{"id":18329,"date":"2019-06-17T10:24:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T10:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clon.genehtik.com\/?p=18329"},"modified":"2024-05-20T11:50:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T11:50:55","slug":"carencias-excesos-nutrientes-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genehtik.com\/en\/cultivo-marihuana\/nutrientes-cannabis\/carencias-excesos-nutrientes-cannabis\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrient deficiencies and excesses in cannabis plants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nutrient deficiencies and excesses in cannabis plants can prevent us from achieving optimal results in cultivation. Therefore, we must try to avoid and
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To determine a deficiency or excess, we must know what they are. nutrients<\/a>, the types that exist and how they act in the plant.<\/p>\n

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What are deficiencies?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nutrient deficiencies are the lack or inadequate supply of a particular nutrient. To avoid deficiencies, we must fertilize the cannabis crop with the necessary nutrients.<\/p>\n

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What are excesses?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Excesses are accumulations of salts in plant metabolism. To avoid excesses, we must provide a balanced diet appropriate to the type of crop, substrate, and genetics being cultivated. Each plant variety will have specific nutrient requirements.<\/p>\n

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How to detect deficiencies and excesses<\/h2>\n

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To detect an excess or deficiency, we must pay close attention and observe the color and condition of the leaves. These will indicate what type of deficiency or excess the plant is experiencing, as they reflect the nutritional status.<\/p>\n

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It is always easier to correct a deficiency than an excess, so it is not advisable to overdo it with nutrients.<\/p>\n

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Excessive nutrient buildup is more difficult to correct because it requires flushing the roots, using a nutrient cleaner, and adding enzymes to help break down dead roots. This will lead to a delay in the plant's development.<\/p>\n

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It should be noted that the larger the plant, the more nutrients it will require to feed its large root system.<\/p>\n

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Nutrient deficiencies cause stress in the plant, resulting in weaker plants that are more susceptible to pests and fungi. They also negatively impact the final yield, producing buds with less flavor, weight, size, and potency.<\/p>\n

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While excesses will cause burns on the leaves and alter the flavor of the buds.<\/p>\n

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To avoid deficiencies and excesses, it is important to measure, adjust, and stabilize your EC (electrical conductivity) and pH.<\/p>\n

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By measuring the EC we will know the salt levels and we can adjust the amount of nutrients.<\/p>\n

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It should be noted that sometimes deficiencies and excesses are not only due to a lack or excess of fertilizer but also to other types of problems that prevent the plant from absorbing the necessary nutrients.<\/p>\n

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There are many types of deficiencies and excesses that our plants can suffer from. Below, we detail the most important ones so you can detect them in time and correct them.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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