Flowering Male Plants
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Flowering Male Plants Male seedlings that were not removed during pre-flowering are removed as soon as male flowers are visible so that they do…
Flowering
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Flowering Flowering is triggered in most strains f cannabis by 12 hours of darkness and 12 hours of light every 24 hours. Once flowering…
Pre-Flowering
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Pre-Flowering Cannabis grown from seed grows pre-flowers after the fourth week of vegetative growth. They generally appear between the fourth and sixths node from…
Vegetative Growth
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Vegetative Growth Vegetative growth is maintained by giving plants 18-24 hours of light every day. As the plant matures, the roots take on specialized…
Seedling Growth
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Seedling Growth Seed germination is induced with moisture, heat, and air which activate hormones within the seed. Within 24-72 hours the seed’s coating splits…
Cannabis Life Cycle and Indoor Growing
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Cannabis Life Cycle and Indoor Growing Cannabis cultivated indoors needs light, air, a growing medium, warmth, nutrients, and water. As explained earlier in this…
Soil
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Soil Growing in soil is simple and easy. Always purchase good soil that drains well. If you cannot find good soil, mix your own…
Hydroponics
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Hydroponics Hydroponics means growing in a soilless mix that serves to anchor plant roots. Hydroponics allows the grower to control fertilizer (nutrient) levels and…
Water and Drainage
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Water and Drainage Ordinary tap water is usually adequate to grow cannabis. If it is okay to drink, it is usually okay for your…
Light
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Light Provide light with fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), metal halide lamps, or high pressure (HP) sodium lamps. Each lamp has positive points…
Air Ventilation
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Air Ventilation Marijuana uses all the available CO2 in a room pretty fast. A ventilation fan expels used CO2-poor air. The vent fan also…
Air Circulation
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Air Circulation Marijuana uses carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. The CO2 is used up quickly around foliage, and the air must be circulated…
Temperature Control
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Temperature Control The temperature and humidity in grow space will need too be controlled. The ideal temperature for cannabis growth is about 75F (24C).…
A Space to Grow
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes A Space to Grow A grow space is easy to find in any home or structure. The grow space should be enclosed so that…
Clones
Marijuana Grow Basics by Jorge Cervantes Clones Clones are branch tips cut from female marijuana plants and rooted. Clones are desirable because they are female and will flower sooner than…