There is no doubt that the goal of growing cannabis is to obtain the largest possible yield. Whether the user is planting THC-rich flower buds or planting flowers containing CBD, the ultimate goal is the same. But how can growers ensure maximum yield? In addition, how many weeds can even one plant produce?
The variety of the cannabis plant is the basis for how many flower buds can be produced
The variety of cannabis plays an important role in how many flower buds can be produced. Of course, everyone likes to grow alfalfa varieties like oak trees. The output of each plant is calculated in kilograms, but the cultivation of cannabis still needs to return to reality. Before officially planting cannabis, growers need to first understand their own resources and situation.
Self-spending or photoperiod regulation?
One of the main parts of growing cannabis is to choose varieties with automatic flowering or photoperiod regulation. Photoperiod strains usually grow taller, but they need to change the photoperiod to start flowering quickly. This is a natural process that occurs outdoors, but indoor growers need to add it to their ongoing maintenance-related work.
On the other hand, auto-flowering strains can flower faster and do not need to change the photoperiod. This is because they contain the genetics of Cannabis ruderalis, a subspecies adapted to the northern climate and the different light cycles in these regions. Generally, photoperiod strains provide significantly higher yields, while autoflowering strains usually sacrifice yield and size for speed-although many growers value this feature.
Indica rice or alfalfa: choosing the ideal photoperiod strain
Photoperiodic strains can be divided into several categories, which have different characteristics due to the different environmental requirements in the region of origin. In large-scale outdoor harvesting, the alfalfa line is king, while the indica line grows in a dense manner, rarely exceeding 2m in height. Alfalfa is naturally tall and thin, some strains can reach a height of 3m, and each plant yields more than one kilogram. On the other hand, the yield of indica rice is usually close to 500 g/plant. Having said that, some indica rice has bred a large number of huge, hard buds, making them equally explosive in some situations outdoors, while indoors can be said to be more advantageous.
Should users grow indoors or outdoors to get the best yield?
This is another factor that depends on the personal circumstances of the grower. If growers happen to find themselves unable to grow in the garden, or they live in an area where cannabis is strictly prohibited, growing a lot of plants outdoors is not an option at all. Regardless of these factors, it is still possible to obtain high yields indoors. That being said, compared with the total output of outdoor production, the fruit harvested indoors pales in comparison.
Outdoor plants planted directly in the ground can extend the root system to where they think it is suitable. This strong vitality allows the above-ground part of the plant to grow taller and stronger. Larger, more advanced root systems also allow plants to absorb more oxygen, nutrients, and water-all of these factors allow them to grow to impressive heights, resulting in more potential shoots.
Soil and nutrients will play an important role
Cannabis plants have specific nutritional requirements, which must be met in order to push their production to the limit. In particular, three nutrients are called macronutrients. Cannabis plants need these nutrients most. They are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In the vegetative phase, when plants have not yet begun to flower, they require slightly higher levels of nitrogen and potassium. In contrast, blooming plants require higher levels of phosphorus and lower levels of nitrogen to produce optimal yields. Plants also need a small amount of other nutrients during the entire growth cycle, called micronutrients, including magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, and sulfur.
If growers want high yields, they need to provide the plants with the right amount of nutrients instead of “feeding” them excessively. Nutrient solutions can be added to potted plants in several stages to ensure that all their needs are met. The easiest way is to purchase a pre-mixed formula designed for this purpose.
When growing directly underground, the ideal way to provide multiple nutrients is to use compost. The compost should contain approximately 2:1 nitrogenous material-which provides food for soil microorganisms and a source of nitrogen-in a ratio of approximately 2:1 to brown wood material, which provides enough carbon. These materials will be decomposed and eventually become a fine black humus, which contains many nutrients needed by the hemp plant.
Just the key factor
To successfully grow cannabis, light may be the most important factor. Plants use light for photosynthesis, which allows them to create their own energy supply to promote their growth. Outdoor growers can grow hemp directly in the sun, which greatly reduces the complexity of lighting. For indoor growers, lighting is one of many factors that need to be paid attention to in order to create an ideal synthetic environment.
Growers can choose many types of lighting fixtures. LEDs are the most popular and require very little power to operate; in addition, they generate almost no heat. Other popular lamp types include CFL and HID lamps.
No matter which type of lamp the grower uses, the most important thing is the wattage. The standard estimate is that 1 watt will produce 1 gram of flowers, which is considered to be within the upper limit that a single plant can produce. This means that if you use a 600W light source, your final maximum yield may be 600 g/plant, and so on. Of course, there are more variables at play here, and indoor production is usually measured in grams per square meter. But in general, the stronger the light source, the higher the output.
Compared with a professional plant light meter, buying a light meter is an economical way to ensure that the grower provides enough light for the plant and helps to detect the best growth point.
