Issue #38 - Sunday, January 6, 2013 Dear Fellow Grower, In today's issue you'll discover...
- Start 2013 armed with the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we received at GrowWeedEasy in 2012!
- Check out some very impressive grow pics sent in by one of our readers! If you're not growing now, see what you're missing!
- Learn where you can buy a complete HID grow light set, for a limited time, with everything you need, including both Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium bulbs.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Grow Weed Easy!
Happy Growing!
Nebula Haze and Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com)
"My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view."
― H. Fred Dale
Most Frequently Asked Growing Questions of 2012
by Nebula Haze |
Welcome to the year 2013! You've survived the various end-of the-world scenarios, and so begins a new year for you to become the best grower you can be.And what better way is there to become a better grower than to make sure old mistakes never return?
To that end, we'll be going over some of the most frequently asked questions we received last year. If you already know some these answers, you're off to a great start! If this knowledge is new for you, you are about to advance your growing skills to the next level!We'll be answering these common questions:-
My plant is sick, what's wrong with it?
- Why do I have to pH my plants food?
- Where can I buy marijuana seeds?
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What is Hydroponics?
- Soil vs. Hydroponics: Is one really better than the other?
- How can I hide my grow from my parents/roommates?
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How do I know when to harvest?
Let's get to it!
(Where can I buy seeds?)
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1.) My plant is sick, what's wrong with it?
There can be a myriad of reasons for a plant to show signs of sickness. You can have nutrient deficiencies, nutrient over-abundance, pest problems, over-watering, under-watering, and poor environment control to name a few, nutrient deficiencies being the most common.
However,
the vast majority of issues we see are nutrient deficiencies that are really just side effects of pH problems. Although some people legitimately have issues with nutrient deficiencies or other problems, we find that many of the people who ask us for help are seeing signs of a nutrient deficiency that is caused by the pH being too high or too low.
Short Answer: If you're having a problem with a nutrient deficiency, check your pH levels before making adjustments to how you feed your plants.
2.) Why do I have to pH my plants food?
Your plants need a variety of nutrients, just like people do. Even if you feed your plants all the nutrients they need, they will only be able to "eat" if their pH is at the right level. To state that a different way: pH is what determines - amongst other things - which nutrients your plant will be able to uptake.
For example: Pretty much all marijuana plants need magnesium. If you grow hydroponically, your plants can easily uptake magnesium at a pH level of about 5.8. If your pH is at 4.0, your plants wouldn't eat magnesium and thus give you the impression that it needs more magnesium. In this case, your plant has the magnesium it needs, wants to eat it, but can't due to the pH levels.
Short Answer:
Having proper pH levels will make it so your plant can uptake the nutrients it needs at any given time. If you don't manage your pH, your plant will show you how hard it can be to take care of. 3.) Where can I buy marijuana seeds? 
Boy oh boy do we get this question a lot...but it's totally understandable! You can be stealthy about everything you do whilst growing, but many people feel like the act of buying seeds is the least secure part of their grow. It doesn't have to be!
Several companies have been successfully delivering seeds to customers for many years, and many more will start to do the same as marijuana becomes more and more mainstream. Almost every grow I've ever done has been started with feminized seeds from a trusted seedbank, and chances are that I will continue to do the same even though I can produce my own seeds. You can get some awesome info on obtaining seeds from the GrowWeedEasy.com page on seeds.
Short Answer: Check out our page on seeds here(growweedeasy.com/seeds), OR
just get them from the company I buy my seeds from: Nirvana Seeds. 
The Wikipedia definition for the word works nicely...
Hydroponics[...]is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil.
So basically, if you're growing your marijuana plants in any non-soil medium, you're growing hydroponically. Some people get confused because there are soil-less mediums look like soil, but are technically hydroponic(such as coco coir). It's important to know if you're growing in soil or not since most nutrients and additives are made specifically for one or the other.
Short Answer:
Hydroponics is the act of growing plants in any medium that is not soil.
5.) Soil vs Hydroponics: Is one really better than the other?
There is a lot of debate about which of these two methods are better, and ultimately, it comes down to the opinion of the grower. Some feel that growing in soil helps to align certain intangibles(like good taste) while others feel that Hydroponics are the next evolution in growing.
