Fact Checked by Doctor NameCannabis yield is the quantity of useable cannabis a plant produces.
Personal and commercial growers must prioritize it. Flower buds are dried and weighed in grams or ounces to determine yield.
Cultivators maximize cannabis harvests using suitable growth procedures.
What is a Yield?
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Genetics, plant gender, growth medium, light exposure, nutrients, and culture methods affect cannabis productivity.
The size and density of flower buds, particularly on female plants, affect yield. Stronger plants with denser buds yield more.
Plants need the right circumstances to develop their genetic potential and yield.
Growers need to pay close attention to each plant’s vegetative stage before flowering.
A longer vegetative period allows for more stem and leaf growth to support larger yields later on when flowering begins.
The flowering or budding stage is when most cannabinoid and terpene development occurs. Proper lighting, nutrients, and care during this time directly impact final yields.
Drying and curing processes that maximize flower mass also lead to higher yields. With the optimization of these variables, experienced growers learn to consistently produce cannabis with the highest yields.
How can you Increase the Yields of Cannabis Plants?
There are several techniques cannabis cultivators employ to maximize the yield potential of their plants:
- Selecting high-yielding strains – Indicas generally produce higher yields than sativas. Strains with pedigree genetics and descriptive names like ‘XL’, ‘Huge’, or ‘Super’ may offer improved yields.
- Providing adequate vegetative time – Allowing plants 1-2 months of 18+ hours daily light in the vegetative stage enables robust growth before flowering.
- Optimizing light exposure – Ensure flowering plants get 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness to initiate budding. Use high-intensity discharge lights for large yields.
- Training plants with pruning, topping, and bending – Manipulating plant shape directs growth hormones to lower branching and bud sites.
- Supplementing nutrients & minerals – Follow quality nutrient schedules to properly feed plants through both veg and flowers.
- Controlling temperature & humidity – Ideal ranges prevent too much water loss or heat stress during flowering.
- Preventing pests & diseases – Control issues like mold, mildew, and mites which can ruin yields.
- Harvesting at peak maturity – Allow most trichome heads to turn milky white with some amber for the highest cannabinoid levels.
With attention to these kinds of best practices, cultivators can unlock the full yield potential of a cannabis strain.
Remember, yields are also dependent on the plant’s genetics – so start with vigorous, reliable strains.
Overall, focus on optimizing the plant’s environment, and it will reward you with its highest yields.
