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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p><em>Homegrown Cannabis Company doesn\u2019t just provide resources\u2014it cultivates community.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">So you\u2019ve decided to grow cannabis. Congratulations on your new adventure! Whether you\u2019re a seasoned gardener or just looking to save some money on bud, it\u2019s rewarding and deepens your relationship with the plant.<\/p>\n<p>But unlike a less controversial crop\u2014say, squash\u2014it\u2019s hard to just pop down to the local nursery or join an in-person gardening group. The best way to learn is by doing, but it gets a little trickier when you can\u2019t just pop by a neighbor\u2019s house and ask if they have any experience battling powdery mildew in a bushy indica plant. The best course of action is joining a cannabis-specific community.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/homegrown-cannabis-co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Homegrown Cannabis Co.<\/a> has everything a homegrower needs to get started: Not just seeds and starter kits, but detailed resources for different strains and life stages of your plants. Most importantly, it comes with a support network of friendly homegrowers to trade tips, tricks, and accolades with on the community forum. There\u2019s no one stop cannabis grow shop more comprehensive than Homegrown.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-live-access-to-kyle-kushman-wisdom\">Live access to Kyle Kushman wisdom<\/h2>\n<p>Kyle Kushman is renowned for his groundbreaking organic cannabis farming methods, developed over years of nurturing cannabis crops and reporting on cultivation.<\/p>\n<p>His downloadable <a href=\"https:\/\/homegrowncannabisco.com\/cultivation-crash-course?utm_source=leafly&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Crash Course in Cannabis Cultivation<\/a> is free on Homegrown and helps newbies walk through all the first steps\u2014like setting up your equipment and selecting seeds. He also shares deep intel on Homegrown\u2019s strains with brief, informative profiles with the must-knows for each one. There\u2019s really no better teacher to help you launch your adventures in growing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"Homegrown Cannabis Co.\" class=\"wp-image-176413 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-1.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-1.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-1.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-1.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Homegrown Cannabis Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Growing Live community forum on Homegrown gives you direct access to Kushman so you can benefit from his know-how for your specific situation. It\u2019s a regular hour-long live stream, and it answers questions posted in the forum in advance. On one recent episode, he shared intel on cloning clones, growing bag size, and spider mites.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/growing\/how-to-germinate-cannabis-seeds\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\" rel=\" nofollow\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>How to germinate cannabis seeds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-getting-started\">Getting started<\/h2>\n<p>The first step on your growing journey is to buy some seeds. Kushman, as always, has you covered\u2014here are a few strains he recommends for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homegrowncannabisco.com\/easiest-strains-to-grow\/sour-cookies-feminized-marijuana-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Sour Cookies Feminized<\/strong><\/a> packs a euphoric buzz with creativity and mood boosting powers. Made from a cross of GSC x Sour Diesel, Sour Cookies takes its legendary genetics to the bank for a potent combination of therapeutic relaxation and energizing effects. Keep these seeds comfortable indoors at a temperature of around 70 to 79\u2109 and expect a nice yield for your efforts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homegrowncannabisco.com\/easiest-strains-to-grow\/lowryder-autoflower-marijuana-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Lowryder Autoflower<\/strong><\/a> is known as the first true autoflowering cannabis. But that\u2019s not the only reason you should give this well-loved cultivar a try: The citrusy bud offers a potent but clear-headed high and is a dream to grow for beginners. Lowryder is a hardy plant that doesn\u2019t rely on light cycles to flower and can thrive almost anywhere\u2014you really can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homegrowncannabisco.com\/easiest-strains-to-grow\/red-bruce-feminized-marijuana-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Red Bruce Feminized<\/strong><\/a> boasts some pretty outstanding genetics, so it\u2019s no surprise that this frosty bud is a grower favorite. A cross of Bruce Banner x White Russian, Red Bruce is big on fragrance and delivers a quick-hitting, long-lasting head and body high. Play your cards right while growing and you could be looking at a yield of 1.31 to 1.96 ounces per square foot after eight to ten weeks of flowering.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homegrowncannabisco.com\/easiest-strains-to-grow\/sweet-tooth-autoflower-marijuana-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Sweet Tooth Autoflower<\/strong><\/a> is a three-year, back-to-back Cannabis Cup winner, so it\u2019s safe to say you should consider adding this champ to your grow. You\u2019ll need to give it some attention: While Sweet Tooth is relatively simply to cultivate, its rapid growth rate makes it less tolerant of mistakes. Show it some love, though, and you\u2019ll be rewarded with exceptional flavor &amp; fragrance and a cerebral high that can melt away stress and enliven your senses.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-sharing-with-other-beginner-growers\">Sharing with other beginner growers<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"Homegrown Cannabis Co.\" class=\"wp-image-176420 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Homegrown Cannabis Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The best place to get started growing your support network is <a href=\"https:\/\/homegrowncannabisco.community\/?utm_source=leafly&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Homegrown\u2019s beginner forum<\/a>, full of cultivators going through the same growing pains as you and nonjudgmental experts that love dishing out advice.<\/p>\n<p>Recent quandaries include identifying a male or female plant, whether to use fabric pots or plastic buckets, or what to do with leaf trimmings. Then there\u2019s the most relatable question of all: \u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These cannabis-grow newbies are also eager to show off their first crops with other people on the same journey\u2014and other people just starting out know what a big deal that first harvest is.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-homegrown-diaries\">Homegrown Diaries<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"Homegrown Cannabis Co.\" class=\"wp-image-176418 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-2.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-2.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-2.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-2.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Homegrown Cannabis Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Want to share your progress with a supportive community\u2014or see how your crop\u2019s doing compared to similar ones? <a href=\"https:\/\/homegrowndiary.com\/?utm_source=leafly&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Homegrown Diaries<\/a> help you track your progress, share photos, and get encouragement from fellow growers. <\/p>\n<p>When you have your first brag-worthy harvest, the whole community will celebrate with you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-troubleshooting-indoor-and-outdoor-grows\">Troubleshooting indoor and outdoor grows<\/h2>\n<p>Growing cannabis inside and outside are completely different animals, each with their own specific benefits and drawbacks. Not all the wisdom is going to be the same when troubleshooting a grow or showing off your setup, and even answers to identical questions can be different for either. This is why Homegrown has a forum for each.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, indoor growers are discussing light upgrades and timing, dehumidifiers, using mirrors, and how to bring an outdoor grow inside\u2014along with posting their progress so others in the group can see how they\u2019re coming along.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/growing\/how-to-grow-marijuana-indoors\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\" rel=\" nofollow\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>How to grow weed indoors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The outdoor growers are discussing all kinds of issues unique to their growing environment, like animal deterrents, greenhouse models, and caterpillars.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-hydroponics-and-aquaponics\">Hydroponics and aquaponics<\/h2>\n<p>Both hydroponics and aquaponics are incredibly efficient, high-control ways to grow cannabis\u2014and people who use them are <em>way into them. <\/em>Hydroponics nerds can talk about nutrient formulas, deep water culture, and osmosis to their hearts\u2019 content over on their specific forum. The even bigger nerds in the Aquaponics forum\u2014kind of like hydroponics, but with fish\u2014are talking about turtles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"Homegrown Cannabis Co.\" class=\"wp-image-176417 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-3.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-3.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-3.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/it-takes-a-village-to-start-a-home-cannabis-grow-3.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Homegrown Cannabis Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All that\u2019s left to do is jump in! 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