Marijuana is a plant of the season (germinates, grows and is harvested in the same year). Being a plant that reacts to sunlight hours received (light photoperiod) grow or flourish depending on environmental conditions. Marijuana plants grow when they receive 16h-18h light and bloom when they receive 12h or less.
Depending on your latitude, cannabis can bloom between August and November (northern hemisphere) or between February and May (Southern Hemisphere). The area closest to the tropics, to receive a few hours of light constant throughout the year (approximately 12 h), can bloom all year without problems.
The planet is divided into three parts according to the international scientific agreement: Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere Tropical Zone.
Marijuana cultivation in the Northern Hemisphere
Cannabis is a species that makes its cycle depending on the hours of light received. In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year (summer solstice) is June 23. From that moment the daylight hours decrease to the November 23 (winter solstice), expanding the darkness.
If we plant a seed of marijuana in the northern hemisphere, should do between February and June to ensure a perfect variety development. The timing will depend on concrete:
· Time of growth we want to give (to soon we plant more time for the plant to grow).
· From time lunar (moon exerts a great influence on all matter). The best time to germinate cannabis seeds is between new moon crescent.
Growing marijuana in the Southern Hemisphere
In the southern hemisphere, contrary to what happens in the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year is November 23, and the shortest on June 23. Knowing that the marijuana plants, outdoors, usually take 1-2 months after the solstice to begin to bloom, the harvest season is between late March and late April depending on variety.
Also you must anticipate the solstice to give more time to grow the plants and also consider the time right moon. We can germinate at any time, but our tests demonstrate that regard reference is very important mole.
Growing marijuana in the Tropical Zone
Tropical Zone is defined as that lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. In tropical latitudes must carefully choose varieties to plant marijuana. With no time difference, indicating a seed grow marijuana for a short time (15-20 days) and begin to bloom. A more sativa variety best suits tropical latitudes (no need to combine with lights on inside to give growth).