Growing cannabis indoors is very popular in the Netherlands, which is of course due to the unpredictable weather in our country. Cannabis plants are ultimately tropical plants that need a lot of sun and heat. The supply and removal of the right amount of air and water also plays an important role in cultivation. Inside you keep complete control to optimize the quality of your weed.
Benefits of growing cannabis indoors
- You can optimally design the grow room.
- Furnishing a room is easy to do yourself.
- You have control over the amount of light.
- The yield is usually very high.
- The result is deliciously fresh weed.
Disadvantages of growing cannabis indoors
- You are officially not allowed to grow under lamps.
- Faulty equipment can cause a fire.
How does it work?
After choosing to grow cannabis indoors, you will have to choose one grow tent or a grow room. When you start growing, it is best to start with a grow tent. These tents are made of the right materials and are equipped with outlets for the supply and exhaust of air. In addition, the tubes are available to hang the grow lights. You can completely set up a standard grow tent within half an hour.
In a grow room it is important to insulate it well against the incidence of sunlight. The bottom must be watertight, you can achieve this with pond liner. The supply and exhaust of air is of great importance, as is the overall climate control. Use carbon filters for this, you can calculate the size of these filters based on the size of the grow room.
What you need
- Cannabis seeds or cuttings. You can order cannabis seeds in the Growshop that will produce the first stems within a week.
- Growth nutrition and bloom nutrition.
- Grow room or grow pots.
- Climate control / filters.
- An appropriate breeding schedule.
- Measuring equipment to track progress.
- Drying room for a period of roughly two weeks.
- If you do grow at home for medicinal reasons, our advice is to ensure that you have the right equipment and fire protection
Growing cannabis indoors
Based on the available space and the size of the crop, you need to purchase the right growing equipment. If possible, you should not save on this, good materials more than earn themselves back in the proceeds.
Nursery soil
To achieve a good cultivation you will have to use the right cultivation soil. This applies to both growing in pots and in open ground. You can buy soil with and without food. The PH value plays an important role in the development of the plants. The PH value should usually be between 6 and 7. In the flowering phase, the cannabis plants need a lot of phosphorus and nitrogen. Do not use normal garden soil or potting soil because this soil does not provide enough air and does not provide the right nutrients.
Best Soil Brands:
- Plagron
- canna
- biobizz
If you want to grow the plants in open ground, it is wise to enrich the soil with bone meal and blood. You could also use chicken manure, for example in granules, for the presence of lime. Do not use too much fertilizer pellets, as they can disturb the natural balance of the soil, which can lead to burning in the plants.
If you are going to grow the plants in pots, you need a suitable soil mix. Pay close attention to proper nutrition and quantity. There are various types of soil that contain all the nutrients for use in the growth phase. Be well informed in advance by the specialist.
Advantages when growing in open ground
- You can water all the plants at once.
- It is not necessary to water the plants manually.
- There is more room for the roots to grow, resulting in larger plants with a higher yield.
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The best indoor growing strains for beginners
Disadvantages of growing in open ground
- It is not so easy to move the plants.
- Diseases can spread more easily.
- Problems are difficult to detect.
- You are less flexible when growing.
- The flowering period will usually start a little later.
If you are just starting to grow weed, we recommend starting with growing pots.
Advantages of growing in nursery pots
- You can easily move pots.
- Diseases are limited per pot and will not spread.
- You can take care of each plant individually.
- It is easy to repot the plants to other soil.
Disadvantages of growing in nursery pots
- You will have to invest a little more time in maintenance.
- The plants remain somewhat smaller with a limited yield.
- Benefits of growing cannabis indoors
- Disadvantages of growing cannabis indoors
- How does it work?
- What you need
- Growing cannabis indoors
- Nursery soil
- Advantages when growing in open ground
- The best indoor growing strains for beginners
- Disadvantages of growing in open ground
- Advantages of growing in nursery pots
- Disadvantages of growing in nursery pots