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Today’s LED models are much better for growing cannabis than the ones available even a few years ago. Many modern lamps are full spectrum or “wideband” spectrum (instead of only red and blue light diodes, which product a bluish purple light and are sometimes called “blurples”). Full spectrum light is easier on the eyes and adding at least some amount of green light to blurples typically results in healthier growth. Other spectrum colors like red, far red, and infrared are important for the budding/flowering stage. Grow lights for weed are very new to the scene but they are also becoming more popular among the masses because of their efficiency and are very easy to use. These lights are useful at all growth stages of a plant and can generate more light per wattage as compared to the HID grow light or fluorescent lighting. They also run cooler which reduces the power costs and any danger of producing flames in your greenhouse. Some of these grow lights come with little built-in fans,...

What is an Activated Carbon Filter? Activated carbon filters are small pieces of carbon, typically in granular or powdered block form, that have been treated to be extremely porous. It is so cavernous, in fact, that just one gram of activated carbon can easily have a surface area of 500m2 or higher. Vast surface area enables these carbon filters to adsorb exponentially more contaminants and allergens than traditional carbon. Carbon filters for grow tent are handy for gardeners because thy remove chlorine, organic compounds, sediments, and even taste and odor from water, but do not remove the minerals that are valuable to plants. For this reason, carbon filters are common for use in homes, aquariums, garden ponds, and wastewater treatment. How do activated carbon filters work ? Activated carbon filters use a process called adsorption. Gas, chemicals and odors are trapped inside the pore structure of the carbon substrate. The air - purified from contaminants - comes out the filte...

There are different types of marijuana growers. Some are only casual or recreational, trying their hand in cultivation. Others are more serious. They do it not only as a hobby but also as a business. If you belong to the latter, you will need to have the best 420 microscope . A weed microscope is a valuable tool when it comes to analyzing the quality of the buds. The right microscope can be handy in ways more than one, such as in terms of assessing the impurities that are also present and in determining the potency of the marijuana. These benefits, however, can only be realized if you pick the right product, which is exactly why we have written this quick guide – to help you become a well-informed buyer. Why do you Need a Marijuana Microscope? I’ve touched on it a little bit so far, but there are three ways to pick your harvest time: Ratio of dark to white pistils Time Cloudy trichome vs amber trichome ratio The best and most fool-proof by far is by gauging the color of th...

The question of LED vs HPS and which is “better” has been around since the LED grow light hit the market. While LED grow lights have certainly come a tremendous way since, can they compete, watt for watt, with the HPS grow light? And where do other types of HPS grow lights come into play? Advantages of LEDs over HPS LED diodes are very electrically efficient, which could save you money over time (though the jury is still out when it comes to whether LEDs get better yields than HPS watt-for-watt). Additionally, where an HPS bulb needs to be replaced every few grows to maintain its brightness, individual LED diodes keep their brightness practically forever. With an LED grow light , it’s almost certain something else will break on the lamp before any diodes start losing their brightness. LED grow lights last six times as long! Eco-friendly LED grow lighting uses no toxic metals. Energy savings range from 50%-70% over HID lights. No cooling necessary; no plant burn and decreas...

In agricultural applications, LED gow lights   are used in ways that seem to border on alchemy, changing how plants grow, when they flower, how they taste and even their levels of vitamins and antioxidants. The lights can also prolong their shelf life. Best LED Grow Lights for Commercial Farms Eco Farm 150W Hydroponic Quantum Board LED Grow Light ECO Farm is among the premium LED grow light companies on the market today. Their LEDs do cost more than some, but they also offer unparalleled performance. One advantage to ECO Farm is that they provide professional quality LED grow lights for less money on average. In other words, although their products aren’t cheap, compared to comparable units, their price is really very reasonable. These lights have a wider light spectrum than most LEDs, which is better for most grows. LED models that only have red and blue diodes tend to result in more of the deficiencies and leaf problems you’d rather not see. So when it comes to both yi...

How much electricity do LED grow lights use? To calculate the monthly cost of operating a led grow light , use the actual power draw in wattage. For example, the Veg/Flower light has a power draw of 380 Watts. This means the light consumes 0.38 Kilowatts (Kw) per hour. Multiply this number by the number of hours the light is on per day (ex:18 hours per day during vegetative growth. 0.38kW x 18hours = 6.84kWh (kilowatt hours) The average price in the USA is 12.83 cents per kilowatt-hour ($0.1283/kWh). 6.84kWh x $0.1283/kWh = $0.8776 This is the daily cost. Why Should You Use a Grow Light? When you have an indoor garden or a greenhouse, a grow light for weed should be seen as a necessity and not a mere luxury. It is an essential and not one that is optional. In case you do not know, a grow light provides an artificial light source to plants that cannot be reached by the sun, primarily because they are grown indoors or in an enclosed environment. It emits light that is ...

