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Cannabis tree grown over the 2018-2019 summer season in a well composted and
treated vegetable patch.
Photo by Damian Stenzel

Indoor and outdoor growing: the
pros and cons
Outdoor growing is the most natural
way to grow, using sunlight and planting
directly into the soil. It is however more
difficult than growing indoors, as it
involves dealing with pests and weather
conditions which may hamper growth.

Indoor growing is more controlled and
allows for a better environment, with
the ability to control aspects such as
temperature, humidity and ventilation.
Indoor grow lights, however, can only
mirror natural outdoor light but they can
be controlled to allow the plants to flower
more often. This results in indoor growers

Cannabis indica dominant leaf
Photo by Damian Stenzel

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