliers. Needless to say it is a method which is frowned upon by serious growers. If you’re using quality seed stock freshly supplied…
How to grow cannabis outdoors in France
France enjoys one of Europe’s best climates for outdoor cannabis growers. There are significant variations from region to region which affects the length of the grow season and will steer choice of cannabis seeds accordingly. Is it legal to grow cannabis in France? No. Punishments for using cannabis recreationally may…
How to grow cannabis in tropical climates
Between the tropical lines (either side if the equator) conditions (and daily light hours) may vary little throughout the year. That means special considerations need to be made when growing photoperiod feminised cannabis seeds to prevent immediate bloom. But autoflower seeds should thrive all year round. Our tropics cannabis grow…
Transplanting cannabis: when & how to pot up?
Transplanting cannabis is the process of transferring the plant from one container to a larger one. Get it wrong and you can destroy the valuable root mass that has grown. Delay the transplanting too long and your plant can get root bound in its container. Some growers (especially those growing…
Top 10 tips for growing autoflower seeds outdoors
Growing cannabis outdoors with autoflower seeds is probably the fastest, cheapest and simplest way to grow your own weed. It will take around 3 months to grow and harvest an outdoor auto with very little (if any) effort required from you. The seeds will only cost a few euros each…
The ultimate guide to Vapor Pressure Deficit for Cannabis
Vapor Pressure Deficit (‘VPD’) measures the difference (or ‘deficit’) between the amount of moisture currently in the air and how much moisture the air can hold when fully saturated. For many less experienced growers, VPD feels like an unnecessarily complicated topic which they can afford to ignore and leave to…
When and how to harvest CBG buds
CBG, or cannabigerol, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. CBG is the ‘mother’ cannabinoid from which most other cannabinoids (including THC) are synthesised. Normally it is present at levels of 1% or below. Often CBG levels are around/below 0.2% in most strains. CBG is non-psychoactive, meaning you…
When and how to harvest CBD buds
More people than ever are growing CBD-rich cannabis seeds, and not just medical growers. Many recreational growers also find that they enjoy the smooth, chilled effects of CBD weed from time to time. The optimum harvest time will vary from one CBD-rich variety to the next, so accurate strain descriptions…
How to grow cannabis on a balcony or terrace
More people than ever grow a cannabis plant or two at home on their balcony, terrace or similar outdoor areas. Choose the most suitable cannabis seeds and you can expect a crop in as little as 3 months with heavy yields and the great taste that often comes from outdoor…
When and how to put cannabis seedlings under light?
Cannabis seedlings are delicate, with an embryonic root system, minimal nutritional needs, and modest lighting requirements. Optimising the lighting for seedlings can therefore be a tricky affair, especially for the less experienced grower. With insufficient lighting, your seedlings may stretch too much and end up with long thin stalks incapable…
How to fix cannabis leaves curling up or down
When your cannabis leaves start to curl it could be a signal from your plant that there is a potentially serious environmental issue that warrants your attention. The good news is that curling cannabis leaves are often relatively easy to correct, though you may lose some valuable growth until the…
10 energy cost-saving tips for cannabis growers
Without doubt the most cost effective way to enjoy cannabis is to grow it yourself from cannabis seeds rather than buy it from coffeeshops, dispensaries, social clubs or dealers. However, in recent times even growing your own cannabis has become increasingly expensive, especially as electricity costs have sky-rocketed in the…
Water quality monitoring for cannabis
Around 80% of your cannabis plant is water, absorbed from its environment along with nutrients and any contaminants which may also be present. Those growing in soil may have rarely considered monitoring water quality for cannabis cultivation. But for many serious licensed growers and hydroponic cannabis growers, water quality monitoring…
Can you grow autoflowering and feminised cannabis seeds together?
Even though autoflower strains and feminised cannabis strains can grow with radically different indoor light cycles, combining the two seed types can allow some useful benefits. Astute outdoor/greenhouse growers can also reap significant rewards when growing autoflower seeds alongside feminised seeds. This grow guide explains the advantages, and pitfalls, of…
What is the best humidity for indoor cannabis growing?
