Growing Marijuana: The Basic Guide

\n \nIf you don’t have space indoors, or simply want to avoid the investment in costly indoor grow equipment and accessories, growing marijuana outside is an ideal alternative. With soil,  water, sun -- and a heavy dose of TLC (tender loving care, not to be confused with THC) – you can grow a nice little crop of your own! \n \nThe following is a basic guide with ten steps for successfully growing marijuana outdoors in the comfort and privacy of your own home. \n \n \n \nBefore considering growing an outdoor crop of marijuana, you should first make sure you have the right climate. Fortunately, Barcelona’s sunny weather is perfect for growing outdoors. Moreover, Barcelona also has a great legal climate for growing weed. \n \n \n \nJust like creating the right conditions indoors for an indoor grow, choosing an outdoor space with the proper environment is critical to the success of your garden. \n \nA few tips: \n

• Pick a spot where your plants will get as much direct sunlight as possible, especially during midday when the quality of light is the best. While a constant breeze is good for your plants, especially in warmer climates, you don’t want your plants to be exposed to a lot of high winds. For this reason, consider planting near a windbreak, such as a wall, fence or large shrubs. If the weather becomes too windy, consider bringing your plant(s) indoors for the time being.

• Privacy and security are also important factors to consider. Unless you live in a secluded area, try to select an area that’s surrounded by a tall fence, large shrubs and/or trees. Also, keep in mind that you’ll need to think about how big you want your grown plants to be. Outdoor cannabis can grow up to 15 feet (4.57 m) tall or more, depending on how much you let them go.
• Keep critters at bay. If you live in an area where small animals tend to roam and feed on foliage, consider placing heavy-gauge wire around your plants to keep them out.

• Especially during the first two months of growth, the pests you’ll want to pay the closest attention to are slugs, snails, caterpillars, leaf-eating insects, and beetles. Consider natural pesticides and repellents, keeping in mind that you’ll eventually be smoking the flowers of your plants – so pay special attention to the chemicals in the products you use. Again, always think natural and organic!
• Use “positive pest predators” to deter the real pests that threaten your plants. Ladybugs, praying mantises, and lacewings are all examples of predators you can use to your advantage when dealing with outdoor plant pests. Because these friendly insects are so widely used in the gardening world, you can purchase them commercially.

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