With that being said, let me give you my opinion...Hydroponics is better overall since it outperforms soil in numerous ways:- Hydroponic systems tends to have fewer issues with pests.
- Marijuana grows faster hydroponically.
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You have better control over exactly how much, and type of nutrients your plants get.
- Hydroponics tends to yield more plant matter per grow than with soil.
- New hydroponic systems (such as top-fed DWC) can shave
weeks off of the beginning stages of the grow.
- Some hydroponics systems(such as top-fed DWC) can cut the amount of time you spend gardening every week down to 20 minutes or even less!
Short Answer: This question is up to the grower, but it is GWE's opinion that Hydroponics outperforms soil growing in pretty much every measurable category. 6.) How can I hide my grow from my parents/roommates?
This is a question that we were initially surprised to get, but now it's one we see pretty frequently. Many people live in a situation where they would like to grow cannabis, but live with a person who makes it so that they need to hide the grow from them.Generally, you want to adopt the rule that
no one should know about your grow. In order for you to be able to effectively enforce that rule, you need a living situation that won't give away the fact that you're growing marijuana. No matter how sly and stealthy you are, it will be extremely difficulty to hide a grow due to the fact that you would need to keep every part of it hidden for 100% of your entire grow!
If you live with your parents or roommates, how would you deal with:- Increase in energy bill due to lights
- Needing a place that can have very brights lights on without causing suspicion
- Needing a place that can be kept dark without interruption
- Flowering marijuana plants emit a pungent smell that cannot be contained by doors or a grow tent
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Your parents/roommate/landlord going into your area without your permission
These problems may seem surmountable, but none of them seem worth it when you realize that you're putting the potential for you to be put in jail in the hands of someone else. So unless the person you live with is your clone with which you have some sort blood-pact, don't grow with roommates/parents!Short Answer:
If you live with your parents/roommates, or if you live in a place that can be inspected without warning(i.e., apartment buildings), we strongly advise you to NOT grow until your living conditions have changed. 7.) How do I know when to harvest?
This question is tough because there are many factors that go into judging when to harvest, and some plants behave differently when it comes to flowering signs. The best overall rule that I use is to wait for the pistils(white, wispy hairs on the buds) to turn brown and curl back in towards the bud. If you would like more specific instructions on how to tell when it's time to harvest your hard-earned medicine, check out this page.
Short Answer: Wait for the white hairs on your buds to turn brown and curl in. See this page for more help on the subject. 
Who Runs This Newsletter?
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Nebula Haze:Marijuana has literally saved my life, and I'm dedicated to showing you how easy it can be to grow.
I have made it my mission in life to build the best growing resources available for new and advanced growers, while working to get marijuana legalized for everyone.
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Sirius Fourside:Sirius Fourside is a hobbyist grower who has gained the bulk of his experience growing in water as a medium(deep water culture, bubbleponics). "Growing cannabis is a relaxing hobby in and of itself, but it also saves you money and keeps you from having to deal with shady characters. Cannabis is much easier to grow than people give it credit for, and growing in water doesn't increase the difficulty much, if any. But whether you want to grow in water, perlite, or a different medium, we'll show you how easy it can be!"
Just in time for 2013, you can buy a complete HID grow light system and starter kit for ultra cheap on Amazon!
I'm not sure if this is just a special deal for the end of the year, so I don't know how long these low prices will last.
Getting a complete set is much easier and cheaper than getting these parts individually, plus everything you need to start growing with an HID grow light is included!
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Air-Cooled Set (BEST CHOICE)
Each Set Includes...
- Digital ballast that supports Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium
- Metal Halide Bulb
- High Pressure Sodium Bulb
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- Electrical Light Timer
- Even comes with convenient pulleys to hang everything
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Feedback From Our Readers
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We received these awesome pics from one of our readers who goes by the name of Slitherly. Click on any of the pics for a larger version. These plants look like they'll be ready aaaaaaany minute!
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Buy Marijuana Seeds Safely Online |
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Common Question:
Where do I get marijuana seeds?
Now you have 2 real options:
1.) Use random bagseed that you find
2.) Buy seeds of specific marijuana strains online
Now if you want to pick the perfect strain for your needs, it's going to be hard with bagseed.
So...
Learn how to buy marijuana seeds online safely
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