Many indoor growers don’t monitor relative humidity when growing cannabis. They just hope that their cannabis seeds will germinate and grow well. More experienced cannabis growers will routinely monitor humidity using a small, inexpensive device. They will understand the potential dangers of excessive humidity levels, especially around harvest. Those growers…
Cannabis flowering stretch master guide
When a cannabis plant is ready to bloom it undergoes various hormonal changes. One effect is to cause the plant to produce a vertical growth spurt, known as cannabis flowering stretch. This often lasts for the first 2-4 weeks of bloom before the plant stops stretching and focuses on bud/bloom…
Cannabis guerrilla growing 10-step strategic plan
You may be lucky enough to be able to grow cannabis indoors at home, or perhaps outdoors on your private terrace or patio. But not everyone has those options. For many people the only way they can be self-sufficient in their cannabis needs is through guerrilla growing. This means finding…
Cannabis grow room ventilation guide
Grow room ventilation is one of the most important aspects of your grow. Your cannabis plants need fresh air to breathe and photosynthesise. Stale, moist and hot air needs to be continually removed to prevent humidity reaching mould/problem-inducing levels. Cool, fresh air is needed to replace warm air and maintain…
7 tips to increase the potency of cannabis buds
The same cannabis seeds, grown by two different growers can produce dramatically different THC levels. Grow environment, the absence or presence of several common stress factors and the cannabis genetics will largely dictate the total cannabinoid content as well as terpene levels and yield. There are some tried and tested…
Cannabis micro growing how-to guide
Cannabis micro growing is the cultivation of cannabis in the smallest space possible. Modern LED panel lights and THC-rich compact cannabis strains mean that you don’t need to compromise quality when micro growing in spaces as small as 30cm x 30cm x 70cm (12”x 12” x 28”). What does micro…
Outdoor stealth growing cannabis guide
Growing cannabis outdoors has many key benefits. It’s the most cost effective way to grow cannabis – with no grow room to buy or run. All you need is pack of outdoor cannabis seeds to go with your free light source! Many guerrilla growers also claim that sun-ripened buds have…
Cannabis high-stress training how-to tutorial
Cannabis plants can be grown naturally without any training techniques. For the more experienced growers seeking to improve yields, there are the options of low stress and high stress training. Low stress training includes techniques such as SCROG, tying down branches etc. High stress training (‘HST’) involves some radical deliberate…
Monster cropping cannabis how-to guide
Monster cropping is the technique of taking clones (AKA cuttings) from a flowering cannabis plant and re-vegging them. Cannabis that has been re-vegged, either as a plant or a cutting, will show increased bushy growth with additional bloom points and side branching. This helps increase final yields. As a result…
Cannabis growing calendar for Southern Europe
Southern Europe offers some of the best outdoor cannabis cultivation conditions. The growing season extends from early spring to winter and ample amounts of unbroken sunshine are guaranteed. Temperatures rarely get too cold, if anything it’s the mid-summer maximum temperatures and lack of rainfall which are likely to be the…
Cannabis growing calendar for Northern Europe
Northern Europe has notoriously unreliable weather from spring to autumn/fall. Summer weather is often cool, damp and grey with a few weeks of increasingly intense heatwaves thrown in. Growing cannabis outdoors in Northern Europe has its challenges. But choose the right outdoor feminised strains and some solid autoflower seeds and…
Outdoor cannabis cultivation climates guide
Outdoor cannabis cultivation has many serious attractions. You don’t need to equip a potentially expensive high-tech indoor grow room, nor do you need to pay for the electricity to light, heat and air-condition it. Outdoor growing is the cheapest way to grow your own cannabis. Choose the best cannabis seeds…
How to defoliate cannabis plants for bigger yields
Indoor growers of all types love to make the most of their grow room. Great satisfaction can come when the quality-focussed grower finds improvements which increase potency and boost yield. For some growers, defoliating their cannabis plants allows them to achieve this by allowing buds/blooms to develop in optimised conditions…
Why you should keep a grow diary and how to do it
For many professional, licensed cannabis growers, keeping a grow journal is a non-negotiable, mandatory part of their job. A grow journal records all important aspects of the grow area and allows you to record your successes and failures. For home growers, a grow diary allows a step-by-step record of the…
What type of soil is best for autoflower cannabis?
