Growing Cannabis
The Best Cannabis Seeds for Poor Soil: Genetics That Thrive Anywhere
I like to produce strains for the budget growers and the guerrillas—who need the best cannabis seeds for poor soil. I search for genetics that aren't "divas." I want to sell only survivors...
The Secret to Growing Huge Cannabis Plants
I see the questions all the time: "Jerry, what strain can I buy that will give me a huge harvest?" People are looking for a magic bean, but after 50 years of growing in the shadows and under the sun, I can tell you the truth—a massive cannabis plant is a partnership between elite genetics and a massive amount of preparation.
Budget Cannabis Growing: My Ghostly Secrets for Frugal Farming
From The Ghost's own grows spanning over 50 years, I’ve learned that the best things in life—and the best buds—don't have to cost an arm and a leg. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned pro looking to simplify, budget cannabis growing is not just possible; it’s actually how some of the finest plants in history were raised.
The 9 Strains of the Summer of 2026: The Stony Oasis Trials
The move to the mountain is almost complete, and the 2026 cannabis growing season at Stony Oasis Farms is officially on the horizon. This year isn't just a grow; it’s a mission. I’ve spent 50 years working with this plant, and for the 2026 summer season, I’ve hand-selected 11 specific strains to document, breed, and preserve.
Why Vigorous Genetics are the Ultimate Pest Defense
In that secretive world, you quickly learn a few brutal truth: pests and pathogens aren't your primary problem. They are merely the cleanup crew sent to finish off the weak. If your plants are being "taken out" by spider mites or powdery mildew, you need to look deeper than the bug itself. Usually, you’re looking at a failure of vigor... a genetic deficit that makes your crop weak and susceptible. Or a poorly grown crop that is having issues.
The Thrill of the Hunt: Growing a Mystery Pack
Some growers want a label on everything. They want a certificate and a timeline before they even pop a bean. But for the rest of us? The ones who grew up when you just called it "kind bud" and hoped for the best? There’s a specific kind of magic in the unknown. That’s exactly why I put together jerrys special mystery cannabis seed pack. It’s for the hunter. The guy who trusts his eyes and his nose more than a fancy sticker.
Why Real Breeders Still Demand Regular Weed Seeds
Are feminized cannabis seeds better the regular seeds? The short answer is no, they are not better...I love regular cannabis seeds!
How to Grow 10lb Cannabis Plants Off-Grid: The 2026 Super Soil & Dryland Hugelkultur Guide
Learn in this....How to Grow 10lb Cannabis Plants Off-Grid: The 2026 Super Soil & Dryland Hugelkultur Guide. Join me as I create F1 hybrids under the central Washington summer sun.
DIY Nitrogen Boost: Using Urine to Fertilize Cannabis Plants
Jerry the Ghost here. If you’re deep in the woods and your plants are looking a little pale or yellow during the vegetative stage, you don’t need to hike back to the truck for a bottle of expensive liquid nutrients. You’ve actually got the perfect high-nitrogen fertilizer on you at all times....;o)
Bio-char for Guerrilla Growing: Making Your Own On-Site
erry here. If you want to build a soil that holds onto nutrients and water like a sponge for years—without hauling in bags of expensive amendments—you need to learn the art of biochar. It’s essentially "super-charcoal" that acts as a permanent home for the beneficial microbes we find in that forest leaf mold.
The ‘Snap Test’ for Perfect Cannabis Curing
You’ve finally harvested those fully flowered giants and they’re hanging in the drying room, or under a tree. Now comes the most critical question....how to cure your cannabis and "Is it ready for the jar?"
Yellow Leaves in Flower: Flush or Feed?
Seeing yellow leaves as the plants begin flower can send a grower into a panic. Your first instinct is usually to dump a gallon of high-nitrogen "grow" nutrients on them or, conversely, to flush them with ten gallons of water because you think you’ve overdone it. Before you do either, you need to understand if you even have a problem.
How to Stop ‘Bud Rot’ Before It Starts
Jerry here. There is no worse feeling for a grower than getting within a week or two of harvest, looking at a massive, sticky cola, and noticing a single, tiny grey leaf poking out of the side. You pull on it, and the whole center of the bud comes out as a mushy, grey, moldy mess. I have had to simply discard huge fully flowered 15 ft tall giants!
How Many Seeds Should I Start for a 10-Plant Harvest?
Jerry here. One of the most common questions I get from folks buying my seed packs is the "math of the harvest." If you have a legal limit of 10 plants, or you’ve cleared a "Ghost" spot specifically for a 10-pack of those 15-foot giants, you might think you only need to sprout 10 seeds.
The Best Strain for High Humidity (Mold Resistance)
Jerry here. If you’re growing in a "swamp" spot or an area where the morning fog rolls in and sits until noon, you are in a constant race against high humidity. High humidity is the perfect breeding ground for bud rot and powdery mildew. In my fifty years of experience, I’ve seen entire harvests turn to grey mush because of bud rot, and have had powdery mildew cover just about whole plants.
