Cannabis Seeds Low Growth

Which cannabis seeds have low growth plants

Low-growth cannabis seeds are usually photoperiod indica or indicodominant autoflowers. The size of indica marijuana has been affected by the variable climate of the places where it grew before human cultivation began. Frequent drought and temperature fluctuations made it compact, bushy and with fleshy leaves in which to store water well. Subsequently, humans began to use these properties in home cultivation. Indica rarely grows more than 120 centimeters, and with the development of breeding, hybrids around 80 centimeters tall are created. Sativas, on the other hand, stretch to two or more meters. Compact sativa hybrids do exist, but they are usually autoflowers. Autoflowering varieties are shorter than photoperiods, and it is easier to find plants up to 70 centimeters among them.

Why autoflowers are low and why is it good

The main property of autoflowering plants is that the beginning of flowering does not depend on the length of the daylight hours. The creation of this is made possible by ruderalis. It is a wild hemp, which, like any weed plant, has a high vitality and a small growth - about 70 centimeters. All of its properties ruderalis passes on to autoflowers during breeding. Therefore, in addition to the ability to bloom a few weeks after the growing season without reference to the daylight hours, the advantages of these seeds:

• low growth. Autoflowers rarely grow taller than 80-90 centimeters. Many cidbanks offer options that are 30-40 centimeters high;

• vitality and unpretentiousness. Ruderalis survives in the wild with little watering and low humidity, temperature fluctuations, and surrounded by pests. Breeders have taken advantage of the outstanding tolerance of this cannabis, creating plants that grow even with poor care and are not afraid of mildew and fungus.
• The downside of low plants can be their low productivity and low percentage of THC. Ruderalis itself has virtually none, so in autoflowering hybrids it is medium to low. But the breeding process is evolving, with breeders not without success looking for ways to combine small bush size with high yields. Now the average yield per square meter of autoflowering or compact photoperiod plants is about 400g.

As a reminder, it is legal to buy low-growth marijuana seeds, but germinating them is prohibited by Ukrainian law.

Suitable for small spaces

Many people do not have the opportunity to equip a large place for growing. Low-growing bushes can even be kept in a closet or under a table if you install a lamp there. Plants 40-50 cm high are easy to hide among other pots. They are not conspicuous and do not look like large bushes. If you put them next to decorative plants, no one will notice the difference. In addition, due to their small size, it is easier to control the smell - a small carbon filter is enough.

Easy to care for

It is easier to find problems with a compact bush. If a spot appears on the leaves or a spider web appears, it is immediately visible. You can also quickly treat the entire plant - you do not need to spray the products on the branches for a long time. Due to their low growth, watering is also more convenient. Different varieties can be planted next to each other, since they are not tall. If the bushes are small, they do not shade each other, and the light is distributed evenly. This improves the quality of the harvest, even if there are many bushes. A small pot with a bush is easy to lift and rearrange. This is convenient when you need to remove the plant from the light. If it is on the balcony and the weather has deteriorated, it is easy to bring it into the room. It is also convenient to move when harvesting - the bush can be placed on a table and work while sitting. This makes the harvesting process faster and more convenient. There is also less chance of damaging the branches. You can harvest in stages - first the upper parts, then the lower ones, when they ripen.  

Fast ripening

Low-growing autoflowers often yield a harvest 70-75 days after planting. This allows you to get several harvests per year. You can also plan your schedule better - for example, grow one batch by autumn, and the other by the New Year.

A stable harvest with minimal effort

Although one plant does not yield much, 3-4 bushes compensate for this. Under the same conditions, the harvest will be stable from each bush. If you feed well and organize the right lighting regime, you can collect 250-400 g per square meter. This is more than enough for home use. In addition, fertilizer and soil costs are minimal.

Quick start after germination

Such varieties grow actively right away. A week after germination, a noticeable stem appears. After 2-3 weeks, real leaves are already visible. They quickly form the main bush and enter the flowering phase. This allows you to see progress in a short time and not lose interest in the process. If grown outdoors, small sizes are an advantage. A small bush can be hidden among other plants - for example, among sunflowers or raspberry bushes. Thanks to the short life cycle, you can conduct experiments. For example, try other fertilizers, a new substrate or a lighting system. If something goes wrong, wait 2-3 months before the next attempt.

What mistakes to avoid when growing small bushes

Low-growing plants are really convenient, but there are several points when you can accidentally harm them:

• too small a pot; even if the plant is not tall, it needs space for its roots, at least 5-7 liters;
• do not transplant after germination, it is better to immediately plant in a permanent pot;
• poor light regime; optimal options - 18/6 or 20/4;
• too wet soil; small bushes do not drink much water, so watering should be moderate;

Dry the harvested crop in a dark, ventilated room for 5-10 days. It is best to store in airtight jars in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 20°C.