Autoflower seeds have earned their reputation for being the easiest and fastest way to grow cannabis. Even first-time growers can produce heavy harvests of killer buds in 10-11 weeks. If you’re planning an autoflower grow you probably want to optimise as much of it as you can, including the soil,…
Growing different strains of weed together
Many cannabis growers enjoy having a few different strains of weed alongside each other in their grow room. The multi-strain approach ensures that the grower will have a variety of different types of bud to enjoy at harvest. But there are challenges associated with this strategy. The plants may have…
A guide to grow lights PAR, PPFD, Wattage and DLI
From home growers to licensed commercial growers, knowing which type/power grow light to get for your grow room is one of the key decisions. But what is meant by the sometimes confusing technical terms such as PAR, PPFD, DLI and Wattage? What do they tell you about the grow light,…
How to flush cannabis plants the right way
Flushing cannabis plants is often done a week or two before harvest. It is the process of removing all feed additives and just supplying plain water at the end of bloom. The logic is that this allows the plant to use up all remaining minerals and nutrients within the grow…
Cannabis super cropping how-to guide
Cannabis super cropping is a high stress cultivation technique which can help you control the height and structure of a cannabis plant. Usually the stem of the cannabis plant is gently squeezed and crushed between thumb and finger. This doesn’t damage the external wall of the stem, but it does…
What is the best plant pot size for cannabis?
The size and type of plant pot can have profound influences on the cannabis plant grown in it. As well as influencing the size of the final plant, the grow containers can allow varying levels of root aeration depending on the type of design. In general, larger plant containers can…
How many cannabis plants per square meter?
Some growers like high numbers of plants in their tent. Although the yield per plant may be low, the sheer numbers of plants can make up for that. Other growers prefer the less cluttered approach of fewer plant numbers in large containers which may produce an equivalent yield. More experienced…
Autoflower cannabis plant light schedule
When growing autoflowering cannabis seeds there is one fundamental difference to ‘traditional’ photoperiod feminised seeds. That is the ability of autos to bloom under any light cycle provided by the grower. You can bloom an autoflower indoors under 12, 18 or 24 hours of daily indoor light. Or you can…
Autoflower cannabis plants nutrient feeding schedule
The quality-focussed grower can have many questions about getting the best results from their autoflower seeds. What’s the best autoflower feeding schedule? Are the best nutrients for autoflowers the same as those for photoperiod strains? How much will potency increase if plants are maintained in the nutrient ‘sweet spot’ (without…
Watering cannabis plants how-to guide
Watering cannabis ought to sound like it’s one of the simplest things to get right in your grow room. However, after several decades specialising in cannabis seeds, Dutch Passion have found that over-watering (and over-feeding) cannabis plants is one of the most frequent problems seen in the grow room especially…
How to quick-dry your cannabis harvest
Has your stash ever run out before the next crop is ready? If so you will be aware of the urge to quick-dry a few cannabis buds from the upcoming crop to ensure a smooth supply until the main harvest has been properly dried and cured. No serious cannabis grower…
How to grow cannabis in hot climates
To many outdoor cannabis growers a hot, sunny climate can seem like the perfect environment to grow cannabis. With hot weather you may be able to grow all year round and even get several successive crops from autoflower seeds. Mold and bud rot might seem to be an unlikely threat.…
Top 5 cannabis seed flowering stage mistakes
The cannabis flowering stage, or ‘bloom’, is where your cannabis plant produces the resin soaked buds. When growing photoperiod feminised cannabis seeds indoors, the flowering stage begins once there are around 12 hours of daily light. When growing autoflowering cannabis seeds, bloom begins automatically at a point pre-determined by the…
When and how to re-veg cannabis plants?
Cannabis regeneration (or re-vegging your cannabis plants) is a technique which allows you to regrow your harvested cannabis plant to get a second harvest. It’s a technique often used to preserve ‘keeper’ genetics which you simply don’t want to lose. Re-vegging your cannabis plant isn’t a straightforward process, there are…
How to move your indoor cannabis plant outdoors
Many outdoor growers germinate and start their outdoor plants indoors for a few weeks before gradually acclimatising them to outdoor conditions. This has several advantages and can allow larger eventual harvests. If you want to move your indoor cannabis plant outdoors you will need to understand the timing as well…
Can I start seeds in July and harvest in October?
Yes you can! Although most growers would, perhaps correctly, point out that a July start is a little late if you are aiming for maximum yield. Many outdoor growers would hope to germinate their cannabis seeds a couple of months earlier than July in order to give their plants the…
Topping autoflowers for yield: good or bad idea?
