How to Grow Cannabis: Beginners Guide - Mr. Grow It

Introduction

Many new growers are unsure where to begin when growing cannabis.
Essential first steps: determining a proper grow area and obtaining reading material on the process.

Outdoor Growing:
- Needs about six months of warm weather.
- Secure, sunny location with water supply.
- Regular access is important.
Indoor Growing:
- Space should be clean, carpetless with electrical outlets.
- Ventilation is crucial for quality.
- Proximity to water supply is essential.

Germination Phase:
- Seeds crack open; root and seedling appear.
- Optimum conditions see this stage complete in 24 hours.
Seedling Phase:
- Emergence of embryonic leaves and new leaf sets.
- Transition to rapid foliage growth.
Vegetation Phase:
- Fast growth rate; requires lots of light and nutrients.
- Gender identification possible with magnification.
Flowering Phase:
- Longest phase, major growth in size and height.
- Gender is visually identifiable.
- Pistils change color indicating nearing harvest time.

Cannabis Sativa:
- Originates from Asia, grows tall with narrow leaves.
- Produces an energetic high, suitable for daytime use.
Cannabis Indica:
- Originates from Pakistan and India, short with wide leaves.
- Produces a narcotic, couch-lock effect, often indoor-grown.
Cannabis Ruderalis:
- Short, weedy, with lower THC content.
- Used to create autoflowering hybrids.
Most cannabis plants are hybrids of Indica and Sativa.

Understanding the grow space, plant life cycle, and species is essential for new growers.
Ready to purchase seeds: Recommended Seedbank