Flushing – Should You Do It Before Harvest, and When?
Flushing cannabis plants before harvest – what is it, when should you do it, and how does it affect flavor, aroma, and final quality?
Author: Manolo MJF
Hey, I’m Manolo from MJF – your go-to grow buddy 🌿. I blog about everything cannabis cultivation: from sprouting your first seed to harvesting top-shelf buds. Whether you're growing in a closet or a custom-built growroom, I’m here to share tips, tricks, and tried-and-true methods to keep your plants (and you) thriving. Light it up with knowledge and let’s grow together! 💡🌱 #GrowWithManolo
Posts by Manolo MJF:
Organic vs. Mineral Fertilizers — Which to Choose and How to Combine Them for the Best Results?
Organic or mineral fertilizers? A comparison of sources, effects, and hybrid strategies. How to choose the best approach for indoor and outdoor cultivation to achieve healthy plants and abundant harvests.
Perlite, Clay Pebbles, Pumice or Vermiculite? How to Choose Soil Amendments and How They Change Your Medium
Perlite, clay pebbles, pumice or vermiculite? Comparison of popular soil amendments — their properties, pros and cons. How to improve aeration, water retention and stability of your mix?
Storing Cannabis Seeds — How to Preserve Their Viability for Years
Proper storage of cannabis seeds is crucial to ensure high germination rates, healthy young plants, and successful cultivation in the future.
How to Choose the Right Substrate: Coco, Living Soil or Peat-Free Mixes?
Coco, living soil or peat-free substrates? Comparison of the most popular growing media: aeration, water retention, CEC and microbiology — choose wisely.
Outdoor Cultivation Calendar: Planting and Harvest Dates
Find out when to plant and when to harvest outdoor cannabis. Calendar by frost zones, photoperiod, and weather plus practical tips.
A Season of Surprises: Storms, Heatwaves, and Cold Nights
Storms, heatwaves, and cold nights can ruin an outdoor grow in hours. How to plan a season that stays calm under pressure: microclimate, water, wind, cold protection, and a plan B for sudden weather swings.
Light Cycle in the Vegetative and Flowering Stage
Master the cannabis light cycle for indoor growing. Vegetative phase, flowering, photoperiod vs auto — a hands-on guide for beginners and seasoned growers
How to Safely Connect Electrical Equipment in Your Growroom?
Electrical safety is one of the most frequently overlooked yet crucial aspects of home cannabis cultivation. A growroom requires reliable power sources for lights, fans, humidifiers, timers, and other devices that, combined, can place a heavy load on the system. A poorly planned electrical setup can lead to overloads, short circuits, or even fires. In this article, we explain how to safely design
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