Can you top autoflower plants i.e. remove the growing tip in order to produce a bushier and shorter result? It’s a good question and one often asked by expert auto growers looking to push their autoflowering cannabis seed genetics to the limit. Topping autoflowers is a complicated topic. In simple…
Topping cannabis: how to do it, when and why?
What is topping cannabis? Topping is the process of removing (pruning) the growing tip from the main stem on your cannabis plant. It’s referred to as a High Stress Training technique (‘HST’) and is one of the more common growth techniques used by both indoor and outdoor cannabis growers. The…
Top 10 best outdoor cannabis seeds UK
The UK, despite being at the northern European boundary of cannabis cultivation territory, has thousands of successful outdoor cannabis growers. You can grow both autoflower seeds as well as photoperiod outdoor strains in the UK and expect solid results with the right seeds. One of your main challenges, depending on…
Best cannabis nutrients and feeding schedule
Getting the best from your cannabis seeds will depend heavily on the environmental conditions and cannabis nutrients provided to them. Get the feeding schedule and grow room conditions wrong and you will severely compromise harvest quality and yields. One of the most common mistakes in cannabis cultivation is the tendency,…
Cannabis flowering stage how-to guide
During the flowering stage, cannabis undergoes plant hormonal changes which allows the production of buds/flowers. For cannabis growers, seeing the blooms grow and the cannabis terpene aroma develop is one of the most satisfying parts of cultivation. If growing photoperiod feminised cannabis seeds indoors, the cannabis flowering stage begins when…
Cannabis vegetative stage how-to guide
The cannabis vegetative stage (sometimes called the growth stage) takes place after germination and before flowering. After germination your cannabis seedlings will produce an initial pair of rounded cotyledon leaves. In the following weeks the plants will start to mature and produce traditionally shaped leaves (‘fan leaves’), this is known…
Cannabis seedling stage how-to guide
For some growers, the cannabis seedling stage can be a slightly nervous time especially for the less experienced. During the cannabis seedling stage the plant is small, fragile and at its most vulnerable. Mistakes with the environment, nutrients or the wrong light height can spell an early end for a…
How to grow cannabis outdoors in the UK
Can you grow cannabis outside in the uk? Yes you can. But growers in different parts of the UK face different challenges. A grower in the far north will face completely different challenges to a south coast grower. Some growers will be able to grow feminised outdoor seeds, whereas others…
Hydroponic cannabis growing guide
Hydroponic cannabis growing is a way of growing cannabis using a solution of just water and nutrients. When using hydroponics, cannabis can grow without soil and typically grows faster than just about any other grow technique. For some people, hydroponic cannabis growing is intimidating, technically demanding and complicated. But others…
Autoflower vs Feminised outdoor cannabis growing
The outdoor grower’s guide part 1 As the new year starts, outdoor cannabis growers start looking at their calendar and planning the year ahead. The winter is a good time to prepare existing grow locations, dig over and improve the soil and perhaps look out for some new grow locations.…
Top 10 Tips for Growing Cannabis in Cold Climates
Can weed grow in cold climates? Some growers worry at the thought of trying to grow cannabis in cold climates, whether that’s indoor or outdoors. Yes, cold climates present extra challenges for cannabis growers. But they also present some advantages and opportunities. You may find it easier to grow buds…
SOG vs SCROG: which one is best for your grow?
