How to make the hydroponic cultivation for cannabis?
What is hydroponic cannabis?
The common nickname for cannabis - "grass" - derives from its ability to grow almost everywhere, in varying conditions and different climates. "Hydroponic cannabis" refers to plants grown using a solution of nourishing water and a growing inert medium rather than a soil rich in nutrients. This method could be something as fundamental as the jars for manually watering an inert medium with a nutrient solution. Sophisticated systems with multiple pumps, timers and tanks can require some daily work during growth, as well as requiring more maintenance and higher initial investment.
Cannabis growers have used several hydroponic methods for many years as a way to maximise yields and accelerate growth, the two main advantages of soy-free cultivation. Working with private land can be inefficient and trying for a variety of reasons:
You may not be able to recycle the soil
Susceptibility to pest problems
Difficult to determine the right amount of nutrients
The pH of the land must be carefully monitored
Soil quality significantly affects the final product
With some hydroponic methods, it is possible to use small amounts of growing media that can often be reused. Even precisely controlling which nutrients the plants and pH levels receive. With such levels of control, growers discover that their buds are more prominent, healthier and more powerful.
Whether you have cultivated cannabis before or have no experience in cannabis cultivation, hydroponics can be a great way to produce cannabis in any space. At first, it can be confusing and a bit overwhelming, but by learning the basics, you will understand that it is not as difficult as you imagined.
Hydroponic growing systems
Hydroponic growing systems work great with almost any cannabis strain. Due to its features and needs, this plant is perfectly suited for this type of systems, growing vigorously and flowering spectacularly if optimal conditions are provided.
If we are decided to grow hydroponically we have two main options: purchasing a system or building our own. While it can be a challenge for any novice cannabis grower, anyone with basic knowledge on hydroponic systems can build his/her own system easily and without spending much money.
There are plenty of hydroponic systems on the market with small changes in design. These are some of the most frequently used:
Passive systems, which are based on the capilarity of the medium around the roots, so there's no need to install water pumps to supply the nutrient solution. The growing media remains in contact with the nutrient solution, which is stored in a small reservoir.
Flood and drain systems need a water pump to swamp the upper tray, where the plants are placed in a bed of clay pebbles. In this way, the root area is periodically flooded with nutrient solution, which is drained again to the nutrient solution tank until the next irrigation.
Drip irrigation is one of the most popular systems used for the excellent results that it provides. A water pump carries the nutrient solution through a number of irrigation pipes and drippers from the reservoir to the plants. The irrigation schedule is set according to the needs of the plants at each stage.
In DWC systems, roots hang from the netpot to the nutrient solution, which is stored at the bottom of the bucket and constantly oxygenated with an air pump. This pump generates hundreds of small tiny bubbles which moisten and feed the roots of the plants.
NFT systems circulate the nutrient solution on a tray above which the plants are placed. In this way, the roots are in constant contact with the nutrient solution, which is constantly circulating from the reservoir and through the irrigation tray. A water pump is used so the circulation of nutrient solution is constant.
How To Grow Weed Hydroponically
We understand that growing your own weed can be difficult sometimes and can get complicated, but everyone who has done it knows that it is extremely satisfying! One of the best things about growing your own buds is that you will never have to worry about quality or quantity, and you can choose which strain you like most.
There are a huge variety of methods at your disposal when growing either indoors or outdoors, but the most advanced (and often more fun) method is hydroponic weed growing! Indoor growing with the hydroponic system is so much more productive and a helluva lot stealthier than growing with soil.
We will help you understand how to grow hydroponic marijuana. If you're a beginner, you might find that starting your hydroponic weed system can be intimidating and overwhelming at times, but don't give up! Get your hydroponic weed setup on the go with our easy and comprehensive guide.
Firstly, here is a list of things you will need to have:
Lighting (LED grow lights, or alternatively MH and HPS grow lights)
Lighting hangers
Media and containers
Ventilation fans
Ducting
Reservoirs, pumps, and tubing
Timers
Temperature/humidity gauge
Oscillating fans
Dehumidifier
Humidifier
PPM and pH meters
Additives and nutrients
Reflectors
Filters for odor control
Scissors and trimmers
Dry nets
Soil Test Kit
Digital Scales
Seeds Or Clones
Many people start growing marijuana from seed, but someone who is currently growing a crop might be willing to provide you with clones from female plants.
Marijuana Seed Sprouting On Hydroponic Media
There are benefits and drawbacks to seed. A benefit of seed is genetic variability.
Every seed will have slight genetic differences when compared with other seeds from the same marijuana strain.
A drawback to seed is that unless feminized, there is around a 50% chance that it will be male or female. If you start with 10 seeds, roughly 5 of them will be female.
Since only females are grown to produce marijuana, all male plants will have to be eliminated when the plants flower. In comparison, feminized seeds produce a greater percentage of female plants.
Cutting From Marijuana Plant That Is Being Cloned
Clones are simply cuttings taken from a growing plant. Clones will be exact genetic copies of the plant they are taken from.
