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By Karrie ,24 Jul 2015Great information, only problem for me was; I'm on mobile Internet. 'Cuz I'm on mobile the front of the email was cut off, but I could figure out some of the words that were cut off. I use your grow […]Read More
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By pat ,27 Jul 2015I'm a first time indoo grower and I'm having fun doing it. I've been reading about the good affects of Co2 on growing, which got me wondering, isn't club soda, aka carbonated water just water with Co2 injected into it? […]Read More
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By John Bull ,17 Mar 2016I happen to enjoy making wine as well has growing medicinal marijuana. When making wine carbon dioxide is one of the byproducts of the yeast that is used to make alcohol. CO2 is heavier than oxygen so it falls down […]Read More
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By Super Sam ,17 Nov 2016No. CO2 is Absorbed by the leaves the plant breathe out oxygen and breathes in CO2 through the leaves the roots breathe in oxygen if you give CO2 to the roots You may do them harm or do your plant […]Read More
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By Lisa ,18 Nov 2016I have seen newspaper column homemakers hints that advised using flat club soda to water house plants. So this is a valid CO2 question ♡
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By Bobby Moe ,20 Jun 2018Absolutely not. The plants need to convert Co2 to O through natural photosynthesis. Pick up a Co2 generator or a natural organic bag Co2 maker and put with your plants. Be careful because to much Co2 is just as bad. […]Read More
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By latewood ,28 Jul 2015You only need to veg' for 2 months. Your room mate was correct. You can veg 'a Sativa longer if you want, but 2 months is generally maximum vegetation time. If you had a small yield after 2 months of […]Read More
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By Michael ,24 Jul 2015I've been growing for many years and the process I use I think you call "Supercropping". I use the ties they use to put up chain-link fencing. They look like a shepherds crook. I begin early and use them to […]Read More
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By latewood ,28 Jul 2015It is not recommended to remove all the leaves from a plant. This decreases yield.
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By Freelan Pollard ,24 Jul 2015Hi Robert. Ordering my grow cabinet soon. My question is that the hydroponic system that comes with the cabinet has room to grow 16 plants. The reservoir holds 20 gallons of liquid. I can only plant 4 plants legally in […]Read More
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By Squishy ,25 Jul 2015It has been years since I grew anything last, and so I started over researching and reading about everything all over like any other newbie grower out there. Thankfully your was the very first place I came to and begin […]Read More
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By Ron R ,12 Oct 2015Squishy, Well said, and I agree. ILGM is a great resource from seed to harvest. I avidly read every one of Robert's email/newsletters. Cloudless
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By Jason Quinn ,18 Mar 2016I am just like you grew before but with all this new info available it's as if we really couldn't grow. I research a lot also and have spent a lot of time and money on books, but find myself […]Read More
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By latewood ,28 Jul 2015It depends on what stage of growth you are in, and whether or not you oxygenate the res. Hydroponic nutrients should be changed every 7-10 days, and possibly as long as 2 weeks in veg, because the plants are not […]Read More
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By Meeko ,23 Oct 2015Regardless of the number of plants the volume of the rez is whats most important. A weekly change will give you the most consistant results as the nute levels will be balanced better. You could stretch it out to two […]Read More
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By Jennifer ILGM ,26 Oct 2015Thanks for sharing Meeko.
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By rick ,24 Jul 2015Thanks for all the help you provide. One problem I'm experiencing is obtaining seeds in the USA. Can you asdvise me on how to get my hands on seeds safely? I have run into dead ends constantly.
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By Jennifer ILGM ,27 Jul 2015If you want quality seeds you can check out our seed shop. We ship worldwide.
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By Steve ,13 Feb 2019Jennifer, I'm Canadian. Are you making seeds available here now that we can legally grow.
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By latewood ,28 Jul 2015Rick, Have you ordered seeds from us? No dead ends here :)
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By Terry ,21 Jun 2018If you are ordering seeds in the US - get a pre-paid card. The banks will not process orders internationally. Once you have a prepaid - you are good to go
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By Grant Hancock ,25 Jul 2015very informative. I chose the spicy mix pack for my potent strains. I will clone from these for years to come. Thanks Robert! Grant H. Oregon
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By Doberman44 ,25 Jul 2015Thanks, great info as I approach my first grow ever...Northern Lights, here we come!
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By raymond ,25 Jul 2015If i live in a climate that hot and humid what outdoor seed would you recomend
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By Duh ,23 Oct 2015100% sativas
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By Andre ,21 Jun 2018Since many subscribers are spread worldwide it is not cost effective to order your nutrients and request that you inform us of the nutrient composition. Cost of transport makes this prohibitively expensive.for South Africa. Please help.
