Melon Og

Start seedlings indoors and transplant once frosts have passed, typically late May in the UK, to avoid cold stress.

Improve airflow with pruning, space plants widely and remove shaded, humid foliage during the middle of the season.

Use a balanced feeding schedule with slightly higher phosphorus during flowering and reduce nitrogen as buds swell.

Harvest generally occurs eight to ten weeks into flowering but monitor trichomes and pistils for precise timing.

It tolerates mild coastal conditions but direct salt spray can harm leaves, so planting behind a windbreak is advisable.

Expect slugs, aphids and spider mites; regular inspection and biological controls keep populations manageable.

Its medium height and bushy profile are useful, but its dense buds require a dry season so choose a discreet, well-drained site.

Reduce feeding two weeks before harvest and water with plain pH-balanced water to improve smoke quality.

Low stress training and selective topping improve light penetration and bud uniformity without excessive recovery time.

For coastal climate cannabis cultivation focus on wind protection, disease-resistant practices and soil drainage to cope with salt and damp air.