Auxins Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Auxins represent a group of plant hormones that regulate growth and phototropism. They are associated with elongation of plant cells causing the branches to…

Aspirin Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Salicylic acid is a naturally occurring plant hormone associated with the Willow. It is effective in preventing pathogens by speeding up the natural “systemic…

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Vitamin C is thought to build tighter, heavier buds and act as an antioxidant. it is often combined with fructose, molasses,…

Abscisic acid (ABA) Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Abscisic acid is a naturally occurring hormone that assists plants in adapting to environmental stresses like drought or cold temperatures. During winter,…

Additives Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Numerous additives or growth supplements have hit the market over the last few years. Generally, additives contain a cocktail of some of the elements…

Spreaders / Stickers Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Smart growers use a surfactant, surface-active substance (adjuvant), which enhances the effectiveness of foliar fertilization. Spreaders (wetting agents) reduce the surface tension…

Foliar Feeding Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Foliar feeding means to spray the nutrients or bio-stimulants onto the foliage to augment available nutrients, vitamins, hormones, etc. Timing is key to…

Fertilizer Application Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Some varieties can take high doses of nutrients, and other strains grow best with a minimum of supplemental fertilizer. Determine if the plants…

Mixing Fertilizers Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Always read the entire label, and follow the directions. To mix, dissolve the powder and the crystals into a little warm water, and…

Organic Teas Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Compost teas not only contain soluble organic nutrients diluted in water, but they support a potent elixir tat is loaded with beneficial microbes…

Organic Fertilizers Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Organically grown cannabis has a sweeter taste, but implementing an organic indoor garden requires horticultural know-how. The limited soil, space, and the necessity…

Chemical Fertilizers Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes The diversity of hydroponic fertilizers is amazing. Local shop owners know which ones work best in the local climate and water. local store…

Fertilizers Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes The goal of fertilizing is to supply the plants with the proper amount of nutrients for vigorous growth, without creating toxic conditions by overfertilizing.…

Fluoride (F) Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Some water systems are abundant with fluoride. If concentrated, fluoride can become toxic. I have yet to see fluoride toxicity or deficiency cause…

Sodium (Na) Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes This is one of the problem elements. A little bit will go a long way! Sodium is taken up by the roots very…