Cannabis cultivation guide – step by step to success

In our webshop, we not only sell harvested and processed CBD products, but also cuttings and larger young plants. With these, you can grow your own CBD flowers. In this cannabis cultivation guide, we explain how indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation works and what you should look out for in terms of soil, lighting and care.

From cutting to young plant

When the cuttings have arrived, they need to be transplanted into a larger pot. It is best to use a high-quality organic soil for this. The potted cuttings grow best with plenty of light and at a temperature of 15-21 degrees. High humidity also supports growth. After around 2-4 weeks, the plants are usually large enough and well rooted so that they can be planted out.

Outdoor cannabis cultivation – planting hemp

Well-rooted seedlings (purchased or home-grown) can be planted outside as outdoor plants. Preferably right into a garden bed or anywhere else in the garden. A large pot is also an option, but the plant’s growth will be limited.
The plants should be planted outside from 20 May at the earliest. Advanced growers can dare to do it earlier, but if possible, the hemp plants should not be exposed to frost.

Another important note: slugs love young hemp plants! So a snail-free location is of great advantage.

Lighting for indoor cannabis cultivation

Light conditions greatly affect the plant, so you should pay attention to this issue.
To grow, the plants need at least 18h of good (rather blue) light a day. The formation of flowers occurs at 12h of darkness and 12h of light during the day, with the dark phase being decisive. In outdoor cultivation, the flowering phase is initiated by itself due to the shorter days.

Water requirement

Hemp plants basically have a high water requirement. The exact amount depends on many factors such as plant size, temperature, humidity, location (and pot size). The plant copes better with too much water than too little.
The simplest indicator is the color and consistency of the soil. It should always be slightly dark and never become hard and brittle.
If the leaves hang limply downwards, it needs more water.

Potted plants need liquid more often. Drip trays should be emptied after watering or omitted altogether. Stagnant water is never good because the roots do not get enough oxygen.

Nutrient requirements & fertilizer (H2)

In good soil hemp grows even without additional fertilizer. However, fertilizer can accelerate the growth and increase the yield. Our recommendation: the fertilizer from Biobizz, which is available for purchase in our store.

The leaves indicate the plant’s nutrient supply:
Very dark, almost purple leaves that curl downwards and have brown spots indicate overfertilization. The plant has too many nutrients.
A well-supplied plant has leaves that are a dark, rich green and are oriented towards the light.
Light green leaves that tend to hang downwards indicate that some fertilizer could be added. When the edges of the leaves become quite light, dark veins appear and the leaves curl upwards the plant needs a fertilizer.

Climate conditions

During the growth phase, the plant thrives best in high humidity and temperatures between 15 and 21 degrees.
Towards the end of the flowering phase, care must be taken to ensure that the flowers do not become moldy; too much moisture is not good. Potted plants can be protected from rain. In the garden, there is little choice but to check the plants regularly and harvest them immediately at the first sign of infestation.
In general, diseased leaves (fungi such as mildew or mold or pest infestation) should be removed quickly to prevent or at least slow down their spread.

Harvest

The flowers are harvested when around three quarters of the flower hairs are brown and the rest is still white.
To harvest, the plant is cut off, the large leaves are plucked off and the remaining whole plant is hung up in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Flowers that are too dry disintegrate very quickly into dust, while damp flowers have a high risk of mold.

Conclusion: Cannabis cultivation guide Switzerland

This cannabis cultivation guide will help you get started with legal CBD cultivation. Whether indoors or outdoors – with the right soil, optimal lighting and regular care, you can achieve the best results. You can find more information and accessories in our cultivation store.

More on the topic:
– Detailed wiki on hemp cultivation: irierebel.com