Cannabis, also named as marijuana is a form of psychoactive drug obtained from the cannabis plant. It is normally used for medicinal value, recreational purpose, and as a form of seed oil. Typically, growing of the cannabis plant is a fun and rewarding experience although it requires a certain amount of time as well as money from the growers. Conversely, indoor growing of cannabis is much costly as compared to its outdoor counterpart practice. This is brought about by the use of small monetary value in growing marijuana in many peculiar outdoor places such as rooftops, balcony, and terraces and among others. Therefore, there is a need for providing necessary growth factors which would enable cannabis/hemp tree to produce high quality and quantity produce when grown outdoor. As a reader of this article, you need to know how such factors can be achieved by going through the steps involved in the outdoor growing of cannabis as outlined below.

Climate consideration

The grower of this plant is supposed to keep in mind that like any other crop, cannabis is susceptible to extreme climatic conditions. Therefore, the farmer is supposed to be aware that marijuana requires a temperature range of 55oF-86oF for its growth to maturity. Additionally, the plant should be kept away from strong winds and rain which may cause its physical damage hence reducing the quantity of produce. Excess moisture around the plant should also be avoided to keep away diseases associated with such condition like Powderly mildew which is more preferent during the flowering season.

Locate the growing area

Here the farmer is required to consider where to grow his/her cannabis plant particularly either in a large immobile container or directly into the field. Relatively, when making such a decision the farmer is supposed to make sure that the designated area is free from heavy rains, direct sun rays, and most importantly, the area should be well secured.

Deciding the plant genetic

In this, the farmer is encouraged to choose the right strain of cannabis to be grown in their outdoor depending on the climatic condition of that area. The grower of this plant is also to be aware that although the cannabis seedlings appear to be healthier as compared to its clones’ seedlings, there is no well-defined guarantee of the plant gender in which one will end up with from seeds. However, in case an individual end up with the mixture of male and female seedling, there is a need for carrying out thinning to remain with female plantlets which are capable of producing flowers. To escape such hefty work, one can plant auto-flowering seeds that are specified for producing flowering cannabis plants.

Acquiring the soil

Acquire the soil that is made up of the three basic components at specified ratios which include clay, sand, and silt. This soil is recommended to have adequate organic matter and well-drained to support healthy crop growth. However, in case it lacks such recommended condition, an individual can amend it to maximize the yield.

Add some fertilizer

Cannabis requires fertilizer throughout the growing period in the form of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N.P.K). this fertilizer is applied to replace unavailable nutrients in the soil. However, homemade organic fertilizers are not used here unless the farmer is well knowledgeable on the nutrients found in it.

Choosing the containers.

If an individual does not have enough strength of digging holes and amending the soil, use of containers could be the only means he/she can use to grow cannabis outdoor. This can also be brought about when the farmer does not have great soil to perform such operation. The containers which marijuana have been planted would then be placed on rooftops, decks, patios and many other spots.

Carry out field management practices.

Some of the practices carried out here include watering the plant during the dry season, pest control, and protecting the plant from heavy wind and rains by use of barriers such as a live fence.