The Basics of Growing Marijuana Indoors

Hemp is an annual plant that can be used for a wide range of products. Easy to grow compared to other crops. It does not require constant supervision and care, and the yield of finished products is much higher.

Cannabis can be grown both outdoors and indoors (greenhouse, grow box). These methods have their own names: Indoor and Outdoor.

What is indoor

Indoor is a method of growing cannabis indoors. For example: indoors, in a greenhouse, in a grow box, on a balcony or windowsill). The indoor method is often used by growers for cultivating small plantations. Since indoor space is limited, small varieties of cannabis (up to 150 cm high) are ideal for indoor cultivation.

The indoor method is more expensive than the outdoor method. The main task of the grower will be to provide the hemp bush with everything necessary during its life. Before choosing the best varieties for indoors, you need to figure out what else is required for this.

What you need for growing indoors

To understand how to grow marijuana indoors and what it takes to grow marijuana, you need to understand what is vital for a cannabis plant. Firstly, you need to provide your plants with optimal conditions for life, prosperity, and ensure their healthy and productive development. A typical indoor commercial grow room has a number of important features: lighting, vertical grow racks, control of humidity, temperature, soil acidity and EC, and air circulation. Let's start in order.

1. Lighting

One of the most critical aspects, without it the plant will not grow. It is very essential that the variety receives the necessary amount of light for enhanced growth and optimal yield. Before selecting the light equipment, you need to select the variety of hemp seeds you like, because. Different light sources cause plants to grow differently. For example, certain light spectra are for tall crops, while others are for low, dense crops.

During the growing season, cannabis needs 18 hours of daylight, and in order to transfer the plant to the flowering phase, the amount of light time must be reduced to 12 hours.

2. Temperature

The optimum temperature for germination of hemp seeds is +24-28 C, and for growth and vegetation +20-30 C. Cold room temperatures will inhibit germination, growth, and fruit formation. Low temperatures can lead to mold growth.

It is necessary to water marijuana only with warm filtered water. Cold water shocks the plant and can cause stress. This will stop the growth of the bush.

3. Substrate for indoor growing

The best soil for indoors is a mixture of drainage 10%, black earth 80% and coconut fiber 10%. The best option for growing will be a purchased substrate. In it, as a rule, there are no bacteria and microelements that can provoke diseases. The drainage base will provide good air exchange, and also will not form stagnant water. Coconut fiber is an excellent conductor of moisture and reduces the risk of root diseases.

Cannabis is a photophilous plant, and also likes a lot of space. The capacity for germination should be at least 10 liters.

The material marijuana pot plays a big role. For example, plastic containers are used quite often: they are inexpensive and can be designed to provide good drainage. However, they are not very durable. Ceramic and terracotta plant pots are a great, long-lasting option. These pots help regulate temperature, but often have poor drainage.

Growing pots made from hemp cloth are getting everyone's attention these days. Although these containers are made of thick fabric, they hold plants and soil very well. Provide splendid aeration and drainage. However, they may be subject to more wear and tear than other containers.

*The article is for educational purposes only, Coffeeshop.ua® does not promote the cultivation, especially in those countries where it is prohibited. We remind you that the germination and sowing of hemp seeds in Ukraine is prohibited and punishable by law.