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Growing Stories with Dirty_Pot_Pirate

written by Plant with Benefits

⚡Q&A session with @Dirty_Pot_Pirate 🇺🇸

▪Experience: 6 Years
▪Grow Space:  5’x2'x5’5 Closet & 2'x1'5x2' Seed starter 
▪Lighting: T5 Lights
▪Growing Medium:  Fox Farm Ocean Forest
▪Nutrients: General Hydroponics 

🌱Why are you passionate about growing your own herbs?

"I’ve loved weed since the day my friend Lou past me a hit from his momma's bowl years ago. The vibes and people for the most part surrounding the plant are great, but the bullshit with legality pushes people into a shady market. I've been robbed multiple times, cheated out of my money with pebbles in the bag or soaked weed that smelled funny, even disgusting bud covered in bugs and mold. I’d like to say I found someone reliable but they are even sketchy from time to time. In an effort to drive those affiliates away and gain a different perspective on the plant I decided to start my first grow!"

🌱Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome?

"Watering and feeding habits."

🌱What makes growing rewarding?

"Seeing, smelling and smoking the end product after waiting so long!"

🌱Favorite strain to cultivate?

"I personally have only grown bag seed so far. Would really love to get my hands on some Cheese, I miss the smell! "

🌱What growing tips do you have for the aspiring seedlings out there?

"Yeah just this one, I’m learning this still - “less is more” concerning plant food, you can always give them more if needed later on."

👉🏻Go check out this grower's IG Dirty_Pot_Pirate for updates and more growing essentials. Thank you for allowing us to feature you on #PlantWithBenefits and giving us permission to showcase your images. 🙏🏻

December 4, 2018 0 comment
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Growing Knowledge

How to grow recreational cannabis safely at home in Canada

written by Plant with Benefits
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It is now legal to grow recreational Cannabis indoors in Canada; however, home cultivation remains a contentious issue especially among landlords. Current federal legislation for recreational cannabis growing at home allows a maximum of four plants for every household. While cities don’t need to formulate legislation to allow cultivation, provinces, and municipalities have the power to put restrictions on how recreational cannabis is cultivated and sold in respective areas. For instance, provinces like Quebec and Manitoba have banned home growing.

The stigma behind growing Cannabis 

There are many reasons against homegrown cannabis, the most notable being fire hazards. Those against recreational marijuana cultivation at home claim the high-watt light bulbs used to provide light are capable of melting nearby wiring and causing fires. Wiring issues caused by electricity theft to power high-watt bulbs are also a concern.

Critics are also concerned about minor explosion caused by compressed CO2 tanks used to boost yields and butane (which is commonly used in the extraction of THC from marijuana). One such critic; Halifax’s deputy fire chief, Roy Hollet, has even been on record stating fire risks are expected to increase because of recreational cannabis cultivation.

However, growing recreational cannabis at home isn’t that different from keeping aquatic pets or amphibians (something considered a safe hobby).

Growing Cannabis is like any other hobby

There are indeed similarities between recreational cannabis growing and keeping aquatic pets/amphibians at home as a hobby. Both pose fire risks. To set up an aquarium at home, you need electricity for your aquarium lights, filters, and heating. But electricity doesn't “mix well” with water. For this reason, you need a drip loop to prevent water running from your aquarium cord into the power outlet which in turn increases risks of fire or electric shock.

Keeping aquatic pets/amphibians also comes with other risks that are similar to those experienced when growing cannabis at home, i.e. condensation. High humidity levels can encourage mold growth. The risks are higher with aquatic pets since recreational cannabis growth in Canada has been limited to four plants per household which can’t increase humidity levels significantly.

In a nutshell, both pose similar risks. The most important thing to be aware of is to ensure safe growing. In fact, there are solutions in the market already that make recreational cannabis growing at home safe. One such solution is investing in a home cultivation kit or a “grow box” that has been designed to make cultivation easy while getting rid of the notable risks.

Following legislation is also important since recreational cannabis pose huge fire risks when cultivation is done on a large scale as opposed to when it is restricted to four plants only. Awareness of safe growing will definitely go a long way in eliminating the stigma surrounding recreational cannabis growing in homes.

Where can you grow Cannabis?

