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With so many different flowers to choose from, it can be hard to tell the difference for a beginner. If you haven’t been to a cannabis store in Portland recently, the choice can be overwhelming. Growing conditions have the biggest impact on a cannabis flower’s qualities right after the strain. Growing conditions affect THC levels, plant health, and the overall quality of the final product. More attention and resources mean a higher price, but is it worth it?
Indoor | Outdoor | |
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Lighting Conditions | Timed grow-lights provide the perfect amount of light. | Lighting conditions are dependant on the weather. |
Pest Control | Industrial and organic. Heavy use of predatory insects. | May use companion plants. Easier infestation control. |
Growth Patterns | Optimal. Buds provide a strains maximum cannabinoid levels. | Variable. Buds cannabinoid levels dependent on a good season. |
Yields | Smaller yield. Sun’s light spectrum cannot be replicated. | Larger yields. Outdoor grows also produce larger plants. |
Additional Controls | Indoor grows control temperature, c02 production, and humidity. | Outdoor grows are reliant on soil quality and regional weather. |
Plant Turnover | Not seasonal. Can keep a harvest rotation out of season. | Seasonal. Outdoor grows depend on seasonal weather patterns. |
The answer to this all depends on what you want to do with your flower, and whether you actually need the highest cannabinoid concentration you can get. We’ll break down the various uses for a flower in order to help you decide when to buy what.