How to get a big, tasty bud cannabis plant

 
How to get a big, tasty bud cannabis plant

A simple guide that aims to eliminate bad habits and establish new ones.

When we start a new cycle our enthusiasm is overwhelming, we already imagine ourselves with cans full of ganja or having the first taste with a mountain of sticky flowers on the table. Obviously all this is possible, but it is only the result of an intense preliminary work, in fact, obtaining large and tasty cannabis buds is in fact the prerogative of the good Grower who thanks to preparation and patience manages to get the most out of his cannabis seeds. 

There are many ways to maximize the growth of cannabis flowers but in general the secret is to limit the stresses for the plant as much as possible in each phase of growth . The techniques that can be applied to make your plant grow quietly are really many and also vary according to the plant variety and above all to the technique chosen for cultivation. In this article we will give you some basic tips regarding indoor and outdoor growing plants that will help you increase your chances of having a satisfying harvest.  Furthermore, once you have completed the reading you will be able to choose the right seed, the most suitable soil, the type and quantity of light, the nutrients to use, the climatic conditions and the various techniques to improve the yield of your buds. Obviously in all this it is necessary to specify that the use of chemicals to artificially "pump" your flowers is highly inadvisable , because giant buds with an unpleasant aroma and perhaps even harmful to health are really useless.

 

Choose quality genetics suitable for the growing environment

Starting from the choice of the seed is the very first step to have a good harvest . Today there are excellent genetics available from professional and well-known seed banks. Do you want to start on the right foot?  

Be honest with yourself, the result you want to achieve depends on the time requirements, let me explain better, choosing autoflowering cannabis seeds  is certainly an excellent opportunity for those who want to obtain their harvest in the shortest possible time, the cycle for this type of seed. it is very short and ends in 2-3 months from germination. If time and space are not a problem then the  feminized seeds  will be the basis for you to obtain more numerous and productive buds, the cycle is completed in 6-7 months. 

Obviously in the evaluation you will have to be sure of the type of effect you want to obtain, the Indica genetics for example generally have a more physical interaction, improving relaxation and sleep, the  Sative -dominant ones are tendentially preferred by those who want to obtain a mental effect and energizing. So consider these aspects well before choosing a cannabis seed, in our catalog you will find all the technical specifications of each seed 

Ensure the right nourishment

Just like humans, plants also need food to survive and this must vary in quantity and quality throughout the various stages of life . A newborn cannot eat a hamburger and at the same time an adult cannot survive on milk.

NPK is often used on fertilizer labels  . If you do not yet know its meaning, it refers to the proportions of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contained in the fertilizer. From now on, you will need to  keep this in mind when planning your plant's "feeding". An important aspect to avoid doing damage is to keep in mind that overfeeding and lack of nutrition are both negative per plant , so do not act on sentiment but follow a well balanced diet studying the needs of the cannabis plant step by step. 

Basically know that to maximize future flower growth you will need to prefer nitrogen-rich supplements, during the vegetative phase, cannabis plants require more nitrogen.

Most growers use fertilizers with an N content two or three times higher than that of P and K, such as 20-10-10 or 30-10-10 during the vegetative phase; once the plant manifests sex through stigmas (white hairs) it is time to reverse the diet because from now on our interest (after creating a good base) is to stimulate the production of buds by increasing phosphorus and potassium and gradually begin to decrease nitrogen. Beware of too much N during the flowering phase, it can slow down the ripening process of marijuana.

If you cultivate on the ground it is a good idea to think about using a natural compost, for example organic compost that you can easily find around the country, when choosing, just make sure that the pH value is between 6 and 6.5 in . so that the roots will have maximum nutrient absorption . Otherwise, the buds will never reach their maximum potential. To monitor the pH of the water  there are many tools on the market or opt for the famous "litmus papers". A good substrate also  helps to create a proactive environment for the growth of cannabis without being too invasive and feeding the development of a beneficial microflora of protozoa, bacteria, nematoids capable of limiting external stresses.

Look for the perfect lighting

A plant that gets a lot of natural light in outdoor systems will be a producer of generous buds , that's for granted. You will not be able to control the climate but you will be able to choose the best season to plant based on your chosen genetics and your geographical location. In addition to this, we advise you to ensure good exposure to sunlight and a correct spacing to your plants so that they do not steal light from each other.

For those who are planning an indoor cultivation, it is necessary to organize a well-made plant that ensures the right amount of light. For feminized plants the cycle is composed of two phases, vegetative  during which the light must be turned on 18/6 hours and then subsequently, the light cycle is switched to 12/12, placing an HPS lamp usually between 400 and 600W, for the flowering phase. This rule does not apply to autoflowering strains which instead prefer a continuous 18/6 light cycle  throughout their development . These are the general rules normally adopted by home growers.  Be careful that the light is not too close to the tops iIn fact, placing the lights too close to the plants could develop so much heat that it dries up the air and burns the buds (unless you use cold LEDs).  These lamps also require much less power than HPS lamps. Prices may not be accessible to everyone, but these are devices that can last up to 10 years.

Experience zero stress training

Training is a process that guides the physical growth of the plant in the direction we prefer without creating trauma.

Do you want neat and well-arranged plants?  It is the training that makes you get them with tricks of support and conditioning of the drums. But there is technique and technique to govern the development of branches, a too invasive one could create a great stress to the plant and lead to poor flower growth. So when you mercilessly prune, place nets, or use grids to harness plants remember that extreme intervention could do a lot of damage . Low stress training   it does not include pruning or cages but a series of ties to improve the positioning of the plant for better lighting and air circulation. The idea is to break the apical dominance and ensure that even the underlying parts of the plant can enjoy a privileged position and therefore grow virtuous and healthy (perhaps generating large flowers).

Be wise in pruning

Pruning can be a double-edged sword that you will have to use with a lot, indeed a lot of caution,  especially if you are a beginner  . If you are dealing with a healthy plant, we recommend that you approach it with great moderation, limiting yourself to cutting the lower leaves that block out light from the lower buds, especially those with the petiole that pushes towards the center of the plant, reducing the efficiency of the plant. its fusion . But if you want at all costs to get beautiful large inflorescences by sacrificing quantity for quality, you could decide for a slightly more decisive intervention and concentrate the plant's energies on tall flowers by removing the smaller ones. In fact, having many flowering sites can lead to the birth of numerous popcorn buds (small and not very compact), the apical buds are instead those that have the greatest possibility of growth , so diverting the plant's resources onto them will certainly give excellent results in terms in size and quality. 

CO2 and Harvest Maximization

If the conditions of the grow space are adequate and the CO ₂ is supplied in the right way, the growth cycle could end  5-10 days  earlier than expected and the production could increase by up to  20-30%. is higher than usual to absorb CO ₂ well . The ideal would be between 28 and 32 ° C and the humidity fluctuating between 40-50%, by doing so you will avoid mold and fungi while maximizing the yield. Today, there are several tricks and devices to easily bring carbon dioxide into a grow room. Home growers can simply introduce a specially processed bag to release CO _2, always position the fans in strategic points and keep the temperature and humidity under strict control, even several times a day.