In case you are wondering where it is safe to cultivate recreational cannabis, you can grow anywhere -in townhomes and homes in Canada provided you educate yourself on safe indoor cultivation and take the necessary precautions. Condos and rented homes may have stricter laws. It would be best to look into your building's policy or notify your landlord before growing.

You can grow recreational cannabis at home in; Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, and Saskatchewan.

Prevention and Precautions when growing recreational Cannabis 

Fire

You'll need grow lights, heating, exhaust fans, etc. to grow cannabis at home. However, this comes with risks. Here are precautions you need to take when dealing with heating, exhaust fans, high-watt bulbs among other equipment.

• Install GFCI protection: A ground fault circuit interrupter or GFCI is designed to prevent electric shock as well as monitor current imbalances. 

• Install a fire alarm: You need a fire alarm in your growing areas to alert you of smoke or fires in time.  

• You should also avoid overloading power outlets. It is recommendable to hire an electrician to do major rewiring to ensure proper and safe power attachments if necessary.

• Power outlets should also be protected from water using covers and/or the drip loop method. 

• Equipment should also be mounted securely. Tie loose wires. 

• Store liquids and flammables properly – away from electrical outlets.

• Child/Pet proof your growing area to prevent from accidents 

Mold

High humidity levels for indoor growing areas may pose mold growth risks. Water is bound to find its way to your floors through poor ventilation and water spillage. To avoid this, follow these simple steps.

• Use waterproof mats to protect your home’s floors from water damage and leakage.   

• Having a second humidity thermometer outside your grow tent will help monitor your RH 

• Purchase a dehumidifier to control high humidity levels  

• Immediately clean any water spillage and cover exposed liquids from evaporating  

• Install proper ventilation and exhaust fans to help distribute excess humidity 

Safety equipments

Before you start growing cannabis recreationally in your home, make sure you have the right safety equipment in place, i.e. a fire alarm to alert you of fires and a fire extinguisher to help you deal with any fires that may occur. It’s also advisable to invest in proper eye-wear to protect your eyes from UV rays emitted by grow lights. You should also consider investing in a grow box or tent with exhaust fans to allow for proper ventilation.

Routine Assessment

You’ll need to conduct weekly assessments to ensure your recreational cannabis cultivation runs smoothly with minimal risks. Among the evaluations, your routine checkups should include; checking if your fire alarms, fans, heater, and lights are working correctly. You should also maintain a clean growing and work-space environment as well as to check and secure any loose wires/wiring. Remove and replace any damaged wires if necessary. Lastly, check the expiry date of your fire extinguisher and learn how to use it.

Dismantle the stigma of homegrown Cannabis 

The stigma surrounding recreational cannabis cultivation at home is unfounded given hobbies like keeping aquarium pets attract the same risks. It is possible to dismantle this stigma through awareness and safe practices. You can grow recreational cannabis safely indoors in Canada as long as you are aware of the proper growing practices and you take the necessary precautions. It’s also important to follow the law and restrict your growing to four plants providing that you're only growing recreationally. The above measures may seem “overboard” however, your safety and that of your loved ones matters a lot. The importance of being courteous to your neighbors and growing responsibly can’t also be overemphasized.

November 12, 2018 0 comment
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Growing Stories

Growing Stories with OperationFullSpectrum

written by Plant with Benefits

⚡Q&A session with @OperationFullSpectrum 🇨🇦

▪Experience: 16 Years
▪Grow Space:  3 x 200 foot grow rooms
▪Lighting: Quickgrow LED
▪Growing Medium:  Coco coir timed drip fed, Deepwater culture, and soil
▪Nutrients: Future harvest development/plant life nutrients and quick grow in-house blends

🌱Why are you passionate about growing your own herbs?

"I have epilepsy and a combination of CBD and THC takes 99% off my seizures away, pills failed terribly."

🌱Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome?

"Being patient and waiting for the final medication to be ready. It's worth the time and effort and patience "

🌱What makes growing rewarding?

"Growing such a beautiful flower that can beat epilepsy and gives back independent living."

🌱Favorite strain to cultivate?

"Jack Herer hands down the easiest to grow. It's most effective against seizures and pain"

🌱What growing tips do you have for the aspiring seedlings out there?

