Detailed Explanation of Cannabis Planting Methods and Technical Key Points

1. Understand the law. If you do not live in a legal cannabis cultivation area or do not have a doctor's medical cannabis permit and want to enter this industry, then you are breaking the law. Go back and check the policies of your location. Although it is very likely that it will all be legalized in the future, many places are lagging behind.

2. Understand the differences between different types. Cannabis can be divided into two main types: "hemp" and "Indian cannabis". The former gives people a pleasant feeling, while the latter gives people a traditional, heavy drunken feeling. Indian cannabis tends to be shorter and more compact, while hemp is longer and thinner. Due to technological development, if you want to combine the two varieties, there are now hybrid varieties.

3. Get some seeds. Surprisingly, this is not a particularly difficult thing. There are many companies that are very "famous" and can quickly and discreetly complete transactions.

• Herbies - located in the UK, they have more than 2,500 different types of seeds. They provide excellent service to customers around the world.
• Sensi Seeds - is the oldest and most high-profile seed company in the world, headquartered in Amsterdam. They spent millions of dollars on seed inventory production, and the seeds they provide are of quite high quality. They do not always serve globally, but you can usually buy seeds from brands they belong to, such as Herbies Sensi Seeds.
• Bonza Seeds - they trade all over the world, and shipping is free, while tracked delivery can be completed without a signature, and delivery is guaranteed. Great partner!
• Gorilla Cannabis Seeds - this company is headquartered in the UK and offers superb varieties such as Super High Yield Cheese seeds, cultivated in the Jack Herer seed greenhouse and reaching a historic high of 20.94% THC. Gorilla Seeds attaches great importance to communication with customers; they actually answer customers by phone, and guarantee price matching for different seeds.

4. Choose the location and method of planting. The advantages and disadvantages of choosing where to grow cannabis will be discussed below. You can grow cannabis indoors, outdoors, or using hydroponics. It all depends on you.

 Compared with the many risks that may come with growing cannabis outdoors, growing cannabis indoors has many advantages, such as preventing theft or avoiding the law (if growing cannabis is prohibited in the place where you live).

By growing cannabis indoors, you can control the environmental conditions you want and allow the cannabis plants to grow healthily. Growing cannabis in the wild can let you avoid trouble from any nosy neighbors and also avoid being caught on the spot, but this forces you to give up control over the environment: you cannot control the weather, disease, thieves, or their growth conditions. However, outdoor growing eliminates the room costs of indoor cannabis growing, which can save you a large amount of money. Hydroponics is the term for growing plants (of any type) without soil. Believe it or not, plants do not actually need soil. Although soil can obviously bring nutrients to plants, they can obtain these nutrients from substitutes.

Planting methods:

1. In early June, buy yourself some fertilized potting soil. Although it is usually not organic, this is the simplest method. Considering that plants may not adapt to certain conditions, this kind of potting soil will be the best. It must have:

• Sufficient nutrients. If you pick up a bag and it says "N-P-K = x % - y % - z %," then these figures indicate the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels in the soil.
• A pH value between 5.9 and 6.5. Of course, you can change it yourself. Even organic fertilizers you buy in stores often have a pH value that is too low.

3. Water the plants until the water has completely penetrated the soil, and only water when the soil becomes dry. After about one month, apply nitrogen fertilizer (follow the relevant instructions if you need to grow vegetables). Keep the plants in a sunny place for at least eight hours a day, and use natural pesticides when necessary.

• You certainly want to plant more than one seed, because this is a risky matter. If your plant begins to grow small pods and eventually splits to release pollen, then what you planted is a male plant, which contains less cannabis content and can usually only be used for cooking. When male plants appear, quickly separate them from the other plants (which should be female plants), and harvest them for cooking (stewing the pressed plant in butter is a good method).

4. Be patient. When a small cluster of white "hairs" appears, you will know you have a female plant. Wait until the buds are fully mature, usually in mid-October, when the hairs in the buds will turn orange or reddish purple and be covered in resin. Use a magnifying glass to observe; when their color turns amber, that indicates they should be harvested.

5. Cut the plant from the roots, and place the plant in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area. Usually the rafters of a barn or garage are a good choice. In any case, there must absolutely be no moisture, otherwise mold will grow rapidly and destroy the buds. Hang the plant upside down, and spread newspaper underneath to catch any parts that may fall.

• Cut off all the buds. After they all become "crisp," put them into a large plastic bag. The next day, put the buds into a paper bag for about a week.

6. Make sure the buds are completely dry, and store them in a wide-mouth jar or in a cool, dark place.

• This article absolutely does not condone illegal sale, cultivation, or use of cannabis unless there is a valid medical condition and a state-issued license. This article is only for reference.