Posted on October 15, 2018 in Other

Those who previously grow their cannabis plants indoors were doing so because the public opinion towards cannabis was a bit different than it was today. As we’re all starting to be more aware of the numerous benefits this plant has on our health, many people are choosing to grow cannabis in their garden.

Besides growing your own garden, you can now even purchase a weed pen and enjoy all these benefits as well. But for those who enjoy the process itself, there are some fire pit design ideas and few things you should know if you’re determined to grow cannabis in your own garden.

 

Variety of Choice

You will find many options on the market when it comes to legal plant material, from the ones with citrus flavor to weed vaporizer. With thousands of options, it might be a bit overwhelming for a first-time grower. The important thing you can’t forget about when purchasing cannabis seeds is to purchase the ones that are suited to outdoor conditions. 

All of the essential information will be specified in the varietal listing, but make sure you know exactly what you want and where you can buy it. Also, consider purchasing mold-resistant varieties if you live in a region with a lot of humidity. 

Male and Female Plants

Cannabis produces male and female flowers on separated plants. Females will produce fat flowers buds which are rich in psychoactive compounds, while males will produce little flowers which are not even sufficient for smoking. 

When you decide to plant your cannabis seeds, you will probably end up with one half of male plants and the other half of female ones. Before these plants begin to grow, you will need to get rid of the male plants as male pollen results in female buds full of seeds, which you should definitely avoid. 

Starting Seeds

The seeds itself don’t require special treatment but if you soak them in water for a few days before you plant them, they will germinate faster. The best trick to ensure your plants succeed is starting off indoors in a sunny window, and later transplanting these seedlings outdoor once there’s no danger of frost or low temperatures. 

Conditions to Grow 

To grow them successfully, your cannabis plants will need at least six hours of direct sun every day and also fantastic drainage. If you’ve ever planted vegetables in a typical raised bed, this will also be good for your cannabis plants as well. Ensure there is a good circulation of air as it’s vital to prevent fungal diseases. Also, your plants should be separated from each other to prevent a dense hedge by the end of summer. 

Cannabis plants need a lot of nutrients so enrich these beds with composted manure one month before planting your plants. You should do that by spreading at least five centimetres of compost over your planting area. If you’re planting cannabis in pots, you can rely on fertilizer instead of compost. 

Feeding and Watering

Cannabis plants need a lot of water to grow. You should irrigate each time you notice the surface of the soil is dry. Once your cannabis plants are knee-high, add a layer of mulch to cut back on the loss of the soil moisture. If you have quality beds, you will not need fertilizer, even though utilizing it could lead to better results. 

Use a high-nitrogen fertilizer every three weeks as it stimulates abundant vegetative growth. Utilize it until mid-summer and then switch to fertilizer that has a higher amount of phosphorus which stimulates dense and abundant flowers. 

 

Final Thoughts

Growing your cannabis garden is maybe not the easiest thing in the world, but it will provide you with so many benefits once these plants grow that you’ll forget all about your growing process. After all, it’s exciting to watch how a plant grows almost out of nothing and becomes this highly valuable crop that will help you in so many ways!