How many grams of flowers can be obtained from an hemp plant
There is no doubt that the goal of growing cannabis is to obtain the largest possible yield. Whether the user is planting THC-rich flower buds or planting flowers containing CBD, the ultimate goal is the same. But how can growers ensure maximum yield? In addition, how many weeds can even one plant produce?
The variety of the cannabis plant is the basis for how many flower buds can be produced
The variety of cannabis plays an important role in how many flower buds can be produced. Of course, everyone likes to grow alfalfa varieties like oak trees. The output of each plant is calculated in kilograms, but the cultivation of cannabis still needs to return to reality. Before officially planting cannabis, growers need to first understand their own resources and situation.
Self-spending or photoperiod regulation?
One of the main parts of growing cannabis is to choose varieties with automatic flowering or photoperiod regulation. Photoperiod strains usually grow taller, but they need to change the photoperiod to start flowering quickly. This is a natural process that occurs outdoors, but indoor growers need to add it to their ongoing maintenance-related work.
On the other hand, auto-flowering strains can flower faster and do not need to change the photoperiod. This is because they contain the genetics of Cannabis ruderalis, a subspecies adapted to the northern climate and the different light cycles in these regions. Generally, photoperiod strains provide significantly higher yields, while autoflowering strains usually sacrifice yield and size for speed-although many growers value this feature.
Indica rice or alfalfa: choosing the ideal photoperiod strain
Photoperiodic strains can be divided into several categories, which have different characteristics due to the different environmental requirements in the region of origin. In large-scale outdoor harvesting, the alfalfa line is king, while the indica line grows in a dense manner, rarely exceeding 2m in height. Alfalfa is naturally tall and thin, some strains can reach a height of 3m, and each plant yields more than one kilogram. On the other hand, the yield of indica rice is usually close to 500 g/plant. Having said that, some indica rice has bred a large number of huge, hard buds, making them equally explosive in some situations outdoors, while indoors can be said to be more advantageous.
Should users grow indoors or outdoors to get the best yield?
This is another factor that depends on the personal circumstances of the grower. If growers happen to find themselves unable to grow in the garden, or they live in an area where cannabis is strictly prohibited, growing a lot of plants outdoors is not an option at all. Regardless of these factors, it is still possible to obtain high yields indoors. That being said, compared with the total output of outdoor production, the fruit harvested indoors pales in comparison.
Outdoor plants planted directly in the ground can extend the root system to where they think it is suitable. This strong vitality allows the above-ground part of the plant to grow taller and stronger. Larger, more advanced root systems also allow plants to absorb more oxygen, nutrients, and water-all of these factors allow them to grow to impressive heights, resulting in more potential shoots.
Soil and nutrients will play an important role
Cannabis plants have specific nutritional requirements, which must be met in order to push their production to the limit. In particular, three nutrients are called macronutrients. Cannabis plants need these nutrients most. They are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In the vegetative phase, when plants have not yet begun to flower, they require slightly higher levels of nitrogen and potassium. In contrast, blooming plants require higher levels of phosphorus and lower levels of nitrogen to produce optimal yields. Plants also need a small amount of other nutrients during the entire growth cycle, called micronutrients, including magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, and sulfur.
If growers want high yields, they need to provide the plants with the right amount of nutrients instead of “feeding” them excessively. Nutrient solutions can be added to potted plants in several stages to ensure that all their needs are met. The easiest way is to purchase a pre-mixed formula designed for this purpose.
When growing directly underground, the ideal way to provide multiple nutrients is to use compost. The compost should contain approximately 2:1 nitrogenous material-which provides food for soil microorganisms and a source of nitrogen-in a ratio of approximately 2:1 to brown wood material, which provides enough carbon. These materials will be decomposed and eventually become a fine black humus, which contains many nutrients needed by the hemp plant.
Just the key factor
To successfully grow cannabis, light may be the most important factor. Plants use light for photosynthesis, which allows them to create their own energy supply to promote their growth. Outdoor growers can grow hemp directly in the sun, which greatly reduces the complexity of lighting. For indoor growers, lighting is one of many factors that need to be paid attention to in order to create an ideal synthetic environment.
Growers can choose many types of lighting fixtures. LEDs are the most popular and require very little power to operate; in addition, they generate almost no heat. Other popular lamp types include CFL and HID lamps.
No matter which type of lamp the grower uses, the most important thing is the wattage. The standard estimate is that 1 watt will produce 1 gram of flowers, which is considered to be within the upper limit that a single plant can produce. This means that if you use a 600W light source, your final maximum yield may be 600 g/plant, and so on. Of course, there are more variables at play here, and indoor production is usually measured in grams per square meter. But in general, the stronger the light source, the higher the output.
Compared with a professional plant light meter, buying a light meter is an economical way to ensure that the grower provides enough light for the plant and helps to detect the best growth point.