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“Small beginnings lead to big things” isn’t just a life philosophy. It’s also a philosophy we can apply to cultivating cannabis. Small improvements to your cannabis grow setup can help create the ideal growing environment for the plants. It doesn’t take a commercial-sized budget to upgrade your home setup. Making small, budget-friendly additions and adjustments can do wonders when growing our premium cannabis seeds. Here are seven quick and easy improvements all growers can apply today!

1. Regulating light and light intensity

Grow lights stimulate the sun when growing cannabis indoors. The best lights can create the brightness and intensity of the sun. However, even a simple grow light setup can get close enough to the point your cannabis plants can barely tell the difference! Two small improvements that can make a big difference in your setup are:

Type of lights: LED lights are the most efficient type of grow lights with enough power while simultaneously minimising additional heat produced by the lights. Even cheaper versions of these lights can perform better than hotter alternatives.

Position of your lights: Altering how intense your lights shine on your cannabis plant can be as simple as adjusting the height of your lights. Lowering the grow lights closer to your plants can increase the light intensity and reduce the intensity when raised. Keep in mind to adjust them as your plant grows taller.

2. Regulating temperature

Temperatures inside grow spaces are constantly changing. From the air around your plant to the medium it grows in, nearly everything contributes to how hot or cold it gets. Temperature requires constant adjustments to compensate for factors such as heat emitted by the lights, drop in temperatures during the dark cycle, or even tailoring the climate for a new stage in the cannabis plant life cycle.

Cost-effective ways to regulate temperatures start before planting your cannabis seeds. Pick a grow tent or another enclosed space with good insulation. This helps keep the climate controlled inside the space while blocking interference from outside. Also, pick a growing pot that doesn’t retain too much heat and allows breathability for the plant roots.

3. Regulating humidity

Too much humidity can cause mould on your cannabis buds. Too little humidity and cannabis seeds are unable to develop properly in the early stages. Getting the perfect air humidity at each stage will help optimise the growing environment.

Silica gel packs are one of the easiest small improvements to a cannabis grow setup that home growers can implement immediately. They work exceptionally well for small grows. Equipment like humidifiers and dehumidifiers provide even more humidity control, with cheaper models suitable for small grow spaces.

4. Improving air circulation

Air is free, but managing it inside your grow space takes energy, effort, and special equipment. There are several small improvements for your cannabis grow setup to improve ventilation.

One of the easiest fixes is introducing small fans into your grow space. The goal is to get the air moving, and this solution is a breath of fresh air for your cannabis plant. Oscillating fans and clip-on fans are tiny enough to fit inside small grow spaces. The trick to using fans is positioning them to optimise air circulation. These tips include details about getting the proper fan setup.

5. Monitoring climate conditions

You don’t need to be an expert weatherman to keep track of the climate inside your grow space. All you need are a few simple tools, and you’ll get all the information you need to maintain the ideal climate. Keep these tools near your grow space to regularly monitor the weather:

These tools help identify adjustments growers must make to maintain the ideal climate.

6. Reduce risk of pests and disease

The right climate conditions aren’t just attractive for healthy cannabis plant growth. It also helps avoid common pests and diseases from interrupting the growing process. Unfavourable growing environments like too damp or stagnant wind can lead to mould issues and other problems.

Pest control just got a lot easier with these small improvements to your cannabis grow space. Keep it tidy with daily cleaning. Also, keep fresh air circulating with fans.

7. Cost-saving tricks for your cannabis grow

Small improvements can also help reduce the cost of growing cannabis. There are tons of associated costs to home cultivation, including equipment for your grow space, food and water for your plant, and energy to keep your setup running efficiently 24/7 for the duration of the plant life cycle.

Small home grows don’t require as much energy as larger grow rooms, but there are still ways to lower your costs even further. Here are a few cost-saving hacks:

Ready to see if these small improvements in your cannabis grow setup actually work? Shop our premium cannabis seeds to start planting in your new and improved setup!