When establishing a grow area indoors, there can be an overwhelming number of things to consider. James Defenbaugh, owner of the newly founded Humboldt Light Dep, has recently published The Light Dep Grower’s Guide: How to Harvest Marijuana Multiple Times a Year, detailing the ins and outs of various techniques for beginning and advanced growers alike. One such technique, fashioning a canopy, he expounds upon here. The canopy is fundamental when it comes to light deprivation. Area is at a premium in light deprivation, and the canopy is defined as the area and depth that a plant’s leaves take up. There is only so much area in which you grow, so you need to make the most of it. Having the appropriate canopy will maximize your yield and save you precious time and money. While you can stock your canopy with a few large plants or many smaller ones, as a light dep grower your objective should be to fill the space you have with a canopy that covers everything and is approximately 2 to 3 feet in depth. But of course it is important to follow your local and state growing guidelines. Every area is different in how they regulate cannabis grows, though they’re ...
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