How to Identify Cannabis Plant Sex? Pre-flowers in Practice
Learn how to quickly recognize cannabis plant sex. See how to tell males from females by pre-flowers and how not to confuse them with hermaphrodites.
Author: Manolo MJF
Hey, I’m Manolo from MJF – your go-to grow buddy 🌿. I blog about everything cannabis cultivation: from sprouting your first seed to harvesting top-shelf buds. Whether you're growing in a closet or a custom-built growroom, I’m here to share tips, tricks, and tried-and-true methods to keep your plants (and you) thriving. Light it up with knowledge and let’s grow together! 💡🌱 #GrowWithManolo
Posts by Manolo MJF:
Feminized, Photoperiod, and Autoflower Seeds — A Complete Comparison for Beginner Growers
Learn the differences between feminized photoperiod and automatic (autoflower) cannabis seeds. Find out which option is best for your first grow: quick autoflowers or high-yield feminized strains.
LED Brand Test: Mars Hydro, Spider Farmer, Viparspectra
Which LED grow light brand performs best for cannabis? We compare Mars Hydro, Spider Farmer, and Viparspectra: real PPFD data, prices in euros, grower reviews, and harvest results. Find out which one offers the best value for money.
Lamp Showdown: LED vs. HPS in Practice
LED or HPS? We compare the classic 600W HPS with modern 300–350W LEDs. Check out electricity costs, growroom temperature, and real yields to choose the best lamp for your grow.
Light and Cycles — From Seedling to Harvest
How should you set the light schedule in cannabis cultivation? 18/6, 12/12, or maybe 24h? Learn how to adjust cycles from seedling to flowering, and discover unusual schedules for autoflowers and fast harvests.
3 Days of Darkness Before Harvest — Myth or Game-Changer?
Do three days of darkness right before harvest really increase resin and THC levels? Let’s break down this popular technique, grower opinions, and what science actually says.
Defoliation vs No Defoliation — When to Remove Leaves and When to Leave Them Alone
Defoliation is a topic that divides growers. Does it really increase yields, or does it do more harm than good? Learn when leaf removal makes sense in indoor cultivation, and when it’s better to let the plant be.
Soil That Works for You — No-till, Living Soil and Simple Compost Teas
Discover the philosophy of living soil and the no-till system. How to prepare a base mix, when to use top-dress and worm tea, and whether it really makes sense in an indoor growroom.
Super Soil vs. Coco Coir — A Comparison of Growing Methods
Super Soil or Coco Coir? Explore a detailed comparison of two of the most popular cannabis growing methods. Costs, difficulty, yields and flavor — find out what really works best in a home growroom.
2×4 setups: budget vs. premium (shopping list, real yields)
Grow tent 120×60 cm — comparison of budget and premium setups. Shopping list, electricity costs, and real yields. What does an extra €800 investment really bring?
Re-veg & monstercropping — clones from flowering and the second life of mother plants
Re-veg and monstercropping — tricks to give a cannabis plant a second life. Learn how to revert a plant back to veg, take clones from flowering, and control the photoperiod.
Bud washing in practice: when it’s worth dunking your buds and when it’s better to skip
Bud washing — rinsing cannabis buds after harvest. Find out when it makes sense (outdoor, dust, pests), the risks (mold), and alternatives like bubble hash.
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