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Stay engaged with growing weed by adjusting your outdoor cannabis cultivation for the best results. Periodic adjustments in your setup help maintain a pleasant growing environment for your plant and protect it from factors that may harm your cultivation. Knowing when to make the proper adjustments can help you achieve a more successful outdoor cultivation.

Be prepared for adjustments in your setup at any time. Changes to accommodate different growth stages are expected. Unexpected overnight weather changes aren’t quite as predictable, especially when growing cannabis outdoors in places with unpredictable weather like Amsterdam.

Check out these tips to help you decide when to adjust your outdoor setup.

Best times to modify your outdoor cannabis grow setup

1. Different stages of plant growth

Not every adjustment you make to your outdoor cannabis cultivation is because of something bad. Some adjustments are mandatory as your plant progresses through the growing cycle. You’ll increase water as your plant changes from the seedling to the vegetative stage and ensure your plants get a full day’s worth of sunlight during the flowering stage.

Adjustments to your outdoor cannabis cultivation can also improve the quality of the buds. Low-stress training and trimming during the vegetative stage can give you an even bigger yield when growing outdoors.

2. Change in Climate

Cannabis plants are very picky about their weather. If it’s too cold, it could stunt your plant’s growth. Too hot and it can burn all the weeks of progress you made. Get the climate right, and you can expect your plant to produce a good harvest.

Finding the sweet spot for climate can be challenging for growers who don’t live in great climate zones. But if we’ve achieved growing success in the Amsterdam climate, you can achieve a successful outdoor grow anywhere.

Adjust your outdoor cannabis cultivation when experiencing a change in temperatures or sunlight, such as a season change. A few examples of adjustments you can make are relocating a potted plant to a sunnier spot or modifying the watering schedule.

3. Extreme Weather

Understanding climate helps track general weather patterns. Weather, on the other hand, is more unpredictable. Extreme weather can happen unexpectedly and significantly impact your outdoor cultivation. Use your local climate to set up your grow setup and monitor the weather to determine what adjustments you’ll need to make.

Some examples of extreme weather you may experience while growing cannabis outdoors are:

• Droughts
• Too much rain
• Cold front
• Lots of wind

Extreme weather is usually temporary, so quick adjustments to your setup are all you need to resolve the issue. Regulate your water schedules or add a wind barrier around your plant. One of the advantages of growing cannabis outdoors in a pot instead of soil is being able to move it indoors in the most extreme weather conditions.

Find out what other external factors can impact your plant growth.

4. See symptoms of bad plant growth

The benefits of growing cannabis outdoors include bigger plants and larger yields. If you suspect your plant isn’t growing to its full potential or spot something abnormal about its appearance, it can be a sign that it’s time to adjust your outdoor cannabis cultivation.

Monitor your plant for symptoms that signal your cultivation is heading in the wrong direction. It may be suffering from disease or nutrient deficiency. Proper adjustments can steer your plant growth back on track. You can begin testing the soil for pH levels and amending your fertiliser mix.

5. Pests & Privacy

Remember the two Ps for outdoor cannabis cultivation: pests and privacy. Both require you to relocate your growing location or modify an existing location for added security.

Pests and animals are attracted to cannabis plants to live and feed. It’s a long list of common pests to watch out for, including bugs, slugs, rodents, etc. Also, watch for birds that like to eat cannabis seeds! You can protect your outdoor cultivation from larger animals with a fence or greenhouse. Bug infestation may require a new location and removing the current pests from the plant.

Privacy for your outdoor grow is essential. If your plant becomes exposed due to visibility or noticeable smell, find a better location for future cultivations.

Understand cannabis seed genetics for outdoor cultivation

At Amsterdam Genetics, we’re all about premium cannabis seeds with good genes. Some cannabis seeds are better designed for growing outdoors. We prefer using strains like the White Choco cannabis seeds for their resilience in growing well even in our peculiar Dutch climate.

You can reference guides like our best cannabis seeds for outdoor growing or experiment with different seeds to see what works well with your region. You’ll know how to select better strains as you get more experience with outdoor cultivation!