A clone will mature like the plant it was taken from, if grown under similar conditions.
Cutting From Marijuana Plant After Excess Leaves Have Been Removed
A major benefit of clones is you will know what sex they are prior to them flowering, since the sex of the clone will be the same as the plant it was taken from.
Seeds and clones will both be capable of producing quality marijuana, if provided with conditions where they can thrive. Some people may develop a preference for either, depending on their circumstances.
Clone Being Inserted Into Hydroponic Media
Make sure to get seeds or clones from a reliable source that can tell you if it is indica or sativa, relative potency, expected yield size, expected flowering time, does it grow indoors or outdoors, and most importantly is it relatively easy to grow.
The flowering time for an indoor marijuana strain is usually stated in weeks or days. It is the period from when you can see the plant start to flower to when it can be harvested.
If you grow hydroponic marijuana from seed, you can clone your plants. You can produce your own seeds by selectively pollinating a limited number of flowers on a female plant, rather than the entire plant, with pollen from a male plant.
Hydroponic cultivation of marijuana plants
Growing cannabis in hydroponic systems is relatively easy. These are some of the basic concepts that you should keep in mind:
Nutrients are provided through the irrigation water, so liquid nutrients specifically formulated for these systems are required (you can also use water-soluble solid nutrients). Remember that watering an inert substrate with water (without fertilizer) will keep your plants alive (they won't die from lack of water) but not fed (you need to add nutrients to the water so plants can have the necessary elements to develop).
The nutrient solution must contain asmuch oxygen as possible, so it must be between 19 and 22ºC. If you're have a reservoir, using an air pump to oxygenate the nutrient solution works great. The pH value of the nutrient solution must range between pH 5,5 (growth) and pH 6 (bloom). The approximate EC (amount of nutrients dissolved in the water) should be between 1-1,2 (growth) and 1,4-1,8 (bloom).
If you have a reservoir, this must be emptied and washed every two weeks approximately. To obtain best results, use an air pump to oxygenate the nutrient solution, a water heater to keep it at optimal temperatures (around 20ºC) and of course a water pump to carry the nutrient solution to your plants. Finally, a water thermometer allows you to check the temperature of the solution at all times.
Irrigation frequency mainly depends on the stage of the plants. The experienced grower won't have much trouble when setting the irrigation schedule, but the novice grower must check carefully the needs of the plants to aviod problems. Once the grower is familiar with the properties of the chosen media, setting the irrigation frequency in relation with the plants needs is easy.
The common nickname for cannabis - "grass" - derives from its ability to grow almost everywhere, in varying conditions and different climates. "Hydroponic cannabis" refers to plants grown using a solution of nourishing water and a growing inert medium rather than a soil rich in nutrients. This method could be something as fundamental as the jars for manually watering an inert medium with a nutrient solution. Sophisticated systems with multiple pumps, timers and tanks can require some daily work during growth, as well as requiring more maintenance and higher initial investment.
Cannabis growers have used several hydroponic methods for many years as a way to maximise yields and accelerate growth, the two main advantages of soy-free cultivation. Working with private land can be inefficient and trying for a variety of reasons:
You may not be able to recycle the soil
Susceptibility to pest problems
Difficult to determine the right amount of nutrients
The pH of the land must be carefully monitored
Soil quality significantly affects the final product
With some hydroponic methods, it is possible to use small amounts of growing media that can often be reused. Even precisely controlling which nutrients the plants and pH levels receive. With such levels of control, growers discover that their buds are more prominent, healthier and more powerful.
Whether you have cultivated cannabis before or have no experience in cannabis cultivation, hydroponics can be a great way to produce cannabis in any space. At first, it can be confusing and a bit overwhelming, but by learning the basics, you will understand that it is not as difficult as you imagined.
Hydroponic growing systems
Hydroponic growing systems work great with almost any cannabis strain. Due to its features and needs, this plant is perfectly suited for this type of systems, growing vigorously and flowering spectacularly if optimal conditions are provided.
If we are decided to grow hydroponically we have two main options: purchasing a system or building our own. While it can be a challenge for any novice cannabis grower, anyone with basic knowledge on hydroponic systems can build his/her own system easily and without spending much money.
There are plenty of hydroponic systems on the market with small changes in design. These are some of the most frequently used:
Passive systems, which are based on the capilarity of the medium around the roots, so there's no need to install water pumps to supply the nutrient solution. The growing media remains in contact with the nutrient solution, which is stored in a small reservoir.
Flood and drain systems need a water pump to swamp the upper tray, where the plants are placed in a bed of clay pebbles. In this way, the root area is periodically flooded with nutrient solution, which is drained again to the nutrient solution tank until the next irrigation.
Drip irrigation is one of the most popular systems used for the excellent results that it provides. A water pump carries the nutrient solution through a number of irrigation pipes and drippers from the reservoir to the plants. The irrigation schedule is set according to the needs of the plants at each stage.
