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Containers for cannabis growing
In order to successfully grow cannabis you must ensure that you have the right container in
which to grow the cannabis. There are different containers to use when growing cannabis;
the decision will be based on whether you are going to grow cannabis hydroponically or in
soil.
Containers for growing in soil
The best containers to choose when cultivating cannabis in soil would be a plastic container.
The reason for this is that as opposed to a metal or ceramic container, there is less chance for
the water used for the plant, to get stagnant. Water logging affects the growth of the plant,
causing it to slow down. The many advantages of plastic containers include that they come
in different sizes and colors. As cannabis plants generally tend to have longer roots, they are
best grown in larger containers. It is recommended to keep the cannabis plants in pots vary-
ing between 1.5 and 5 gallons. The most common container to use is the 3 gallon container.
If you are using an old pot, remember to fully sterilize it before usage.
Containers for growing cannabis hydroponically
If you have decided to grow cannabis in a hydroponic system the container used will have
a different purpose than when growing cannabis in soil. Growing cannabis hydroponically
involves the use of a system. The hydroponic system can either be bought or built.
When it comes to growing Cannabis hydroponically, these three systems must be con-
sidered:
Ebb and Flow
Also known as flood and drain, ebb and flow hydroponic systems are extremely popular be-
cause of how easy they are to construct and understand. They are perfect for beginner and
advanced growers since they only require basic technical knowledge to operate.
You will need a plant tray, reservoir containing your nutrients, submersible pump and a
timer. The Cannabis is placed in the plant tray or a pot filled with the necessary growing
medium. The water pump is fitted with a timer; it will fill the tray with the nutrient solution
from the reservoir periodically (usually lasting 15 minutes), before the solution is allowed to
drain back (which also lasts 15 minutes). The tray should include an outlet to prevent over-
filling and flooding.
Timing is everything. The roots of the plant need to acquire optimum levels of oxygen
between flows; however they shouldn't be allowed to dry out. The efficacy of this system
