Experienced cultivators consider cannabis cultivation a science and an art. You can grow it outdoors in an open field, indoors in a grow room, or in a greenhouse. All the growing options require scientific research and attention to detail while preparing seeds and seedlings for planting.
Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, soil conditions, and moisture content dictate where to grow cannabis. Specialized equipment assists growers in taking the detailed measurements to grow and cultivate cannabis, but when the equipment fails, and the weather doesn’t cooperate, growing cannabis requires creativity and flexibility.
The growing method is crucial, as it affects the plant’s flavor, potency, and ultimately, the price.
Indoor vs. Outdoor vs. Greenhouse: Why It Matters
Balancing the climate and weather with your resources will help in choosing the best method of cultivating cannabis. Choosing between outdoor and indoor cannabis cultivation determines the grower’s level of control over the crop.
Before making a selection on how to grow cannabis, cultivators need to consider the climate, time restrictions, and their budget.
Indoor Grown Cannabis Using a Growroom
Cultivating cannabis in an indoor growroom requires the grower to create an entirely artificial environment. They must consider the lighting, HVAC systems, and humidity controls to ensure a consistent product.
Pros of Indoor Grown Weed
A successful indoor grower will know how to take advantage of this type of cultivation. Some of the benefits include:
- The ability to control all environmental factors, such as light, temperature, and humidity. In other words, the weather is not a consideration.
- More frequent harvests, often more than once a year.
- The ability to manipulate the plant’s flowering period.
- Fewer problems with insects and other pests.
Cons of Indoor Grown Weed
One characteristic component of cultivating marijuana indoors is the dense spacing of the plants. This method is known as ‘sea of green’ or SOG. Though it may capitalize yield, it also presents some possible disadvantages:
- The plants in growrooms typically end up shorter and more compact. Although the flowers may contain more cannabinoids, the yield is approximately half of what it would be in a greenhouse.
- As it grows, the phytocannabinoid and terpene profile will not be as interesting as outdoor or greenhouse-grown weed.
- It’s more costly to create an artificial environment.
Outdoor Grown Cannabis
Humans began growing cannabis about 12,000 years ago. Since then, we’ve discovered this prolific plant can result in over 700 types of cannabis strains. Though cannabis has many different applications, it is specifically popular for its medicinal and recreational use.
Pros of Outdoor Grown Weed
When Mother Nature cooperates, it typically results in a superior product. In addition to the high quality, outdoor-grown weed comes with other perks:
- Ample growing space often results in maximum growth. The median yield for weed grown outdoors is about 13.7 square feet per pound.
- The flavor and aroma profile is often improved due to better terpene development from natural sunlight.
- Outdoor-grown plants typically produce larger buds and flowers, which are more pungent and flavorful.
- Weed grown naturally outdoors has few oxidized and degraded cannabinoids.
Cons of Outdoor Grown Weed
As they say, ‘you can’t control the weather.’ No one knows the validity of that statement more than those involved in any farming, and that includes cannabis growers. Weather and climate issues in general may lead to the following problems:
- Too much rain or flooding
- Extreme heat
- Early frost
- Drought
Additional cons that may or may not be weather-related include:
- Soil disease or erosion
- Insect infestation
Greenhouse Grown Cannabis
Growing weed in a greenhouse takes advantage of natural sunlight and allows for the control of other environmental aspects. Even if sunlight is insufficient, growers can supplement it with artificial lighting.
Pros of Greenhouse Grown Weed
Some of the other pros associated with greenhouses include the following:
- Limits the impact of outdoor elements such as inclement weather or pest infestations
- Fewer restrictions on plant size as compared to grow rooms
- The solar aspect helps reduce energy costs
- Year-round cannabis cultivation
- Eco-friendly
Cons of Greenhouse Grown Weed
However, greenhouses also have disadvantages. Some of the cons to growing weed in greenhouses include:
- Greenhouses are still susceptible to weather, such as a lack of sunlight or severe heat
- Pests and insects can still present a problem and may require pesticides
- High start-up costs that make the option financially out of reach for many
- Contamination can spread more quickly in greenhouses
- Restricted plant size compared to outdoor growing
Top-Shelf Cannabis Brands We Carry
When selecting a cannabis product, and especially a THC product, you will want to consider the desired effect, consumption method preference, and, of course, your budget.
At Clouditude Dispensary, we know that any of the growing methods can produce superior products. We collaborate with only the finest outdoor, indoor, and greenhouse growers in the New York area to ensure that our customers receive the highest-quality cannabis. Take a look at some of the brands we offer:
Marijuana Farms New York (MFNY)
MFNY offers only the finest cannabis and THC products using both greenhouse and outdoor cultivation methods. We carry a variety of concentrates, gummies (vegan too), and vapes from this grower.
Hudson Cannabis
Hudson Cannabis is committed to providing New York with the best cannabis and THC products while reducing its carbon footprint with its outdoor/greenhouse cultivator. At Clouditude Dispensary, we carry pre-rolls, vapes, and concentrates from this premier company.
FlowerHouse
With decades of experience behind them, FlowerHouse offers only the highest quality, lab-tested products. They take pride in serving the New York cannabis community. At Clouditude, we carry some of their finest flower products.
Visit Clouditude Dispensary on Staten Island
We want all cannabis enthusiasts to experience a terrific shopping experience, but also feel comfortable asking questions and seeking advice from our expert budtenders. We also offer education and support for our customers and the Staten Island community.
We would love to see you in person at the dispensary. Be sure to ask a budtender about our featured outdoor, indoor, and greenhouse-grown products. But if you can’t make it in, please don’t hesitate to contact us online. We are here to help with all your cannabis needs.