The “green revolution” is spreading like wildfire as the use of cannabis is legalized in many places. Cannabis enthusiasts have been given to use cannabis for both medical and recreational use. Many cannabis connoisseurs are also trying their green thumb in growing their very own cannabis garden.
As most of us know cannabis can be grown in different growing environments. Indoor growing is becoming a trend and growing weed in apartment or dorms are now possible. Thanks to cannabis experts who have discovered easy and practical ways of growing cannabis indoors.
If you are interested in growing weed in apartment, then read this article as we guide you with the best tips in growing weed in the comforts of your apartment.
Growing weed in apartment: Important Tips
There are several important things that you need to take into consideration if you want to grow weed in your apartment.
Check the lease agreement
This should come first as well as consider the legality of the weed in your area. You need to be discreet then you have to be extra careful in growing your cannabis plant indoors. You might need to purchase other equipment that would help you discreetly grow your cannabis plants such as carbon filters.
Choose a suitable strain
Note that there are many varieties of cannabis. Each variety is unique from one another. Growing indoors would mean that you have a restricted or limited space thus you may want to consider strains that are suitable for indoor cultivation. These are strains that grow compact or do not grow tall so it won’t take up so much space. You may choose Indicas or Indica dominant strains because they grow compact. For novice growers, you may choose strains that are easy to grow since you are just starting your garden in minimal space.
Choose your grow space
You must select a grow space that is suitable for growing cannabis indoors. It can be a closet, a secured nook, a secured and well-ventilated room or you can also consider using a grow tent. In considering your grow space, make sure that you will be able to install basic growing equipment like grow lights, fans for ventilation, carbon filters to minimize the smell, thermometer, and humidity gauge. Grow space should also be waterproof and lightproof.
Choose the best grow lights
Grow lights are very important for indoor growing. They will serve as the plant’s source of light in the absence of natural light. The quantity of the grow lights depends on the number of plants that you plan to grow in your apartment. Here are several options for grow lights that you can use:
HID Lamp
These are high-density lamps that are used in growing cannabis. They can be costly because they are widely used because of their use, value, and efficiency. There are two types of HID lamps. The first type is the Metal hide (MH), which produces bluish lights and is often used during the vegetative stage. The other type is high-pressure sodium (HPS). This type produces red-orange light and is used during the flowering stage. HID setups require ballasts and a hood or reflector for each light.
Fluorescent grow lights.
This grow light is suited for small grow space. Fluorescent grow lights are cheaper and they come with ballast and bulbs in each package. They don’t generate so much heat thus they don’t need a cooling system.
LED grow lights
Also known as a light-emitting diode, this is the best grow lights for indoor growing as they have been proven to be efficient. They may be a bit costly compared to the other two but they last longer, cost-effective, energy-saving, they create less heat, and produces a fuller spectrum of light that the plants needed to grow healthy and productive.
Choose your medium
There are several ways on how you can grow your cannabis indoors using different methods or mediums.
Soil
This is perfect for all types of growers and is a popular choice as well. Growing on small pots is great for indoor cultivation. Soil also retains nutrients that the plant needs for them to grow.
Hydroponics
This is a soil-less method and uses water as a medium to grow your plant. It can be messy in your grow space. In case your plant suffers from any nutrient issues, it is just easier to fix. This is suggested for advanced or skilled cannabis growers.
Ventilation and carbon filters
Since you are growing inside your apartment, you want to keep it as discreet as possible. Install fans for ventilation and to keep the air flowing. Some strains have strong odors so to deal with that you have to install carbon filters to manage the odor.
Setting up the grow space in your apartment
As soon as you have decided on which strain to grow, the number of plants that you want to grow, and the medium that you want to use, you can start setting up your grow space,
- Make sure that you start by cleaning your grow space. It can be a clean nook or a space inside a closet or a cabinet, or a free space where you can set up a grow tent if you decide to use one. Cleaning your grow space will keep insects away and will keep your plants away from diseases as well.
- Set-up your grow lights. It should be hanged on top of your plants. It would be best if the grow lights are adjustable just in case you need to adjust them in the future. Again, the number of grow lights depends on the number of plants that you intend to grow.
- Install fans for ventilation. Provide a suitable space for fans in your growing space. The fans will provide ventilation and will keep the air flowing.
- Install carbon filters. This is very important if you are growing strains that have strong aromas. Since you are growing in an apartment, this is important as you might want to manage the odor while growing your cannabis discreetly.
- Keep a space for thermometer and humidity gauge. For monitoring purposes, create a space for this equipment for easy access when you inspect and monitor the progress of your garden.
- Carefully place your plants. Regardless of which method you decide to use, make sure that the plants are comfortably placed inside the grow room with leaving enough space between each plant so it will not be crowded.
- Do a final inspection. Make sure that your grow room is clean, light-proof, and waterproof.
Indeed, many people are choosing to grow their cannabis and growing weed in apartment is possible given the right growing method and tools. It is no longer a surprise if you know someone who is achieving pretty good yield even by just growing in a small space inside their apartments.
