Stoney Tark
Stoney Tark is a prolific writer from Europe, known for his articles on growing, breeding and making hashish, interviews and especially his best tips. Over the past 11 years, he has become one of the industry's most recognised writers.
Head writer for cultivation for Soft Secrets Magazine, as well as his work for High Times Magazine, Skunk Magazine, Garden Culture Magazine, Weed World Magazine, The Emerald, Grow Magazine, Cannabis Culture Magazine, Dutch Passion, The Super Sativa Seed Club, Paradise Seeds, Humboldt Seed Organization, Atami and ILGM.
Stoney is also a breeder for Prana Medical Seeds, sponsored by SANlight, an author of Stoney Tark’s Top Tips on Growing Cannabis available on Amazon, and a brand ambassor and faculty member with Oaksterdam University.
Stoney Tark’s Expertise:
- Cultivation
- Grow reports
- Cannabis breeder
- Hash maker
- Interviewer
- Plant Science
Stoney Tark’s Milestones:
- 11 years as head of cultivation for Soft Secrets Magazine
- A prolific writer for a wide variety of magazine and blog articles
- Author of Stoney Tark's Top Tips on Growing Cannabis
- Faculty member for Oaksterdam University - https://oaksterdam.com/stoney-tark/
- Nominee for Cannabis Journalist of the Year at the International Cannabis Awards
- High Life Cup judge
- Producer of The Roll Models Podcast
- Sponsored by SANlight
Latest articles
12 October 2026 The flowering phase of cannabis is the period during which the plant develops flowers and buds. But when does flowering begin, what happens during the various weeks of flowering, and how can you recognise healthy cannabis buds? In this guide, you’ll discover how the flowering phase progresses, what role the 12/12 light cycle plays, and what to look out for as the buds develop.
15 September 2026 Want to learn how to clone cannabis plants and produce healthy cuttings? This guide explains step by step how cannabis cloning works, which conditions support healthy root development and which common beginner mistakes to avoid.
3 August 2026 The pH and EC of cannabis largely determine how effectively your plants absorb nutrients. In this guide, you’ll learn what the ideal pH and EC levels are for soil and hydroponics, how to measure them correctly, and how to prevent problems such as nutrient lockout to ensure healthy growth and maximum yield.
20 April 2026 Autoflower cannabis plants are popular because they grow quickly and are easy to grow. Yet achieving high yields requires the right approach. In this blog, you will discover how to get the most out of your autoflowers, both indoors and outdoors, with the right lighting, nutrition, training and genetics.
8 April 2026 Growing cannabis with the right grow light settings? In this complete guide, you will learn the ideal light schedule, the correct distance between lamp and plant and how PPFD light intensity affects growth and yield. Discover practical tips to avoid light stress and get the most out of your grow.
25 March 2026 Looking for the best grow light for cannabis? In this blog, you can read all about LED vs HID, PAR, PPFD and how much light cannabis plants need for healthy growth and maximum yield.






