What does Tissue Culture mean? A tissue culture is the cultivation of a plant through the use of a cutting or other plant tissue. Tissue culturing is the most common form of plant reproduction and cloning in the greenhouse setting. A tissue culture can also be used to reproduce plants that demonstrate exceptional disease or pest resistance, […]

What does Tilth mean? Tilth refers to the physical condition of gardening soil for cultivation. The factors that determine soil tilth include, but are not limited to, water drainage, rate of water infiltration, aeration, moisture content, stability, and the formation of the aggregated particles in the soil. More Info On Tilth Gardeners should perform occasional checks on soil […]

What does Tilray mean? Tilray is a Canadian company based in British Columbia that cultivates and delivers high-quality cannabis to consumers. The company is one of the largest producers of medical marijuana in the world. The company is dedicated to creating premium medical marijuana products. Tilray sells cannabis strains directly to medical marijuana patients via their online […]

What does Tipburn mean? In botany, tipburn is a physical plant defect that is mainly characterized by a breakdown of the margins of the inner leaves. It shows up as yellowed leave tips, but can lead to greater issues. Tipburn usually occurs due to a nutrient deficiency or related issue. In some cases, external tipburn can occur […]

What does Thug mean? In horticulture, a thug is a plant that has the potential to become a nuisance plant. A thug is a garden plant that is often intentionally planted, but soon may become a pest in the garden if given the right conditions. More Info On Thug Thug plants are often sold in garden supply stores […]

What does Thrip mean? Thrips (Thysanoptera) are small, slender, winged insects that feed on plants and are a common garden pest. Most thrips feed by puncturing through a leaf and sucking out the nutrients, depriving the plants of what they need to grow. Thrips are a common pest in the greenhouse and for indoor and outdoor plants. […]

What does Three-Chambered Grinder mean? A grinder is a tool with sharp teeth used to break up cured buds into smaller pieces right before consumption. This allows for better airflow and access to more trichomes. A three-chambered grinder has three parts that separate the bud and is useful to catch the kief. Many also contain screens that […]

What does Third Lung mean? In cannabis culture, third lung is a slang term for a large smoking apparatus used for cannabis. It is easily made at home and holds large amounts of smoke. Other names for a third lung are reverse gravity bong, iron lung, rat’s tail, lungie, anti-gravity bong, and parachute. The term third lung […]

What does Thinning mean? In order to grow strongly and develop correctly, plants cannot be crowded. However, seeding is generally best done in relatively concentrated rows, particularly when starting seeds indoors. Thinning is the process of removing excess seedlings to help ensure healthy growth for others. More Info On Thinning When growing plants from seed, you will often […]

What does Thigmotropism mean? In plant biology, any type of ‘tropism’ is a plant’s physical response to some sort of external stimuli, such as water, lighting, chemicals, etc. The response is typically movement of some sort. Thigmotropism specifically refers to a plant’s natural response to physical contact. According to botanists, both abiotic and biotic requirements are needed […]