How much cannabis does one plant produce?

How much cannabis does one plant produce? – Every marihuana grower has two main goals. Obviously, they need to grow high quality plants. However, they also need to grow large cannabis plants in terms of weight. But how much cannabis does one plant produce? This is a somewhat intricate question. In fact, there are many variables that can affect how much marihuana a grower can harvest from one plant.

What is the cannabis yield?

There are many answers to the question of how much cannabis you can get from a single plant, as too many factors affect cannabis yields. Before elaborating, here are some figures that will give you a rough idea of your future yields. But take them with a grain of salt – you’ll find out why later.

You can expect:

• an average of ~5-9oz (150-250g) in a 3,5 x 1,5 x 6,5ft (1 x 0,5 x 2m) grow box under 250W HPS lights
• an average of ~9-14oz (250-400g) in a 3,5 x 1,5 x 6,5ft (1 x 0,5 x 2m) grow box under 400W HPS lights
• an average of ~10-21oz (300-600g) in a 4 x 4 x 8ft (1,2 x 1,2 x 2,5m) grow box under 600W HPS lights
• an average of ~18-36oz (500-1000g) in a 5 x 5 x 8ft (1,5 x 1,5 x 2,5m) grow box under 1000W lights

Note that the upper limit we have given for cannabis yield per plant can be achieved under almost ideal conditions, with the right genetics and in the hands of an experienced grower. Novices should use the lower limit when planning average yields per marijuana plant for their future crops. That said, cannabis plants are often unpredictable, so even novice growers can be pleasantly surprised by the yield of their plant.

Factors affecting yield: distribution

There is no general rule about how much marijuana a plant can produce. The amount of cannabis that a grower under a warehouse roof in Colorado will get from one plant will never be the same as a grower outside in the sun in Northern California. In fact, these growers can grow the exact same strains of cannabis and get completely different results in how much cannabis they will get from a single plant. Several factors can affect plant yields – and not all of them are positive. But if you can identify these factors, it can lead to a better understanding of how they affect the overall weight of a marihuana plant. Experienced growers know how to use these variables to grow massive flowers.

Growing Indoors Vs. Outdoors

One of the first questions any grower asks is whether to grow indoors or outdoors. Each of these techniques has several advantages.

With indoor growing, the grower can more easily control factors such as ambient temperature and humidity. By controlling these types of variables, an indoor grower can easily increase the yield of cannabis per plant significantly.

Growing outdoors, on the other hand, allows the grower to harness the power of the sun. This can have a significant impact on crop yields. However, outdoor cultivation is subject to factors such as weather changes, temperature fluctuations, rainfall and pest infestation. These can have a serious negative impact on the marihuana yield.

Growing Medium

The growing medium can also make a difference to how many weeds one plant will produce. There are two main types of growing media: soil and hydroponic. Growing in soil is fairly self-explanatory – each plant grows in soil. With hydroponics, plants are set in water based growth medium. Each technique has its own factors to consider:

• Soil
  • Easier – plant take root in soil, which buffers them against possible issues.
  • Lower yields compared to hydroponic setups.
• Hydroponics
  • Less forgiving than growing in soil – there’s no room for errors. Susceptible to issues in temperature, pH and TDS.
  • Higher yields – hydroponic grows can increase yields by up to 20%.

Correct Nutrients

One of the more obvious ways to influence how much marihuana you can get from one plant is through nutrients. There are three main macronutrients that every marihuana plant requires: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Nitrogen is one of the basic building blocks of all plants. It is important in the early stages of the plant’s life cycle and causes its stems to stretch. Potassium and phosphorus are important for plants in the late stages of development. They determine the number of flowers, their size, weight and density. Understanding how these nutrients affect the growth of the plant is essential for any marihuana grower.

Grower’s Skills

The personal skills of the grower also have a big impact on marihuana yields. A skilled grower with a lot of experience will be able to spot problems before they threaten his or her garden. Several problems, such as pest infestations and nutrient deficiencies, can have a negative impact on the health and yield of a garden. This is one of the most difficult factors to control when a grower is trying to maximise yields.

The only real way a grower can improve is through time, commitment and practice.

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