"Be patient with your plants, the reward is much more valuable than the time spent growing, a little goes a long way"

👉🏻Go check out this grower's IG OperationFullSpectrum for updates and more growing essentials. Thank you for allowing us to feature you on #PlantWithBenefits and giving us permission to showcase your images. 🙏🏻

November 7, 2018 0 comment
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Growing Stories

Growing Stories with NoobNoobNugs

written by Plant with Benefits

⚡Q&A session with @NoobNoobNugs 🇺🇸

▪Experience: 1 Year
▪Grow Space:  4x4 Gorilla Grow tent & 3x4 veg/clone tent. 
▪Lighting: Kind LED K5 XL750 & King 1000watts LED 
▪Growing Medium:  Sunshine Mix #4
▪Nutrients: Techna Flora, Worm Castings, Down to Earth Bio-Live, Age Old Fish & Seaweed Fertilizer

🌱Why are you passionate about growing your own herbs?

"Seeing other great growers on YouTube and Instagram really inspired me to start growing myself. There are so many great growers out there giving out great advice. Go find those that inspire you too! "

🌱Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome?

"The curing after the growing has been difficult to get perfect, but it is just as important as the grow itself. Just like a nice dry-aged steak, there is no rushing, it takes time, so be patient."

🌱What makes growing rewarding?

"Getting to experience the fruit of your own labor is very satisfying. Growing up, strain selection was extremely limited and usually poor quality, so being able to have both variety and quality is also great."

🌱Favorite strain to cultivate?

"Easiest strain I've grown so far is White Widow. Very vigorous growth and can handle a lot of plant training. In contrast, Jack Herer was one of the more difficult strains to grow, less vigorous growth, and more sensitive to nutrients, but the quality of the final product was the best I've ever had. Hopefully, I can find a happy middle ground eventually."

🌱What growing tips do you have for the aspiring seedlings out there?

"Do not be afraid to train your plants. This plant is extremely resilient and has bounced back from everything I have ever done to it. Topping will allow you to have multiple beautiful colas instead of just a X-mas tree. Bending will allow you to shape the canopy evenly. There are many other training methods such as super-cropping, low-stress training (LST), FIMing, etc. Don't worry, duct tape can mend almost anything. Watch some YouTube and try it out! "

👉🏻Go check out this grower's IG NoobNoobNugs for updates and more growing essentials. Thank you for allowing us to feature you on #PlantWithBenefits and giving us permission to showcase your images. 🙏🏻

November 1, 2018 0 comment
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Growing Stories

Growing Stories with The_Aerogarden_Grower

written by Plant with Benefits

⚡Q&A session with @The_Aerogarden_Grower 🇺🇸

▪Experience: 1 Year
▪Grow Space:  Stereo cabinet grow box 3ft x 2 ft
▪Lighting: LED
▪Growing Medium:  Organic Soil
▪Nutrients: Alaska Naturals Nutrients

🌱Why are you passionate about growing your own herbs?

"High rising cannabis prices and the hassle of getting cannabis sparked my interest to grow my own!"

🌱Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome?

"Getting the plant to flower was my only problem. I couldn't figure out how to trigger the plant to flower. Thanks for YouTube."

🌱What makes growing rewarding?

"Watching this plant mature and grow is great but the harvest is the final reward!"

🌱Favorite strain to cultivate?

"Being a new grower I've only worked with 1 strain, that being "Blue Dream"

🌱What growing tips do you have for the aspiring seedlings out there?

"Patience and dedication will pay off. Keep growing!"

👉🏻Go check out this grower's IG The_Aerogarden_Grower for updates and more growing essentials. Thank you for allowing us to feature you on #PlantWithBenefits and giving us permission to showcase your images. 🙏🏻

October 23, 2018 0 comment
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Growing Stories

Growing Stories with Ryanisgrowing

written by Plant with Benefits

⚡Q&A session with @RyanisGrowing 🇺🇸

▪Experience: 5 Months
▪Grow Space:  Apollo Horticulture 36”x36”x72” Grow Tent
▪Lighting: Mars Hydro 600w + 300W LED's
▪Growing Medium:  Coco Coir & Perlite 70/30%
▪Nutrients: Canna Coco & CalMag

🌱Why are you passionate about growing your own herbs?

"I've always been sort of a cannabis enthusiast and have always dreamed of growing my own. Most people around me always looked down on it and thought of me as a being a lazy stoner, but I always knew it meant so much more to me than that. Due to legality issues, I haven't been able to start my passion until it was legalized in my state. I aspire to learn all that can be learned about growing this wonderful plant and hope to own a large scale grow operation one day."

