Robert Bergman

Robert Bergman is an Amsterdam-based marijuana grow expert who has years of experience from small grows to massive operations. His passion for growing led him to develop his own Gold Leaf strain. Now, Robert is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with the world.

how to set up a grow room

How to setup a low budget grow room?

Looking to grow indoors but unsure where to begin? You don’t want to break the bank during this experiment but you’re beyond windowsill growing? Find out how you can start your indoor grow setup on a shoestring with this cheap indoor grow setup. For many, the cost of ... Read more
Grease Monkey Strain

Grease Monkey Strain

Grease Monkey is an indica dominant hybrid strain, but it is sometimes a 50/50 mix. This strain, a gift from breeder Exotic Genetix, has an incredibly enviable genetic lineage of Cookies and Cream and Gorilla Glue 4. Thanks to this superstar genetic pairing, Grease Monkey is an insanely ... Read more
Divorce Cake Strain

Divorce Cake Strain Review

There’s something quite alluring about mysterious cannabis strains; the Divorce Cake strain is no different.  Its origins are unknown, but it certainly piqued the interests of cannabis connoisseurs worldwide. Currently, the growers at Jungle Boys are propelling its fame.  Sativa/Indica Indoor Yield Outdoor Yield Flowering Period 30% / ... Read more
How to Schwazz to Increase yield

Schwazzing to increase your marijuana plant yield

Schwazzing weed is a process that involves removing most of the fan leaves of your weed plant so that all that’s left is their stems and buds.  The idea of stripping your plants of most of their fan leaves may seem counterproductive to their growth and development, but ... Read more

Watering outdoor weed plants

One of the most obvious factors of growing healthy outdoor plants is that you need to figure out how often should you water your outdoor weed plants. Unless you live in a place that allows you to grow cannabis freely, an essential part of determining your best watering ... Read more

Growing marijuana in extreme climates

The marijuana plant can withstand extreme weather, but if it does, it may develop abnormalities and growth problems. Although you can’t always avoid bad weather, it is still a good idea to do whatever you can to prevent your plants from getting damaged. Keep reading to learn how ... Read more

Potassium deficiency in marijuana plants

Potassium deficiency in marijuana plants can cause a number of problems. Potassium is helpful in a huge number of your plant’s natural processes. This is simply because potassium assists with the transport of water, which reaches every part of the plant. Every life stage that your plant goes ... Read more
Best Cannabis Nutrients

The Best Marijuana Fertilizers Available

Picking the perfect marijuana fertilizer is hard. I personally dread it, and try to minimize using cannabis nutrients by starting with the ideal growing environment and high-quality genetics. However, there comes a time when every grower needs nutrients, especially when you are just starting out.  TL/DR I will help you ... Read more

How to grow a clone indoors

Growing marijuana plants can be a lot of work, and taking cuttings and clones can make your crop more uniform, saving you time and increasing standard quality. The best way is to begin with a female cutting. You don’t get the same variation, but you’ll save yourself a lot ... Read more

Preventing and fixing long, stretchy stems

Elongated, stretchy stems are the bane of any new marijuana grower, in one of our most common questions is “why is my weed plant growing tall and skinny?”. They don’t provide a stable base for a seedling, which can end up affecting the plant throughout its lifecycle. But, ... Read more
growing cannabis under sunlight and getting high yield

How much sunlight for outdoor marijuana plants

Of all the elements that marijuana will need to be successful, light is by far the trickiest one to control. You might be asking – do plants need direct sunlight or just light? This is especially tricky with marijuana that is grown outdoors, as we cannot control the ... Read more

Topping cannabis plants to increase your yield: How to & why

Topping cannabis is a pruning technique that increases your flowers’ yield and quality. However, unlike most of the pruning you do to cannabis plants, topping isn’t as necessary. However, it is recommended.  This blog will discuss the difference between a topped plant vs non-topped plant and the benefits ... Read more
Maui Wowie Strain

Maui Wowie

This beautiful, fragrant sativa from the tropical shores of the Hawaiian islands, is famous for its high-energy happiness. Maui Wowie strain is a powerful stress-buster, that together with its fruity-exotic scent, will transport you straight towards an imaginary relaxing beach, to unwind and enjoy your high. Sativa/Indica Indoor ... Read more
Wonka Bars Cannabis Strain

Wonka Bars Strain Review

The aptly named Wonka Bars strain is so tasty and invigorating that it might as well be something out of a fantasy novel.  The breeders at Exotix Genetix cleverly devised it by crossing Garlic Cookies with Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies to produce this potent sativa dominant hybrid.  With ... Read more

How much does it cost to grow weed?

People cultivate and grow marijuana plants for a variety of different reasons. Perhaps you are underwhelmed with the quality of the weed you purchase or you just want to bring in some extra cash. Either way, it’s important to be able to answer ‘how much does it cost ... Read more
5 Benefits of Growing Marijuana Outdoors

Why you should grow marijuana outdoors (and how)

It may seem that growing marijuana outdoors is fraught with challenges and risks which is why some growers prefer to grow indoors. But with some preparation and effort, outdoor growing can be more rewarding and satisfying. While it may seem like growing indoors is more private, this is ... Read more
The complete guide to growing marijuana naturally

The complete guide to growing weed naturally

Remember when growing and smoking marijuana was widely considered a “hippy” activity? Cannabis has a rich history as part of a movement that was focused on living peacefully without harming the planet or other human beings by growing marijuana naturally. Yet today marijuana is grown using chemical fertilizers ... Read more
Best Soil For Outdoor Cannabis Plants

Best soil for marijuana plants outdoors

Finding best soil for marijuana plants outside is more complex than simply sticking the seeds into the ground. You have to find the method that works best for you, whether it’s planting your cannabis directly into the earth, or using a bucket or other container for it. Both ... Read more
Sour Cookies Marijuana Strain

Sour Cookies Strain Review

The Sour Cookies strain comes from a long line of highly reputable, recognized, and sought-after cannabis strains, and gauging by our experience with it, genetics don’t lie.  So it’s fair to say that it’s living up to the family name and following in the family business by getting ... Read more
Gorilla Breath Marijuana Strain

Gorilla Breath Strain Review

Perhaps you’re lucky enough to get your hands on some nugs of the renowned Gorilla Breath strain. Maybe you plan on hitting a wake-n-bake and productively carry on with your day as the subtle effects of this magnificent weed gradually take effect. Well, my friend, this strain has ... Read more
G Wagon marijuana strain

G Wagon Strain Review

The G Wagon strain stands in a class of its own. The geniuses at Chicago-based Verano created this sativa-dominant hybrid by combining the potent Jet fuel and Ghost Train Haze. This is one power-house strain that’s sure to get you up and going after a morning wake-n-bake.  Sativa/Indica ... Read more

Cannabis seedling stage

Keeping your cannabis plant happy and healthy comes down to how carefully you care for them through each stage of a cannabis plant’s life. Factors such as how much light should seedlings get should be carefully considered as these are especially important in the younger stages of your ... Read more
Wedding Cake Strain

Wedding Cake strain

Wedding Cake strain is, perhaps, one of the most potent marijuana strains in the market today. Consistently, it tests beyond the 20% level and borders on the 30%, as well as being indica dominant. No doubt, it is a thrill seeker’s strain. Beginners may find its level of ... Read more
Gold Leaf Strain Review

Gold Leaf Strain Review

This well put together review of my own Gold Leaf reveals that it’s one of the easiest marijuana strains to grow. Not only is the dry cured herb superb and the yields high. Gold Leaf is one of the most flavorful strains of marijuana, Says marijuana-strains. The seeds sprouted immediately ... Read more