Soil & Containers Studies
In our soil and container training, you will learn to grow your cannabis confidently and master balancing the makeup of minerals in the soil. The mineral makeup is crucial to plant health. There are three basic factors that contribute to the cannabis root’s ability to grow: soil texture, soil pH, and the nutrient content of the soil.
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You will discover the best size, shape, and colour containers to use for your plants.
You will explore container material and other characteristics and what works before for cannabis.
You will learn the importance of drainage for healthy plants and how to do it.
You will master container maintenance to ensure healthy harvests again and again.Learning Format
Video: 3 Interactive Training
Resource: 3 eBook Guides
Assessment: 3 Quiz Activities
Glossary: Industry Terms
Display: Digital CertificateCurriculum
Curriculum
Soil Growing
No matter if you grow indoors or outdoors, use a container or grow in the ground, your soil must be properly maintained. Soil health is an important factor for your cannabis plant health. The main learning objectives for the soil growing component are:You will discover the different soil textures and how to achieve optimal texture for your plants.
You will explore how to manage your soil temperature.
You will learn about the pH scale and how to measure and manage pH.
You will master the differences between potting soil and soil-less mixes, and when to use both.Soil Amendments
You can grow thriving cannabis plants in containers by fueling your soil with the components that they crave. You will explore mineral and organic amendments, and when to use both. We will guide you to ensuring that your soil is in optimal condition for your cannabis plants. The key objectives of the soil amendment component are:You will discover the different soil textures and how to achieve optimal texture for your plants.
You will explore how to manage your soil temperature.
You will learn about the pH scale and how to measure and manage pH.
You will master the differences between potting soil and soil-less mixes, and when to use both.Soil Containers
You can give your cannabis plants a happy home in containers, if you fully understand their needs and how to maintain them. We will guide you through all you need to know about appropriate containers for your plants, drainage, and more. The primary learning objectives for the soil container component are.