I’m starting a cannabis grow, and I want to know approximately how long it will take from seed to harvest. How long does it usually take for cannabis plants to mature, and what factors can affect the timeline?
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Itâs an exciting endeavor to start growing cannabis, and youâre likely eager to harvest the fruits of your labor. But before you get ahead of yourself, itâs important to understand the amount of time it takes for your crop to mature, so you can know when to expect all your hard work to pay off.
Typically, cannabis plants take anywhere between 6-12 weeks to fully mature, though this timeline can be impacted by a number of factors. Firstly, the strain youâre growing can affect the timeline significantly. For example, autoflower plants, which enter the flowering phase when theyâre a few weeks into their life cycle, can be harvested within 10-14 weeks. On the other hand, feminized photoperiod plants may take up to 12 weeks to mature, depending on how theyâre cultivated.
Other factors that can impact the timeline of your cultivation include environmental factors like the amount (and quality) of light and air available to your plants. Too much light can cause stretching and an extended timeline, while insufficient light can slow down growth and put a damper on your harvest. Additionally, the growth stage can affect how long it takes for the plant to reach maturity and be ready for harvest â for instance, vegetative plants, which are grown for their buds and other end products, will generally require longer amounts of time in vegetative growth than plants being grown for say, fibrous hemp.
The approach you take when it comes to harvesting can also affect the timeline. For instance, if you harvest the whole crop or all the buds at once, the process will take significantly less time than if you harvest individual plant parts as they mature. Additionally, the way you cure your harvest can also put an extra few weeks before you can truly enjoy your crop – if done right, curing can add a few extra weeks of âagingâ and help bring out the full flavor and potential of the marijuana.
While you can never truly predict the length of your cannabis grow, understanding these factors and being aware of the timeline ahead of time can help give you a better sense of when you can expect a harvest!