The importance of microbes when growing cannabis
Microbes have a mutually beneficial relationship with the cannabis plants in their soil, and supporting microbes is one of the best ways you can support your cannabis. Microbes provide vital nutrients to the plants in their soil, along with protecting them from harmful forces.
The relationship between microbes and the cannabis plants you are growing play out in the soil. Plants need sufficient amounts of phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen to survive and microbes have a direct hand in how much of those nutrients your plants receive while also assisting your plants in gaining access to these nutrients. In return the plants provide nutrients to the microbes.
Fungi also play an important role in protecting your cannabis plants. They are integral in bringing nutrients straight to the root as well as protecting the root from parasitic nematodes. They utilize their hyphae to locate and trap both types of nematodes, preventing them from further chewing at the root.
If you ensure optimal conditions for your soil microbes, you’ll notice it pretty quickly as your cannabis plants mature. Their leaves will be greener and fuller, they’ll end up on the taller side, and your buds will be notably larger and more resinous than average.
microBIOMETER®, a rapid, on-site soil test, will help you determine the microbial levels in your cannabis soil as well as the fungal to bacterial ratio to ensure the healthiest environment for optimal growth of your plants.
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