{"id":3977,"date":"2022-07-26T13:03:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T11:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebestgrow.co.za\/?p=3977"},"modified":"2022-08-23T18:30:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T16:30:43","slug":"proper-irrigation-is-the-key-to-growing-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebestgrow.co.za\/?p=3977","title":{"rendered":"Proper Irrigation is the Key to Growing Cannabis"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s nothing new: Hemp is hard to grow. It has high nutrient and water demands, plus it is a labour-intensive crop. But you shouldn\u2019t let this deter you. The time and effort put into growing cannabis yields so many rewards. Cannabis plants prefer moist but not saturated soils with high levels of aeration. This is a prerequisite to healthy hemp plants. No other method of irrigation can deliver such minimal amounts of water with all the needed nutrients.<\/p>\n

Hemp production takes many forms, and with these comes the need for different irrigation treatments and methods.<\/p>\n

The best irrigation systems will differ, depending on your specific production practices, where the hemp is grown and what it\u2019s grown for. All this considered, some irrigation applications are suitable for all hemp growing methods.<\/p>\n

There are as many ways to grow cannabis as there are uses for the end-product \u2013 seemingly endless! Hemp is produced in open fields, hydroponic gardens and everything in between. However, the most common way to grow cannabis, whether with natural soil in containers.\u00a0 This is true for indoor grows, greenhouses and even outdoor operations. Container growing offers control over the root zone which is hard to duplicate with any other method of growing.<\/p>\n

There are just as many ways to irrigate cannabis in containers, and as a first-time commercial grower it\u2019s easy to become overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

Irrigation Options<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cannabis is unfortunately prone to diseases when the leaves become wet. This is why it is not ideal to irrigate using overhead sprinklers. Also, the irrigation system you choose will do the job of delivering everything the plant needs to live and thrive. This includes water, fertilizers and micronutrients. It comes as no surprise that irrigation methods for cannabis control water application with absolute precision, and keep water at the base of the plants.<\/p>\n

The following are the most popular:<\/p>\n