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Hemp Grow Guide

The advantages of growing outdoors

Outdoor cultivation requires less equipment, expertise and labour. For the first few weeks of life, outdoor plants need the same care and attention as indoor ones. However, once a few basics have been well established, outdoor plants may be left (in a good, sunny spot) to take care of themselves. They may need to be […]

HYDROPONICS

Most growers report that a hydroponic system will grow hemp plants faster than a soil medium, given the same genetics and environmental conditions. This may be due to closer attention and more control of nutrients, and more access to oxygen. The hemp plants can breath easier, and therefor, take less time to grow. One report […]

HARVESTING AND DRYING

Harvesting is the reaping of the bounty, and is the most enjoyable time you will spend with your garden. Plants are harvested when the flowers are ripe. Generally, ripeness is defined as when the white pistils start to turn brown, orange, etc. and start to withdraw back into the false seed pod. The seed pods […]

Nutrient deficiency: Magnesium (Mg)

Summary Magnesium is a vital element for humans, plants and animals. Among other things it is a building block for chlorophyll in plants so it is essential for photosynthesis and it also plays an important role in a number of metabolic processes. Magnesium compounds have been used since antiquity in medicine for heartburn, against poisoning […]

RECYCLING

Use pots made from squarish containers such as plastic water jugs, etc.  More hemp plants will fit in less space and have more rooting area if square containers are used. This makes your garden a recycling center, and saves you tons of money. 2-liter soda bottles work great, but are not square.  13 will fit […]

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