🔁 NUTRIENTS, WATERING, TRAINING & ROOTS
🧪 Feeding Your Plants
Cannabis needs macros + micros:
- 🌿 Nitrogen (N) — Veg growth
- 🌼 Phosphorous (P) — Flowers & roots
- 💪 Potassium (K) — Overall plant function
- 🧲 Micros — Iron, magnesium, calcium, sulfur
💧 Start light — plants fed too aggressively show nutrient burn (yellow tips, brown edges).
Most growers start with half-strength of manufacturer recommendations and adjust.
💦 Watering Wisdom
Cannabis roots breathe — watering frequency matters more than volume.
Common pattern:
- Water thoroughly
- Let top 1–2″ of soil dry
- Water again
Signs you’re watering right:
✔ Soil dries between cups
✔ Leaves stay perky
✔ New growth is vibrant
Signs of overwatering:
❌ Droopy leaves even after watering
❌ Fungus gnats
❌ Slow growth
Signs of under-watering:
❌ Curling leaves
❌ Brittle stems
💪 Training (S.T.S. = Shape the Structure)
Training is the difference between average and outstanding yields.
🌿 Low Stress Training (LST)
- Bend branches outward gently
- Tie down to create an even canopy
- Encourages many equal-height sites
Ideal for: Closets, tents, limited height
✂️ Topping & Supercropping
Topping — cut the main shoot
→ Encourages 2 main colas instead of 1
Supercropping — gentle mid-stem crush & bend
→ Thickens stems, boosts internal hormones
Warning: Only do when plants are healthy and stable.
🌱 Root Zone Care
Roots are where every nutrient decision begins.
✔ Loose, airy soil = happy roots
✔ Good drainage = fewer root diseases
✔ Beneficial microbes = nutrient efficiency
Popular mediums:
- 🪴 Coco coir
- 🌱 Organic soil
- 🔥 Soilless mixes (peat/lava/perlite blends)