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By Marilyn Olsen ,25 Jul 2015I subscribe to your site and explore others. I am a first-time grower and have read your recommendations. That said, other than the 12/12 advice, I haven't done anything else that is advised. Not because I think this advice is […]Read More
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By Marlene ,29 Aug 2015I'm feeling what you're sayin, Marky! This is my 3rd AND BEST season, and tho I love the Growing Bible, am more inclined to let nature take its course with this weed. I have found the website immensely helpful for […]Read More
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By Doc ,25 Jul 2015Good article, I have read your grow guide and it was really helpful, learned alot, my first grow was with potted plants, I germinated 10 bag seeds, 7 came out to be male, the others I just pulled for harvest, […]Read More
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By Sebastrong ,27 Jul 2015Thanks for your bible and articles! They re really helpfull
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By Jennifer ILGM ,27 Jul 2015No Problem!
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By William ,28 Jul 2015Could i have a rough idea of UK postal times?
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By lance miller ,29 Jul 2015Thank you for your bible, as it really gave me a lot of information. I can get advice from friends ,but some times it can be confusing and conflicting. You've made it easier and a lot more understanding.
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By JB ,30 Jul 2015About 30 years ago I grew pot in a closet. There was some research about co2. At the time I was making wine and beer as well. Well, I built a frame out of wood. And on top of the […]Read More
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By Bette ,28 Mar 2019You're my hero
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By How to Increase Your Marijuana Yield | Daily Dank Deals ,09 Aug 2015[…] By Robert Bergman, ILoveGrowingMarijuana.com […]
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By cathy ,21 Aug 2015bought 3 seeds for 10. 00 per seed only 2 germinated 1 doing ok other trying to make it other never germinated very disapointed in the out come so far for the price of the seeds!
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By Jennifer ILGM ,21 Aug 2015Hey Cathy, please contact our customer service at [email protected] maybe they can be of some assistance.
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By Doug ,18 Nov 2016I had a problem the first time I ordered but they made it right. I ordered 10 white widow seeds and got 10 free. I started 4 of them, all 4 germinated and grew. I am just now harvesting after […]Read More
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By Sylvia ,24 Aug 2015Hey Cathy, I feel ya boo. The same thing happened to me.
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By Jennifer ILGM ,25 Aug 2015Hi Sylvia if you experienced the same. Please contact our customer service at [email protected], they will help you out.
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By vern ,30 Aug 2015Hello to all growers and future growers, just one comment and one question: The price for your seeds is NOT as important as customer satisfaction and support from a company that stands by there product and guarantees your shipment like […]Read More
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By Terry ,29 Oct 2015I ordered 30 white widow seeds, out of 30 not one made it. I contacted support and they sent me 30 of a variety. only 12 of the 30 started, but I now have 12 very good looking plants. I […]Read More
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By Jennifer ILGM ,02 Nov 2015The best thing you can do is to join our free support forum. We have expert and fellow growers there that would love to help with anything grow related. You can post pictures, ask questions and share experiences.
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By Bill ,17 Mar 2016Use autoshow workso for me I use a 2×4×6 and I grow up to 3 plants in various stages
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By james ,23 Jan 2017i dont think that would be a problem, in fact daylight outside is much better for your plants
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By Peter newbie ,01 Sep 2015Just a question on lighting has anyone out there used and or are using the new dimlux expert series 1000 watt light , double ended bulb adjustable from 600 watts to 1200 watts.if so can you tell me the footprint […]Read More
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By wayne ,24 Jun 2018i found the 1000wt burns them. even at 750wts it needed to be well away let alone if u crank it up to 1000 wts. its just that high of a out put of lite. best to use at 6oowts […]Read More
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By latewood ,02 Sep 2015Vern, Great testimonial. Thanks form all of us at ILGM. I too believe that the genetics offered @ ILGM are of superior high quality. I have to advise you on photo periods. Using 24/0 photo period is not a good […]Read More
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By Nihle… ,16 Nov 2018Right you are. 24 hrs is bad. Plants are like people, they also need sleep...
