A Thriving Time and Business For Cannabis Supply Stores

It is now legal in the state of Virginia to possess small amounts of cannabis. But to obtain it legally, you must grow it yourself. This has given a boost locally to nurseries and to garden stores. At about 6:30 p.m., on a hot night in Richmond, VA, an agricultural supply store is generally crowded, even though it is almost closing time for the store. Customers go there for advice on how to grow cannabis. There are many aspects to learn about this process.

Many people have their own systems to grow the plant, and it is currently one of the most widely studied and talked about plants. When growing cannabis outside, there are certain pests to worry about. Some of these are corn earworms and tobacco horn worms. There is also powdery mildew that is common in the southeast due to the hot and humid climate. Two other bugs which are specific to causing problems for cannabis plants are spider mites and russet mites.

There is more control over the plants to be had when growing inside, according to a manager at a garden supply store. She thinks that this method is worth the extra effort because a more improved product, that also grows more quickly, is the result. Both garden supply store experts field many questions on how people can set up growing facilities both indoors and outdoors, and they also advise them kn hydro systems and on how to monitor the PH balance of the water. In addition, they offer advice on which fertilizer to use, and on how to measure the nutrient levels in the cannabis plants. There is a device called an ebb and flow table, which is a four-legged wooden tray. It has a nutrient reservoir at the bottom of it, and a timer sounds to flood the plants with water containing nutrients.