Organic Cannabis Growing Problems And Solutions

What is organic marijuana? Is it like most other organic products we see packing the shelves of grocery stores these days? Are there actual steps taken to ensure this product is different from other marijuana products? In short the answer is yes. Organic marijuana is growing in popularity as bigger and bigger competitors enter the marijuana growing market. Just like organic vegetables, marijuana users want to use a product that is not inundated with toxic chemical by-products. Organic weed is cannabis that is allowed to grow naturally without the use of dangerous pesticides or chemicals that would accelerate growth, increase durability, or prevent bug infestations.

Growing organic marijuana can be extremely difficult. Without the use of state of the art nutrients and pesticides your plants remain vulnerable to risks that other producers do not have to deal with. Additionally, organic marijuana growers cannot produce nearly as much product as those using new nutrients and pesticides, as well as new grow processes. This means that organic marijuana, much like organic vegetables, is more expensive than its “non-natural” counterparts.

Organic marijuana is preferred for many reasons some believe that it is cleaner to inhale, better suited for use in edible marijuana products, and better for the environment. Organic marijuana is said to grow more consistently when it is allowed to develop the way nature intended. This is the idea that some people believe marijuana is better when it is able to naturally and at its own pace develop the active chemicals that make marijuana effective, e.g THC, terpenes, cannabinoids…etc.

Why people prefer organic marijuana growing over other methods of growing cannabis:

Organic cannabis growing is both flexible and simple. Organic cannabis does not require anything more than soil, sunlight, and time. Allowing the marijuana to develop naturally and without any acceleration in the developmental process, leads many users and growers to believe that the finished product is superior. While there is no working definition of “organic” marijuana in the medical marijuana sphere, people in the industry generally understand it to mean marijuana that has no added chemicals or substances.

For beginners, a naturally altered soil medium would be the most logical starting point. Since you cannot grow using chemical additives or other substances, naturally enhancing your soil is a good way to ensure your product is still top quality. Some of the most common soil amendments for organic cannabis growing can include:

• Peat moss,

• Fish emulsion,

• Bat guano,

• Perlite,

• Kelp meal,

• Earthworm castings,

• Pumice, and

• Different kinds of compost.

Best soil conditions for growing cannabis:

When it comes to the best soil for growing cannabis, it is of vital importance to create or choose a mixture which will allow the cannabis to absorb the most nutrients from the soil and maintain support for the roots. In the most rudimentary sense soil is a blend of rock particles and organic remains that can be used to sustain plant life. However, when preparing to effectively grow marijuana you may require more than just the basics. Also, soil differs from one type to another and different factors govern whether or not the soil will fit your purpose, factors like

• Drainage

• Nutrient makeup

• Texture

• Water retention

• pH level

Determining what levels and mixtures of the factors above will be needed for your purpose should be determined by you with the aid of a trained professional. You can use premixed soils, mix your own, or buy soils from different regions. Each one will affect your crop differently and should be a decision that is made very carefully. The best way to determine what soil you should use in your garden is to find a reputable cannabis equipment professional..

What are the most common problems when it comes to growing cannabis?

When it comes to growing medicinal marijuana plants, cannabis entrepreneurs need to know that although marijuana is called “weed” it does not grow as easy as a weed does. Specifically, marijuana is susceptible to a lot of problems that could put your crop at risk of under producing or producing low quality marijuana. Some of the cannabis growing problems can include:

• Watering (under or over)

• Nutrient burn

• Light burn

• Incorrect pH levels

• Nitrogen toxicity & deficiency

• Spider mites

• Aphids and a lot more.

Over-watering and under-watering are very common. However, these problems are pretty easy to solve. The cannabis leaves will drop in under-watered, while growing pretty slowly. Whereas if the plants are overwatered, the leaves will curl downwards. The growth will be slow in this condition as well. If this problem is solved quickly, then the root of the plant will not rot. Over-watering can be solved by minimizing the frequency and amount of water. On the other hand, for under-watering problems, this has to be dealt with in the opposite manner. For other problems, it is better to take the help of professionals who are experts in the cannabis growing business.

How does temperature impact cannabis growth?

The room temperature plays a vital role in the photosynthesis of cannabis plants. For instance, if marijuana is grown under low temperatures, then the evaporation of the leaves will be reduced. As a result of this, the suction force which circulates nutrients through the plants’ roots and into the plant would be greatly reduced..

A plant’s temperature is vital to its health, but unfortunately, unlike animals and humans, plants cannot create their own heat. Instead, your marijuana plant will be entirely dependent on its environment. When it comes to cannabis growing temperature, the cannabis plants’ temperature comes from an amalgamation of evaporation, external light and external temperature.  Though the plants’ temperature cannot be found using a thermometer, it can be measured by indications that in the plants leaves. Temperature while important to the growing process is not the only thing to consider when it comes to growing cannabis and running a cannabis related business. Cannabis entrepreneurs should know that a host of problems are possible and should be accounted for before even deciding to enter the cannabis industry. A good rule of thumb for entering any business is making sure that your finances and current position allow you to enter this market without jeopardizing your entire livelihood.

What can a cannabis entrepreneur do with a cannabis license?

There are several complex matters involved in obtaining a cannabis growing license. LARA’s Bureau of Marijuana Regulation (BMR) allows the following types of businesses in the cannabis industry to operate:

• Cannabis transporters

• Cannabis testing centers

• Cannabis cultivators

• Provisioning centers and

• Cannabis processors.

Each one of the above listed businesses is regulated differently. Those interested in growing marijuana, even organically will be required to obtain a cannabis cultivators license through the  BMR. Requirements surrounding those license applications range from capitalization to property plans and development. You are strongly encouraged in your application for any of the above listed marijuana business licenses to consult with a professional that has experience completing such applications. Hence, cannabis entrepreneurs should simply get in touch with professionals that can help them with their businesses and business applications.