The NugSmasher is manufactured in Corona, CA by Premiere Manufacturing in our 40k square foot machine and fabrication workshop staffed with experienced engineers, fabricators, designers and builders. The NugSmasher Mini Rosin Press is the smallest rosin extraction system in the Nugsmasher line and is perfect for casual home use. It can process up to 3.5 grams of material at one time. True to its name, the Mini is only 14 inches tall and 7 inches wide, so you can keep it on a countertop, etc., without taking up too much space. Despite that, It delivers a full 2 tons of pressure through its 2.5 inch aircraft-grade aluminum pressing plates. The Nugsmasher requires multiple power circuits to run properly (this is all internal, so nothing you need to do except just turn it on). Using a primary power circuit and 3 sub-circuits and routing them all through high quality circuit breakers ensures the safest possible operation. The circuit breakers are mounted on the front panel for easy...

It makes sense to use Alibaba, the world’s biggest supplier marketplace. But is Alibaba safe? The short answer is yes, Alibaba is absolutely safe. The longer answer is that Alibaba is completely safe when you know the signs to look for. It’s important to choose the right supplier. And the most dangerous obstacles to finding the perfect supplier are the scammers and middle-men. Luckily, it’s not difficult to avoid these low lives. You can buy the quantum board grow light on Alibaba. If you’re in the indoor grow industry, there is a high chance that you’ve heard of “Quantum Board LED Grow Light”. The biggest question lingering on the minds of growers is; are they effective and reliable as other LED grow lights? As you will find out later in this review and guide, Quantum Board LED Grow Lights , normally shortened as QB LED grow lights are very efficient and effective in performance. These lights have several advantages over COBs such as better efficiency and much easier thermal m...

If you’re considering reaping the returns of a rosin press, the math isn’t too hard. But how much money can you make pressing rosin? It depends on a few factors. If you’re a commercial grower though, the answer is a good one: “more money than you’re making right now.” Even sweeter, getting started can cost as little as a few pounds of flower. Rosin is a cannabis oil extract that utilises pressure and heat, instead of a solvent, in its creation. The result is a completely pure, easy to make, and fast to produce cannabis concentrate. The beauty of rosin is that anyone can safely make it irrespective of experience. All you need is some bud, a flat hair iron (hair straighteners), and some parchment paper. So if you like concentrates, there is no reason to not give it a go! How Much Rosin Will I Get? Let’s use the metric system to get a more precise answer. An ounce of cannabis weighs around 28g so you could expect to get between: “2.8g – 5.6g of rosin per ounce of cannabis” It’s ...

This is one of the most common questions we receive from curious soon-to-be indoor cannabis growers: How long does it really take to grow weed? What’s the growing timeline? It’s actually a really good question! Every new marijuana grower should know how much work they’re signing up for! The short answer is The Average Indoor Grow Takes 3-5 Months How to grow marijuana as quick as possible: In order to achieve the shorter 8.5 weeks, you need to choose a fast-finishing strain like Northern Lights and even still, at the low range, you’ll be growing tiny plants that produce just a few grams of smokable harvest. Another major factor affecting the grow time of your cannabis plants is whether you choose to grow indoors or outdoors. For outdoor growers, grow times can vary greatly depending on when they plant their seeds. If you start your grow in early spring, your plants will experience a long vegetative phase that usually lasts up until the end of summer or the beginning of f...

The intensity of sunlight is always going to be brighter outdoors than in; the shadiest spot in your garden still gets more light than the brightest part of your home. But the quality of the light streaming into your home is different depending on its distance from the light source (usually a window). “Bright light”conditions when talking about houseplants means there’s nothing blocking the sun from reaching your potted plant—no curtains, no shades, no trees, no tall buildings. “Medium light” is when there’s, say, a sheer curtain between the light source and your plant. “Low light” is when your plant gets no direct light, likely because it’s placed several feet away from the light source. Other Indoor Plant Needs When you're determining how much light your houseplant will require, you'll also need to consider the rest of the environment. Finding the right lighting level for houseplants is not an exact science, but keep these factors in mind when choosing a spot to place your...

You've got grow lights for weeds , your plants, all of your liquid nutrients, and everything you need to grow. You set up your grow tent, set your plants in place, strap your rope hangers to your lights and hang 'em. But before you switch those lights on, are you sure you know how high you need to hang them above your plants? Hanging your  Quantum Board LED Grow Light   too low can burn your plants, but hanging them too high can leave them stretched and weak. Some grow lights need to be hung far away from plants so they don't get bleached, but some lights are too weak to hang more than 10 inches away- so what do you do? LED Quantum Boards Placement For Seedling Stage Seedlings need the least intensity and most distance between the canopy and the lights. You may have the instinct to blast these little guys with high-intensity light to promote fast growth. The truth is, they’re young, vulnerable, and likelier to thrive with a gentler approach. LED Quantum Boards Distance...

How Much Pressure To Make Rosin? A lot of people who make their own rosin press machine get 20-ton jack presses, because they think more pressing power is better. That is not quite true. The figure that is important is psi (pounds per square inch) at the bag. The overall pressing power of a press is only one factor that affects psi at the bag. Another factor is the size of the rosin bags (which is obviously also related to the size of the pressing plates). The ideal plates and bag are long and narrow. A rectangular shape gives you more perimeter (where the rosin can escape the bag) and less area in the middle (where the rosin can get stuck). Rectangular bags thus give you better yields from a smaller pressing area, i.e. the total size of the bag in square inches (or square centimeters). And since the surface area of the bag is smaller, you need less overall pressing power to deliver the required psi. How to calculate Platen PSI for your Rosin Press: Platen PSI is simply ca...

