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Tendril
What does Tendril mean? A tendril is the anatomy of a plant that consists of stem tissue or leave stalk. The tendril is a threadlike, twisting, clinging growth on the vines of the plant that enables it to attach itself to another object or another plant for support. Plants such as grapes, peas, and cucumbers have tendrils. […]
Tender Plants
What does Tender Plants mean? A tender plant is one that is not cold tolerant, and will be killed by even a light frost. Many tender plants can be killed by cold alone, with no need for actual frost. This is in contrast to hardy plants, which can often survive in very cold temperatures. More On Tender Plants […]
Taproot
What does Taproot mean? A taproot is an anchoring root growing downward in a vertical orientation. Taproots are the main root anchoring system that the feeding roots grow from. A taproot is usually a thick root that tapers gradually. Taproots are the thick primary root that normally grows straight down under the soil. In some cases, a […]
T5 Fluorescent Lamp
What does T5 Fluorescent Lamp mean? The T5 fluorescent lamp is a common grow light used to cultivate cannabis. The light derives its name from the fact that it is a tubular fluorescent lamp that measures ⅝ of an inch in diameter. Typically, the tubes are arranged in a panel so that they are located parallel to […]
T5 Fluorescent
What does T5 Fluorescent mean? The T5 fluorescent bulb is similar to other types of fluorescents, and has been around since the 1950s. Two new versions debuted in the 1990s, including a high-efficiency model and a high-output model. All are well-suited for use in indoor and hydroponic gardening set-ups. A wide range of fluorescent bulbs can be […]
Systemic Pesticide
What does Systemic Pesticide mean? A systemic pesticide is a form of pesticide that is water soluble and absorbed by a plant when applied to its roots, seeds, or leaves. Once the pesticide is absorbed by the target plant, the chemicals in the pesticide will circulate through a plant’s system. This results in the plant killing any […]
Synthetic Urine
What does Synthetic Urine mean? Synthetic urine is fake urine that is used to beat or pass a drug test. The artificial urine is manufactured to resemble human urine that is clean and has no trace of drugs or other substances such opiates, marijuana, cocaine, or other illegal drugs that would make a person fail a drug […]
Synthetic Rooting Hormone
What does Synthetic Rooting Hormone mean? A synthetic rooting hormone is a synthesized, man-made form of a plant’s natural hormone indoleacetic acid (IAA), also referred to as auxin. The synthetic auxin hormone stimulates root growth in plants. The hormone also plays a key role in a plant’s ability to reproduce through embryo creation, in cell division, and […]
Synthetic Fertilizer
What does Synthetic Fertilizer mean? Synthetic fertilizers are man-made, inorganic fertilizers. They are normally derived from the by-products of the petroleum industry and include such ingredients as potassium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, superphosphate, and ammonium nitrate. Most synthetic fertilizers do not contain as many of the micronutrients that plants frequently require for healthy growth. Synthetic fertilizers tend to […]
Synthetic Cannabinoids
What does Synthetic Cannabinoids mean? Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemicals that are sprayed or applied to plant material that resembles cannabis plants to make it replicate marijuana. The material with the synthetic cannabinoids, which is considered synthetic cannabis, is then smoked or vaporized. In some cases, natural cannabis concentrates are being tainted by the additions of synthetic […]