🌱Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome?

"As this is my first official grow and how seriously I knew I would take this hobby, I decided to give myself a challenge and start with growing in Coco Coir, a hydroponic medium. Growing in coco is not an easy task (especially for first-timers), it's not as easy as pouring water in the pot as some do with soil. You really have pay more attention to pH, EC (Electrical Conductivity) / PPM (Parts per million), drainage, and make sure they are in acceptable zones or you may fall into a world of problems. The most difficult parts of growing in coco for me would be getting the NPK ratios right for each stage of life the plants were in. Cannabis and plants, in general, need more of certain primary macronutrients( NPK) during different stages of life, more N during vegetative state, and more PK during flowering. Its easy to give too much Nitrogen during flower and you end up with diminished growth, dark leaves, and fluffy buds. Finding a good balance between these are essential."

🌱What makes growing rewarding?

"The most rewarding aspect for me would be the joy I get from watching my plants grow from seed to harvest. It's really nice to wake up every day to something you created and seeing how they are doing, how much they've grown and what you can improve on. Oh yeah, and the free bud is nice too 😉 "

🌱Favorite strain to cultivate?

"As I've stated I'm a new grower, so I haven't had much experience with other strains. The strain I'm growing now are gorilla glues, all my plants are currently on week 11, they are nearing the end of their life and smell delicious!"

🌱What growing tips do you have for the aspiring seedlings out there?

"Do your research!! I cant stress this enough. Many think that growing cannabis is as easy as giving it sunlight and water. This isn't the case at all, especially for indoor growers. If you are growing indoor, in soil, coco, or DWC, Its extremely important that you get the right equipment and don't cheap out on it. The term "you get what you pay for" has never been more apparent than in the cultivation of cannabis. That doesn't mean you have to go out and buy thousands of dollars worth of equipment, but do your research on each equipment before you buy it, compare it with others and read what others have said about it. For example if growing in coco or in deep water culture, a $10 pH meter compared to a $150 has a very huge difference. Those cheap meters are never truly accurate and need constant calibration. You really never know if the values are right or not and a few decimals off could be detrimental to your yields. There will be ups and downs almost every day but you will never stop learning, make sure to have fun doing it as well and your plants will thank you for it!"

👉🏻Go check out this grower's IG RyanisGrowing for updates and more growing essentials. Thank you for allowing us to feature you on #PlantWithBenefits and giving us permission to showcase your images. 🙏🏻

October 15, 2018 0 comment
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Growing Stories

Growing Stories with Stomata_Medgrower

written by Plant with Benefits

⚡Q&A session with @Stomata_Medgrower 🇺🇸

▪Experience: 5 Years
▪Grow Space:  5'x5' Grow Room & 2'x4' Matrix Grow Tent
▪Lighting: CMH 600w & LED
▪Growing Medium:  Coco Coir
▪Nutrients: Blue Planet Nutrients, Greenplanet Medi One, Grow More Seaweed Extract,  BioAg TM-7, & CalMag

🌱Why are you passionate about growing your own herbs?

"I've always loved Cannabis."

🌱Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome?

"Having to do everything with one hand. My condition has gotten worse as time goes on."

🌱What makes growing rewarding?

"The fact that I've grown my own and let's face it, smoking your fruit."

🌱Favorite strain to cultivate?

"My own. I've worked really hard on breeding it."

🌱What growing tips do you have for the aspiring seedlings out there?

"Air movement, nutrients, and bright lights."

👉🏻Go check out this grower's IG Stomata_Medgrower for updates and more growing essentials. Thank you for allowing us to feature you on #PlantWithBenefits and giving us permission to showcase your images. 🙏🏻

October 10, 2018 0 comment
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Culture

The Best Super Soil for Homegrown Cannabis

written by Plant with Benefits
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The quality, taste, and even potency of your home-grown cannabis can be greatly affected by the condition of the soil or potting medium that you grow it in. This is why it is imperative to ensure that you grow your plants in a soil that is rich in the major nutrients that cannabis needs i.e. nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous. Fortunately, there are many super soils on the market today that are formulated to ensure your success in growing the healthiest cannabis plants regardless of whether you are a beginner or veteran grower.

