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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Switching to the flowering stage

Switching to the flowering phase is a seminal point in the growing cycle, as you finally move on from vegetative development to fruit production. Obviously there are several key changes that need to be made to the way you grow your plants during the last 8-16 weeks of a crop, most notably regarding lights on times and nutrients. Our expert grower Keith looks a little closer at the all-important process of switching to flowering, in both soil and hydro set ups. It’s a helpful starting point if you’re new to indoor gardening and a good refresher for more experienced members.

Saving plant genetics: taking cuttings

The third and final part in our Saving Plant Genetics trilogy explores the possibility of taking cuttings from an already flowering subject. This is notoriously difficult to do irrespective of your growing ability seeing as the plant has moved beyond producing new growth and now focuses energy supplies on fruit development – its own attempt at preserving genetics. But given the desperate nature of any last chance scenario you’re ever likely to face, we still recommend trying to take late cuttings and have put together a guide on the best method.

A Beginner’s Guide To pH Management

Each and every hydro grower has to learn how to correctly mix nutrient solutions. It is through this process that the ability to assert control over feeding regimes becomes possible – one of the main benefits associated with soilless gardening. The idea of adjusting pH can often seem quite daunting, so we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know.