This is one of the key questions for a grower who wants to get a quality product in large quantities.
It is from the soil that the plant receives the nutrients, oxygen, and water necessary for rapid growth and development.
In the article, we will analyze what land is needed for hemp, and how to prepare it.
Why you can't take any land for cannabis
One of the main mistakes of a beginner is an intuitive choice of soil. They collect land from a vegetable garden, orchard, or from a planting near the house.
This soil may contain toxic components, parasite larvae, mold, which will lead to the death of plants.
You can get the right potting soil for indoor growing at a gardening store, but you should pay attention to the following factors:
- soil structure: the best option is loose, permeable to oxygen, moisture, and nutrients. In loose soil, water does not stagnate, which means that the risk of rot is minimal. Also, loose soil saves the plant from both low and high temperatures, relieving it of stress due to sharp temperature fluctuations;
- pH level: neutral pH medium, slightly acidic (6-7) is suitable for cannabis. If the pH level is below or above normal, then all the nutrients will pass by the roots, which will lead to the development of various diseases;
- soil electrical conductivity - this indicator determines the presence of dissolved mineral salts in the soil. They are essential for plant nutrition. A low indicator is a signal that the plant will not receive the macro and microelements necessary for its growth and development in sufficient volume. A high content of dissolved mineral salts will burn the cannabis. To measure this indicator, EC or TDS meters are used. Norm - from 0.75 to 2;
- the chemical composition of the soil for marijuana: it should not contain toxic components, but should contain macro- and microelements - copper, zinc, nickel, sodium, silicon, boron, iron. Thanks to them, the plant will grow and develop rapidly. Also, for the full development of plants, three components are enough - nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg). They can either be in the soil or in the solutions you add to the soil.
Now it is clear what soil is needed for hemp and why, and the next step is to buy it or prepare it yourself.
How to prepare the soil for growing cannabis yourself
Experienced growers choose ready-made mixes in specialized stores or prepare their own compositions from cleaned soil and mineral fertilizers.
If you do not yet know how to prepare marijuana potting soil, and are still poorly versed in soil mixtures, use the following methods:
- purchased soil (50%), perlite (45%), expanded clay (5%): expanded clay is laid on the bottom of the pot, and a mixture of soil and perlite is poured on top. Expanded clay acts as a drainage, perlite provides aeration. The soil remains loose, which means that the plant will receive oxygen and all the necessary nutrients. The recipe is suitable for beginners. It is easy to prepare. Good results with him;
- compost (40%), vermicompost (30%), perlite (20%), dolomite lime (10%). A suitable option to saturate the plants with all the necessary nutrients, organize drainage and aeration, enrich the soil with calcium and magnesium. This recipe can be used by both beginners and more experienced growers.
You can choose a method that suits your budget and cooking method.
Now you know all the subtleties of growing a magical plant. And you can start experimenting. Order wholesale hemp seeds and get ready to harvest a rich harvest.
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