SOG vs SCROG: what are the differences and which technique is best suited for your next cannabis grow? SOG (Sea Of Green) and SCROG (Screen Of Green) are two quite different techniques which can transform the yields from your cannabis crop. The SOG method uses high numbers of plants which…
Dark vs white cannabis seed germination test
One common question from growers is whether white cannabis seeds or dark cannabis seeds have different germination rates. When you compare cannabis seeds you may have noticed that the seeds are rarely identical. Instead you may see a range of different sizes and colours. The differences in size, colour and…
Moist vs Soaked cannabis seed germination test
What’s the best way to germinate cannabis seeds? Let’s pursue our germination test series with another critical matter: should the seeds be placed in moist conditions, or is it better to completely soak the seeds to ensure the highest germination rates and the fastest germination speed? The answer may surprise…
Top 10 germination and seedling mistakes
Most seed germination issues can be sourced back to the germination method. This is an area where Dutch Passion have extensive expertise and can offer accurate, professional advice for seed germination issues. Dutch Passion has been helping growers with their cannabis seed requirements since the 1980’s. Few in the seed…
Cannabis low stress training (LST) for better yields
What is low stress training on cannabis? Cannabis low stress training (‘LST’) is a simple, but effective, grow technique that allows harvest quantities to be increased by gentle manipulation of the plant growth structure to increase light penetration (and flow of CO2/oxygen) to lower branches. There are also high-stress training…
How to grow cannabis in deep water culture (DWC)
Deep Water Culture (DWC) is the technique of growing cannabis plants with their roots growing in a bubbling (aerated) nutrient bath. Growing cannabis in a DWC system is claimed by many to be the fastest way to grow heavy yielding cannabis plants. However, the technical complexity of correctly maintaining the…
How to harvest, dry and cure indoor cannabis
Knowing when to harvest indoor cannabis is vital. Harvest too early and you may be missing out on some valuable last-minute THC production and yield. Harvest indoor cannabis too late and you may find the effects of the cannabis are a little too ‘heavy’. Knowing how to correctly dry and…
Growing cannabis with the Sea of green (SOG) Method
What is sea of green? How to do sea of green? The sea of green grow method is a technique of growing lots of small cannabis plants quickly, to get fast heavy crops. With sea of green (often called simply ‘SOG’), the plants are often grown in small containers to…
Growing cannabis with the SCROG method
SCROG growing can deliver superior yields for the indoor grower if you don’t mind the extra effort required to weave the branches into the SCROG net. The basic idea is to maximise the growth of as many bloom points as possible by keeping the canopy of blooms equidistant from the…
Soil Germination Method in 8 steps
Amongst the best ways to germinate cannabis seeds, this soil germination method is a low risk, easy method that explains how to germinate your seeds in soil. Germination can take 3-10 days, depending on environmental conditions and variety. Never use soil from your backyard! It can contain pests and moulds…
RootIT cubes germination guide
Garden centres and hydroponic grow shops sell germination cubes. There are several different brands, but they are all made from a sponge like material which retains moisture but is soft enough to allow small roots to develop and grow. Various materials have been used, including glass wool, coco fibre and…
Cotton Pad Germination Method
Another great way to germinate your cannabis seeds. To be successful with the Cotton Pad Germination method it is very important to use the right type of cotton pads. They can be found in most pharmacies and drug stores. Don’t use paper towel, toilet paper or any other comparable materials,…
The best ways to germinate cannabis seeds
The best cannabis seeds can be expensive, so it pays to have a good germination method. Here are three different, but fully proven, methods which will give you consistently good germination rates (assuming the cannabis seed was of good quality of course). The three detailed marijuana seed germination guides detail…
Feminized autoflower seeds to improve your grow
THC rich results, easy home grown cannabis and XL harvests With so many high THC autoflowering cannabis varieties available there has never been as many cannabis home growers enjoying the benefits of growing their own. Feminized autoflower seeds are popular with both indoor and outdoor growers. They grow easily under…
Growing weed in a greenhouse
Growing weed in a greenhouse Growing weed in a greenhouse is an easy and cheap way to grow your own cannabis. The greenhouse protects your cannabis plants from the worst of the rain, wind and cold. This allows your cannabis plants to grow faster than they might outside of the…
Optimizing your grow room conditions
Perfecting and optimizing your grow room conditions It’s the goal of all home growers; perfecting and optimizing your grow room conditions to grow the best home grown cannabis they possibly can. The process requires an understanding of the indoor grow cycle, as well as nutrition, plant growth, disease, grow lights…
Cannabis breeds and crosses: How to make
Cannabis breeds and crosses Dutch Passion are frequently asked about the best techniques to make cannabis breeds and crosses. In this weeks blog we list a few of the most popular methods for creating autoflower seeds and feminized seeds. Selective breeding or artificial selection Sometimes a breeder has a specific…
Growing cannabis in a greenhouse
Why grow cannabis in a greenhouse? The recent explosion in ‘growing your own’ cannabis includes the rapidly growing community of greenhouse growers. For many people, growing cannabis seeds in a greenhouse is simpler than creating an indoor grow room. Greenhouse growers find it easier than growing cannabis seeds outdoors. Greenhouses…
