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Have you ever noticed the crisp autumn air or that fresh breeze when Spring arrives? What about the chilly winter air or the warm, sticky summer air? Air changes with the seasons and plays a crucial role in the cannabis life cycle. Understanding and adapting to these changes is key to successful cultivation.

Each stage during the cannabis life cycle requires different air quality. Cannabis plants are accustomed to natural air quality changes as the seasons shift during the grow cycle. Cultivators can apply these seasonal changes to grow cannabis indoors. Getting your indoor grow setup as close as possible to a natural environment gives the best results for cultivation. Nailing the proper air quality settings at each stage of growing our premium cannabis seeds will get you one step closer towards the perfect harvest every time!

Stage: Pre-Grow/Storage

It’s always good to have a stock of our top-quality cannabis seeds on hand before you’re ready to plant them. Amsterdam Genetics seeds are best when stored for up to two years—longer storage can affect germination. Air quality plays a role in preserving your cannabis seeds until you’re ready to plant them.

Store your seeds in a cool, dry location with low humidity for the best results. Too much humidity in storage can cause it to absorb moisture and either germinate or attract fungi. We designed our packaging to keep them fresh, even during long-term storage. Keep seeds in the original packaging until you’re ready to use them!

Stage: Germination

Germinating your cannabis seed is the first step for cultivation. The right air conditions will help sprout the first roots to kickstart the growing process. The best air contains lots of moisture for the seeds to absorb and fresh oxygen to support root development. The moisture from high humidity helps soften the outer shell of the cannabis seed for the first taproot to break through.

Also, warm air between 20 and 25°C will create a spring-like setting to signal the seeds that it is the start of the growing season.

Stage: Seedling Stage

The seedling stage is when growers must transfer their seedling into the main growing medium. Your plant is an infant at this stage when its first roots emerge, and two iconic “cannabis leaves” sprout. Like a baby, you must treat your plant with extra care during this stage since it’s more sensitive to the air quality.

The first sign of leaves means that your plant is in the early stages of photosynthesis. CO2 in the air helps enhance this process. Moderate humidity keeps the tiny root system from getting too much moisture but just enough to support continued growth.

Stage: Vegetative Stage

You’ll start to see exponential growth in your plant during the vegetative stage. The tap root evolves into an entire root system supporting your plant below the soil. Those two “cannabis leaves” start to multiply on the growing stems and branches. And it will begin to put the height of your grow space to the test!

Cannabis plants are extremely needy during this rapid growth stage, and air quality plays a role in facilitating a healthy growing environment. CO2 is one of the vital resources for optimizing plant growth. Keeping air in good circulation will help maintain CO2 levels. Increasing the humidity gives the leaves more water to absorb from the air, but too high can introduce mould. The fast-growing root system also benefits from efficient airflow. Be mindful of the medium you grow your cannabis seeds in to ensure the roots get oxygen.

Stage: Flowering

Flowering is the most exciting stage in the plant life cycle. It’s when your plant finally starts to grow buds. In an outdoor setting, this stage is usually characterized by changing seasons to cooler temperatures. The best air quality for this cannabis grow cycle creates a similar climate change within your indoor cultivation setup.

Growers can re-create the changing season by cooling the air and reducing humidity. Ventilation helps keep the air fresh with balanced CO2 levels to optimize bud growth. It also plays a role in maintaining good air circulation through your grow tent as it starts to fill up larger, mature plants producing new buds.

Stage: Harvesting

Your buds have finally crystalized with trichomes to signal that it’s finally time to harvest! The natural harvest season happens in the autumn. Cooler air optimizes the bud quality when it’s time to harvest.

Air quality during the harvest stage is about quality control for your buds. Keeping fresh air circulating in your grow tent helps prevent mould from settling on your buds. Buds are very absorbent of water in the air. Low humidity is recommended to reduce the risk of mould and mildew.

Stage: Drying and Curing

The drying and curing stage is about putting the finishing touches on your cannabis buds before they’re ready to consume. It’s how you achieve those rich flavours and aromas. Good air quality allows the buds plenty of time to dry evenly while preserving terpenes.

The space you use to dry and cure your harvest should have low humidity and cool air temperatures. Maintaining good air circulation and ventilation will remove excess moisture from the air so the buds can dry effectively.

Air quality during the drying/curing stage of the cannabis grow cycle helps slow the process. Slow drying is optimal for smooth, potent, and good-tasting cannabis.

Optimizing the air quality of each cannabis grow cycle brings out the best genetics of our premium cannabis seeds. Shop today to start growing high-quality cannabis at home!