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A marijuana plant needs energy, just like humans and animals and plants absorb energy from light through their leaves using chlorophyll in a process called photosynthesis. Include carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and water (H2O) from the soil, and that light is converted into energy for the plant. Understanding this process can help you …
Of all the elements that marijuana will need to be successful, light is by far the trickiest one to control. You might be asking – do plants need direct sunlight or just light? This is especially tricky with marijuana that is grown outdoors, as we cannot control the sunlight ourselves. The best way to make …
When growing cannabis, lighting is essential. The best possible lighting is the natural light produced by the sun. It has the perfect mix of UV rays that plants crave, and the closer you are the equator, the better those rays become. Marijuana needs plenty of light to produce quality plants and buds. On average a marijuana plant …
Managing your cannabis light schedule is key to growing healthy plants and achieving great yields. This guide covers everything you need to know about light schedules for photoperiod plants and autoflowering strains, the best light cycles for each growth stage, and tips for indoor and outdoor growers. Let’s break it all down. Cannabis Photoperiod Explained …
The foundation of plant growth is photosynthesis. In this process, plants harness the energy of sunlight to turn carbon dioxide into the various materials needed for plant growth. Photosynthesis itself is made possible because of specialized proteins embedded with chlorophyll, which are in turn contained within photosynthetic cell membranes known as chloroplasts. Tip: make sure …
Light placement is an important aspect of a successful grow. Too close, and you may burn your plants. Too far, and you can cause the plants to stretch and become leggy. The distance you hang your light above the canopy will vary depending on your light source and wattage. This article details our hanging height …
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