8 Important Master Grower Practices for Cannabis Production in Canada

The beginning of the growing process starts with a seed and choosing the right genetics that is suitable for your goals and growing environment is the first step for successful growth. Plant genetics play a massive role in the flavor, yield, and characteristics of the plant, and seed selection is, therefore, a crucial part of the growing process as it is the biggest influence on the final product.

There are many substrates to use for growing cannabis and choosing the right one depends on what type of growing method is being used as well as the preferences of the grower. Some methods, such as hydroponics, do not require any growing media at all. When choosing soil, is it important to look for ones with a light texture, good water drainage and retention, optimal pH, and appropriate nutrient content.

Lighting is one of the most important parts of any growing operation and the more light, the better. Determining the best light is about finding a balance between yield and cost/energy usage. Popular lights used today are CFL lights, HID lights, and LED lights.

Temperature and humidity are the two most important variables for achieving the perfect growth climate. Both must be optimised for healthy growth, however, the optimal values for each depend on the growing stage of the plants.

Plant training techniques such as pruning, topping, and low stress training can be very beneficial. If you are growing indoors, these techniques can optimise available space for increased yields. Plant training also means more light can reach more budding areas and therefore should give you bigger buds.

You want to harvest at the right time. Not too early because you want your buds to mature to their full size, potency, and flavour, but also not too late, since the potency will at some point start to degrade. You know harvest time is near when some of the leaves on your plant have turned yellow and the pistils have turned from white to a red/orange or brown. The trichomes also change color to indicate when the buds are ready. Clear trichomes mean the plant is not ready. Milky trichomes mean cannabinoid production is reaching its maximum and when some of the trichomes turn amber or brown it means this is a good time to harvest.

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