In DWC systems, roots hang from the netpot to the nutrient solution, which is stored at the bottom of the bucket and constantly oxygenated with an air pump. This pump generates hundreds of small tiny bubbles which moisten and feed the roots of the plants.
NFT systems circulate the nutrient solution on a tray above which the plants are placed. In this way, the roots are in constant contact with the nutrient solution, which is constantly circulating from the reservoir and through the irrigation tray. A water pump is used so the circulation of nutrient solution is constant.
How To Grow Weed Hydroponically
We understand that growing your own weed can be difficult sometimes and can get complicated, but everyone who has done it knows that it is extremely satisfying! One of the best things about growing your own buds is that you will never have to worry about quality or quantity, and you can choose which strain you like most.
There are a huge variety of methods at your disposal when growing either indoors or outdoors, but the most advanced (and often more fun) method is hydroponic weed growing! Indoor growing with the hydroponic system is so much more productive and a helluva lot stealthier than growing with soil.
We will help you understand how to grow hydroponic marijuana. If you're a beginner, you might find that starting your hydroponic weed system can be intimidating and overwhelming at times, but don't give up! Get your hydroponic weed setup on the go with our easy and comprehensive guide.
Firstly, here is a list of things you will need to have:
Lighting (LED grow lights, or alternatively MH and HPS grow lights)
Lighting hangers
Media and containers
Ventilation fans
Ducting
Reservoirs, pumps, and tubing
Timers
Temperature/humidity gauge
Oscillating fans
Dehumidifier
Humidifier
PPM and pH meters
Additives and nutrients
Reflectors
Filters for odor control
Scissors and trimmers
Dry nets
Soil Test Kit
Digital Scales
Seeds Or Clones
Many people start growing marijuana from seed, but someone who is currently growing a crop might be willing to provide you with clones from female plants.
Marijuana Seed Sprouting On Hydroponic Media
There are benefits and drawbacks to seed. A benefit of seed is genetic variability.
Every seed will have slight genetic differences when compared with other seeds from the same marijuana strain.
A drawback to seed is that unless feminized, there is around a 50% chance that it will be male or female. If you start with 10 seeds, roughly 5 of them will be female.
Since only females are grown to produce marijuana, all male plants will have to be eliminated when the plants flower. In comparison, feminized seeds produce a greater percentage of female plants.
Cutting From Marijuana Plant That Is Being Cloned
Clones are simply cuttings taken from a growing plant. Clones will be exact genetic copies of the plant they are taken from.
A clone will mature like the plant it was taken from, if grown under similar conditions.
Cutting From Marijuana Plant After Excess Leaves Have Been Removed
A major benefit of clones is you will know what sex they are prior to them flowering, since the sex of the clone will be the same as the plant it was taken from.
Seeds and clones will both be capable of producing quality marijuana, if provided with conditions where they can thrive. Some people may develop a preference for either, depending on their circumstances.
Clone Being Inserted Into Hydroponic Media
Make sure to get seeds or clones from a reliable source that can tell you if it is indica or sativa, relative potency, expected yield size, expected flowering time, does it grow indoors or outdoors, and most importantly is it relatively easy to grow.
The flowering time for an indoor marijuana strain is usually stated in weeks or days. It is the period from when you can see the plant start to flower to when it can be harvested.
If you grow hydroponic marijuana from seed, you can clone your plants. You can produce your own seeds by selectively pollinating a limited number of flowers on a female plant, rather than the entire plant, with pollen from a male plant.
Hydroponic cultivation of marijuana plants
Growing cannabis in hydroponic systems is relatively easy. These are some of the basic concepts that you should keep in mind:
Nutrients are provided through the irrigation water, so liquid nutrients specifically formulated for these systems are required (you can also use water-soluble solid nutrients). Remember that watering an inert substrate with water (without fertilizer) will keep your plants alive (they won't die from lack of water) but not fed (you need to add nutrients to the water so plants can have the necessary elements to develop).
The nutrient solution must contain asmuch oxygen as possible, so it must be between 19 and 22ºC. If you're have a reservoir, using an air pump to oxygenate the nutrient solution works great. The pH value of the nutrient solution must range between pH 5,5 (growth) and pH 6 (bloom). The approximate EC (amount of nutrients dissolved in the water) should be between 1-1,2 (growth) and 1,4-1,8 (bloom).
If you have a reservoir, this must be emptied and washed every two weeks approximately. To obtain best results, use an air pump to oxygenate the nutrient solution, a water heater to keep it at optimal temperatures (around 20ºC) and of course a water pump to carry the nutrient solution to your plants. Finally, a water thermometer allows you to check the temperature of the solution at all times.
Irrigation frequency mainly depends on the stage of the plants. The experienced grower won't have much trouble when setting the irrigation schedule, but the novice grower must check carefully the needs of the plants to aviod problems. Once the grower is familiar with the properties of the chosen media, setting the irrigation frequency in relation with the plants needs is easy.
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