For success in cannabis growing, it is important to select the correct medium. The plant’s growing medium, which is what the roots grow in, plays an important role in giving the plant the nutrients it requires. The following guide will provide a detailed look at various cannabis growing mediums.
Soil
Most people use soil to grow their cannabis. Being inexpensive and easily available, it’s a great choice for beginning growers. The soil is stable and provides nutrients for the plants that slowly are released.
A few key points to consider when considering soil for your gardening needs. A high-quality soil should be rich in nutrients. In order for cannabis to thrive, it is important that the soil pH be maintained at an optimal level. Soil needs to be well watered in order for it not to dry out.
Coco Coir
Coco coir is a coconut husk-based soil alternative. A sustainable choice that’s becoming more popular with cannabis growers, coco coir is growing to be a very common option. Coco coir is light and retains moisture well. It also provides great drainage.
You can reuse coco coir for multiple growing cycles. It can be easily worked with, and the neutral pH can be adjusted to suit the individual needs. The downside is that cocoa coir contains no nutrients. Therefore, growers need to supplement their crops with fertilizers.
Hydroponics
Hydroponics allows for soilless growth and uses a nutrient-rich, water-soluble medium as its growing medium. This allows the grower to adjust the nutrients and pH for the plant. The result is faster growth and higher yields.
Hydroponics offers the best protection against soil-borne parasites and diseases. The growing environment can be controlled more accurately with hydroponics. It is also more expensive and difficult for beginners to do hydroponics.
Aeroponics
This cutting-edge technique uses mist of water to feed nutrients directly to plant roots. This system allows for increased control over the growing environment. Additionally, it can produce higher yields and quicker growth.
Aeroponics consumes significantly less water that other methods. But it is difficult for beginners to master and highly skilled.
In Conclusion
For your marijuana grow to be successful, it is important that you select the right growth medium. It doesn’t really matter what type of growing medium you select: soil, cocoa coir or hydroponics. But it is important to fully understand both the strengths and weaknesses of each. It is important to consider cost, ease, control, and how the environment will affect your plants. If you choose the right grow medium and provide your cannabis plants with the nutrients, the harvest will be successful.
Laura McQueen is a writer for MJGreenNews.com.
She has been writing for different cannabis websites and publications since 2018.