Vegetative phase Cannabis cultivation



this cannabis plant being grown in coco coir medium. making stems , leaves @ point because in vegetative stage


duration: 1–2 months indoors. in stage plant needs significant amount of light , nutrients, depending on genetics of particular plant. continues grow vertically , produce new leaves. sex starting reveal itself, sign next stage begins. concurrently root system expands downwards in search of more water , food.


when plant possesses 7 sets of true leaves , 8th barely visible in center of growth tip, or shoot apical meristem (sam), plant has entered vegetative phase of growth. during vegetative phase, plant directs energy resources growth of leaves, stems, , roots. strong root system required strong floral development. plant needs 1 or 2 months mature before blooming. plant ready when has revealed sex. plant size indicator of sex. females tend shorter , branchier due raceme type inflorescence males, flowers grow in panicles. males culled when identified, females not pollinated, producing sin semilla ( without seed ) buds.


during vegetative phase, cultivators employ 18- 24-hour photoperiod because plants grow more if receive more light, although warmer , cooler period required optimal health. although no dark period required, there debate among cultivators whether dark period beneficial, , many continue employ dark period. energy savings support using dark period, plants undergo late day decline , therefore lighting during late night hours less effective.


the amount of time grow cannabis plant indoors in vegetative stage depends on size of flower, light used, size of space, , how many plants intended flower @ once, , how big strain gets in stretch (i.e., first 2 weeks of flowering).


cannabis cultivators employ fertilizers high in n (nitrogen) , k (potassium) during vegetative stage, complete micro nutrient fertilizer. strength of fertilizer gradually increased plants grow , become more hardy.


advanced cultivation methods include:



the emphasis on advanced cultivation techniques, availability of hybrid strains (with names northern lights, master kush, nyc diesel), believed factor in increase in overall quality , variety of commercially available cannabis on past few decades. internet in particular has brought diverse genetics around world through trading , purchasing. however, well-grown heirloom strains (e.g. island sweet skunk, fruity thai etc.) used produce 1 gram per watt (g/w) harvest.







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