What is super soil?

Super soil is simply regular soil that has been enriched with minerals and organic matter in order to make it ideal for growing cannabis. Most super soils will contain several major ingredients such as worm castings and bat guano for nitrogen, bone meal and chicken manure for potassium and wood ash or compost for phosphorous. Nitrogen helps your cannabis plants to develop strong and healthy leaves. Phosphorous makes your plant develop more flowers while potassium will increase the size or weight of the flowers. You can make your own super soil or purchase readymade ones at your local gardening store or online. Below are a few of the most popular super soils and the benefits that you can get from them once your cannabis seedlings are ready for transplant.

Fox Farm Ocean Forest

This super soil is chock full of ingredients that are rich in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous. It has a pH of 6.3 to 6.5 and comes in a medium sandy loam soil — ideal for containers. It can be used straight out of the bag without needing to mix with anything else. Available for purchase within both the USA and Canada.

Sohum Living Soils

Sohum living soils are ideal for container growing or in medium gardens. They are made of six major components including organic matter, micro-organisms, beneficial bacteria, fungi for breaking down organic matter, minerals, and aerobic micro-organisms. It has several benefits including; moisture retaining properties, reusability, healthier plants and lower incidence of diseases. It provides all the nutrients a plant needs from the time of planting up to harvesting. It can be purchased online as well as in selected stores in the USA.

Aurora Innovations: Roots Organics Original

This company offers a number of soils and potting medium to make growing cannabis easy in order to ensure healthier plants. The major soil ingredients include coco fiber, peat moss, worm castings, fish bone meal, bat guano, kelp meal, and many others. It comes in soil bags that may act as containers. It has several advantages including the fact that it allows for quick drainage of water and can be used immediately. You may need to supplement with fertilizers from the company for perfect results. This product may be purchased in select stores/online across both the USA and Canada.

 

Big Rootz All Purpose Potting Soil

This company offers a number of soils and potting medium to make growing cannabis easy in order to ensure healthier plants. The major soil ingredients include coco fiber, peat moss, worm castings, fish bone meal, bat guano, kelp meal, and many others. It comes in soil bags that may act as containers. It has several advantages including the fact that it allows for quick drainage of water and can be used immediately. You may need to supplement with fertilizers from the company for perfect results. This product may be purchased in select stores/online across both the USA and Canada.

 

Sanctuary Soil Empire Builder

This soil stands out from the crowd due to the fact that it has the highest worm casing content and needs no additional fertilizers before use. Plants can be planted directly into this soil which comes with a wide variety of healthy ingredients including; coco coir, peat moss, lava rock, pumice, worm casings, alfalfa, kelp meal, seabird, bat guano, and many others. Plants absorb nutrients easily from this soil and it has a pH of 6.5. Growers may purchase this in the USA in select stores.

Sensi Soil

Sensi Soils are made with the greatest of care in sterilized laboratories in order to ensure high-quality soils for cleaner cannabis growing. Soils undergo thorough quality control to ensure that they are of the highest standards. Materials are composted for 30-45 days to ensure thorough decomposition and optimal levels of micro-organisms. Major ingredients in this soil include coco fiber, worm casings, pumice, and micro-organisms. They are available online and in physical stores across the US.

Kind Soil

This soil is completely organic without any chemical additions. It is made in fresh batches every month to ensure optimal micro-organisms, beneficial sugars, and other necessary ingredients for growth. The result is longer lasting plants with larger leaves and more potency. All you need is a container and potting medium to begin growing. This soil may be purchased on the store’s online site as well as on Amazon. Shipping is also available worldwide.

Bluesky Organics Super Soil

This 18 ingredient super soil is inoculated with beneficial mycorrhizal fungi and other microorganisms to ensure maximum performance of your plant. The microorganisms convert nutrients in the soil into an easily absorbable form to be uptaken by your plants. The result is greater quality and higher performing plants which last longer. Bluesky products can be purchased in both the USA and Canada.

Growing quality cannabis at home is easy thanks to the availability of a variety of super soils with great nutrients to make your plants strong, healthy and more potent. With so much to choose from, you should not lack for a soil that meets your exact needs and allows you to grow healthy cannabis plants recreationally for your own use.

