Do you like apples? Well listen to this… The people of the Big Island need to learn what Home Rule is and why they should use it. Politicians, some of them already know and are either afraid to use it or more likely, afraid it…

# Have You Ever Heard of Glow-in-the-Dark Cannabis?   ## Well, you’re gonna hear about it here. Fuck no, I’m not talking about something you can just walk in and buy off a dispensary shelf right now. I’m talking about something a little weirder than that….

No. It isn’t. And the panic around it says more about who’s panicking than about what’s actually happening.I’ll be honest — this is a weird one to write. Not because it’s complicated, but because it’s hard to hold onto what actually matters while letting go…

So the story goes, herb today is far stronger (better) than the weed of the 60’s and 70’s. It may be true that the common market ha s generally more potent and fresher ganja but that can be explained by the loss of Mexican cannabis…

High Temp vs Low Temp Dabs: What’s Actually Better? Let’s talk about one of the biggest arguments in dab culture—high temp vs low temp. If you hang around long enough, you’ll see it play out the same way every time. There’s always that guy with…

🌧️ The Art of Watering Cannabis in the Tropics Avoiding Root Rot, Over-Watering, and Nutrient Lockout in Hawaii’s Climate 🌱 Introduction   Growing cannabis in Hawaii is nothing like growing cannabis on the mainland. Not even in the same universe, braddah. Here the humidity comes at…

Puna Diesel the story. On May 2016 Cannabis Care Hawaii, organizers of the Hawaii Cannabis Expo held the 2nd annual Free the Plant event in Oahu. The winner for the island of Hawaii a.k.a. the Big Island, was Puna Diesel, entered by Professor Potgrower of…

When asked how much light do you give your plants for vegative cycles you may get many different answers. When asked why or how they learned of their choice answers get a little fuzzy. The most common answer is hours on and 6 hours off…

REGULATION AS SABOTAGETHE WAR ON WEED, THE RŌNIN, AND THE LIES STILL WALKING AROUND Why is cannabis regulation not just paperwork, but a continuation of the War on Weed? The financial engine behind it was staggering. The United States has spent over a trillion dollars…

# The Age of Convenience: Are We Living in It Right Now? Yes, I think we are. I think the **Age of Convenience** is not just a catchy phrase, but a real phase of modern life — a period where more and more systems are…

Is weed legal in Hawaii? Are there any Hawaii marijuana laws? We answer all of your questions in this blog post covering Hawaii’s medical regulations and adult-use status. The Hawaiian Islands, known as the most remote populated archipelago, is home to lush rainforests, active volcanoes,…

This is the interview of Aaron from July, 2022… https://cannabisradio.com/audio/7998/979462 Vivian is also the editor of Skunk Magazine, look for an extended interview and story on Big Island Genetics this fall!

Let’s get this straight: if you’re still running an 18/6 or—heaven forbid—a 24/0 light schedule in veg, you’re not a cutting-edge grower. You’re a zombie grower. Marching in lockstep to outdated advice, burning watts, and burning money. Meanwhile, your plants are screaming, “Professor Potgrower would…

Humidity Is Your Friend: The Hawaiian Grower’s Guide to VPD, Rainforest Air, and Perfect Plant Health     Most mainland growers hear the word “humidity” and immediately clutch their pearls like someone just said ‘powdery mildew’ in a crowded room. They’ve been conditioned by desert grow charts,…

🌿 Foliar Feeding Is Dumb: Professor Potgrower calls it how he sees it  Let’s get this straight. Foliar feeding—spraying nutrients on your plant’s leaves—is one of those things that sounds smart until you actually understand how plants work. I’m Professor Potgrower, I live in Hawaii,…

Everything You’ve Been Told About “Indica vs. Sativa” Is Outdated Indian hemp’s world tour, Afghanica’s resin engines, Ruderalis as a high-latitude sativa adaptation — and why Hawaiʻi made magic Opening note to readers What follows isn’t “my discovery.” I’m passing along what careful botanists, chemists,…

# The Great Seed Swindle: Is the “Seedocalypse” of 2026 Real or Just a Marketing Scam? **Are cannabis seeds becoming illegal in 2026?** Despite the frantic emails in your inbox, the answer isn’t a simple “yes” or “no”—it’s a story of bureaucratic incompetence meeting biological…

Many growers have different techniques for growing cannabis. Time tested, many growers are set in their ways. The old saying goes; “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. This is a good philosophy however, if you are unaware of a plant’s potential you will fail…