We will show you and teach you different things that will help you with your cultivation and plants from planning around weather to how to maximize sunlight, solution for bad soil conditions , keeping Away Pests , privacy concerns and finding suitable cannabis seeds.

Growing cannabis outdoors exposes your plant to several external factors that impact the success of your cultivation. From unfavorable weather to unexpected animals feeding on your cannabis leaves, growing outdoors comes with its fair share of surprises.

Outdoor cannabis cultivation can be an excellent option for your small growth. Cannabis plants can grow larger and produce larger yields. The natural sunlight is beneficial to your plant’s growth. It is also more cost efficient since you are relying on natural resources. You will get most of the lightning and water for free, but that does not mean you can control it all the time. 

While you are planning your cannabis cultivation around unexpected external factors, we have a few solutions, so you are ready for whatever nature throws at you.

Planning around weather

News flash! The weather is out of our control, now with climate change it is even harder to understand or know exactly what is going to happen tomorrow. As much as we can hope for more sun or the rain to hold off just five more minutes till we get to cover, you have little say in what happens. If you find yourself somewhere with a lot of gray weather, like the Netherlands, or any unfavorable weather conditions for growing weed outdoors, you have a few options.

It is essential to understand your local weather patterns and changes during the whole year. When does it get cold? When are days the shortest? When does the season start? When does the rainy season finish? What are the warmest months? Understanding these details will help you time when you plant your seeds.

You can also implement temporary solutions to your outdoor growth for unexpected weather changes. For example, use a covering for shade during heat waves and adjust how much you water your plant if there is rain in the forecast.

How to Maximize The Sunlight

One of the challenges of growing weed indoors is providing adequate lighting for your cannabis plants. The good news is that plants thrive in natural sunlight. Growing weed outdoors gives it precisely what it needs.

Do you live somewhere that does not get a lot of sunlight? Or maybe in a city center with tall buildings blocking the sun? Before you plant your cannabis seeds, track how much direct sunlight hits the spot you selected to grow. Again, you will need to do a small research on the area and even your house / apartment to know and understand the light you will get. 

Be mindful of the flowering time for the cannabis seed you are planting. Time your growth to coincide with the flowering stage during the sunniest time of year. So you will require planning on this also to be successful. 

Solution for bad soil conditions:

Your grow spot is where your plant will call home for its growth cycle. If the soil is not suitable for healthy growing, your plant won’t produce a good harvest or if anything at all! So make sure that your plant house has all the necessary for a happy growth and life. 

A few things to avoid in the soil are:

• Contaminated with heavy metals.
• Not having good or enough nutrients on the soil.
  • Contains pesticides or other toxic materials.
  • Poor drainage, this may also include checking the pots you are using. 

If your area has unsuitable natural soil, you can plant in your own pot with proper soil and keep it outdoors. Remember to always investigate and research you area, so you avoid lots of issues when cultivating; not only will save you time and money, but growing issues with your plants. 

Keeping Away Pests from your plants

Animals and pests love cannabis plants as much as we do, no surprise. Some common pests that could harm your cultivation include caterpillars, deer, rabbits, rats, and even microorganisms unnoticeable to the naked eye. So, how do you keep pests away when growing weed outdoors?

You can consider some of these ideas that can eradicate your pest problem:

• Keep a clean garden environment. Always maintain your garden and cultivation clean from trash, dead leaves, weeds etc.
  • Use companion plants like onion, mint or basil to repel larger animals.
  • Use a fence or netting to protect your plants from larger animals.
  • Use animals that eat pesticides, like ladybugs, that won’t harm your cannabis plant in the process.
• Use natural ingredients to keep animals or pests away, like cinnamon, pepper, mint leaves or essential oils like orange, lemon, etc.

We know and understand that pesticides are very common, but be very  careful because chemicals can harm your plant more than the pests. Organic pesticides are always better than chemical heavy solutions. You can purchase organic pesticides at your local stores, and you can even learn to do it yourself at home. 

Privacy concerns

We know that with their distinct appearance and undeniable aroma, it is not hard to spot a cannabis plant growing outdoors. We know that privacy is one of the main concerns when growing outdoors because it can lead to theft, harm, and even legal penalties.

Growing in a discreet location is one of the most important things to consider for outdoor cannabis cultivation. It limits where you can plant, so eliminate the ideas of public access gardens or high foot traffic areas. If you can not find a suitable location to grow outdoors, you can always find a place to grow cannabis indoors.

When doing it outdoors, we recommend using good fences or something to help you cover yourself from the outsider's eyes. This will help you not only for privacy but also with the animals. 

Finding a suitable Cannabis seeds

Did you know some cannabis seeds are better for growing outdoors than others? Well, now you know. The kind of seeds you plant can make a big difference in the yield and quality of your harvest.

Using premium cannabis seeds always gives the dankest results! Genetics in certain strains makes the plant more climate resilient and have a shorter flowering time. Growers have a lot of success with the Super Silver Haze and White Choco cannabis seeds, even when growing in our short summers.

Autoflower cannabis seeds are popular for growing outdoors. The shorter flowering time makes them ideal for short seasons or getting more harvests per year in tropical climates.

You can always research which seeds suit you better, what you need is one that  produces premium cannabis plants for outdoor cannabis cultivation.