How to Improve Cannabis Production with Brix
Sugar conversion is not only about sugar absorption and the ability of the plant to use light . Many different factors are at play determining the efficiency of photosynthesis . These factors include water level , soil health , mineral availability , and beneficial fungi . By increasing sugar production , growers can encourage nutrient uptake and produce fatter buds . There is a large array of sugar supplements that can help to increase sugar absorption to the right areas of the plant . This includes branded products as well as blackstrap molasses . Adding these products closer to pre-flowering can effectively increase sugar distribution throughout the plant .
Boosting Sugar Levels
Although supplementing sugars is beneficial , other methods can aid as well . The most common method to boost sugar production is by trimming the leaves . Commonly referred to as defoliation , sugar production is sped up and helps redirect sugars to the most needed parts of the plant . However , defoliation is a delicate balance of removing not too many leaves as this can slow down photosynthesis , increase stress , and inhibit growth .
A simple method is to trim or remove leaves from the third node down . All cannabis plants don ’ t directly absorb sugar but produce it themselves . Through a series of complex metabolic processes , in combination with optimal environment , yields can get larger . To get bigger yields it is important to stimulate cannabis to produce more sugars . By stimulating sugar production cannabis becomes stronger and better able to fight off disease . Increases in sugar production can also improve the flavor and THC content of the flower . It is easy to test sugar levels of your plant by measuring sap with a brix refractometer . Doing so helps track the cannabis plant ’ s health and feeding practices . To stimulate sugar production , growers can use a good light source that is suitable for your grow space . Use nutrients at adequate levels for each stage of the plant ’ s grow cycle , with veg and bloom boosters . Use a watering schedule that suits your growing environment . Control the growing environment such as temperature , air flow , and humidity and have a clean grow space to reduce pest and fungi , which will reduce stress . Also , trim cannabis appropriately during the vegetative and flowering stages .
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