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Joshua Mezman

Meet the grower

Joshua Mezman

Founder of a Pot for Pot · Grower in Chief · Host of the How to Grow video course

Joshua tried to germinate his first cannabis seed in high school, after joining one of the early public protests to decriminalize cannabis in the UK in 2000. He moved to the USA in 2010 and left university in Santa Cruz to grow medicinal cannabis full time. Since then he has grown hydroponically, aeroponically and in living soil, indoors, in greenhouses and in full sun, and has started both ancillary and plant-touching cannabis businesses, including the world's first smart electric trimming scissors. He founded a Pot for Pot in 2016 so anyone can grow their own weed at home, writes the grow guides on this site, hosts the free How to Grow video course and answers grower questions by email.

  • Growing cannabis since 2000, from the basement to the greenhouse to full sun
  • Founded a Pot for Pot in 2016, 10 years in business
  • Hosts the free 12-episode How to Grow video course
  • a Pot for Pot has taught 21,134 people to grow their own

Grow guides and articles

Written by Joshua Mezman

Key takeaways No. Creams, balms and lotions do not get you high. They absorb locally, so the cannabinoids stay out of the blood. The exception is transdermal patches, which push cannabinoids through the skin into […]

Key takeaways Runtz is a balanced 50/50 hybrid of Zkittlez and Gelato 33. It debuted at the 2017 Emerald Cup. The only true Runtz is Runtz OG, a clone-only cut. White and Pink Runtz are […]

Key takeaways The oldest hard evidence of people using cannabis dates to about 8000 BCE: seed and fruit marks on pottery in central Japan. By about 4000 BCE, people in China and Taiwan used hemp […]

Girl Scout Cookies strain, also known as GSC strain, is a potent and popular cannabis strain among medicinal and recreational cannabis consumers. This indica dominant hybrid is a sweet treat, but not the kind […]

Key takeaways Cannabis has a long medical history: the first recorded use dates to 2,800 BCE in China. California legalized medical marijuana in 1996. The FDA has approved four cannabis-based medicines: Epidiolex (CBD) plus Marinol, […]

  a Pot for Pot won 1st place for Most Innovative Product at The Emerald Cup Awards 2023 among other dope winners discussed below! Emerald Cup Award Winners for 2023 Ah, the Emerald Cup. Tim […]

Key takeaways Yes, you can grow cannabis without synthetic pesticides: living soil, beneficial bugs and companion planting keep most pests in check. Weed is not federally legal, so there is no EPA rule for it; […]

Key takeaways You do not need a grow tent for a small plant. You need light, soil, a pot and nutrients. Autoflowers stay compact and are ready to harvest about 80 to 100 days […]

Key takeaways Gifts with THC, like flower or edibles, must come from a local legal dispensary. THC-free accessories and grow gear can be ordered online. A DIY gift box without THC (rolling papers, […]

https://apotforpot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/harvest.mp4 Cannabis Harvesting Harvest big, potent, delicious buds! Cannabis is way too expensive for how easy it is to grow. Homegrown weed is fresh, safe, and free. Learn how to make money by getting high […]

The Medium 5 Gallon Grow Kit is our most popular all-in-one cannabis grow kit at a Pot for Pot, made for first-timers and old hands at an inexpensive price. You add a seed, water and […]

Key takeaways OG Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid, believed to be a cross of Chemdawg and Hindu Kush or Old World Paki Kush. It tests around 21% to 26% THC, with below 1% CBD on […]

  Key takeaways Sativas grow tall and lanky with long, thin leaves. They take 10 to 14 weeks to flower and grow best outdoors. Indicas grow short and bushy with broad leaves and dense buds. […]

Key takeaways No rigorous study proves you need both; many growers veg under metal halide, then switch to high-pressure sodium for flowering. Metal halide gives off broad, bluish-white light, like midday spring sun, which suits […]

More permissive cannabis laws have made it easier for researchers to study the health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds produced by plants in the cannabis family. These compounds are responsible for creating the psychoactive effects of marijuana.

Short answer You can set up a basic indoor cannabis grow for under $100 with a fabric pot, quality soil, water and an autoflowering seed. A sunny window with about 4 hours of direct sun […]

Short answer A cannabis plant moves through five stages: germination, seedling, vegetative, pre-flowering and flowering. Autoflowering plants finish the whole cycle in as little as 80 days. Photoperiod plants take longer, about 100 to 120 […]

Key takeaways Hemp is cannabis with no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight, so smoking it will not get you high. Soak seeds 24 hours, plant them in Jiffy pellets, then move plants to […]

Key takeaways Pick a spot with at least 6 hours of direct sun a day, a gentle breeze and a windbreak if winds run high. Above 85°F cannabis can stop growing, and below 55°F it […]

Key takeaways A tolerance break is one of the easiest ways to get higher. Even a few days to a couple of weeks off makes a difference. Switch strains often. Using the same strain every […]

Key takeaways The safest way to get weed outside a dispensary is to grow your own, so you know exactly where it came from. Black market THC vape cartridges skip the testing legal products get, […]

Key takeaways A gram is now the smallest common amount sold. A dime bag was about half a gram that once cost $10. An eighth is about 3.5 grams, a quarter about 7 grams, a […]

Key takeaways Water method: soak seeds in chlorine-free water in a dark place for 12 to 24 hours, then plant, sprouted or not. Jiffy peat pellets are the easiest medium: soak them in warm water, […]

Short answer Autoflowering cannabis flowers on its own clock instead of waiting for shorter days. Our kits grow autoflowers from seed to harvest in as little as 80 days, indoors or outdoors, so they suit […]

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