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Cannabis Plant Maintenance

Like all annuals, cannabis grows in three phases (Figure 1) and many more sub-phases, or stages. Each has its own demands that require specific care and supervision, including nutrition, lighting, climate, irrigation, pruning and so forth. Meeting each of these demands is essential for maximizing plant potential—achieving the most vigorous possible growth, the most bountiful possible yield and the optimal cannabinoid profile, depending on the strain. Figure 1. Cannabis life cycle.Maintenance during propagation: caring for clones Rather than growing plants from seed, …
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