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Hemp plants come in many sizes and shapes, in various colors, contain different cannabinoids, and are processed into a variety of products. These plants are often distinguished by their strains, how they are cultivated and even how they are eaten. There are three ways to grow hemp plants, indoor growing, outdoor growing and greenhouse growing.
So which form or method of cultivation produces the best yields? There is no straight answer, as growing indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse has its own unique advantages and uses. Below are comprehensive details of the three hemp growing methods and the differences between them. outdoor planting Growing hemp in open spaces tends to produce giant hemp plants, a method that has been around since the dawn of farming. These plants have a wider and taller appearance with larger buds, however this does not necessarily mean they contain higher cannabinoid content. The hemp plant is a unique plant that grows optimally in rarely inhabited environments. Growers have perfected the practice of growing hemp in most inhospitable regions. They replenish available nutrients in the soil with fertilizers and make up for water deficits with irrigation systems. Hemp farms in California and Oregon grow the best outdoor hemp plants thanks to the consistent sunny and dry climate. Outdoor cultivation allows plants to have direct exposure to sunlight. It is well known that no artificial light source can match the efficiency of the sun. Due to being grown in full-spectrum sunlight, hemp grown outdoors is richer in terpenes, cannabinoids and has better properties than hemp grown by other methods.
But not all hemp grown outdoors looks great. They sometimes change due to various factors (sun, wind, rainfall, etc.), so plants will develop darker colors and thicker stems to suit the conditions. Outdoor hemp can grow to incredible heights and sizes. They are generally harder than hemp plants grown indoors. Growing hemp outdoors is the easiest and cheapest way to grow hemp, and is also best for large-scale cultivation.
Greenhouse cultivation Greenhouse cultivation is a combination of indoor cultivation and outdoor cultivation. Its cost is higher than outdoor cultivation, but lower than indoor cultivation. Hemp grown in a greenhouse can obtain outdoor resources, especially sunlight, and is free from pests and extreme climate factors in the greenhouse. This method is best suited for growing hemp in areas that are not suitable for growing hemp, especially those growers who cannot afford indoor growing space. Hemp seeds are grown in a large transparent glass facility through which sunlight can pass through to increase the internal temperature. The advantage of this method is that plants can thrive all year round, and energy costs are significantly lower, since appliances are mainly used during the darkest and driest times of the year. Greenhouse grown cannabis plants are usually free from mold, mildew, disease and pests, but not all hemp strains thrive in a greenhouse.
The debate over hemp grown outdoors, indoors, and in greenhouses is always moot. There's no one winner out of the three because they're all winners in their own right. Growing hemp outdoors results in larger sizes, but not higher cannabinoid levels. Plants grown outdoors are often less expensive than indoor and greenhouse plants due to lower production costs. For best outdoor growing results, make sure the farm area has good soil and adequate rainfall, as well as using effective pest and disease prevention practices. Growing cannabis indoors results in higher levels of cannabinoids in the plant. However, there is a cost to consider and these plants are more expensive due to the ever-increasing cost of electricity, nutrients and effective fertilizers. While greenhouse cultivation also produces plants with moderate levels of cannabinoids, ventilation, temperature regulation, and power supply are some of the important factors to consider when growing hemp plants indoors