October 8, 2018 0 comment
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Growing Stories

Growing Stories with Phenoterp

written by Plant with Benefits

⚡Q&A session with @Phenoterp 🇨🇦

▪Experience: 9 Months
▪Grow Space: 2'x4'x5' Vivosun (Veg Tent) & 2'x4'x6' Mars Hydro (Flowering Tent)
▪Lighting: Horticulture Lighting Group 260w XL kit @ 4000k & Horticulture Lighting Group 260w XL 2700k (Flowering Tent) - Both have 2 x qb304 Quantum Boards
▪Growing Medium: Pro-Mix HP, Fox Farms Happy Frog, Coco Coir/Perlite, Compost, Black Earth, & Peat
▪Nutrients: CalMag, General Hydroponics Flora Trio, General Organics Go Box, & Worm Castings

🌱Why are you passionate about growing your own herbs?

"The majority of my life I have been a cannabis enthusiast and an advocate of the medical benefits it provided for me. For years I had dreamt of being able to grow my own, but legalities and the cost of a proper setup had kept my conceivable passion at bay. These days it is extremely easy for the hobbyist and medicinal grower to get a setup going at home. With grow tents, efficient LED lights that can be far less expensive than HPS (High Pressure Sodium) ones, and carbon filters for the smell, you don't necessarily have to break the bank and your back to set up an area...and that's what I did. After receiving my ACMPR (Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulation) prescription in Canada I started growing my own medicine."

🌱Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome?

"During my first attempt at growing cannabis it seemed like every day there was a new problem. I spent a lot of time stressing about my plants and trying different solutions which only seemed to make them worse. I frantically read online at what other growers did and tried these solutions to no avail, and at times it became pretty frustrating. Even though this was a valuable trial and error learning process, the most valuable aspect I learned from this obsessive worrying was that I really didn't have to worry at all. Cannabis plants are amazingly resilient, and if you just take the time to understand and learn about the plant itself, how it grows, and what it wants, it becomes a lot less stressful. Overcoming the fear my plants will keel over was one of the first real difficulties I had to overcome."

🌱What makes growing rewarding?

"Besides the fact that you get to harvest your own product and know exactly what its getting and where it's coming from, I find the most rewarding aspect of growing is when you see your plants responding well to your care. It's extremely satisfying knowing that your plants are happy and that your environment is dialed into your liking for them to thrive."

🌱Favorite strain to cultivate?

"I enjoy Sativa hybrids so I'm enjoying cultivating those a lot like the Critical Jack I currently have running, but I would really like to attempt a purple strain in the near future because of the majestic colours some produce."

🌱What growing tips do you have for the aspiring seedlings out there?

"1. Find your niche. Everyone has their own techniques and it's important to find your own and figure out what works for you.

2. Educate yourself on nutrient deficiencies, pest problems, and potential issues. Once you become familiar with these it will be easier to diagnose when something is wrong.

3. Learn about VPD (Vapour Pressure Deficit), how your environment and plants temperature is relative to your humidity, and how it uptakes nutrients in its different stages of life."

👉🏻Go check out this grower's IG Phenoterp for updates and more growing essentials. Thank you for allowing us to feature you on #PlantWithBenefits and giving us permission to showcase your images. 🙏🏻

September 27, 2018 0 comment
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Growing Knowledge

Should you grow recreational homegrown Cannabis indoors or outdoors in Canada?

written by Plant with Benefits
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Currently, Canada is preparing a legal framework about farming of recreational cannabis. The move has raised different interesting thoughts surrounding the growing of cannabis. To some, this sounds like a one way of making cannabis one of the accepted agricultural crops in the years to come. Recreational growers in Canada will be allowed to grow up to four plants as from October 17th 2018. The laws governing the growing, consumption and smoking place for cannabis varies from one province to another and is good to check the guidelines first.

Growing marijuana, however, requires thorough planning. Whether you’re planning to put down a few or a couple of plants, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is to decide is whether to grow them indoors or outdoors. Alternatively, you can choose to grow cannabis in a greenhouse which is a hybrid outdoor and indoor growing. 

Indoor Cannabis Growing

Indoor growing is very popular in cannabis farming due to the various control levels that comes with it. If you don’t want thieves, climate changes, natural disasters, and bugs to interfere with your plants, then you may opt for indoor growing. Additionally, if you live in a place with limited space, then indoor growing becomes very convenient. 

