Mr Nice Guy

I use a mix of quality loam, well-aged compost, worm castings and perlite for drainage; this supports a living soil rich in microbes and works well for organic cannabis soil growing.

Water less frequently but more deeply, and always check pot weight and soil moisture to avoid overwatering in a persistently damp climate.

During bloom, feed with kelp, bat guano or high-phosphorus organic teas and monitor plant response rather than following a strict schedule.

Improve airflow by pruning, keep foliage dry where possible, site plants on south-facing slopes if available and remove infected material promptly.

Check trichome colour with a loupe; harvest when most trichomes are milky with some ambers for a balanced effect and later for a more sedating finish.

Many organic growers reduce heavy feeds two weeks before harvest to balance taste, but full flushing is less critical when using living soil and organic amendments.

Encourage predators like ladybirds, use neem oil or insecticidal soaps sparingly and maintain plant vigour through compost teas and companion planting.

Dry slowly until stems snap, then cure in jars at stable humidity (58–62%) for several weeks while burping daily at first to develop flavour and smoothness.

Yes, pots allow better drainage and mobility so you can shelter plants during prolonged wet periods common in valleys.

Supplementary lighting can help early vegetative growth and is useful for short-season sites, but outdoors most of the energy should come from natural daylight.