Cannabis is a crop with high economic value. With the liberalization of policies, more and more regions allow people to grow and use cannabis at home. Growing cannabis at home is becoming more and more popular, just know these basics to get you started
Before understanding the specific cultivation techniques, let's understand the cannabis plant first
There are 4 main growth stages for cannabis:
-Germination (3-10 days)
-Seedling (2-3 weeks)
-Vegetative (3-8 weeks)
-Flowering (8-11 weeks)
Each variety of cannabis has a little bit of differentiated needs at different stages of its life. This can be learned from suppliers when buying seeds, but in general one of the keys is that when promote flowering, shorter light times are often required. Lighting time usually become 12 hours or less. The later formed Cola is rich in THC and CBD, and when the hairs on top of the Cola turn brown and curl inward, it is time to harvest. Then by drying in a dark, airy space, pruning can be done once the flowers are dry, leaving useful buds.
Here are the 6 most important points for growing marijuana at home:
1. Genetics determine the lower limit of cannabis' performance
The genes of cannabis seedlings basically determine how the plant grows and its final yield or content of useful substances. The later tools and planting method optimizations are only 100% of his talent or only slightly improved. So the most important step is to buy cannabis seeds or seedlings with good quality genes
2. The correct growing medium
Cannabis can be grown in soil, coir or hydroponically. Each of these methods has advantages and disadvantages, and it is important to find the best growing medium before planting! If you're a beginner looking to grow cannabis at home, we recommend starting with a quality potting mix (peat-based). Ensure optimal airflow from the start by using fine mesh pots/containers filled with perlite, vermiculite or clay pebbles. This will ensure good drainage while the plant is growing, while allowing plenty of air to pass through after the plant blooms without interfering with water retention too much. Cannabis plants love water but hate soggy roots! Unless, of course, you're running a hydroponic setup. The pH of the medium plays an important role in the health of the plant. Cannabis plants prefer a pH range between acidic and neutral. A pH of about 6 is ideal. Soil made for hemp usually contains enough nutrients for 3-4 weeks of growth.
3. How and when to water your cannabis
Adequate water needs to be ensured during the vegetative and flowering stages of the plant. Allow sufficient time between watering to ensure that the roots of the plant have enough time to drain excess water. You can feel it by sticking your fingers a few centimeters into the top of the soil. If it feels like a supermarket, then it should be about 1 hour before watering.
4. Plant training
Plant training mainly refers to the adjustment of the plant shape by pruning, correction, etc. during the growth of the plant, so that the plant can form the shape that obtains the maximum yield. This is a relatively difficult method, and it is not easy for beginners to learn, but beginners should try various methods freely. Here is a brief introduction to a common method:
Low Stress Training (LST)
It requires bending, tying, and proper pruning of branches during the vegetative growth phase of cannabis, encouraging the plant to grow flatter and thicker to make the most of light and maximize yield! This can be done by using wire or soft ties.
5. The right nutrients
Cannabis plants need the right nutrients during the vegetative growth stage to produce healthy yields. Overfeeding cannabis plants can cause nutrients to burn and, if left untreated, can damage or even kill your plants! So it's important to make sure you're using a pH calculator for your water when mixing your nutrient solution; keeping it in the 0.50pH range on either side of neutral is ideal for cannabis.
The main nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K); vegetative stage: NKP generally maintains 3:1:2; flowering stage requires more phosphorus and potassium, the ratio is 0:3:3
6. Correct lighting
Cannabis is a light-loving plant. There are many things to pay attention to about light, but it must be known that different varieties and different growth stages have different optimal spectrum, light intensity and light time. Fortunately, home cultivation does not need to be as refined as commercial cultivation. However, it is necessary to adjust the general light intensity and light time and spectrum in time. For example, the light time in the flowering stage is shorter than that in the growth and vegetative stage. A good Plant Light control can also help reduce cannabis pest and disease risks. The trouble is that good lighting often needs to be adjusted regularly by growers, such as switching lights on and off according to the light and dark period every day, and adjusting the light time, spectrum, light time and light intensity at each growth stage. 
Fortunately, smart Grow Lights are already here. For example, Feton's smart lights are the most suitable smart lights for beginners. The small wattage modular design reduces the trial cost for beginners. Even 150W has intelligent functions, and the planting scale can be expanded at any time by splicing more models. Its intelligent control function can automatically execute the lighting plan according to the plan every day as long as it is set once, without manual repeated operation. It frees your mind and time. 
