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How to Plant Weed (Beginner’s Guide) - Grow

Cannabis Seeds Indoors or Outdoors
BY ANNA MILLER PARADISE MEDIA

UPDATED FEBRUARY 22, 2023 3:15 PM

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Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, but it can also be a
great way to add some unique elements to your garden.

Have you ever thought about planting weed seeds in your garden?

It might sound daunting, but with the proper steps, you can create the perfect
outdoor space for growing your own marijuana.

With this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to choose the right spot, prepare
the soil, and how to plant weed in your garden.

With these simple steps, you can add a unique and enjoyable element to your
outdoor space.

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stable phenotypes and large yields.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPOT IN YOUR GARDEN TO PLANT

WEED
The first step to planting weeds in your garden is to select the right place.
There are a few factors to keep in mind when selecting your planting spot.

First, you’ll want to make sure your selected location gets plenty of sunlight,
especially when the plant is flowering (more on that below). Next, you’ll want to
make sure that your selected area can drain well.

While most cannabis plants prefer to be planted in soil that drains quickly,
you’ll also want to make sure that the soil is not too sandy. If it is, it may not
provide enough nutrients for your weed plants to thrive.

The last thing to consider is the amount of space you have to plant. Weed
plants are relatively short, but they can grow in pretty large areas. When
selecting your planting spot, keep in mind the size of the plant once it grows.
As a rule of thumb, feminized seeds grow quite tall, while auto-flowering seeds
stay short at around 3-4ft tall.

You want to make sure that you select a spot that has room for the weed plants
to grow and the leaves to sprawl.

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PREPARING THE SOIL FOR PLANTING CANNABIS SEEDS

The second step to planting weeds in your garden is preparing the soil. Before
you start planting, you’ll want to make sure that the soil is ready to receive your
plants. The first thing you’ll want to do is add nutrients to the soil.

If you have sandy soil, this is especially important as sand does not retain
nutrients very well. The best way to add nutrients is by using a fertilizer with a
high amount of nitrogen, like a 24-8-16 fertilizer.

(Buy fertilizer from a trusted marijuana seed bank for the best results)

Adding fertilizer will help your weed plants thrive in their soil and grow
quickly. The next thing to do is break up the clumps in your soil. If your soil is
particularly compact, it may prevent your weed from growing properly.

To break up the clumps, you can use a gardening fork or a shovel, or you can
simply walk on the soil. You want to be careful not to walk too heavily on the
soil, as this could actually damage your plants.

The last thing you want to do before planting is to add a bit of water to your
soil. This will help ensure that the nutrients in your fertilizer are properly
distributed throughout the soil.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT WEED STRAIN

Choosing the right weed strain is one of the most important steps to planting
weeds in your garden. Different weed strains produce different types of buds
and have different effects. There are also a variety of different weed strains
available so that you can select the perfect one for you.
Before you choose a strain, make sure that you know what effects you want the
buds to produce. If you are growing weed for medicinal purposes, you’ll want to
select a strain that has the effects you are looking for.

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To select the right strain, you can go through customer reviews and select a
strain that has received positive feedback. You can also ask your local
dispensary which strains are most popular. Once you’ve selected the best strain
for you, you can get your plants and start planting.

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PLANTING AND CARING FOR THE WEED PLANTS

The next step in planting weed seeds in your garden is caring for your weed
plants. For this step, you’ll need to have potting soil, a trowel, a small container,
and some weed seeds. To start planting weeds, you’ll want to make sure that the
soil is moist.

Moist soil will help your weed seeds germinate more quickly and easily. Once
you’ve made sure that the soil is moist, you can plant your weed seeds. To plant
the seeds, you’ll want to make sure that you plant the seeds about one inch
below the soil.

Once you’ve planted the seeds, you can water the soil gently to make sure that
the seeds are kept moist. You also want to make sure that the soil does not
become soggy. This can actually hinder the growth of plants.

Pro tip: Buy feminized seeds instead of regular seeds if you want an easier
experience.

You can check the soil by sticking your finger an inch below the soil. If it feels
dry, you can add a bit of water. You also want to make sure that you are
planting weed seeds in the right season.

HARVESTING YOUR WEED

The last step to planting weeds in your garden is harvesting your weed plants.
Fortunately, harvesting your weed is easy and simple. When your weed plants
are fully grown, the buds will appear to be brown.

When this happens, you can start harvesting your weed. First, you’ll want to
make sure that you select the right plants to harvest. You want to make sure that
you do not harvest your female plants, as they have not been pollinated.

Once you’ve selected the right plants, you can simply break off the buds. You
can also cut the buds using a pair of scissors or a knife. After you’ve harvested
your weed, you can enjoy it in many different ways.

You can smoke the buds, eat them in edibles, or make tinctures and extracts
from the buds. You can also use the leaves from your plants.

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TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES WHEN PLANTING

WEED
In this section, we’ll cover some common issues that can arise when planting
weeds in your garden. If you see mold or fungus growing on your plants, you
may have too much water in the soil.

You can fix this problem by letting the soil dry out a little more between
watering. If your plants appear sheared and pruned, they may be growing too
closely together.

You can fix this by giving the plants a little more space to grow. If the leaves on
your plants are wilting, they may be getting too much heat or not enough water.

You can fix this problem by moving the plants to a cooler area, watering them
more, or giving them more space.

If your weed plants have curled leaves, they may not be getting enough
nutrients. To fix this issue, you can use fertilizer or add additional nutrients to
the soil.

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USING FERTILIZERS AND OTHER NUTRIENTS TO OPTIMIZE
WEED GROWTH
If you want to optimize the growth of your weed plants, you’ll want to add
fertilizers and other nutrients to your soil. To add nutrients, you can use
compost, a soil-based fertilizer, or a synthetic fertilizer.

Adding nutrients to your soil can help ensure that your weed plants get all the
nutrients they need to grow and thrive. You can also add nutrients by spraying
them directly onto your plants.

If you want to add nutrients to your plants, you can use either synthetic or
organic fertilizer. If you want to use organic fertilizer, you can add compost to
your soil or spray your plants with diluted seaweed or fish emulsion.

(You can get this kind of nutrients at any US seed bank)

HOW TO PLANT MARIJUANA - CONCLUSION

It might sound daunting, but with the proper steps, you can create the perfect
outdoor space for growing your own marijuana.

With this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to choose the right spot, prepare
the soil, and plant marijuana seeds in your garden.

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This story was originally published February 20, 2023, 8:34 PM.

ANNA MILLER

Anna is an avid researcher of all things cannabis-related and has edited over 200 articles on growing
marijuana, from choosing the correct grow medium, strains, controlling your indoor climate and even
where to purchase seeds from. McClatchy’s newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content.
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