Growing cannabis outdoors
Growing cannabis outdoors Best tasting weed, deep flavours, rich aromas Growing cannabis outdoors has been mans traditional method of growing his favourite recreational and medicinal herb for thousands of years. Nature has provided cannabis with the adaptations and toughness needed to grow in many regions. Specialist selective breeding by the…
How to grow cannabis indoors
Growing cannabis indoors allows the grower to optimise lighting, temperature, humidity, air flow, nutrients and other key environmental factors. Indoor cannabis growing also allows you to control pests, something that the outdoor grower can’t always guarantee. The result is that well grown indoor cannabis can reach the very highest quality…
How to grow feminized seeds indoors
Do you want to know how to grow feminized seeds indoors? These tips from Dutch Passion will help you grow the best feminized seeds indoors. More information can be found in our extensive indoor growing guide. Choose a grow system that you can understand Deep water culture may be one…
How to grow autoflower seeds
What are Autoflower seeds? How to grow Autoflower seeds ? Autoflowers are feminized cannabis seeds, also known as auto seeds or autoflowering seeds. What makes these cannabis seeds different is their unique growth cycle. Traditional photoperiod feminized seed varieties start to flower when light hours are reduced from 18 to…
The beginner’s guide to growing weed indoors
How to begin with growing weed indoors If you are planning your first time growing weed indoors then it is a massive help to follow a beginner indoor grow guide. This can recommend essential tips as well as ensuring that you don’t commit the usual beginner mistakes. If you have…
Growing cannabis & weather conditions
Buying the best cannabis seeds online for outdoor growing, Scandinavian style Growing cannabis & weather conditions are very important when growing outdoors. Outdoor growing is something that Danish George has been doing for years now in Scandinavia. See his grow diaries with Dutch Passion Auto Duck cannabis seeds here. Here…
From HPS to LED Growing Cannabis
Cannabis home growers are slowly transitioning from HPS to LED. LED grow lights offer many advantages over HPS, but learning how to get the best from LED can take some time. Here are some of the most important things to know about growing cannabis with LED. LED grow lights produce…
SolarSystem 550 LED grow light review
SolarSystem 550 LED grow light review With Dutch Passion Mazar The SolarSystem 550 LED grow light uses 400W of power and replaces a 600W HPS using less electricity and generating less heat. In this weeks blog two SolarSystem 550 lights were used in a 1.5 x 1.5m tent to grow…
7 reasons to grow Auto Mazar
7 reasons to grow Auto Mazar Dutch Passions THC auto monster Auto Mazar was one of the first Dutch Passion autoflowering cannabis seed varieties to be released in the early days of autoflowers. Since the initial introduction the breeding methods have been steadily improved. Auto Mazar remains one the best selling Dutch…
How to harvest cannabis, dry and cure outdoor weed
Growing cannabis outdoors is perhaps the lowest cost way to grow your own. All you need is a few good quality outdoor cannabis seeds and a sunny, sheltered spot with reasonable quality soil. You can always supplement the soil with additional high quality compost and fertiliser if necessary. You don’t…
How to grow cannabis indoors or outdoors
How to grow cannabis indoors or outdoors Growing cannabis has never been easier thanks to the wide choice of online cannabis seeds, specialist grow shops and numerous online grow tutorials showing how to grow cannabis. Cannabis has never been as widely available as it is today. Whether you are in Europe,…
The best autos are high THC
The best autos are high THC A few years ago many home growers had never heard of autoflowering cannabis varieties. Today they account for almost half the seeds sold by Dutch Passion. Auto varieties grow from seed to harvest with 20 hours of daily light, taking about 75 days. They…
Odour control in cannabis grow rooms
Odour control in cannabis grow rooms If you can keep prevent grow room smells escaping outdoors you significantly increase your chances of finishing your grow safely. Poor odour control in cannabis grow rooms is one of the main reasons that growers have their crops confiscated. Here are some top tips…
Skunk easy growing cannabis with high THC levels
Skunk is an easy growing cannabis variety for indoor growing. Its easy to grow Skunk, and if you buy some good quality feminized cannabis seeds online you are guaranteed a great harvest with high THC levels. Skunk is a cannabis variety that first appeared on the west coast of the…
Easy ways to grow cannabis seeds outdoors
Easy ways to grow cannabis More people than ever will grow a few outdoor auto’s in the coming season. In this blog we will explain some easy ways to grow Autoflowering cannabis. Here is what you can expect. Your auto’s should take about 3 months from start to finish. The…
Preparing your grow location for outdoor cannabis
Preparing your grow location Each year thousands of people try growing cannabis outdoors for the first time, and many succeed. One of first things to do is choose en preparing your grow location. First-time outdoor growers surprise themselves in two ways. Firstly, the amount of cannabis they can harvest from…
Super absorbent polymers Diaper technology for outdoor cannabis growing
Super absorbent polymers Super absorbent polymers, or ‘water crystals’, hold 200-300 times their own weight in water. Just a few grams of powdered polymer can hold a litre of water. If you dig these water-holding gels into the ground they increase moisture content dramatically. The main domestic application has been…
Growing cannabis with LED grow lights
Growing cannabis easily with LED grow lights Expert home grower tips and advice Growing cannabis with LED is becoming a mainstream alternative to HPS. Although the initial purchase cost of an LED is still higher than an HPS, the ongoing running costs are lower. LED produces less heat than HPS…
When should you harvest cannabis ?
