Pay attention that growing marijuana may be subject to special restrictions and regulation in your country or state. Please contact your attorney to obtain advice before cultivating cannabis.
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Pay attention that growing marijuana may be subject to special restrictions and regulation in your country or state. Please contact your attorney to obtain advice before cultivating cannabis.
Growing marijuana is a demanding task that takes time and effort. Regardless, you will be rewarded with a good harvest.
Many people know about growing plants from horticulture. Gardening seems more familiar and common to people than growing cannabis. There are so many conflicting pieces of advice out there that it is very difficult to find valid life facts and not be wrong the first time.
Where to Grow?
The most popular growing method is the warehouse. The research shows that people most often use this method. Why? The reason is simple. It is very difficult to control weather conditions and it is impossible to predict them. Also, in greenhouses and outdoors, marijuana has a higher chance of getting sick or getting pests. This can not only reduce the yield but also kill the plant.
Besides, you can equip the warehouse in such a way as to create all suitable conditions for the plant. This guarantees stability and no temperature changes.
Don't forget that cannabis has a strong characteristic odor, especially during flowering.
However, this method requires a lot of money, because the equipment is quite expensive. Plus, you still have to fertilize the plant and you can still run into a diseased plant. The warehouse doesn't sound so simple, right?
Growing outdoors sounds simpler and more eco-friendly. However, this takes more time and attention.
It is also worth considering that cannabis requires a lot of sunlight. That is at least 6 hours of sunshine a day. And, you need to maintain the humidity level.
Keep in mind that outdoor marijuana growing is seasonal. This method is suitable for the period from spring to autumn when high, stable temperatures prevail.
Choosing Strain
Chances are, you will receive cannabis either in the form of a grain or a clone. The seeds must germinate before seedling. A clone is a cut from which an independent plant can grow.
The most important thing is the choice of the strain. Cannabis cannot be the same; everyone can have their difficulty growing or their whims. In general, some strains are only suitable for professionals. Even experienced growers don't always take on them. These are such strains as:
- Dr. Grinspoon
- Colombian Gold
- ACDC
- Trainwreck
- Headband
However, there are recommended strains for beginners that are not that hard to master, even if the person has no experience at all. These strains are resistant to mildew, drought, and pests, making maintenance much easier. These are such strains as:
- Blue Dream. One of the most popular among consumers. Its seeds can be easily found on the internet. This marijuana starts flowering around 8-10 weeks and yields around 11-12 weeks. This kush is not demanding but requires a lot of water. Due to its height of approximately 3-4 meters, it is best to grow this plant outdoors.
- Green Crack. This bud is already harvesting at about 10 weeks. It requires high temperatures. The grower will also need to prune the twigs so that the light reaches the bottom ones.
- GG4. It does not require much maintenance and grows approximately 2 meters in height. Produces a crop at 11 weeks and is higher if the cannabis was grown outside. Approximately 2-4 oz / ft
- Dutch Treat. The strain is sensitive to temperature changes, and it is also worth considering that the plant loves a dry and hot climate. However, it produces crops in 9-10 weeks.
- Cinex. It has a very short growth time, for which the kush is loved. The plant prefers indoor cultivation as it can control humidity and temperature. It also requires the pruning of the branches.
Monitor pH
This may be the main reason for the lack of a crop at all. The low pH level of the earth may be the reason why the plant does not receive nutrients at all.
Lighting
The biggest mistake budding growers make is lighting. While it was mentioned earlier that cannabis needs a minimum of 6 hours of light, plants often require 12 hours of light. However, there is a catch here, because the vegetative state requires about 18-22 hours of illumination. But at the time of flowering, the lighting hours should be reduced to 12 hours so as not to spoil the future harvest.
Water and Fertilizers
It is worth reducing the amount of water and fertilizer during the growing stage so as not to destroy the plant. Of course, it is always worth considering the requirement of the plant, however, closer to flowering, but requires less attention.
But you should beware of disease. For example, a nutrient burn caused by fertilizers, which slowly spreads throughout the plant and significantly reduces the yield.
Also, another unpleasant effect of an overabundance of nutrients will be the chemical taste of marijuana and a significant deterioration in THC.
It is best to cut back on nutrients and give the plant only half the daily value. However, it is worth increasing the amount of fertilizer if you notice obvious nutrient deficiencies. Usually, marijuana needs a lot of Phosphorus and Potassium. Sometimes it is worth using sugar or carbohydrates to improve the smell and taste of the kush.
Sometimes it is worth cutting back on the amount of water as well because temporary drought increases the plant's resistance.
Final thoughts
In general, growing marijuana is not a difficult process, however, the more you learn, the better you will get. If you do decide to grow large quantities of cannabis, you should learn about these methods:
- Sea of ​​Green Growing Method (SOG)
- Hydroponic culture system
They make it easier to take care of the plants and also minimize possible harm.
If you are looking to grow something for fun, then you should focus on strains with a variety of terpenes. In other words, focus on taste, even if your THC is low. It is also worth finding yourself a mentor so that growing cannabis does not seem so scary and too responsible.
And remember that if you want to grow a truly high harvest, then it takes the appropriate effort and time.
The more you try, the greater the harvest.
