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4 Advantages of Cultivating Cannabis in A Hydroponics Farm

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4 Advantages of Cultivating Cannabis in A Hydroponics Farm

While agricultural soil has been the traditional medium for cultivating cannabis for the longest time, in recent years, new methods of growing have been implemented yielding unique advantages. Hydroponics is a method of cultivation that involves growing cannabis plants in nutrient-rich water without the need for soil. What this has allowed is less reliance on cultivable land resulting in more productive use of vertical space by farm owners. This is achieved by creating hydroponics farms with multiple layers stacked one over the other.

 

Due to the level of management applicable in a hydroponics cannabis cultivation, growers have multiple advantages when it comes to controlling the quality and quantity of yield. This article will highlight some of these advantages and explain them in brief.

 

#1 Larger Yield

Unlike cultivating on soil, hydroponics allows a grower to create specific environments well-suited for nurturing the cannabis plants. For instance, nutrient content in the water can be monitored to facilitate growth and development in the plants. This also ensures that every plant receives ample amounts of nutrients even when the density of plants in a growing room is high. Faster maturation period of the plants as a result of better nourishment brings larger yield for the farm owner.

 

#2 Cleaner Growing Environment

With no soil required for cultivation, the growing environment in a hydroponics farm is ideally clean. Throughout their entire growing stage,the cannabis plants get only minimal exposure to dust and other contaminants. This benefits their growth and flourishment of the plants and adds to their quality after harvest.

 

#3 No Contamination by Pesticides

When grown on land, cannabis seedlings face competition for sunlight, water and nutrients from weeds that grow around them. Without adequate supply of these necessities, the young plants can suffer from restricted growth or even die. This becomes a loss for cultivators. The most common way to deal with this problem is using chemical pesticides that mitigate the unwanted weeds. The drawback of using pesticides is that the chemicals are sprayed over the cannabis plants too which taints their quality after harvest. With hydroponics, cultivators are relieved of this problem as there is very little chance that weeds will grow on the farm.

 

#4 No Contamination by Insecticides.

A common problem faced by cultivators who grow their cannabis on soil is infestation by bugs and insects. These small pests can bring damage to the plants and introduce certain crop diseases the plants are susceptible to. While some level of pest control is achievable, it is not uncommon for farm owners to resort to the use of chemical insecticides. Though this mitigates pests, it also degrades the quality of the cannabis plants by exposing them to potent chemicals. In a hydroponics cannabis farm, there is no need to use insecticides as the level of infestation by pest of the plants is minimal to none.

 

Final Thoughts

Hydroponics cannabis farms offer multiple unique advantages over traditional soil cultivation. It is no wonder why numerous new cultivators have opted for it. If you’re interested in starting your own hydroponics cannabis farm and learn how to cultivate cannabis at a commercial scale, 4 Trees Cannabis Building Ltd can provide solutions to all your needs. Whether it’s gaining information, procuring infrastructure for your farm or getting a cultivation license, you can turn to their professional service for any agenda related to cannabis cultivation. 


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