Johnny Glaze

Veg with around 18 hours of light and switch to 12 hours for flowering indoors; outdoors give the plant the sunniest, most sheltered location possible.

Use a moderate nitrogen feed in veg, then boost phosphorus and potassium at the start of flowering while maintaining balanced micro-nutrients.

Aim to harvest by early September in Newcastle to avoid autumn damp, watching trichomes rather than calendar dates.

For high humidity cannabis cultivation, prioritise airflow, remove lower foliage, space plants to improve circulation and avoid overhead watering; consider dehumidifiers indoors and early pruning outdoors.

Maintain good airflow, lower relative humidity during late flowering, and remove dense inner foliage to allow air to move through bud sites.

Yes; low-stress training and topping produce a more even canopy and better light distribution, increasing usable yield.

CO2 can help in sealed, high-light environments but is unnecessary for standard hobby grows and can complicate ventilation for humidity control.

It shows average resistance; regular inspection and integrated pest management keep common UK pests like spider mites and aphids in check.

Many growers find a short flush of plain water one to two weeks before harvest improves smoke quality, but follow product guidelines if using controlled nutrient systems.

Yes; pots offer the flexibility to move plants under cover during wet spells, which is especially useful given Newcastle's unpredictable late-season weather.