Weed Growing Soil: Types, Criteria, General Advice

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The importance of soil for cannabis can hardly be overestimated. Sometimes people say: “it’s literally a weed that grows everywhere in the wild”. However, wild bushes will not yield a decent amount of potent buds – nor can you expect that from your cannabis plants unless they’re given appropriate soil. 

Choosing soil for cannabis

    For success, marijuana should be grown in loam or sandy soil, well-drained, moderately dry, with contents of such nutrients as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. It is absolutely necessary to assess the pH of the soil, as the health of the plants will largely depend on this indicator:

• 5.5 - 6.0 during vegetative stage
• 6.0 - 7.0 on flowering

    When you buy soil, its pH level is normally stated at the packaging. Further, checking the pH of your water (with the help of litmus paper or a pH meter) will help you to keep the balance in your soil. 

    For those seeking to grow plants in perfect conditions, soil specially made for marijuana is offered online. Such mixtures contain wholesome additives that will contribute to healthy development, huge yields and potency of your marijuana.

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What is specific about soil for marijuana growing?

Considering the best soils that can be used for such a purpose, it should be noted that they are mixtures with a rich composition. Their contents may include:

• Different types of peat (lowland peat, for one);
• Limestone or perlite;
• Nutrients – phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium as a minimum.
  

Be careful: Young seedlings may actually get intoxicated with nutrients if planted into soil enriched with nutrients.

Can I take soil from my garden?

    Normally this option isn’t recommended. Soil taken from outside may contain larva, insect eggs as well as seeds of other plants. However, if the soil has shown itself very good for plants, you may use it provided that its pH level is 6.0-7.0. Also such soil has to be prepared for cannabis.

How is the soil prepared for marijuana grow?

Soil from outside has to undergo sterilization after ensuring that it meets the basic requirements of the herb.

As a reminder, you can buy cannabis seeds and order the best varieties of medical marijuana from us.

What has to be excluded from soil for marijuana:

• Toxic substances
• Insects, worms or larvae
• Clay – it will make the soil too hard when watered

Other topics: Top Most Potent Marijuana Strains & Fertilizers.

15.08.2016

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