All about growing cannabis indoors

You can grow cannabis indoors or outdoors, but when you grow it in a greenhouse, you combine the best of both worlds. In a greenhouse, cannabis plants receive natural light, but they remain warm and sheltered in all circumstances, and you have control over how much water they receive. In this blog, you can read what is involved in growing in a greenhouse and what the pros and cons are.

What do you need to grow cannabis in a greenhouse?

If you are considering growing cannabis in a greenhouse, you have a lot of choice. It is good to realize that you can achieve a lot with a small greenhouse. There are two types of greenhouses that offer more than enough possibilities for a hobby grower.

• The pop-up greenhouse: This is a greenhouse with a small size, so very suitable for when you don't have much space. They are also affordable. These greenhouses have a metal or plastic frame with a plastic cover. You can enter the greenhouse via a zipper. You can store a few cannabis plants in this small greenhouse. A pop-up greenhouse can be placed outside, but also inside.
• Walk-in garden greenhouse: These greenhouses are a step bigger than the pop-up greenhouses. They only fit in a larger garden. You have more space and can work in the greenhouse yourself, so it is easier to maintain your plants. Of course, you can also store more plants in it.

There are also larger greenhouses, such as a polytunnel, but these are in principle only suitable for professional growers. Which type of greenhouse is suitable for you? When choosing a specific size, it is especially wise to look at the amount of space you have and how much cannabis you would like to grow. If you only want one or two plants, a small pop-up greenhouse will suffice. But if you want more, a walk-in greenhouse is the best choice.

The advantages of growing cannabis in a greenhouse

Why should you take the step to growing cannabis in a greenhouse? There are several advantages:

First of all, a greenhouse provides cost savings compared to growing indoors. You can use the heat of the sun as soon as it shows itself. And that is advantageous if you grow plants that like higher temperatures and a humid environment.

A greenhouse also has the possibility to install additional systems for heating or cooling. This gives you even more options when growing. In the summer you use the natural heat and in the fall and winter the greenhouse can be heated, and you can continue growing.

The greenhouse also offers your plants safety and more control than if you were growing outdoors. You have less trouble with insects and adverse weather conditions, such as strong winds, rain or drought.

The disadvantages of greenhouses

Although these advantages sound attractive, it is also good to consider the disadvantages of growing cannabis in a greenhouse.

Even with a greenhouse you are dependent on the light and that is why the location where you place the greenhouse is very important. If your greenhouse is facing south, there is no problem. But if you have a greenhouse facing west, north or east, you will have much less sun.

You are also still dependent on the natural light cycle. When you grow indoors, you can manually influence the light cycle. In the greenhouse, the plants automatically switch from growth to flowering under the influence of the amount of sunlight.

Plants in a greenhouse are also susceptible to diseases and pests, much more than when you grow indoors.

The best tips for growing in a greenhouse

Start on time

If you feel like getting started with a greenhouse, start on time and make a good plan. In the winter, for example, you can look around for a greenhouse that suits your situation. Make sure you set it up in the spring, so that your plants can germinate on time. You can also let the seeds germinate indoors. Then you can sow two weeks earlier and your plants will remain well protected during this vulnerable phase.

Choose the right strains

Even if you are going to use a greenhouse, it is important to sow seeds, choosing a good strain with strong genes. Of course, you also choose a strain with properties that you find attractive. Look in our shop and make a choice from the many options, such as Autoflower strains, CBD seeds or feminized weed seeds.

Use technology

Technology can make growing weed a lot easier. Beginner growers can benefit from timers on lights and fans. But if you have more money to spend, you can go for a drip irrigation system or set up a network of pumps connected to thermometers and hygrometers. Of course, this is a great solution if you don't have a lot of time. However, it is important to check these systems regularly to make sure nothing goes wrong.

Enjoy the convenience of a greenhouse

It should be clear that growing weed in a greenhouse is a great way to make growing easier. There are far more advantages than disadvantages. If you have the space to set up a greenhouse, it is definitely worth considering. And why not? You can get a better yield in the summer, and a greenhouse also gives you the opportunity to extend the growing season. Get started and make your dream a reality.