Pros And Cons Of Growing Marijuana Indoors, Outdoors, Or In A Greenhouse

Pros And Cons Of Growing Marijuana Indoors, Outdoors, Or In A Greenhouse

It is often difficult for new growers to decide whether they should grow their weed indoors or outdoors. For some people, it’s easier than others because they have experience with either one already—either from growing pot in college or gardening all their lives.

But if you don’t have any experience with these types of plants, it can be a tough choice when deciding which way you want your plant life journey to take you. 

Each type of growth can have its own unique obstacles that may or may not be intimidating to you, but it’s good to know what they are just in case those problems arise. So let’s look at each one individually and see which grow is the best for your needs.

Indoor Growing

Indoor growing refers to the process of growing your cannabis using artificial light indoors. Because the environment is controlled and enclosed all the time, the grower has much more control over their plants during every stage of development. This makes it easier to ensure that their plants produce high-quality buds. Indoor grows require a lot more knowledge than outdoor or greenhouse grows because you will need to learn proper lighting, ventilation, watering techniques, etc.

Pros

Indoor growing has a lot of advantages. It is the most convenient if you live in an area where it’s not legal to grow cannabis outdoors or have any natural sunlight whatsoever.

Indoor growing gives you more control over all aspects of your plant life cycle. You are able to do things like change the temperature and lighting levels, rotate your plants, and water your plants as often or as little as you want.

By giving your plants the optimal conditions to thrive, you are able to make them mature faster and produce bigger yields. Lastly, growing weed indoors protects it from unwanted visitors such as pest, bugs, and animals.

Cons

The main disadvantage of indoor growing is that it requires a lot more knowledge and effort than the other two types of growth. To get the best yields, your plants will need to be properly cared for in all stages of development, which means you’ll have to do some reading up on how to water them, when to switch them to the flowering phase, how much light they should have, etc.

Indoor growing can also be expensive. You will need a lot of equipment to start your first indoor grow room, including your grow lights, venting equipment, humidity controllers, timers, pots, and soil. 

Outdoor Growing

Outdoor growing refers to the act of planting your cannabis in soil outdoors and letting it grow under the sun, the way nature intended. This method is the simplest to master, and it’s by far the most environmentally friendly way to grow marijuana.

Pros

Growing marijuana outdoors is the easiest way to grow cannabis. You just plant it in the ground and watch it grow!

Outdoor growing also has other advantages too! One of them is that it can be the cheapest way to grow marijuana. No need to buy lights and fans when you have the sun and wind! Outdoor grow setups for beginners are also very easy to put up. You don’t need to build anything, just find a good spot and plant your seed.

It’s also cleaner and more environmentally friendly than indoor or greenhouse growing because you don’t have to use electricity and artificial light.

Cons

Outdoor growing has its disadvantages, though. In some parts of Canada, the weather can be unpredictable. Your plants may get a late start or be killed by an unexpected frost. This can be very devastating to a grower if they plan to grow many plants and make a significant profit. Also, pests may become more of an issue in the outdoor environment. Some of these pests are harder to control than others, especially without using pesticides.

There’s currently a raging debate in the marijuana world regarding whether or not outdoor-grown weed is weaker than its indoor counterpart. The truth is that the final product most heavily depends on the grower’s experience. An experienced grower can grow better-quality outdoor weed than a rookie indoor grower, even if the novice has full control over the growing conditions and access to all the latest technological tools.

Greenhouse Growing

Greenhouse growing is similar in some ways to outdoor growing. Greenhouses allow you to control the temperature and humidity levels, but they are not airtight, or sterile like a grow room.

Pros

The main benefits of using a greenhouse are that your plants will have more time to grow, you can make sure they get the right amount of light and water, and you’ll be able to control the environmental conditions better than you would outdoors.

Greenhouses also do not require many tools or building materials. You can construct a basic greenhouse structure in just a couple of hours from supplies at any hardware store.

Compared to indoor growing, greenhouse grows use a lot less energy, so they are better for the environment.

Cons

Greenhouses do have their downsides. There’s a danger that you won’t be able to control the temperature and humidity inside to the extent you need. Too much or too little of either one could potentially kill your plants, so you need to choose the right location for your greenhouse. The proper spot can make all the difference.

It is also important to understand that you will have less control than indoor growers over the growth cycle of your cannabis plants. This growing style can be handy for experienced marijuana growers who know how to maximize the weight of their harvest, but it’s not the best choice for new growers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we could compare outdoor growing to an Indica strain, as you just chill and let Mother Nature do her thing. Indoor growing could be more comparable to a Sativa strain in that it requires you to be alert and constantly monitor the situation. Greenhouses would be like hybrid strains, having aspects of both with the best traits of each!

All three options have their pros and cons depending on your experience, location, budget, preferences, and more. Your imagination only limits these types of marijuana-growing methods!

Which method do you prefer, and why? Let us know in the comments!

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