Beginner Growing Questions — Page 3
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Male vs female plants — how do I tell the difference?
I'm growing regular seeds (not feminized) and I need to identify males before they pollinate my females. What do male plants look like? When can I tell?
What does "curing" mean and is it really necessary?
Harvested my first plant and someone told me I need to "cure" it in jars for weeks. Can't I just dry it and smoke it? What's the point of curing?
How much does it cost to grow one cannabis plant indoors?
Trying to figure out if growing is actually worth it financially. What's the real cost breakdown for one plant from seed to harvest? Including electricity.
Why are the tips of my leaves turning brown and crispy?
My plant is 3 weeks old and the very tips of the leaves are starting to turn brown/yellow and feel crispy. The rest of the leaf looks green and healthy. What's happening?
Can I grow cannabis with just sunlight through a window?
I live in an apartment and can't set up a tent. My south-facing window gets about 5-6 hours of direct sunlight. Can I grow a plant there or do I absolutely need a grow light?
Do I need nutrients in the first week of growing?
Just planted my seed in Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil. Do I start feeding nutrients right away or wait? I bought the Fox Farm trio but don't want to burn my baby plant.
When should I switch from veg to flower? First photoperiod grow
Growing Girl Scout Cookies photoperiod in a 3x3 tent. She's been vegging for 4 weeks and is about 14 inches tall. When do I flip to 12/12? How tall will she get after the flip?
What size pots should I use for autoflowers?
I keep seeing conflicting advice. Some say 3 gallon, some say 5 gallon. Does it really matter that much? I have a small 2x2 tent.
Best soil for first cannabis grow? Don't want to mess this up
Starting my first grow next week. Everyone recommends different soil and I'm overwhelmed. Fox Farm, Roots Organics, Coast of Maine... What's actually the best for a complete…
Why are my seedlings stretching so tall and skinny?
My seedlings are 5 days old and already 4 inches tall with really thin stems. They look like they're about to fall over. Is this normal? Using a cheap LED about 30 inches away.
Autoflower vs photoperiod – which should a beginner grow?
I keep seeing people recommend both autoflowers and photoperiods for beginners and I'm confused. What's actually easier? Autoflowers seem simpler because of the light schedule,…
Can I grow cannabis on my apartment balcony? Tips needed
I live in a legal state and want to grow on my south-facing balcony. It gets about 6-7 hours of direct sunlight. Is that enough? Worried about: Not enough lightNeighbors…
What pH should cannabis water be? Complete beginner guide
I keep reading about pH but I don't really understand it. What pH should my water be? Do I need to test it? What happens if pH is wrong? Growing in soil if that matters. Using…
How often should I water cannabis plants? Keep overwatering!
I think I'm killing my plants with kindness. The leaves are drooping and the soil stays wet for days. I'm watering every day because I read cannabis needs lots of water. Growing…
Best strain for beginners growing indoor? Budget setup
Starting my first indoor grow on a budget. I have: 2x2 tent100W LED light3 gallon fabric pots What strain would you recommend? Looking for something forgiving that I can actually…
How long does cannabis germination take? Seed hasn't cracked after 3 days
Dropped my seed in water 3 days ago, then moved to paper towel method. Still no taproot. Am I being impatient or is the seed dead? It's a Blue Dream feminized seed from Royal…
Why are my cannabis leaves turning yellow? First grow help!
Hey everyone, first time grower here. My plant is about 3 weeks old and the lower leaves are starting to turn yellow. The top looks healthy and green. I'm growing in Fox Farm…
Complete Beginner Guide to Growing Cannabis in 2026
Welcome to the RKS Community! Whether you're growing your first plant or your hundredth, this guide covers the essentials. Step 1: Choose Your Seeds Start with autoflower seeds…