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By Fredricslikkers ,17 Nov 2018What photo period for clones
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By latewood ,02 Sep 2015Peter newbie, One thing I can tell you. It is best to use proven and simple methods and hardware when 1st starting to grow. I have not used this lamp, I use digital switchable ballasts for vegetative, and flowering. I […]Read More
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By vern ,03 Sep 2015Just thought i might add that my first two are almost ready to harvest and look great ! i am using the deep water hydroponics which i also used twenty four lights from 800 watt CFL bulbs and couldn't be […]Read More
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By latewood ,04 Sep 2015My man Vern. You are entering into an area that will and has to be, an experiment. When you grow outside normal parameters, you take chances. That is what is so cool about Cannabis growing. You never know how well […]Read More
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By vern ,24 Sep 2015Hi guys :), my order for white widow auto,s are on the way here. i have limited space and need to know since auto's dont require specific day/night lighting regiments, can i grow them in a normal room with proper […]Read More
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By latewood ,25 Sep 2015If you are asking if you can grow plants in an open room under quality and powerful grow lamps; The answer is Yes. As far as yield; That would be determined by your methods, systems, nutrients, and just how far […]Read More
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By J-BO ,23 Oct 2015Is there or can you make a timeline that gives a round about time for each stage of the growth period from seed to harvest? I have no idea what I'm looking for so a timeline would be great. Thanks
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By latewood.ILGM ,25 Oct 2015J-BO, All this is explained in our Free Grow Bible. A full grow from planting a seed can take as long as; 18-24 weeks. (2 weeks of seedling growth. 8 weeks of Vegetation. 8-12 weeks of Flowering, depending on strain. […]Read More
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By Kronik801 ,23 Oct 2015I had the same problem with germ.Customer service said the only way I will get reimbursed for them is to place another order an they will add extra......not such a great guarentee,I have to spend more money to get a […]Read More
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By Jennifer ILGM ,23 Oct 2015So sorry you feel like our service is dishonest, I checked the email history and I must say, this is not the entire story. If there are any order issues please contact our customer service.
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By latewood.ILGM ,25 Oct 2015This is not true. I have honestly never heard of anyone that did not get seeds replaced after a propagation failure. In fact; We replace seeds even though it might be the growers fault.
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By Nancy ,21 Jun 2018I have to say that I have purchased several lots of seeds from ILGM and because of the country where I live there was, on occasion, a problem with receiving them but as soon as IGLM was notified, I always […]Read More
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By Terry ,29 Oct 2015I had problems 30 deeds not one grew, I contacted them and received 30 more in a month. I only had 12 of the 30 start, not happy about that. But ordered 20 high dollar seeds to see if I […]Read More
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By Potency of Cannabis Plants and Plant Parts – I love marijuana, weed and cannabis ,26 Jan 2016[…] in the screen allow the glands to drop through while the vegetable material stays on top. The yield is dependent on the quality of the material you started with. You can find suitable framed screens […]
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By hempy ,19 Mar 2016Yeah I absolutely love all the posts that you put up I get so much information from them it is just wonderful n very kind of you to share that information with all of us Growers thank you. I read […]Read More
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By How To Setup A Low Budget Indoor Marijuana Garden? ,04 Apr 2016[…] cost you around $30,- but it will pay for itself after one harvest. Experienced marijuana grower yield up to 21 oz of marijuana with one HPS 600-watt light. Of course all the other circumstances […]
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By Elaine, ,17 Nov 2016What is FIMing? I'm just curious. Thanks.
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By Rick ,17 Nov 2016Elaine, I had the same question a bit ago. FIMming stands for "F**k, I Missed" - often heard when growers are attempting to Top a young plant and get an incomplete or inaccurate cut. It causes yet a different growth […]Read More
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By SIRVIS ,20 Nov 2016I am growing earthworms to use the casting as an organic fertilizer. Will this be a sufficient nutrient. I was also told that rose food would positively affect my bud growth. Any input?
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By latewood.ILGM ,22 Nov 2016SIRVIS, Worm castings are a great amendment for soil and soil-less grow mediums. If one wanted the best garden store plant food for Cannabis; It is generally recommended by growers to use; Tomato plant food. Happy growing. Perhaps you might […]Read More
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By SIRVIS ,06 May 2017This may be a strange question to you. WHAT IS A COLA, I am assuming it isn,t a soft drink!!
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By matt ,24 Nov 2016Matfucius say, "Worm crap with a little sulfur mixed into soil, makes for a good PH". Also Matfucius say, "Water only with spring water". That aside, these are the only people I'll ever get seeds from. Outstanding genetics.
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By SIRVIS ,06 May 2017This my first attempt at growing using 2 WW seeds indoors. My light source has been a LED shop light. Specs on the box say: 40 watts,4500 lumens, 5000K color temp, 86 CRI, 112 lumens /watt. (Lights of America)@ W**M**T. […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,09 May 2017Hey there SIRVIS, my first piece of advice is to get bigger lights. Now; A very strong warning. Be extremely careful attempting to split the stalk. Very very careful. It would be very easy to sustain a bad cut on […]Read More
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By Die hard ,20 Sep 2017Doin a gro of six under a 1 k led in a 2x4' tent. They grow so stout I can't ( don't dare) try lst. Plan on letting the branches provide the extra colas. The gals r like bushes. Is […]Read More
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By marti jo lowder ,24 Oct 2017I dont have indoor i have just 2 outdoor. But i have a problem w my buds . it started raining n i paniced . so i pulled them .but my problem is my buds aret hard .is there anyone […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,30 Oct 2017marti, Why did you pull your plants? Not much we can do to help you now. Perhaps if you re-pot them you might salvage some of the yield. support.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com Join us for information regarding your next attempt at growing your […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,06 Nov 2017I am hoping you found a way to salvage your plants. Hope you join the forum, so we can help you grow successfully from start to finish. :D
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By mfrst time ,20 Jun 2018I love your forum ! I can't get enough of your info. Definitely get the best info from you guys.I grow indoor with a 1200 watt led.My plants are short with lots of nodes. The only problem is they are […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,22 Jun 2018mfrst time, I have an idea...Go to the forum and start a topic where we are set up to help you and you can post pictures for us to form an intelligent answer around. See you there :)
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By Big Time ,21 Jun 2018Growing some super Gorilla Glue. Using three 1,000 watt LED lights. Using low stress training technique to obtain bushy plants. Lots of future colas developing. No hope without dope !
