{"id":86952,"date":"2022-06-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:55:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T08:55:48","slug":"mistakes-when-growing-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/","title":{"rendered":"Mistakes when growing cannabis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All grows follow a method,<strong> a way of doing things<\/strong> in order to obtain the desired results. The<strong> yield<\/strong> is very important for the grower as it defines months of hard work. However, it makes sense for mistakes to arise often due to inexperience or lack of control. <em><strong>Mistakes when growing cannabis<\/strong><\/em> are part of growers\u2019 learning process and finding them to avoid them is very important. This post is going to address the most common errors when growing cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start with, a lot of factors intervene in the process of cultivating marijuana:<strong> cannabis seeds<\/strong>, the area, <strong>indoors or outdoors<\/strong>, cultivation method, fertilizers, etc. Each of them is vital to obtain decent results. However, some of them can be a red line between an easy to solve problem and a completely or partially ruined crop. For this reason, here we are going to explain the <strong>10 most common mistakes<\/strong> when growing cannabis, whether indoors or outdoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a66f08f1cbae\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a66f08f1cbae\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#10_Common_Mistakes_when_Growing_Cannabis\" >10 Common Mistakes when Growing Cannabis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#1_Bad_organisation_of_the_grow\" >1. Bad organisation of the grow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#2_The_beloved_seed\" >2. The beloved seed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#3_Everybody_to_the_ground\" >3. Everybody to the ground!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#4_Hungry_plant_dead_plant\" >4. Hungry plant, dead plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#5_Water_water_and_more_water\" >5. Water, water, and more water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#6_Distance_between_the_lamp_and_the_plants\" >6. Distance between the lamp and the plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#7_Knowing_pH_and_EC_levels_to_perfection\" >7. Knowing pH and EC levels to perfection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#8_The_importance_of_rooting\" >8. The importance of rooting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#9_Impatient_grower_poor_weed\" >9. Impatient grower, poor weed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#10_Damned_plagues\" >10. Damned plagues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/mistakes-when-growing-cannabis\/#Prevention_and_proper_care_for_a_successful_grow\" >Prevention and proper care for a successful grow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"block-b473e895-c0af-4b1b-a7e7-b78d730cb53d\" class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-heading rich-text\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Bloque: Encabezado\" data-block=\"b473e895-c0af-4b1b-a7e7-b78d730cb53d\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Encabezado\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Common_Mistakes_when_Growing_Cannabis\"><\/span><strong>10 Common Mistakes when Growing Cannabis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bad_organisation_of_the_grow\"><\/span><strong>1. Bad organisation of the grow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting this right is essential to grow marijuana seeds as it avoids other types of errors. Still, plenty of people <strong>germinate the seeds without knowing exactly where they are going to grow them.<\/strong> For example, if the intention is to grow them indoors, it\u2019s very important to have the right lamps for every phase and have other key factors under control. Planning the cultivation process ahead and step by step is crucial to obtain the expected results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_beloved_seed\"><\/span><strong>2. The beloved seed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seed is the most important part of the crop.<strong> If it&#8217;s not stored and cared for properly,<\/strong> we won\u2019t even see the results. Everyone has a friend that has a seed stuck in a drawer, obviously that would be a terrible choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the<strong> origin, sex and cultivation preferences<\/strong> of the seeds will surely set the grow in the right path. Otherwise, a male could come out and ruin the rest, or perhaps, a plant too big to fit inside the grow tent. Multiple factors should be taken into account for the grow to develop correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51699 size-full\" title=\"Cannabis Seeds\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/semillas.jpg\" alt=\"mistakes when growing cannabis\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Everybody_to_the_ground\"><\/span><strong>3. Everybody to the ground!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sentence should be the growers motto. The ground complies with different functions: it\u2019s<strong> the home for roots,<\/strong> it feeds the plants and it accumulates nutrients for them to be absorbed through the follicles. Still, some growers rather spend little on a <strong>low quality substrate<\/strong> and instead invest in good quality lamps or better seeds. Big mistake, poor substrates could be contaminated or not have the proper quality to retain or drain water correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best solution is for <strong>each grower to make their own substrate mixture<\/strong> with peats, coco coir, humus, perlite, expanded clay and some guano. However, for those short for time, plenty of ready made substrates successfully cover plants needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hungry_plant_dead_plant\"><\/span><strong>4. Hungry plant, dead plant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, even inexperienced growers are aware that cannabis plants require a lot of caring for. One of the most important ones is providing good nutrients through <strong>fertilizers and additives.<\/strong> Fertilizer types and doses have to be chosen depending on the type of seed and cultivation method. For this reason, it is best to follow the previous steps and also, apply a very basic rule: not too much and not too little.