Cannabis growers know that they must meticulously control environmental variables — heat, temperature, light — to keep their plants safe. More challenging to control are marijuana plant diseases. Fungal diseases are among the most common diseases affecting cannabis plants. So, when allowed to spread unchecked, they can kill an entire crop in a matter of […]

Cannabis is a rapidly growing industry in the United States. Legal marijuana represents a $2.7 billion market in 2013 alone, according to figures from The ArcView Group. Individual growers must protect their profit margins by investing heavily in the health of their plants. Even a small outbreak of disease can significantly reduce profitability, especially among […]

With medical marijuana, the quantity and quality of crop you harvest is directly related to the amount of effort you put into growing healthy plants. For those new to growing medical marijuana, it is a good idea to do plenty of research up front. Planning your grow room in advance will ensure you maximize efficiency […]

Cannabis growers face a number of obstacles, but plant health doesn’t have to be one of them. In an indoor growing environment, disease can spread and wipe out an entire crop in a matter of days. However, understanding the most common cannabis plant problems and how they affect plants will allow you to keep your […]

Many novice cannabis growers focus obsessively on the temperature, humidity, nutrients, and other environmental variables that impact marijuana plant health. Although these factors are very important for plants to thrive, failing to prevent the spread of microbes leaves your entire crop vulnerable to a single outbreak of disease. Understanding the best techniques for cannabis plant […]

With more states having pending laws to legalize medical or recreational cannabis use, marijuana production is a booming industry.  Many marijuana growers currently use fungicides, pesticides, and other chemicals that are harmful to humans. The increasing demand for organic cannabis products leave many producers in the lurch, however, as plant diseases often require aggressive measures […]

The science of marijuana plant health and disease has expanded considerably following more favorable legislation for medical and recreational cannabis use. Medical marijuana growers have long been aware that growing conditions can significantly impact yield when growing cannabis indoors. However, many growers focus on temperature, light, humidity, and soil health without acknowledging the importance of […]

Medicinal marijuana growers must be careful to nurse their crops carefully, encouraging the plants to thrive. One of the biggest threats to cannabis plants is disease in the form of fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Unfortunately, many cannabis growers become acquainted with grey mold on plants when it targets one plant and swiftly travels throughout the […]

An outbreak of fungal disease can wreak havoc on a cannabis grower’s crop. Marijuana plants are vulnerable to more than 100 types of diseases, with a select few representing the most significant threats to a cannabis harvest. Plant diseases may occur because of fungi, viruses, bacteria, other plants, nematodes, stress, pollutants, nutrients, or genetic factors. […]

Medical marijuana producers face a host of issues in raising a healthy crop to harvest. One of the biggest scourges to face growers is botrytis blight, also known as gray mold or bud rot. Finding an effective solution for botrytis blight treatment is essential to prevent your entire crop from dying. What Is Botrytis Blight? […]