How To Grow Cannabis

Start with Quality Seeds
Your cannabis journey begins with genetics. Good seeds are the foundation of a healthy grow. Look for reputable breeders that offer feminized, autoflowering, or photoperiod seeds depending on your goals. Autoflowers are great for beginners because they don’t require a light schedule change to flower, while photoperiod strains give you more control and potentially higher yields

2. Choose the Right Growing Medium
You have a few options for growing mediums:
• Soil: Ideal for beginners. Organic soil blends can produce flavorful buds and require fewer bottled nutrients.
• Coco Coir: Offers fast growth and excellent control over nutrients but needs more regular feeding.
• Hydroponics: For experienced growers who want rapid growth and large yields.

3. Set Up Your Grow Environment
Cannabis needs a stable environment to thrive:
• Light: Use LED or HPS grow lights for indoor grows. Autoflowers need 18–24 hours of light; photoperiods need 18/6 during veg and 12/12 to flower.
• Temperature & Humidity: Aim for 70–85°F during the day, slightly cooler at night. Keep humidity around 50–60% during veg and 40–50% in flower.
• Airflow: Good circulation prevents mold and strengthens stems. Use oscillating fans and exhaust systems.

 4. Feeding and Watering
Cannabis requires nutrients—especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N-P-K). Start with a basic nutrient line for veg and bloom stages, and don’t overdo it. Many new growers make the mistake of overfeeding.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and ensure your pots have proper drainage to avoid root rot.

5. Training and Pruning
Techniques like LST (low-stress training), topping, and defoliation can improve light penetration and increase yields. Start training early in the veg stage and continue to shape the plant until flowering begins.

6. Flowering and Harvesting
Once your plants start to flower (triggered by light cycle or automatically for autos), you'll notice pistils forming. Keep feeding with bloom nutrients, and watch for trichomes turning from clear to cloudy/milky, with some amber — that’s the sign it’s harvest time.
Cut the plant, hang it in a dark, cool space with airflow to dry, then cure the buds in jars to enhance flavor and potency.