There is more to growing cannabis than planting a seed and waiting a few weeks . Nutrients , watering , pests , and many other factors must be considered . Kent Gruetzmacher did some digging to find strains that are most forgiving for new growers .
by Kent Gruetzmacher
While growing cannabis is an extremely fun hobby , it can also be really challenging . Whether growing indoors , outdoors , or in a greenhouse , you need to create a garden environment that is conducive to hearty plant growth . Even more , you must learn how a cannabis plant behaves during its different growth cycles . Not only does cannabis require different growing conditions during vegetative growth and flowering , but it also needs different nutrients . In the end , it can be tough to absorb all of this information , while at the same time dealing with finicky genetics . To help lessen the difficulty of getting started with cultivation , beginner growers should choose cannabis strains that are easy to grow . Doing so will give you the ability to better troubleshoot issues like your cultivation environment and feeding schedule and not worry so much about the little things .
“ Plants that can handle big swings in temperature and humidity give novices ample breathing room in getting their growrooms dialled in .”
Gorilla Glue # 4
Gorilla Glue # 4 is a sativadominant hybrid strain that requires eight to nine weeks for flowering . GG # 4 became immensely popular in recent years due to its unique nose , dense buds , and extremely high resin content . In fact , many people feel GG # 4 got its name because of the sticky mess it leaves on your hands when touched . It grows well both indoors and outdoors , although it is usually grown indoors . A big reason GG # 4 is recommended for beginners has to do with watering . Importantly , GG # 4 is known for consuming more water than your average cannabis strain . As such , it is wellsuited for new growers that have the tendency to overwater .
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