Wondering how much weed you’d be able to grow from a single cannabis plant? Find out what to expect when growing your own.
There’s no question that the goal of cultivating cannabis is to obtain the biggest yield possible. Whether you’re growing THC-rich buds to procure a stash that will get you stoned for months to come, or plants that produce flowers loaded with CBD to keep yourself grounded and chilled, the end goal is the same. But how does a cultivator go about ensuring a max yield? And furthermore, how much weed is one plant even capable of producing?
GENETICS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO HOW MUCH WEED A CANNABIS PLANT CAN PRODUCE
The genetics you start with will play a huge role in how much flower you get at the end of the growing process. Of course, everybody would love to grow tree-like sativa varieties that pump out kilograms per plant, but one needs to remain realistic. Before selecting genetics, take a look at the space and resources you have at your expense, and go from there.
Autoflowering strains, on the other hand, reach flowering much faster and don’t require a change in light cycle. This is because they contain Cannabis ruderalis genetics, a subspecies that adapted to northern climates and the different light cycles in these regions. Typically, photoperiodic strains offer significantly greater yields, whereas autoflowering strains often sacrifice yield and size for speed—though this trait is valued by many growers.
INDICA OR SATIVA: CHOOSING AN IDEAL PHOTOPERIODIC STRAIN
Photoperiodic strains can be divided into several categories that harbor different traits due to the environmental demands of their regions of origin. Sativa strains are king when it comes to massive outdoor harvests, while indica strains grow in a bushy fashion and rarely exceed 2m in height. Sativas are naturally tall and lanky, and some strains have no issues reaching towering heights of 3m and putting out yields of well over a kilogram per plant. Indicas, on the other hand, usually put out closer to around 500g/plant. That being said, some indicas have been bred to produce giant, rock-hard buds in superb quantities, making them just as productive in some cases outdoors, and arguably more productive indoors.
SHOULD YOU GROW INDOORS OR OUTDOORS FOR AN OPTIMAL YIELD?
This is another factor that comes down to the grower’s personal situation. If a grower happens to find themselves without garden access, or they live in an area of strict prohibition, cropping massive plants outdoors simply isn’t an option. But it’s still possible to obtain large yields indoors considering all other factors are dialed in. That being said, most of the time indoor harvests pale in comparison to the overall yield produced outdoors.
Outdoor plants cultivated directly in the ground have the luxury of spreading their root systems as far as they see fit. This solid anchor allows the above-ground portions of the plant to grow much taller and sturdier. A more massive and advanced root system also enables plants to intake more oxygen, nutrients, and water—all factors that allow them to grow to much more impressive heights, resulting in many more potential bud sites.
How many grams of weed can you get from an individual plant?（一）
Wondering how much weed you’d be able to grow from a single cannabis plant? Find out what to expect when growing your own.
There’s no question that the goal of cultivating cannabis is to obtain the biggest yield possible. Whether you’re growing THC-rich buds to procure a stash that will get you stoned for months to come, or plants that produce flowers loaded with CBD to keep yourself grounded and chilled, the end goal is the same. But how does a cultivator go about ensuring a max yield? And furthermore, how much weed is one plant even capable of producing?
GENETICS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO HOW MUCH WEED A CANNABIS PLANT CAN PRODUCE
The genetics you start with will play a huge role in how much flower you get at the end of the growing process. Of course, everybody would love to grow tree-like sativa varieties that pump out kilograms per plant, but one needs to remain realistic. Before selecting genetics, take a look at the space and resources you have at your expense, and go from there.
AUTOFLOWERING OR PHOTOPERIODIC?
One of the primary divisions when it comes to growing cannabis revolves around choosing an autoflowering or photoperiodic variety. Photoperiodic strains typically grow much taller, but they require a shift in light cycle to begin flowering. This is a natural process that occurs outdoors, but indoor growers need to add it to their ongoing list of maintenance-related tasks.
Autoflowering strains, on the other hand, reach flowering much faster and don’t require a change in light cycle. This is because they contain Cannabis ruderalis genetics, a subspecies that adapted to northern climates and the different light cycles in these regions. Typically, photoperiodic strains offer significantly greater yields, whereas autoflowering strains often sacrifice yield and size for speed—though this trait is valued by many growers.
INDICA OR SATIVA: CHOOSING AN IDEAL PHOTOPERIODIC STRAIN
Photoperiodic strains can be divided into several categories that harbor different traits due to the environmental demands of their regions of origin. Sativa strains are king when it comes to massive outdoor harvests, while indica strains grow in a bushy fashion and rarely exceed 2m in height. Sativas are naturally tall and lanky, and some strains have no issues reaching towering heights of 3m and putting out yields of well over a kilogram per plant. Indicas, on the other hand, usually put out closer to around 500g/plant. That being said, some indicas have been bred to produce giant, rock-hard buds in superb quantities, making them just as productive in some cases outdoors, and arguably more productive indoors.
SHOULD YOU GROW INDOORS OR OUTDOORS FOR AN OPTIMAL YIELD?
This is another factor that comes down to the grower’s personal situation. If a grower happens to find themselves without garden access, or they live in an area of strict prohibition, cropping massive plants outdoors simply isn’t an option. But it’s still possible to obtain large yields indoors considering all other factors are dialed in. That being said, most of the time indoor harvests pale in comparison to the overall yield produced outdoors.
Outdoor plants cultivated directly in the ground have the luxury of spreading their root systems as far as they see fit. This solid anchor allows the above-ground portions of the plant to grow much taller and sturdier. A more massive and advanced root system also enables plants to intake more oxygen, nutrients, and water—all factors that allow them to grow to much more impressive heights, resulting in many more potential bud sites.