Planting season, are you ready?
Spring is approaching quickly, are you ready for planting season?
Since legalization in October 2018, people are allowed to grow four cannabis plants per residence. Now you might be wondering where one can get cannabis plants to grow? Well, cannabis retailers including The Green Bouquet Cannabis Inc, sell seeds. All authorized recreational cannabis retailers are allowed to sell seeds. Clones (A trimming that has been removed from the mother plant and encouraged to grow roots) are currently only allowed to be purchased through our medical marijuana platform, which is regulated by Health Canada, Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR).
Through this platform, you can order from your registered Licensed Producer (LP). They are the only legal source for clones currently under our regulated system.
Now, there is usually a caveat to every rule and under our current regulations, people are allowed to give cannabis that they have grown themselves. So your neighbor can give you a cannabis plant or four, however, they are not allowed to sell the plant or products of the plants. Garden centres are not exempt from this rule if they are selling cannabis plants, that is, unfortunately, against the law.
Ok, so you have your cannabis seeds, what to do next? Germinating your seeds, you can germinate a cannabis plant the same as a tomato or any other plant. When planting your cannabis plant, make sure to give it lots of space as it can get pretty big. Most Indica plants can grow up to 6ft tall and about 6ft wide or bigger. Sativa plants need tons of sun and can grow up to 20ft tall and 6ft wide and larger if they have the right growing conditions. Sativa plants also have a longer growing cycle, so it is best to start your germination process early.
May’s Full Flower Moon is expected to be in the sky on May 15-16, 2022, according to our Farmers Almanac, this is the best time to plant seedlings after this moon has passed. Did you know that cannabis plants can share a garden? Dill, lavender, potatoes, carrots, and clover are some of the best plants to grow with cannabis. Basil is probably one of the best plants to grow in the same garden bed as your cannabis is a great companion plant, it can help the cannabis plant increase oil and resin production come harvest season. Now, cabbage on the other hand is not a great companion for cannabis, so don’t plant them together.
The soil used to grow your cannabis is also another factor to consider, it is suggested that you use a mixture of 20% clay, 40% silt, and 40% sand, which you can find in Loamy soil. Fox Farm and Happy Frog are also great options for soil. Do not use miracle grow if you can help it, it is not the most natural soil out there.
Another thing to consider is the PH level of the plant, usually 5.8 to 6.3PH is acceptable but 6PH is considered best for cannabis plants.
Trimming your plants is not much different than what you would do for other plants. You can trim the bigger fan leaves at the bottom during its growth cycle as this will allow the plant to contribute more energy to the buds, which is the best part of the plant.
Did you know that you can use the entire cannabis plant down to the roots? You can eat the fan and sugar leaves, make tea from the roots and so much more.
At our weed store we love to talk about growing so stop by the dispensary in Port Sydney and lets talk.
Happy Growing.
