Lots of people struggle with getting their seeds to germinate and sprout properly. It can be because seeds are too old or no longer viable, but more commonly the cause is improper germination techniques. Here is a solution for you that should lead to successful germinating. (As long as your seeds are viable.) This method […]

There is some debate among for growers about whether it is better to start with clones or seeds. Each one has certain advantages and disadvantages. Clones The advantages to growing from clones are: Shorter vegetation time by 3-4 weeks. Guaranteed females. No hermaphrodites. You can turn a clone into a mother plant and make more […]

Many people have big problems with their cannabis grow that could have been prevented by practicing good Grow Room hygiene.  They carefully nurtured their plants for weeks, only to have to destroy them because they became infested with spider mites during the flowering stage.  Or the plants developed Powdery Mildew, causing the grower to have […]

When you are setting up your grow area, you need to do a few things to ensure a better chance of successful growing. Your grow room (even if it is a closet) needs to have the following features: It must be clean! If it is not, clean it up really well before you start growing […]

Welcome to Growing on the Cheap! I’m happy to be able to write a weekly column about how to grow really good, organic Marijuana. It’s been a myth for many years that you need $4,000 – $5,000 to start a home grow. That myth also requires you to spend up to $500 or more per […]