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Growing your own cannabis makes a lot of sense in today’s age of legal marijuana. For those who set their mind to it, growing high-quality cannabis is easier than you may think. The cannabis plant is typically hardy and resilient--and many strains are quite tolerant of minor mistakes made during the cultivation process. If you’ve considered trying your hand at growing your own supply, there are many compelling reasons to do so. Don’t be intimidated; it’s really not as difficult to gain the necessary skills as you may think.
For a little motivation, ask yourself some general questions. Do you enjoy cannabis on a regular basis? Do you grow tired of paying lofty prices for your flower and consider it a financial drain? Are you sometimes disappointed with the quality or cure of bud you buy?
Would you like an inexpensive and ready supply of high-quality cannabis for yourself and to share with friends?
If the answer to most or all of these questions is yes, growing your own is a logical and intelligent decision. To learn more about getting started with this sensible pursuit, the information shared here will get you started down the right path.
The Grow Space
One of your first steps getting started is deciding how much space you can devote to your grow. Research how many plants are allowed in your state for a legal grow, which most likely will help you decide how much space to provide. If you live in an apartment or condo, a grow tent or cabinet may be a good option, especially if you want your grow to be discreet. If you choose this option, plan to invest anywhere from $75-$750. You tend to get what you pay for, but mid-range setups are usually decent quality.
If you want to utilize a larger area, plan to devote a walk-in closet or small room for your grow space. For this type of arrangement, you should purchase some mylar to line the walls. This highly reflective surface will boost the illumination in your growing area and promote plant growth.
A utility room with a floor drain is a perfect area, but most homes do not have them. Most likely, you will have to purchase some thick, waterproof, plastic mats to protect your floor surface from water stains. From knowing the square-foot space you wish to use, you can calculate how many plants you will grow and the necessary lighting to attain your harvest goal.
Lights for Growing Weed
Deciding what type of lights to use in your grow should be a matter of great consideration and additional research. In the cannabis space today, most people use High Pressure Sodium (HPS) or Light-Emitting Diode (LED), but Metal Halide (MH) are still found in grows and have their place—especially with young plants.
As technology advances, grow lights are becoming more compact and energy efficient, but there is still a significant cost attached to using them extensively like cannabis requires.
Look for the best deals online or in local horticulture stores. Investing in good lights will be a significant investment, but if you buy high-quality equipment the lights will serve you well for several years and pay for themselves many times over, and you will have covered your costs after the first successful grow.
During the vegetative stage of growth, regardless of whether you grow from seeds or clones, most growers keep their lights at 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness each day. Then, to induce flowering, the light cycle is cut back to 12 hours of light to 12 hours of darkness. These light cycles will provide for optimum photosynthesis throughout the growing period.
Ventilation Forward Growing Weed
Regardless of whether you use a grow tent, cabinet, closet, or room, you need to ensure that you can provide adequate ventilation and airflow. Failing to do so will have a profoundly negative effect on your plants, and they will not thrive. Cannabis does not do well in confined spaces with stagnant air—particularly if it’s overly humid. Heed this bit of warning.
Any high-quality commercially available tents or cabinets will have built-in vents to accommodate airflow. The better units may have built-in fans as well, to ensure that adequate airflow occurs. If you use a closet or small room, you will have to make sure you provide enough airflow and ventilation through the use of slatted doors or by installing ducts to the outside. If the room is large enough, sometimes leaving the door ajar and using strategically placed fans is enough to stimulate adequate airflow.
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