Easy Guide to Start Growing Your Own Cannabis Plants at Home

If you are interested in the cannabis industry and considering growing plants at home, you may not know where to start. Following a guide can help you determine how to set up an environment for your plants and ensure a successful yield. 

Step 1- Check on Legality and Regulations- Do Research 

Most importantly before you do anything, check to ensure that it is legal to grow cannabis at home in your state. If it is, you can see how many plants are legal to grow within your residence. This typically ranges from 6-12 plants at a time. It is also a wise idea to review any specific policies within your city or town and your lease if you rent a home or apartment. Researching the basics of growing is also a great way to start a foundation for growing. 

Step 2- Indoors or Outdoors?

Deciding to grow indoors or outdoors is up to you but both can be done. There are benefits and drawbacks to either choice. For example, indoor plants may grow higher THC levels whereas outdoor plants may provide a larger yield. It may also be challenging to grow indoors as you need to create the proper environment. However, the outdoor weather may affect growth. Cannabis plants grow best in warmer weather. 

Step 3- Determine Your Growing Options- Soil or Hydroponic

You can either grow plants within the soil or through a hydroponic system, using water and nutrients. While both are great for plant growth, starting with soil is often easier for beginners. It requires less maintenance, can be cheaper and there are fewer components to control. You can usually find soil for growing cannabis in a dispensary. 

Step 4- Purchasing Materials Such as Seeds and Strains 

Research legal seed breeders or marijuana retailers to help determine the strains you might want to grow and to get seeds to plants. You can also talk about options with knowledgeable dispensary staff. 

Step 5- Create Your Set-Up

Once you purchase all materials, you will need to create a set-up. This includes proper lighting, temperature control devices, pots or containers to plant the seeds, and more. If you are looking to start growing on a budget, consider buying used materials from nearby sellers, or look on Amazon. 

Step 6- Start the Growing Process but be Patient

Once your setup is complete and you’ve planted your seeds, you can begin the growing process. Be mindful that it can take a matter of months to really see active growth in your plants. The maturation of your seeds can also influence the length of the process. Be sure to maintain the environment and plants to ensure successful yields. 

Step 7-Harvesting Your Plants 

After your hard work has paid off, you can start harvesting your plants. It is important to know the main parts of the plant, including the stem, roots, and bud. Carefully cut branches and find a place for them to dry out. Store your cut plants in a proper and ventilated area to maintain potency and health. 

If you’re interested in learning how to cultivate and start growing your own plants, check out more information: Online Cannabis Learning. 

                                                                   
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