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Outdoor Growing Guide For May 2017

It’s May, Spring is in full swing and it’s getting warmer by the day, even the most northern States such as Alaska are coming out of their freezing night-time frosts. The average temperatures range between 52 – 72 degrees, night to day, and your marijuana plants are enjoying between fourteen to fifteen-and-half hours of warm, outdoor sun as the month progresses.

More southerly growers are already enjoying a warmer climate, with average temperatures between 60 – 87 degrees and thirteen to fourteen hours of sunlight per day.

Your once small marijuana seedlings are now beginning to grow rapidly, developing lateral branches and large fan leaves to absorb as much natural sunlight and air as possible. In all but the very coldest parts of Alaska, your plants can now be left permanently outdoors throughout the night.

Growth over the coming month will depend on the type of marijuana genetics you decided to buy.  From the end of May, Sativa dominant plants begin to grow and develop very quickly, gaining several inches per week. Indica dominant plants don’t grow as tall as their Sativa cousins, preferring to remain shorter and more ‘bush-like’ in appearance. Selecting the right type of seeds for your garden will avoid any height issues or concerns.

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May is the perfect time to germinate those Autoflowering seeds you purchased back in April. If you didn’t, then the clock’s ticking, and you really need to buy some autoflowering seeds to generate a Summer harvest. Autoflowering seeds produce their very best harvest when given as many hours of light as possible. Unlike regular and feminized seeds, exposure to flashes or constant light sources do not damage the flowering cycle, as these seeds will flower and mature under any number of light hours, the more the better in fact.

As the end of May approaches your autoflowering seeds need to be germinated and ready for planting outdoors ready to enjoy the longer day’s ahead during late May, June and July. Don’t leave it too late, or you will miss the major growing period for these seeds. Buy your autoflowering seeds at the beginning of the month to ensure they arrive in plenty of time for planting.

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Planting your marijuana seedlings outdoors during the longer, warmer days in May gives your plants the perfect start, allowing them plenty of time to naturally grow and develop, taking full advantage of the improving weather and conditions. During this period not only will the plant grow taller, but it’s rooting system will also develop rapidly to supply it with all the necessary nutrients and minerals it requires for rapid, vigorous growth.

Large pots are important, allowing plenty of space for the roots to grow and deveop, planting your seedlings into small pots will lead to reduced growth, or the need to re-pot the plants later in the Summer as the roots become pot-bound.

Ensure you keep the soil moist, watering when necessary, but never drown the roots, too much water can be just as bad for your plants as too little. Food and feeding schedules also play an important part in the plants development, and administering a small amount of correct marijuana nutrient can make a large difference at this stage, resulting in enhanced growth and a healthy rooting system.

One of the best ways to ensure a vibrant healthy crop is to purchase the complete grow kit from I Love Growing Marijuana. Containing twenty feminized seeds, all the nutrients and information you could require, as well as the set of three Plant Protectors, these complete kits contain everything you need to grow a successful crop. Click below to learn more.

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