Stages Of The Cannabis Plant
Stages Of The Cannabis Plant When growing cannabis the life cycle of the plant has 4 different stages. It is important to know the difference between each stage and what stage of growth your in as each growth stage requires a different amount of care. Germination Stage The germination stage is the first stage in the cannabis life cycle. To learn how to germinate cannabis seeds click the seed with the tap root above. The germination stage can take anywhere from 3-10 days on average depending on genetics, how old the seeds are, and the growing conditions they are being germinated in. Once your seed has a tap root similar to the seed above its time to place the seed into the medium. Once the seed sprouts and you get your first set of serrated leaves the plant will no longer be in the germination stage and will be considered a seedling in the seedling stage. Seedling Stage The seedling stage is the second stage in the cannabis life cycle and can last from 10 - 20 days or more depending on genetics and the grow environment. It is important not to over water in the seedling stage or you can slow the growth of the plant or even drown the small roots. Plants will start with 1 serrated leaf and as they grow they will add more blades to the leaf usually starting with 1 then 3 then 5 then 7 up to 11 blades per leaf or more. Read the full article