The Pros and Cons of growing multiple strains in the same grow room

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Growing cannabis requires taking a lot of factors into consideration beginning with where to grow, either indoors or outdoors as there are benefits on both sides. The space available that will permit the growth of the plant to the fullest, airflow, the number of nutrients available, the right growing technique, and the strain to grow are also important factors that are pivotal to the success of the grow operation.

A lot of growers are used to growing one specific strain as it proves to be easier to manage for the grower because the strain has unity when it comes to flowering time, nutrient requirement, and amount of lightning required. However, there are a lot of benefits to be enjoyed if you dare to leave the comfort zone and delve into the field of growing more than one strain in a grow room.

True there are a lot of things to consider when looking towards growing more than one strain in a grow room which is why in here I'll be going deep on the pros and cons of this process.

No one delves into a new venture without having a proper knowledge base of the venture therefore even for a seasoned grower, proper planning and preparation is required. To successfully grow multiple strains in the same grow room it is imperative to plan the amount of space required, select the strains to grow carefully, and so on, because these factors play a huge role in determining the success of the process.

Indicas and sativa strains are very different in their characteristics both in terms of flowering time and special requirements so may pose a more difficult task to newbies. Hybrids on the other hand are a more viable option to begin with, because of their similarities which a grower can easily balance within the growing process.

Read on to find out the pros and cons associated with growing more than one strain in the same grow room.

Pros

The upsides of growing different strains of cannabis in the same grow room includes;

Variety: The increase in the number of varieties that results from growing different strains together is one of the major benefits of growing different strains in the same grow room. Sativas are known to give an alert and active feel, indicas give users access to a relaxed and calm high while hybrid strains gives a balance of these experiences depending on the percentage of the strains and the ration of the cannabinoids in them. Growing these different strains in the same grow room then gives rise to unique varieties with special taste and flavor which is sure to give the user a special experience.

Increase in yield: Depending on the strain of choice and the training of the grower, growing different strains of cannabis is bound to increase the quantity of yield after the growing process. The different strains react with the factors present for growth differently and this allows them to maximize them to ensure optimum produce provided the grower takes into consideration the uniqueness of the strains.

Improvement in cultivation techniques: For every seasoned grower, nothing can be compared with the first-hand experience while on the job and this is what growing different strains in the same grow room offers. Since the strains have unique needs and requirements, it allows the grower to gain useful knowledge as it applies to the cultivation of the strains and paves the way for the grower to gain mastery of the cultivation process. It allows the grower to be able to assess the traits, needs, and conditions for each strain in relation to the others which offers growers the unique opportunity to perfect their cultivation technique.

Cons

Nothing in life is all positives, and growing different strains of cannabis in the same grow room is not an exception. It has some downsides. They include;

Physical effort: The process of growing different strains of cannabis in the same grow room is bound to be labor-intensive and physically demanding. This is because a lot of work must be put into meeting the unique needs of each strain. This includes the effort required for monitoring, maintenance of each strain, watering patterns and types of nutrients required. All of this sums up to mean a lot of work for the grower if the integrity of the growing process is to be kept.

Space: Indicas and sativas grow differently as indicas are known to be short and bushy while sativas grow tall and slender while increasing in size during the flowering phase. This means that in the same room which contains sativas and indicas, if not properly trained by the grower, the sativas are bound to crowd out the indicas and prevent them from getting adequate sunlight. This leads to competition for space and nutrients which affects yield

Harvest times: The grower should expect different harvest times as indicas are bound to flower faster than sativas whereas hybrids have similar flowering times. This means the grower has to be used to the concept of harvesting in shifts based on the requirements of the strains present.