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You're right that at this time it would likely not be cost effective and it may be some time before that changes. However the goal of these experiments is to implement it in agricultural settings and if it would be profitable to grow beans it would be certainly be cost effective to grow buds.

Oh sorry, I'd had the link at the bottom but it doesn't seem to be working right. Here's the link though...

I ran across this article today about artificial photosynthesis and am interested in the implications this could have on cannabis cultivation. If we are able to artificially cause photosynthesis grow lights could quite possibly become obsolete. Not only is this process more efficient than...

I'm looking for some new genetics to round out the collection. I have noticed most strains seem to either be high in THC with <1% CBD, higher in CBD with low THC, or around a 1:1 ratio. I'm looking for an uplifting, energizing strain that gives a clear-headed high and helps with anxiety. I...

Thanks, after looking them up I think your probably right. I'd never had any pests so far so I panicked when I seen them.

Can anyone tell what this bug is and the best way to get rid of them? I'm growing in coco and these tiny bugs came up out of the soil when I watered. I know it's not a great picture but they are so small it was hard to get a good picture. I thought maybe young root aphids or fungus gnats? They...

That's what I was worried about. What would be the best method to try to get rid of them?

I planted some of my extra clones outside this spring. They're looking good except I've noticed these brown clusters. I'm thinking they might be eggs? I wasn't able to get a very good picture but can anyone tell me what it is and what I should do about it?

Hey guys, so I'm just about one week into flower and I've trimmed up the bottoms (about the bottom third) before the flip. I'm just wondering if I should remove the small new branches as well or if I just remove the bottom third and leave the rest alone. I'm under the impression I should remove...

And now since I would like to clone the top would it be better to wait a little longer to top so I can remove a bit bigger of a piece without causing excessive stress?

Is there a Best time of day to top?

Oh, from my understanding northern lights wasn't a very tall strain, I can top them tomorrow.

I have two northern lights plants growing in 3 gallon fabric pots of Coco. I am wondering what the best option for training would be. Does genetics play a role in how you guys choose to train your plants? I have read that generally topping and then lst is often best, but it seems like such a...

Should I still soak the seeds first? Or just put them straight into the rapid rooters?

I'm on day 12 now and things are looking pretty much the same. They have been staying around 76-81°F. I know it's been said they can take up to 16 days, but is it likely they will still geminate if they haven't yet? Should I just try again? I'm planning to grow in Coco would it be best to just...