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Are You Watering Your Cannabis Plants Too Much? Too Little?

Finding the ‘just right’ Goldilocks zone of substrate moisture can mean the difference between a record-breaking harvest and a catastrophic crop failure.

June 1, 2026

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The Dangers of Calcium Deficiency in Cannabis Crops

When environmental conditions reduce transpiration, Ca delivery to young tissues can be restricted, even when sufficient Ca fertility is available, leading to structural (and financial) instability.

April 1, 2026

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Testing Your Cannabis Substrate Is 1st Step to Success

Preplant substrate sampling can help cannabis growers proactively identify and correct potential issues rather than react to problems after they arise.

November 26, 2025

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Steel Your Cannabis Crops Against Iron Deficiency

Iron deficiencies in cannabis crops can be caused by many triggers.

September 26, 2025

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Feel the (Cannabis Leaf Margin) Burn

Leaf margin burn can mean a variety of things when presenting in cannabis plants. Here’s what you need to know.

July 14, 2025

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The Right Spot: Understanding Nutrient Mobility in Cannabis Plants

When identifying nutrient deficiencies, remember: location, location, location.

May 5, 2025

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Teasing Out Mimics: Potassium vs. Magnesium

An NCSU study on optimal potassium and magnesium fertility for Cannabis sativa explored how various rates impact growth in the vegetative and flowering stages and the unique indicators of both nutrients to help with diagnostics.

October 1, 2024

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When Less Is More: The Harms of Overfertilizing Your Cannabis Plants

Research shows that plants absorb excess nutrients even when they're not needed (called ‘luxury consumption’), which can even inhibit uptake of other nutrients. Learn how to meet plants’ needs while avoiding problems and saving money in the process.

August 5, 2024

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Cultivating Cannabis With Pre-Charged Substrates: What You Need to Know

How to adjust production protocols when using pre-charged substrates to ensure plants are getting optimal nutrients.

July 23, 2024

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How to Troubleshoot Cannabis Nutrient Disorders

Narrow down and diagnose specific nutrient disorders in cannabis by first noting symptoms and where they develop.

April 18, 2024

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Exploring Cannabis Photoperiod In a New Light

7 tips to ensure plants are getting the right amount of light through the vegetative and flowering stages to avoid mishaps.

November 13, 2023

Cannabis Plant Nutrition

How Much Potassium Does Cannabis Really Need?

North Carolina State University researchers explore how various rates of potassium impact plant growth. Initial results show K levels for ideal fertility may be lower than industry standards.

October 25, 2023