What are trichomes?
Trichomes are the tiny glands that cover the buds and produce resin. We explain what they are and why growers look at them under a magnifier.
Glossary
Growing and cannabis terms explained simply, assuming no prior knowledge. One question per entry.
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What are terpenes?
Terpenes are the substances that give each strain its smell and taste. We explain what they are and how to use that information to choose seeds.
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What are pistils?
Pistils are the little hairs that grow out of the buds of female plants. We explain what they are for and what their color tells you.
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What are internodes?
Internodes are the sections of stem between one node and the next. We explain what they tell you about the plant's genetics and the light it gets.
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What are cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids are the cannabis plant's own substances, like THC or CBD. We explain what they are and which ones you'll see mentioned most often.
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What are calyxes?
Calyxes are the small, teardrop-shaped structures that make up the bud. We explain what they are and why growers pay attention to them.
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What are regular seeds?
Regular seeds give male and female plants, just as in nature. We explain what that means for your grow and who they are a good option for.
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What are photoperiod seeds?
Photoperiod seeds give plants that flower when the days get shorter. We explain how they work and how they differ from autoflowering seeds.
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What are feminized seeds?
Feminized seeds almost always give female plants, which are the ones that produce buds. We explain how they are made and when they suit you.
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What are autoflowering seeds?
Autoflowering seeds give plants that flower on their own, based on age, without you having to change the hours of light. We tell you how they work and when they suit you.
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What does yield in g/m² mean?
Yield in g/m² tells you how many grams of dried bud a strain can produce per square meter of growing space. We explain how to read this figure and the g/plant one.
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What is a landrace strain?
A landrace is a traditional strain from a region, adapted to its climate after generations of growing. We explain where they come from and how they behave.