Autoflower Vegetative Stage (Why It Matters)
The autoflower vegetative stage is short and can't be extended, so feed lightly, use low-stress training, and avoid setbacks before flowering starts.
Articles by Jake Willhoite
Jake is the Editor-in-Chief of Cannabis Sensei and has been documenting his journey to becoming a master home grower in our grow guides. Follow along to get more firsthand grow tips.
Breeding Autoflowers: A Simple and Effective Guide
Breeding autoflowers means pollinating a chosen female with your best male to make your own seeds. Learn the steps, pros and cons, and legal limits.
Flowering Your Cannabis Mother Plant (Properly)
Yes, you can flower a cannabis mother plant. Her buds match her clones, but expect a bushy plant with many small colas. Refresh roots first.
Autoflower Yield Tips (How to Maximize)
Autoflower yield tips: skip transplanting, use low-stress training, feed lightly, and give plenty of light, since yield rises with light intensity.
Super Cropping Marijuana: 3 Steps to Higher Yields
Super cropping marijuana: how to gently crush and bend stems to control height and open the canopy, plus when to do it and what research shows.
Best Autoflower Nutrients (For All Growth Stages)
Autoflower nutrients: feed the same N-P-K and micronutrients as photoperiods at lower strength, more nitrogen in veg, and keep soil pH near 6.0-7.0.
Guerrilla Growing Marijuana: Why It's Illegal and Legal Alternatives
Guerrilla growing means planting cannabis on land you don't own, which is illegal even in legal states. See the risks and how to grow legally.
Grow Tent Ventilation: Importance of Proper Airflow
Grow tent ventilation guide: size your exhaust fan to replace the air every few minutes, control heat and humidity, and use CO2 safely with a monitor.
Indoor Grow Room Setup (5 Easy Steps)
Indoor grow room setup in 5 steps: pick soil or hydro, tent or closet, plan ventilation, pick lights, manage climate and test. Know local laws.
Sexing Marijuana Plants: How to Tell Males & Females Apart
Sexing marijuana plants: male pre-flowers form round pollen sacs and females grow white pistils. Learn to spot each and remove males before pollen.