Growing hemp is an exciting and complex process that requires certain knowledge and skills. Beginning growers at the beginning of their journey may encounter a variety of problems, which are a real surprise, because not all of them are indicated in manuals on proper cultivation and other educational materials. In this article we will focus on the 5 most common surprises and suggest ways to solve them.
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Problem No. 1: Changing the sex of a plant
Inexperienced growers can make a variety of mistakes: incorrect lighting conditions, inappropriate temperatures for the plant's development stage, excessive or insufficient watering, and much more. All this is perceived by the plant as stress, and then it will want to continue its lineage, leaving behind seeds. As a result of this, the plant begins to develop characteristics of the opposite sex, becoming a hermaphrodite. For example, male pollen sacs will appear on a feminized bush.
That is why it is worthwhile to protect the plant from stress in every possible way - to ensure an optimal climate, to use appropriate fertilizers for marijuana in the proper quantities And so on. Also, it is best to choose unpretentious varieties for your first experience.
Problem No. 2: Strong and very persistent smell of marijuana
The presented plant has a fairly persistent and recognizable aroma that is easy to recognize. This fact should definitely be taken into account if you are going to place grow boxes indoors, in particular when they are located near your place of residence. In this situation, the hood will not help cope with the strong odor. You can solve this surprise using carbon filters.
Problem No. 3: PH control and yield are always closely related
Cannabis disease or an incorrect acid-base balance may be indicated by the following signs:
- the bush began to turn yellow and darken;
- The shape and thickness of the leaves have changed.
In this situation, it is definitely worth measuring level PH. It is best to carry out these actions at a certain frequency so that there are no surprises later.
The manifestation of the above symptoms is a serious cause for concern. Any stress in a plant is a reason for hermaphroditism.
Problem No. 4: Growing cannabis outdoors requires special activity
Each grower follows his own path, which comes in two types:
1. Growing plants in open areas near the house. In this situation, a summer cottage with a separate greenhouse or a private house is best suited. This path is suitable for those who always have the opportunity to observe the plant and who are not embarrassed by the opinions of their neighbors (in those countries where this is allowed).
2. Growing bushes in hard-to-reach areas. In this situation, you need to work hard to find the most remote and abandoned site with the opportunity to visit it regularly.
Some growers manage to grow compact varieties at home by placing special grow boxes that contain one plant at a time.
Problem No. 5: Small cannabis visually looks very similar to tomato seedlings
It is worth noting that hemp is similar to tomatoes not only in appearance. Also, these plants love special fertilizer for tomatoes so that they grow well. Therefore, you can easily purchase these mixtures in regular stores for propagating plants. Plus, this way there is nothing stopping you from growing hemp and tomatoes together in a greenhouse. (If your country is on the legalization list)
One of the important and main rules of a grower is to select and purchase everything for growing cannabis, from the right soil to fertilizer and grow boxes .
