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By combining the benefits of home cultivation with the principles of environmental stewardship, home growers can create a sustainable outdoor cannabis garden. With sustainable practices, growers can ensure their cannabis garden not only yields high-quality and potent plants, but also contribute positively to the surrounding ecosystem. This approach helps to minimize the environmental impact, conserves resources, and promotes biodiversity which helps you to embrace sustainability in your cannabis garden and a step towards a greener, more responsible future. Site Selection Daylight You'll want to choose a location for your cannabis plants that get adequate sunlight. Ensure that the area receives about 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Air Circulation Good air circulation will help to prevent mold and pest infestations. Be sure you can access your plant from all sides with at least 2 to 3 feet on each side.  Soil Testing Conducting a soil test can help to determine the pH and n...

Welcome to the green and wonderful world of home-grown cannabis. As an Ohioan, your dream of cultivating your own little patch of bountiful cannabis is now legal and sure to be an exciting adventure. Whether you're a total newbie or you've dabbled in gardening before, this guide will provide you with helpful tips and tricks to help you grow healthy, vibrant, and bountiful cannabis plants, right in the comfort of your own backyard. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your gardening tools, and let's dive into the delightful art of cannabis cultivation.  Choosing Your Seeds When choosing between seeds that you've found in your marijuana or feminized ones that are purchased through a seed company, there are several things to consider. Feminized Seeds - What Does This Mean? Cannabis plants produce both male and female seeds. Unless you are trying to create a new strain, the male plants will want to be discarded at the first sign of male growth. Although the plant will grow and lo...