3 . Price
Growing cannabis is an investment , and it comes with a bit of trial and error that can add up financially . If you are using price to determine your growing preference , it ’ s probably not surprising to hear that growing indoors is usually a bigger initial investment . In addition , when starting from scratch , an indoor grow requires a lot of specialized equipment .
The room itself needs to be sterilized and often modified to include proper ventilation and adequate electrical wiring . You ’ ll need high-quality grow lights , ballasts , charcoal filters , fans , timers , humidity and temperature controls , and plenty of extension cords . Not to mention all of the pots , soil , nutrients , and other growing materials you ’ ll need wherever you grow .
To grow full-sun outdoor plants , you really only need the pots , soil , nutrients , and supplies to keep the plants upright , including trellis materials and bamboo stakes . Growing weed in a greenhouse does come with added expenses , which can vary quite a bit depending on the size of the greenhouse .
4 . Potency
It ’ s a common misconception that indoor weed is more potent than outdoor weed . This is generally believed because indoor conditions are often gentler on the buds themselves . The terpenes and cannabinoids reside in the fragile trichomes of the cannabis flowers , and outdoor growing conditions are subject to a range of environmental factors like wind , rain , and even hail . Weather like this can damage the plant ’ s trichomes , producing less potent buds .
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However , this doesn ’ t necessarily mean indoor buds will always have a higher cannabinoid and terpene profile .
Whether growing indoors or outdoors , potency depends on plant genetics and overall plant care . New growers might find that potency increases year over year as they learn about cannabis cultivation .
5 . Difficulty
Growing your first crop is challenging , any way you look at it . But overall , growing cannabis indoors is usually more difficult at first because it requires much more attention to ensure optimum conditions are met at all times . For example , if you fail to moderate humidity levels , you may end up with a pest problem or an environment that begins to breed fungus or mold .
When growing outdoors , your plants are susceptible to some of the same issues as growing indoors , but you have less control because you can ’ t control the weather . However , growing outside is simpler because it requires less specialized equipment , and you rely on the most basic elements to grow anything : sunshine , soil , and water . These elements are much more easily accessible outdoors .
However you go about it , happy growing !
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