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12/03/2023

12/03/2023

Optimizing Cannabis Horticulture: The Role of Plant Density

Striking the right balance in spacing between cannabis plants is critical for maximizing both yield and potency.

Factors Influencing Plant Density:

1️⃣ Strain Characteristics

Different strains exhibit varying growth patterns, heights, and branching structures. Understanding the specific characteristics of the chosen strain is fundamental in determining the optimal plant density.

2️⃣ Cultivation Method

Whether employing soil, hydroponics, or aeroponics, each cultivation method affects nutrient availability and root development. Tailoring plant density to the chosen cultivation method is essential for achieving optimal nutrient absorption and overall plant health.

3️⃣ Grow Space Constraints

The physical dimensions of the grow space play a pivotal role in determining plant density. Efficient space utilization is critical for maximizing yield while avoiding issues such as light deprivation and nutrient competition.

Benefits of Optimized Plant Density:

1️⃣ Increased Yield

Properly spacing cannabis plants ensures efficient use of available light and nutrients, contributing to increased bud development and overall yield.

2️⃣ Improved Air Circulation

Adequate spacing between plants promotes better air circulation, reducing the risk of mold, mildew, and pest infestations. This is especially important in preventing moisture buildup around the dense canopy.

3️⃣ Enhanced Cannabinoid Production

Optimizing plant density can influence cannabinoid and terpene production. Adequate spacing allows for better light pe*******on and encourages the development of potent and flavorful buds.

4️⃣ Facilitated Harvesting and Maintenance

Well-spaced plants are easier to manage during the cultivation cycle. Harvesting, pruning, and general maintenance become more efficient when plants are strategically positioned.

Best Practices for Cannabis Plant Density:

1️⃣ Strategic Spacing

Consider the mature size of the chosen strain and provide enough space between plants to accommodate lateral growth. This prevents overcrowding and ensures each plant receives adequate light.

2️⃣ Training Techniques

Implement training techniques such as topping, pruning, and low-stress training to control plant shape and enhance light exposure. These practices complement optimal plant density by encouraging a more even canopy.

3️⃣ Regular Monitoring

Regularly monitor plant health, especially in dense areas where airflow may be compromised. Identifying and addressing issues promptly helps maintain a healthy crop.

In the intricate world of cannabis , mastering the art of plant density is a key component of successful cultivation, translating into increased yield, improved quality, and overall cultivation success.

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07/21/2023

Should you add CO2?

There are 2 questions you need to ask yourself first!

1. Do I have high light levels, 1000ppfd+?
2. How often does my room or greenhouse exchange air?

CO2 is one of those improvements that can really show dramatic results, in terms of plant growth and yields. However there is a very narrow window when CO2 can be best utilized.

Most naturally lit greenhouses (like mine shown in the photo) will not run CO2. Natural greenhouse light levels do not sustain extremely high light levels long enough or consistently enough to warrant adding CO2, however the larger issue is the air exchange rates. In a greenhouse you want to be exchanging the air up to 60/hr or once every minute. So with that much exchange any CO2 you add will simply be exhausted right out. At night there are far less exchanges because of temperature, but plants do not intake CO2 at night.

Now if you had a high lighting greenhouse in the winter, with minimal air exchanges then CO2 addition would be useful.

06/25/2023

Have studies definitively shown that defoliation during flower benefits the uniformity of potency throughout your crop? 🤔

A September 2021 study states that the strategic removal of fan leaves in flowering cannabis plants can increase light pe*******on to the lower canopy and increase the uniformity between the top and bottom inflorescences in terms of both size and cannabinoid concentration

Defoliation is not standard across all varieties, so trial and error is needed to find how much and when to defoliate each variety during flower for the best results

06/12/2023

If a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s 4000 words on why living soil is better. But I will supplement. Lightly.

For some of you, about 2.0 EC of essentially a 1-5-4 once a week for one day with no runoff. For the rest of us, I’ll add a liquid fertilizer to my water that leans heavier into phosphorus at this point and less into the nitrogen. It’s usually called a flowering or bloom formula.

Potassium is there as well, of course. And maybe some micronutrients. But, as most of the stretching and vegetative growth is over, the plants won’t use nearly as much nitrogen. And as the flower sites start to fill out, it’s time to get the phosphorus flowing, having limited it until now. I almost hate to type it, but a little cal mag too.

Less is more in soil. Consider starting with half of whatever it says on the bag or bottle. In a homegrow, I’d much rather have to deal with a deficiency or a little lower yield than a soil that has been overfed.

In my opinion, it’s often what people complain about when they try someone’s soil grow after their fruity pebbles from a drip system. “OMG! It’s too earthy!” Too much nitrogen and poor scenescence maybe. A lot of variables and a lot of different growers and growing styles to answer that here.

I just know that I often hear from people who know, “Yours is always the best.” I’m sure some people wouldn’t say that. It’s a matter of taste. I’m fine with that.

If you’re just starting out, I honestly recommend using just soil, but a lot of it. Add some microbes and treat your water as necessary. Just learn to water first. And see what deficiencies pop up, if any at all. Worry about yields later, if ever.

I also use some enzymes, fulvic acid and a few other biostimulants. And lots of microbes. But we’ll get into that another day.

06/08/2023

Day 35 Chemmy Jones, the High Times People's Choice Award Winner, is looking shimmery (is that a word?). I can't wait to see how this round turns out. We Are In The Flow 🐙!

05/30/2023

0“American Pot Pie!” titled by Truong M Nguyen

And the Georgia Pies have joined this season, already in progress. The 16 Cap Junkies in the back are on day 13 of flower. The four Georgia Pies in front are on day 3. They will both come down in about 60 days.

I just finished up some low stress training on the Georgias. I didn’t even need stakes yet. This plant has always been spindly and frail in veg. It tested negative for HLVD a while back. It was given to me about a year ago and I suspect has been passed around like a… well, something that’s been passed around a lot. A greasy roach?

It vegetates slowly and stresses very easily. I would have given up on it a while ago, but it always seems to snap into sync in the flower room and I like the finished flower. And the yields are fine enough. But it’s probably about time to search for something new. There might be some pheno hunts to come.

I’ve read some bro science that running them outside will rejuvenate them to some degree. Let’s put that to the test! I have an extra one in veg that will go outside. I’ll take cuts from it before flower, dip them and isolate them inside for a while.

If anyone out there wants to run it through tissue culture, that would be very cool.

Next up, I’ll physically lower the light over the Cap Junkies for a while and ride the PPFD up. I’ll give the Georgias a few days to acclimate. I may lower their light a bit. I may just let them stretch into it. It’s not as light hungry or tolerant as the Cap.

I’ll prune and train the Georgias a bit over the next week or so. I’ll wait another few days before I start lollipopping the Caps. For now, I’ll just prune off a few fan leaves that are problematic- those that are throwing shade on new shoots near the top or those that are touching other fan leaves, creating transpiration wet spots. They’re just really starting to stretch. Leaving the undergrowth will slow that down a bit. My gut says they will be perfect, but if I need to run negative DIF, I still can.

05/24/2023

Healthy clones begin to grow vertically before they are up potted when properly cared for with the right amount of light, strategically mixed nutrient blends, and a little tender love and care. This batch was exceptionally healthy and is no doubt going to lead to a great veg. We Are In The Flow 🐙!