Its a question we have been asked many times over the decades, when is the best time to harvest cannabis? Seed banks in general often tend to state the earliest recommended harvest time for a particular variety, but we know from experience that lots of customers have their own ideas…
Cannabis growing in a greenhouse
Cannabis growing in a greenhouse 7 easy tips Cannabis growing in a greenhouse or polytunnel is an easy way to become self sufficient in your cannabis needs, even if you only want to plant a small number of cannabis plants. With a few basic rules and a few good quality…
Outdoor growing cannabis tips and advice
Outdoor growing cannabis tips In this blog we will give you some outdoor growing cannabis tips for success. Growing cannabis outdoors is easier than ever thanks to modern outdoor cannabis seed genetics which have been selectively bred to thrive even in tough conditions. For many people in warm sunny climates…
Important info’s to grow cannabis outdoors
Medical & recreational cannabis from outdoor plants This weeks blog tells you some important info’s you need to know to make it easy to grow your own cannabis outdoors. Lots of people grow all their medical / recreational cannabis from a few outdoor plants. Its far easier than many people…
Grow weed easily indoors steps to follow
How do I grow weed easily indoors? How to grow weed easily indoors is one of the most frequently asked questions. This weeks blog explains how YOU can do it, and if you have never grown your own weed before you will be amazed how simple it is. There are…
Grow weed indoors easily in seven steps
Grow weed indoors To grow top quality weed indoors has never been easier. Anyone can grow pot indoors quickly and with very little cost. Why buy expensive cannabis when you can grow better quality yourself and enjoy as much as you want for medical or recreational purposes. This guide explains…
Grow weed outdoors guide in seven steps
Why grow weed outdoors Some growers love growing weed indoors, but for others you can’t beat to grow weed outdoors under the sun. There are lots of advantages to grow weed outdoors and when it is done well you can produce several hundred grams of top quality cannabis from a…
AutoFem ‘s Growers guide for beginners
AutoFem ‘s Growers guide When AutoFem marijuana varieties first appeared many were disappointed with poor yields and the potency of the weed – which was medium strength at best. But over the last couple of years the best AutoFem varieties have changed out of all recognition. Today AutoFem’s are delivering…
The 7 most treasured items of the home-grower
Competition at the end of the blog to win seeds Over the years we get to speak to thousands of home growers from different countries. In that time we have found these items are the most treasured by the home grower. These are the items that the average self-sufficient grower…
The First Time Grower. A beginners guide to greenhouses
Each year more and more people grow their own weed, if you have never grown marijuana before then one of the easiest and cheapest ways to start is in a greenhouse. No complicated equipment is needed and even complete beginners will get great results with good seeds and a few…
7 Essential tips for outdoor growers
We get lots of people asking for top-tips when it comes to successful outdoor growing. You can buy lots of good books on outdoor growing, and there is a lot of useful information on the canna growing forums (such as UK420.com) and we have a handy guide here. This weeks…
The First Time Grower. Growing weed outside…. easily
With so many people growing weed for the first time we thought it would be worthwhile publishing some general guidelines that will allow you to make a good start and grow some absolutely great quality weed with the minimum effort. Over the next few weeks we will review indoor, outdoor…
AutoFem seeds are the fastest growing !
AutoBlueberry, grown in the UK under 250w HPS lights. Lots of bud for one lucky grower just 10 weeks after planting the seeds. With the end of 2011 approaching, I lit up a fatty and took a look at the statistics to seed what varieties people have been growing this…
New cannabis seeds!
