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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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Plant Respiration
All living organisms need food for energy, but to use that energy, they must first release it through respiration. In plants, food is created through photosynthesis, which uses captured light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into complex molecules like glucose and starch. These compounds are stored in plants, but the energy is not immediately available. Respiration allows plants to tap into that stored energy to power growth and other biological processes. In this blog post, we’ll explain how respiration works, …
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Understanding Plant Transpiration
When plants transpire, they move water from the roots to the shoots and release it into the atmosphere. Transpiration influences several other important processes, including nutrient uptake and photosynthesis. Understanding how plant transpiration works can help indoor cannabis cultivators foster an ideal environment for optimum transpiration rates. Figure 1. Plant transpiration. Image by brgfx on Freepik The transpiration process Transpiration occurs primarily through small openings in the leaves called stomata. The stomata regulate water loss by pulling water up through the tiny tubes of …
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