Marijuana is rapidly becoming acceptable and legalized in most parts of the world. As its medicinal value continues to attract attention, more people prefer growing their crops from seedling to harvest.
Growing cannabis is not daunting because the plant is typically a weed. It can grow anywhere without tender care. However, when growing it with desired results in mind, anyone can grow it and get a bumper harvest for consumption and sale.
Essentials for growing the best ‘weed’
- The seed variety
No matter how much you read and research cannabis, your plant cannot grow beyond its genetic composition. Buy potent seeds that match your expectation.
Do you want auto-flowering or feminized seeds? What resources do you have at your disposal? The best variety for beginners is auto-flowering because they grow easily and fast.
Avoid clones and mid-grade seeds or bag-seed to save yourself the disappointment, Instead buy top-shelf genetics from reputable cannabis retailers. You’re likely to get consistently high-yielding buds. If you choose to use clones, purchase them from a reliable retailer.
- Source of light
Cannabis requires a lot of light to thrive. An excellent bud has a reliable light source.You may have natural lighting, but providing grow lights provides specific UV rays and in appropriate intensity.
Sufficient lighting increases the buds’ density, potency, and yields. Therefore, choose powerful bulbs that provide consistent bright lights produces remarkably potent buds. Choosing an incandescent bulb for your herbs is preparing for disappointment.
- Nutrients
The harvest you obtain from your crop is equivalent to the nutrients you give to your plants throughout the plant life. Nutrient deficiencies in cannabis plants the guide can cause poor harvest. However,bloom boosters, aroma enhancers, and bulk builders improve the health of your plant.
Begin with appropriate basic nutrients to give your seeds a great start.When the plant is in the vegetative stage, use nitrogen-rich nutrients. However, reduce the quantityin the second half stage when the plants stop vegetative growth.
When flowering sets in, apply phosphorus-rich supplements to trigger the building and multiplication of the buds. You can also use supplements to achieve specific results.
- Temperature and humidity
These two factors go hand in hand. The flowering stage is the most critical phase in cannabis.Optimal humidity and temperature enhance the increase of resin which contributes to the herb’s color, flavor, and aroma.
Day and night temperatures vary significantly. The fluctuation can affect your crop negatively. Invest in a hygrometer to monitor the humidity level and adjust accordingly. For instance, before harvest,most varieties require low temperatures.Research to know the humidity required forthe vegetative and the flowering stage.
- Ventilation
Ventilation is closely related to humidity and temperature. Good airflow from seedling to harvest enhances the yield of every bud on your plant. Cannabis is a wind-pollinated herb and proper ventilation enhances the viability of the crop.
- Drying and curing the harvest
This is the final and the most critical stage in handling cannabis. Mishandling the mature buds can cause one to lose the entire harvest.
Growing cannabis is easy and simple if you invest reliable seeds and accurate information for seedling, vegetative, flowering, and harvest phases.