With the increase in buffering supplements being sold worldwide, it is clear that growers are becoming aware of the importance of buffering your Coco Coir media. Today we take a closer look at exactly why it has such a big impact on your yields… Coco Coir is a by-product of industries who use Coconut. It’s an organic product that comes from processing the Coconut’s husk from Coconut tree plantations that are mainly located in tropical and sub-tropical regions. To get the Coco Coir from the Coconut husk it goes through many stages of grading processes – aging, washing, buffering, drying, g ..read more

Hydroponics for Home Growers Setting up your hydroponic system at home is a great way to grow fresh herbs and vegetables all year round. Hydroponic growing can be incorporated into any setting and is especially useful for homes with limited space. It is an extremely efficient method of cultivating plants and is well suited for most vegetables and herbs. Utilising no soil, hydroponic systems can be installed in areas where traditional growing methods are difficult such as apartments, town houses or cottages. Hydroponic systems are easy to build yourself and can be accomplished with readily avai ..read more

Male vs Female Cannabis Cannabis is a dioecious plant, which means it has male and female flowers on separate plants. When the male plant enters the reproductive stage, it will develop male pollen sacs. The female plant will produce flowers ready to accept the pollen. This also means that cannabis is not true to seed, i.e. seeds from a cross pollination will not directly represent the flowers they originated from and instead contain genetic material from both the mother and father plant. Because cannabis has both male and female sexes, you need to identify and understand the differences. Canna ..read more

Cannabis Feeding for Seedlings is all about getting the best start for young plants. Get top tips for feeding your seedlings and young clones. The feeling of some freshly delivered seeds or clones is super exciting. And although your green thumb may be itching to pop those pips there are some important does and don’ts. Take a few minutes to first learn our top tips for successful grass roots growing. Don't baby your babies Germination or propagation of your cannabis plants is one of the most important stages of the plants' life. A bad start can negatively effect your plant throughout its' life ..read more

We are here to ensure the fruits of your labour don't go to waste by helping you through the process of Harvesting & Curing Cannabis Plants. Imagine losing your precious dagga because you missed a single step while harvesting your cannabis plant. Even worse, you used the wrong equipment. These errors can be avoided if you read this article. With our guide, you'll discover that harvesting and curing your cannabis plant is relatively easy. We've provided all you need to know on how to harvest and cure dagga in South Africa. Preparation for Harvest Before you begin harvesting weed, you ..read more

Commercial hydroponics farming in South Africa, a ground-breaking concept has given farmers more control over the growth of their plants and crops. Nevertheless, the crux here is the role of Hydroponics in commercial farming in South Africa. Does hydroponics have a role to play or do we stick with all ways of mass producing food? This guide explores Commercial Hydroponics Farming in South Africa, its profitability and more.  What is Commercial Farming & Hydroponics Relevance? Humans' resourcefulness, coupled with innovativeness led to the creation of hydroponics. Hydroponics offe ..read more

Why use a grow light? All plants require light to grow. In cases where you cannot use the sun or there is not enough sunlight, a "grow-light" makes for an ideal addition to your grow. Grow-lights are artificial light sources that are designed to provide a source of light that the plant can use. The range of light that a plant uses is known as photosynthetic active radiation (PAR). Grow-lights are also used to increase particular desirable traits in plants and benefit different stages of growth. This is done by manipulating the amount of light the plant is exposed to, i.e the photo-period. This ..read more

Hydroponics in South Africa is a fertile industry with massive economic potential. Commercial farmers and home growing enthusiasts are enjoying ground-breaking innovations in the ever-growing world of nutrient and beneficial plant feeding. What is Hydroponics? Hydroponics is the method of feeding a plant without soil, where the nutrition is instead mixed into the water. This means that the plant now requires no soil or organic matter to grow. When a plant is fed through the soil, there is bacteria and fungi that process organic matter into the correct form for the plant to take up. Hydroponic ..read more

Organic vs Synthetic nutrients can be a sticky topic for growers. Find out what the difference is and if it really matters to you?   When growing your own cannabis, you will be faced with what appears to be the simple choice of using organic or synthetic nutrients. This is a bit of a controversial choice often clouded in confusion. Amongst the colourful shelves of brands and bottles there lies a deep debate. Which nutrients are "better"? Cannabis nutrients are typically divided into two stages of nutrition: vegetative and flowering. Vegetative (aka Grow) nutrients are used at the beginnin ..read more

Growing Mediums for Cannabis are more diverse than ever. Let's unearth the nitty gritty about soil, soilless and hydroponic substrates. Any good grower worth his or her salt will tell you that "you are not feeding the plant; you are feeding its roots". Roots are a vital component of success yet are easily overlooked and just as easily over cooked. A good growing medium will provide roots with a perfect environment for oxygen, water and nutrient uptake. The many options available for every sort of grower are amazing but can be a little bit confusing. Here's what you need to know about growing m ..read more