Larry Cake

Use a balanced vegetative feed early, then switch to a phosphorus-heavy bloom feed at the start of flowering; in coastal areas rinse foliar feeds before rainfall to avoid salt build-up.

Maximise airflow with pruning and lower-branch removal, place plants in a sheltered location away from prevailing winds and consider using breathable covers during prolonged wet spells.

It can be grown outdoors but coastal exposure increases risk from salt, wind and damp so choose well-hidden, sheltered micro-sites and expect additional maintenance.

Slugs, aphids and mildew are common; use organic controls like nematodes for slugs, insecticidal soaps for aphids and keep humidity down to discourage mildew.

Yes, but aim to finish before heavy autumn rains and provide windbreaks and mildew prevention measures to protect resinous buds.

Monitor trichomes in late September; many growers harvest in early October but adjust by microclimate and seasonal weather for best resin preservation.

Selective topping and defoliation early will encourage multiple strong colas and can increase yields, while over-pruning reduces canopy cover and can slow development.

Rich soil or coco with good drainage works best outdoors in cool climates; hydro can give speed but needs more environmental control which is harder outside.

Use windbreaks, choose sun-facing sheltered sites, employ mildew-resilient practices and schedule harvests to avoid autumn storms as part of coastal climate cannabis cultivation strategies.

SCROG and LST help reduce wind damage by keeping canopy low and managed, while heavy staking prevents main-stem snapping during gusty weather.