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By Big Time Tim ,21 Jun 2018Growing some super Gorilla Glue. Using three 1,000 watt LED lights. Using low stress training technique to obtain bushy plants. Lots of future colas developing. No hope without dope !
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By Pat ,21 Jun 2018Yes sir you got that right
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By Bama ,22 Jun 2018I'm a first time grower I'm growing outdoors my plants are about 3 to 4 ft tall and just a little over a month old the get about 12 hrs of good light is this good or not
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By latewood_ILGM ,22 Jun 2018Bama, You should be fine. Nature will do the job. Plants are big enough to flower and it is time. Perhaps you could join us in the forum and do a grow journal for your outdoor grow. Members are always […]Read More
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By Lee Wiens ,23 Jun 2018I have had my plants on a 24 hour lighting schedule for a month now and they are doing great. My question is if I go back to the 18 on and 6 off, will they go into the flowering […]Read More
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By Lee Wiens ,23 Jun 2018Me again, I don't want them to go into the flowering stage, that is what I am wondering. Lee
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By latewood_ILGM ,25 Jun 2018Lee, Changing the photo period to 18/6 should not affect the plants. FFR: Never use 24/0 photo period. Start at 16/8-186, and then induce flowering when ready at 12/12. Happy growing
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By mfrst time ,23 Jun 2018I was just wanting some help. I'll see if i can get it this time. My plants seem to be doing good, but are very bushy and short. My babies are growing very slow. Do i have a problem with […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,25 Jun 2018mfirst time, Since we are not set up for grow support here in the comment section of the blog; I suggest you join our support forum at support.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com and we will share all the knowledge you need to grow successfully. […]Read More
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By mfrst time ,23 Jun 2018I am 60yrs old and i forget things. Things like these plants are super skunk and bubba kush. i can't post pics though i wish i had a camera. I am trying LST on the super skunk, but it hard […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,25 Jun 2018mfirst time, Well you complainabout shortbushy plants, yet you top them and low stress training; Both of which are methods for keeping your plants short and bushy. Bushiness could be because there is more of an Indica pheno being shown […]Read More
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By mfrst time ,26 Jun 2018Thank you for the info i'm changing it now to 18/6. i am learning a lot from you. Thank you! i'm just going to veg a couple more weeks then go to 12/12 to flower, get some bud and start […]Read More
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By Gasper Oliver ,12 Sep 2018Great information! Cant wait to start my Garden 😃
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By Andrew ,06 Mar 2019Great information once again,great to see there's people out there that spend the time to help others and stop people making simple mistakes which Result in devastation of There crops,good on you ILGM
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By Rod ,27 Mar 2019Got the Bible,checks in the meal.
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By Doug ,28 Mar 2019I'm still working on my greenhouse but everything is going good
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By Gareth ,28 Mar 2019I have tried several times to download the grow bible but it will not download.
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By Wayne ,29 Mar 2019There is an exception For a beginning grower to using white widow as a plant to start off with. It will not perform outdoors where you have a cool wet fall environment at all wasting your year. For example specifically […]Read More
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By John ,29 Mar 2019Is it ok to bring outdoor plants inside at night into a dark room so they dont get ripped. Can co2 be used at night phase.
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By Jim ,01 Apr 2019How long do you have to veggie a Plant
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By Robert ,28 Apr 2019Hey Robert when did you start to grow what year .also do you ave any Thailand strains Thanks Robert
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By Dwizzle ,14 Nov 2019Ur genetics are legit just throwing it out there thanks a bunches
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By Ronald ,29 Jul 2020I have one plant just want to grow taller and is about 4 ft in dia with no buds while my other two plants have flowers what with no flowers
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By Denny50 ,05 Oct 2020I really enjoy reading your information and advice. Con you tell me , what would be the highest wattage LED light to use safely in a 4x4 grow tent?