Sour Diesel is an extremely popular sativa dominant cannabis strain. It’s known for its high-quality, pungent aroma and uplifting effects. Growing Sour Diesel is not an easy task. However, with the right techniques you can produce high-quality buds. In this article we will talk about the best methods for growing Sour Diesel cannabis.
Choose the Right Growing Medium
For Sour Diesel to grow well, it is important that you choose the right medium. Hydroponics, soil, and coco Coir are the most commonly used growing mediums for cannabis. Each medium comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The most cost-effective and traditional option is soil, however it can be difficult for you to manage the pH levels. Hydroponics is a better way to control the pH and nutrients intake. However, it can be more expensive and requires more maintenance.
Provide Adequate Lighting
Lighting is an important factor in cannabis plant growth. Sour Diesel grows best when there is plenty of light. Indoor gardening requires 600 watts of high intensity discharge lighting (HID), per square meter. LED lights, which are both energy-efficient as well as emitting less heat, are also good options. You need to have a consistent lighting plan, with 18 hours of sunlight and 6 hour of darkness during the vegetative phase, and 12hrs of light during the flowering stages.
The Temperature and Humidity levels can be controlled
The Sour Diesel cannabis plant thrives in a warm and humid climate. Sour Diesel should be grown in temperatures between 20-28degC (68%-82degF) during daylight and 18-23degC (84%-73degF at night). The vegetative stage should have humidity levels between 50-70% and 40-50%, while the flowering phase should have humidity levels between 40-50% and 50-70%. The risk of mold and mildew can be increased by high humidity. However, plants can become dry if they are exposed to low humidity.
Pruning and Training Methods
Pruning and training techniques can make Sour Diesel buds more productive and high-quality. Topping involves removing the top part of the main stalk to encourage lateral growth. It also creates multiple colas. Fimming is similar to topping. This involves cutting off part of the top stem to create four new main branches. LST (low strain training) is another popular technique. It involves tying the branches in order to create a canopy that allows for more light penetration.
Nutrient Management
For Sour Diesel to be able to produce strong and healthy cannabis plants, it needs a well-balanced nutrient regime. For leaf growth to be promoted during the vegetative stages, the plants require more nitrogen. For bud growth, the plants require more phosphorus and potassium during the flowering stages. The pH levels in the nutrient solutions must be monitored to ensure that plants can absorb the nutrients properly.
Growing Sour Diesel cannabis strains can be very rewarding if you do the right things. The best ways to get high-quality Sour Diesel plants are to choose the right medium, provide adequate lighting, control the temperature, humidity levels, use pruning and training techniques, manage the nutrient intake and ensure that you have the right nutrients.
