An introduction to Cannabis Cultivation

1. An introduction to Cannabis Cultivation

2. Arguably, our relationship with cannabis begins and ends with cultivation. All the forms of cannabis we consume come from a cultivated plant. The value of the cannabis plant, medicinal or otherwise, largely depends on what we do with it: how and when we grow it, how we refine it for our own consumption, and even what words we use to describe it.

3. Cannabis is a dioecious plant, which means that it can be categorically divided into male and female plants. Male plants produce the pollen necessary for a female plant to produce seeds, while the female plant is the one that naturally produces more of the major cannabinoids, namely cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), which become CBD and THC. respectively. Cannabis also produces several other valuable compounds, such as terpenes and flavonoids, which potentially work synergistically with cannabinoids to enhance desired and therapeutic effects.

4. While still hotly debated, most countries only recognize one species of cannabis, Cannabis sativa L., but some recognize up to three species, C. sativa, C. indica, and C. ruderalis, based on geographic origin, genetics and morphology. The central difference between today's indica and sativa plants is in their observable traits during the growing cycle. • Indica plants tend to be shortened with thick stems and broad, deep green leaves. They also have shorter flowering cycles and grow large enough in short-season cold climates. Sativa plants have longer flowering cycles, do best in warm climates with long seasons, and generally grow taller with narrow, relatively light green leaves.

5. Knowing the morphological or physical differences between indica and sativa plants is more helpful to growers and growers than virtually anyone else in the cannabis space, despite the common use of the terms in the consumer market. • Every part of the cannabis plant is usable. Historically, cannabis has been grown by humans for three different purposes: • Fiber-harvesting cannabis stems, typically from hemp varieties. • Seeds - Harvested seeds from a female hemp plant for their rich oil and protein content. • Drug-type cultivars: harvest of varieties cultivated for their psychoactive and therapeutic cannabinoids. • From seed to harvest, the growth cycle of the cannabis plant can last between 10 and 26 weeks. The cycle has three main stages: germination, vegetation and flowering. Like most plants, cannabis requires light, air, nutrients, and a medium to support its roots. The amount and duration of light the plant is exposed to determines what stage of growth it will be in.

6. Local laws and regulations on cannabis cultivation • In most countries and local jurisdictions where cannabis is legal, whether for medical or recreational reasons, some form of home cultivation is generally allowed, but cultivation laws vary significantly from country to country and even from one country to another. city to another. If you are a current or potential home grower, you should be aware of the laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

7. Cannabis plant sex and anatomy • Male and female cannabis plants share a common basic anatomy of roots, stems, and leaves. Both sexes of plants produce trichomes, the glandular appendages on the surface of the flower that produce and retain the plant's cannabinoids and terpenes; however, the female plant produces many more trichomes than the male plant. Beyond these basics, the anatomy of cannabis varies significantly between male and female plants. • Throughout our shared history with cannabis, authors, scientists, growers, and industry insiders have used competing terms to describe the same anatomy of the reproductive plant. Due to an extensive ban period, botanical terms have often been misused or replaced entirely. Also, popular colloquial terms have become interchangeable despite having different meanings. • So, let's alleviate some of the confusion and map the anatomy of both sexes of plants by first identifying the botanical terms and then clarifying some of the common colloquialisms that we have inherited.

8. Hermaphrodite • A hermaphrodite is a rare money plant, which means that it develops both male and female sexual organs. The term monetary comes from the root "mono", which means "one". While there are multiple reasons why a plant can exhibit both signs, hermaphrodites primarily form if a female plant is exposed to extreme conditions during key growth stages, such as insufficient light or harsh environmental conditions. Signs of a hermaphrodite usually appear late in flowering. • In a final attempt to continue your seed line, a culture of sensemilla will occasionally produce a few hermaphrodites. While pollen from these hermaphrodites is frequently unviable, marijuana growers should remove the hermaphrodites when they occur to eliminate the risk of pollination. Hermaphrodites will also produce a lower overall flower yield, as the plant is forced to divert energy into the production of seeds that would otherwise have been used for the production of trichome-rich flowers.

9. How to grow marijuana in a greenhouse • Growing cannabis in a greenhouse offers the free sunlight of an outdoor grow, but with much greater environmental control. Greenhouses distribution allow growers to control natural light with a blackout curtain or similar roof covering system. Greenhouses also offer the option of adding electric lighting to supplement sunlight on cloudy days and an additional layer of protection against animals, pests, and extreme environmental changes. • One of the disadvantages of growing in a greenhouse is the initial cost required to have such a structure. Greenhouses range from temporary structures made of plastic and PVC pipe to permanent structures that allow growers to control all environmental aspects and use advanced growing methods, including light deprivation. • One risk in greenhouse hemp cultivation is that pests can spread indoors at a faster rate. Protection against environmental crossing is also limited depending on the type of greenhouse structure.

10. When is cannabis ready for harvest? • A female plant is generally ready to harvest when the glands at the top of the hair-stemmed trichomes change from light to milky white in color. Some growers can also use stigma color to schedule their harvest. The stigmas tend to change from white to orange or red to brown. Growers also need to know the typical flowering times of the cultivars they are growing.

11. Harvest your cannabis • Once the cannabis plant is ready for harvest, its precious and delicate trichomes are in one of their most vulnerable states. Overexposure to oxygen, light and / or heat can degrade cannabinoids and terpenes, or activate them prematurely. Trichomes become more brittle and therefore more susceptible to plant breakage if mishandled under extreme conditions. When harvesting cannabis plants, growers should implement drying, pruning and curing methods that reduce the amount of shaking the plant experiences to limit any damage to the trichome glands.

12. Local laws and regulations on cannabis cultivation • In most countries and local jurisdictions where cannabis is legal, whether for medical or recreational reasons, some form of home growing of marijuana and cannabis cultivation is generally allowed , but the growing laws vary significantly from country to country and even from one city to another. If you are a current or potential home grower, you should be aware of the laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

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