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It’s True, Morning Dew Causes Bud Rot!

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Bud rot is a name that strikes fear into anyone that grows cannabis. This mold can turn any beautiful bud into a nasty, soft-to-the-touch mess and render an entire cannabis crop worthless. Knowing what can cause bud rot to take hold in your cannabis crop can help save labor and materials in the long run. When people think about preventing bud rot, they often think about humidity and storage. However, bud rot can be caused by something as natural as morning dew. While we may be able to control such factors in an indoor grow, outdoor grow conditions are much more different. Understanding how bud rot impacts a cannabis crop is the first step toward preventing crop destruction. From there, proper measures can be taken to keep bud rot at bay or combat this specific kind of mold. What is bud rot? Photo by Michael Schiffe r on Unsplash Bud rot is one of the most common forms of mold that can impact cannabis crops. This cannabis-damaging mold is more formally known as Botrytis....

Exploring the Vegetative Stage of the Cannabis Plant

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  Photo by CRYSTALWEED cannabi s on   Unsplash The lifecycle of the cannabis plant is a fascinating topic. When first learning about this particular part of cannabis cultivation, it can feel daunting. The vegetative stage can encompass a wide range of information, leaving many new growers wondering where to start. Having a basic overview of the vegetative stage of the cannabis plant’s life cycle can help set up new growers with a solid foundation. At Verne Bio, we are dedicated to helping new and experienced growers learn about the plant we all know and love. That is why we have created a comprehensive overview of the vegetative stage of the cannabis plant. What is the Vegetative Stage of a Cannabis Plant’s Life Cycle? The vegetative stage of a cannabis plant is the second stage of its lifecycle. After growing past the seedling stage, a plant in the vegetative stage will remain there u...