Gone are the days of positioning your plants by the window to receive sunlight. With the introduction of LED lights that can mimic sunlight, indoor gardening, especially growing cannabis, became easier. Yet, some growers wonder what kind of light they should use. This is because regular LED lights are relatively cheaper compared to LED grow lights. So you might be wondering if can you use regular LED lights for grow lights, in general yes you can, but sometimes this could be at the expense of efficiency or the health of your indoor plants. To answer that, we could take a look at the construction of a  LED grow light for Marijuana . LED grow lights, as you may notice, are rendered on a flattened surface and dotted symmetrically throughout this flattened surface so that they cover it evenly. You may also observe that once you turn them on, they are a groovy purple and that everything you put underneath it sort of turns purple as well, especially in the dark. So, why are they p...

CMH Grow Lights vs HPS Growing plants indoors poses all kinds of problems, but thankfully, modern technology has the solutions that readers are looking for.  Arguably the best of these available on today's markets is the ceramic metal halide, or CMH, grow light.  Whether readers are looking into indoor growing for the first time or they're just looking to upgrade from less efficient and less effective lights, they can read on to find out about a few of the advantages of investing in this impressive, thoroughly modern technology. Advantages Of CMH Grow Light Spectrum The CMH grow light spectrum combines the red-heavy HPS spectrum with the blue-heavy MH spectrum in one bulb, making it the perfect light for all stages of growth. With a high CRI, it is extremely close to natural sunlight, which is great for your plants and for your eyes (plants look more natural, making it easier to spot any discolorations or other issues). Efficiency Ceramic metal halide gives you a much...

High-pressure sodium lights are a good choice because they emit a light that is stronger in the orange / red spectrum, due to their rich sodium content. Growing a young weed plant with HPS bulbs will ensure an impressive vertical growth. Not only is this a great grow light during the flowering stage, but it has two features that make it a more economical choice. Their average lifespan of high-pressure sodium lights is twice that of metal halides. Still, after 18,000 hours of use (around 12 to 18 months), they will start to consume a bit more electricity than their rated watts and these HPS grow lights will gradually produce less light because they will require more energy to maintain the gas inside. HPS lamps emit a lot of light in the red spectrum, which improves the flowering stage, and more than average light in the blue spectrum, which is beneficial during the growth cycle of the plants.  This is where LED lamps stand out.  Since LED grow lights typically use three...

What is the Color Spectrum of Light? Although natural light might appear white to us, it is actually made up of many different colors. You can see this in action when you put light through a prism, or if you catch the sight of a rainbow. When light is refracted into its individual parts, you can see all the colors that make up that light! Over the years, we’ve learned that plants actually make “decisions” about how to grow based on the spectrum of light they receive. A different color spectrum can change how cannabis germinates, grows and even makes buds! Although we don’t have a lot of options to change the spectrum of sunlight when growing outdoors, we have almost complete control of the spectrum when growing cannabis indoors since we’re using grow lights for weed ! Blue for Vegetative Most people use blue lights during the vegetative stage. This will encourage the cannabis plant to be short and squat and to have large, healthy leaves. Indoor growers will typically use compac...

People that love farming enjoy doing so especially when they have the right equipment and tools to help them out. While some people love outdoor farming, there are those that love indoor gardening. One of the best choices for indoor gardening is a 3×3 Grow Tent . It is not only convenient, but it is also very affordable. It comes with several benefits that offer you quality products after harvesting. What makes the 3×3 Grow Tent even more special is that there are a variety of choices in the market. You can choose whatever suits you best and a product that you are sure will last long and adapt well with the environment. Majority of the tents come with guidelines and you do not need a technician to come and set them up. They are easy to install and just as easy to dismantle in case you need to change their position or pack them up. HOW MANY PLANTS CAN I GROW PER SQUARE METER? Before you get your grow on, you need to have a plan and a timetable. First, you need to establish the siz...

What is a Cannabis Concentrate? Most people know about cannabis edibles like gummies and good old cookies but If you are new to the world of today’s cannabis consumption, you might have missed a very popular creation — concentrates. The name speaks for itself. In short, the end product is a concentrated dose of cannabinoids contained in flower. But, whereas flower contains anywhere from 10 to almost 30% of THC or up to 15% of CBD, extracts reach the levels of up to 99%. There are many ways to create concentrates, and they come in many shapes and forms. How to make rosin? Unlike the methods of extraction relying on using combustible and potentially dangerous solvents (butane, as in butane hash oil, or propane), professional rosin creation involves only a  rosin press machine  that heats the hash to a moderate temperature. This helps diminish the potential for mishap or injury. Taking into account both safety and the reasonable price of producing rosin compared to other c...