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When growing cannabis, some people believe that plants require large doses of nutrients. This could result in <strong>overly fertilized plants,<\/strong> a serious problem where the plant is incapable of absorbing all the minerals and nutrients, staying in the substrate and blocking the roots. The right amount can be found in the nutrient charts provided by the manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51703 size-full\" title=\"Marijuana Plant\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/planta-marihuana.jpg\" alt=\"mistakes when growing cannabis\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Water_water_and_more_water\"><\/span><strong>5. Water, water, and more water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plants receive the<strong> essential nutrients<\/strong> from water and the substrate. Plenty of growers <strong>either don\u2019t water enough or water too much,<\/strong> causing either root flooding and <strong>poor root aeration<\/strong> or root blockage and poor nutrient absorption, which results in deficiencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much water rots the roots and ruins the crop. On the contrary, when water is scarce, <strong>nutrients don\u2019t reach the plant properly<\/strong>, it gets weak and starts showing signs of sickness. The roots could die due to dryness and the heat of the substrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Distance_between_the_lamp_and_the_plants\"><\/span><strong>6. Distance between the lamp and the plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In indoor grows, <strong>lamps act like the sun would out in the open air<\/strong>. They mimic a lighting spectrum that allows plants to do <strong>photosynthesis<\/strong> and develop properly. Placing the <strong>lamps at the correct distance<\/strong> could make a big difference between the grow advancing or not. Excessive closure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/burns-cannabis-leaves\/\">burns and damages the top leaves<\/a>, making them die and stopping growth. If, on the contrary, the lamps are too far, the plants won\u2019t absorb enough light. Our recommendation is to have a thermometer at hand and adjust the distance to the tips of the plants, making sure that the temperature doesn\u2019t surpass <\/span><b>28\u00ba C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51702 size-full\" title=\"Cannabis Plant Lamp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/foco-y-planta-de-marihuana.jpg\" alt=\"cannabis plant lamp\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Knowing_pH_and_EC_levels_to_perfection\"><\/span><strong>7. Knowing pH and EC levels to perfection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common mistake when growing cannabis is <strong>not controlling water values.<\/strong> <strong>Acidity and electric conductivity<\/strong> are key factors for proper crop development. Quite often, we use tap water as it is a comfortable option, convenient and cheap. However, depending on the location, water can be more acidic (low pH) or more alkaline (high pH). <strong>Recommended pH values<\/strong> vary for each phase: during growth, they should range between<strong> 5.2 and 5.8,<\/strong> and during the flowering period they should be at <strong>6.2 -6.8<\/strong>. On the other hand, <strong>EC levels<\/strong> should range between <strong>0.8 &#8211; 1<\/strong> during growth and 1.2 &#8211; 2 during flowering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not monitoring these values properly could result in <strong>root blockage<\/strong> and multiple nutritional deficiencies. To prevent this from happening, you should use specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/ph-ec-meters\/5199-ph600-cd611-milwaukee-tool-case.html\"><strong>pH and EC meters<\/strong><\/a><strong> and opt for distilled or osmotic water,<\/strong> which has very low values and it can be easily treated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_importance_of_rooting\"><\/span><strong>8. The importance of rooting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roots are hiding under the soil, carrying out the \u201csimple\u201d task of<strong> feeding every bit of the plant<\/strong> and bringing beautiful flowers to life. For this reason, it\u2019s very important to make sure that their habitat and development is perfect. If the grow starts growing and as months go by, you realize that it is running on the small side, this is probably because <strong>roots haven\u2019t developed properly.<\/strong> Nutrients absorption, which should increase as the plant grows, decreases, and so does the possibility to grow dense buds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to avoid such a thing from happening, the best solution is to use root stimulators throughout the entire grow to promote proper root development. Especially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/boom-nutrients-nutes\/5604-organic-roots.html\">organic ones<\/a>, which are <strong>rich in bacteria and beneficial fungi.<\/strong> This way, roots stay strong and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51705 size-full\" title=\"Cannabis Roots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/raices-en-planta-de-marihuana.jpg\" alt=\"mistakes when growing cannabis\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Impatient_grower_poor_weed\"><\/span><strong>9. Impatient grower, poor weed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<strong> flowering period<\/strong> reaches its end after months of hard work, fertilizers, time and spoiling. You can now see how plants are growing their buds, with that characteristic scent and the peculiarities of each grow. A big mistake when growing marijuana is to think that<strong> when buds are very big, it\u2019s time to trim<\/strong>. This is the moment to stick your hands in your pocket and wait. The<strong> maturity<\/strong> process is important to remove chlorophyll and turn acidic cannabinoids into CBD or THC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Harvesting before time<\/strong> can provide undesired results: hard to smoke and mediocre flavor, chlorophyll excess or unsatisfactory effects. It is best to wait until trichomes are half white, half brown before proceeding with the drying process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Damned_plagues\"><\/span><strong>10. Damned plagues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether grown indoors, outdoors, in cold or hot climates, plants can\u2019t escape<strong> plagues or fungi.<\/strong> This is a problem that any grower is going to have to deal with at some point, regardless of their level of experience. Insect and fungi can ruin a crop in no time if<strong> preventive measures<\/strong> aren\u2019t taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main thing is to have a clean room with <strong>proper temperature and appropriate humidity levels<\/strong> for plants to grow healthy. Using some natural and preventive insecticides such as<strong> Neem or propolis<\/strong> are a great defense against infestations. It\u2019s important to check the plants daily looking for signs of invasion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"block-b473e895-c0af-4b1b-a7e7-b78d730cb53d\" class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-heading rich-text\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Bloque: Encabezado\" data-block=\"b473e895-c0af-4b1b-a7e7-b78d730cb53d\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Encabezado\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_and_proper_care_for_a_successful_grow\"><\/span><strong>Prevention and proper care for a successful grow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common mistakes when growing marijuana are easy to sort out, all you need is <strong>patience and control.<\/strong> The plant itself is going to try hard to get through the tough patch. Crops need precise watering with all the necessary nutrients, the best lighting and ventilation, a proper substrate and correct temperature and humidity levels. At the end of the day, all your grow needs is time and determination to get the best out of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All grows follow a method, a way of doing things in order to obtain the desired results. The yield is very important for the grower as it defines months of hard work. However, it makes sense for mistakes to arise often due to inexperience or lack of control. 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