Pros of Indoor Growing

• It grows far much faster than outdoor due to the controlled lighting and other conditions. Although they may grow smaller, you can harvest it within two months.

• You can grow your plant any time of the year unlike outdoor where you have to plant only when the season is favorable. This means you can harvest more in a single year.

• There are limited risks compared to outdoor growing. You control thieves, temperature changes and disease-causing organisms.

Cons of Indoor Growing

• It demands proper fertilization and ventilation for plants to grow well. Remember that these plants need sufficient carbon dioxide for them to thrive.

• It is costly in terms of lighting, watering, and installation of ventilation units. In fact, you can pay thousands of dollars depending on the number of plants you’re growing.

If you’re considering indoor growing, there are special strains that are best-suited to be grown indoors. They include Amnesia Haze, Royal Moby, Royal AK, Royal Cookies, and Critical. These varieties are adored by most indoor growers due to the attractive yields they provide.

Outdoor Cannabis Growing

Just like other plants, cannabis need soil, sun and water to grow. Therefore, it can grow well in the wild or outdoors but it requires more work and effort. Cannabis that is grown outdoors is distinct from the indoor types. They come with more organic and natural smell and taste. They also grow fuller and bigger compared to indoor varieties. Although you may grow a few times a year, they tend to produce more yields per production.

Pros of Outdoor Growing

• The plants get sufficient CO2 thus thrive well. This is why they are very powerful in terms of quality as they have more CBD and THC.

• It is very cheap because you don’t need to install lighting, ventilation or expensive irrigation systems. Besides, they feed on natural organic nutrients so you don’t have to buy fertilizers or other artificial nutrients. 

• There is no or limited carbon footprint compared to indoor growing. It means you promote a liveable and safe planet.

 

Cons of Outdoor Growing

• It takes longer to thrive compared to indoor since you rely on the natural life cycle of the plant.

• There are several challenges in terms of disease exposure, unexpected climatic changes, and theft. 

• It can be easily pollinated with wild varieties leading undesirable characteristics. 

If you’re thinking of being an outdoor cannabis grower, then the type of strains you may consider are Honey Cream (which flowers quickly), Speedy Chill, Critical Kush, Special Queen 1, and Royal Domina. These varieties have classic flavor and they have promising yields. 

Greenhouse Cannabis Growing

Just like other plants, cannabis need soil, sun and water to grow. Therefore, it can grow well in the wild or outdoors but it requires more work and effort. Cannabis that is grown outdoors is distinct from the indoor types. They come with more organic and natural smell and taste. They also grow fuller and bigger compared to indoor varieties. Although you may grow a few times a year, they tend to produce more yields per production.

Pros of Greenhouse Growing 

• It is easy to manipulate both outdoor and indoor conditions such as light, water, and weather. This allows you to grow quality marijuana all year-round. 

• Plants grow to great sizes compared to those grown indoors. This is possible especially when proper conditions such as good soil, water, and root space are available. 

• Plants remain safe from possible disease and climatic-related problems. 

• Greenhouses make it easy to conserve energy. This helps to enhance the quality of your produce.

 

Cons of Greenhouse Growing 

• It takes longer to thrive compared to indoor since you rely on the natural life cycle of the plant.

• There are several challenges in terms of disease exposure, unexpected climatic changes, and theft. 

• The only challenge is the control of humidity. An increase in humidity can give rise to mold which can damage the buds during flowering. To remedy this, it means you have to let in fresh air at the right times. 

Since greenhouse brings together the benefits of indoor and outdoor growing methods, it proves to be an effective growing method for most growers. If you’re considering growing your cannabis in a greenhouse, the recommended strains you can try include Tahoe OG, Northern Lights, and Jack Flash. These varieties are large in sizes and have greater resistance to pest and mold. Additionally, they can withstand temperature variations.

Whether you choose to grow your cannabis indoors or outdoors, there are benefits and challenges that come with each growing method. Although outdoor cultivated cannabis has good taste, grow to the full length, they are more exposed to natural hazards, disease-causing agents and thieves compared to indoor types. If you’re growing outdoors, then find a secluded place where thieves cannot notice quickly. Furthermore, remember to choose the right cannabis strains that are best suited for the growing method you prefer.

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