Tools You Need To Grow Marijuana
Recently becoming a massive, multi-million dollar economic behemoth across the US, the cannabis and medical marijuana industry has caused an explosion in the market for the tools of the trade. There is an endless list of equipment that may be purchased in order to grow marijuana. Such things as grow tents, greenhouses, specialized HPS and LED grow lights, hydroponics and irrigation systems, pumps, extraction fans, heaters, A/C, dehumidifiers, ducting, pots and fertilizers are just a taste of the many tools of the trade. If you are thinking of getting in on a piece of the cannabis pot pie, whether growing indoors or out, there are a few basics you will need to consider beforehand. Cultivating marijuana can be as simple or as complicated as one wants to make it depending on the circumstances. There's everything from over the top, high tech, automated indoor operations, to tossing a few ganja seeds in the backyard and waiting to see what pops up. Millions can be spent setting up massive commercial greenhouse operations or with just a few basic tools, you can get your own garden up and going for less than a few hundred bucks. For those just starting out, the first thing to understand is the KISS concept, keep it simple stupid is always the best route as a beginner. Most first timers fail to succeed by overcomplicating things. The basic tools required to reach an ideal environment of light, temperature, water and nutrients is what is needed for marijuana to thrive.
Basic Tools Needed To Grow Cannabis At Home
When growing outdoors, once spring arrives, just pop some ganja seeds into the ground and let nature take its course. Some simple tools such as shears for pruning, gardening stakes, fertilizers and a hose or watering can will generally suffice. If setting up indoors, at a bare minimum you will need fluorescent grow lights, pots, soil, a temperature gauge, hose and/or watering can and fertilizers. Equipment for testing nutrient and pH levels is also a good idea. This is enough to get you started on a small indoor operation which can then be upgraded as you go. The first thing to consider is your space, how many plants you will be growing and whether it is readily accessible to water, electricity and proper ventilation. Once these things have been determined you will have a better idea of what will be needed. Depending on the size of your garden and how many lights you will be using, an extraction fan for ventilation and space heater to maintain consistent temperatures may also be required. This is just a small list of the basic tools needed in order to start a simple and successful garden at home. Once it has been determined if you will be growing indoors or out, purchasing the correct seed strain from a reputable seed bank such as WSUS is imperative. A high-quality seed strain matched to your particular climate and hardiness zone or growing technique is the most important first step. Be sure to do your research.
Advanced Tools To Grow The Best Weed At Home
Once you have mastered the basic art of ganja gardening, you may then want to upgrade to a more high tech or larger operation. As you grow and expand there are some great advanced tools such as AI computing systems, hydroponics, Co2 burners, HPS and LED lighting and so much more. Many indoor growers utilize the simple medium of soil in pots which can be upgraded to a more complicated hydroponics system. Both have their pros and cons. Soil is very forgiving, however there is the drawback of an excess amount of dirt to deal with. Hydroponics systems generally consist of a water reservoir, pumps, irrigation hoses and even timers with automatic switches to do the work for you. No more dealing with soil, watering or feeding schedules as this can all be automated. Upgrading from basic fluorescent lights to more advanced LED or HPS lighting will also make a world of difference. Lighting is key, the brighter the better. LEDs also offer a more cannabis specific light spectrum designed for optimal flower production. Next, upgrading your ventilation system using ducting, extraction fans and automated thermostats will help keep the room at optimal temperature and humidity levels. The ventilation system can also be paired with dehumidifiers and Co2 burners, taking your bud production to another level. While outdoor gardening remains basically the same, advanced equipment, automated AI systems and ever developing new technologies can make indoor gardening as high tech and complicated as one wants to make it.
Tools To Grow Bigger Buds and Higher Yields
Once the ideal requirements for successfully growing cannabis have been achieved, such as optimal lighting, temperature, growing medium and fertilizer, there are other tools for boosting yields and producing bigger buds. When you are ready to up your ganja growing game by utilizing more high tech systems, specialized nutrients and advanced growing methods one can go from a novice to an expert in no time. If your goal is to produce massive yields of giant show stopping colas, then the ScrOG growing technique might be your next step. ScrOG, or Screen of Green style growing is done by stretching a large wide meshed screen over the crops canopy. Training and pruning as the branches grow through the mesh allows for secondary branches to access more light and oxygen, therefore producing higher yields and larger buds. Setting up a Co2 burner during the daylight cycle when plants utilize carbon dioxide over oxygen is like putting your plants on steroids. This will amp bud production and photosynthesis to another level. When using Co2, plants prefer higher daytime temperatures so space heaters may also be required. Specialized fertilizers and nutrient mixtures can also help with optimal bud production. It can be overwhelming when confronted with the vast range of products on the market today but remember, plants are simple creatures, they ingest basic salts and minerals only. Bud booster products make many claims but consist mainly of high potassium salt concentrates. Boosting potassium levels near harvest time will give your buds that extra oomph and weight.
The Best Seeds For Growing Weed Indoors
When buying marijuana seeds for growing indoors the most important thing you need to know before choosing the best strain for your growing situation is to purchase from a reputable seed bank such as Kind Seed Co. Ideally when growing indoors you will look for strains such as an indica heavy hybrid with low compact stature, large yields, high THC content and a fast growth rate. Or you may prefer an autoflowering ruderalis hybrid when there is limited time and space. Novice growers may do better forgoing popular high maintenance strains for the more resilient, easy to grow hybrids.
Do your research, read reviews and stick with companies that specialize in cannabis seed products. Many retail seed banks and marijuana grow stores carry subpar, low quality seeds that have not been stored properly. Bad pot seeds lead to weak pot plants, and that's if they germinate at all, there are no guarantees you are getting what you paid for. You will save yourself time, money, and wasted effort by purchasing the highest quality ganja seeds possible from a reputable marijuana seed bank. Deciding which seed strain to purchase, with thousands of options out there it can be hard to know where to start. Some large commercial cannabis seed distributors carry over 500 different strains. Though there are many different marijuana seed strains and hybrids, there are only three main phenotypes of cannabis plant, indica, sativa and ruderalis. Every cannabis strain comes from a genetic lineage of one or a combination of these original phenotypes.
The Best Seeds To Grow Cannabis Outdoors
Today’s outdoor commercial cannabis market has been demanding fast growing, high volume, high yield, extra gassy seed strains. It's all about that heady, diesel fuel dank stank, if it smells too sweet and fruity it's not going to be as popular with today’s recreational buyers. People want to smell that gassy ganja from a mile away. So, if you are a high production outdoor commercial grower, you'll be looking for the most popular, best-selling strains for your market. The other important factor to consider is your local climate, hardiness zone, the average temperatures, soil condition, and length of growing season. These will all play a part in which strains will or will not work well in your geographical area. Sativa heavy hybrids such as WS Cinderella Mist Photo Fem, are on average the best outdoor strains as sativas are large, leggy and produce massive yields. While a more indica dominant blend may be better for those hot, humid tropical climates, sativa dominant hybrids are great for temperate Mediterranean climates such as the famous Humboldt County. If you are located up north with shorter growing seasons and colder climates, then a hardy ruderalis autoflowering hybrid such as Sour Diesel or Bruce Banner Auto Fem seeds may be the perfect choice. Of course, each grower needs to factor in their personal preferences. Whether you are growing for personal use, certain medicinal properties, high CBD or THC levels, or flavor and aroma, these factors will all come to bear on which seed strain you ultimately choose.
