Cannabis glossary

HVAC refers to the systems used for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings, including those used for cannabis cultivation.

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions.

An inline fan is a device used to move air through ventilation systems, particularly in indoor gardening environments.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools.

Kratky is a passive hydroponic method for growing plants without the need for active water circulation or aeration.

Living soil is a type of soil enriched with beneficial microbes and organic matter, promoting a healthy ecosystem for plant growth.

One-sentence definition: Macronutrients (N, P, K) are essential nutrients—nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—vital for cannabis plant growth and health.

One-sentence definition: Micronutrients (Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B, Mo) are essential elements that plants, including cannabis, require in small amounts for healthy growth.

Mineral salts are inorganic compounds often used in cannabis cultivation to provide essential nutrients.

Mycorrhizae are a symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots, enhancing nutrient and water uptake.

N-P-K is a formula describing the ratio of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) in fertilizers, crucial for plant growth.

One-sentence definition: Negative pressure refers to a ventilation strategy where the air pressure in a space is lower than the surrounding areas, commonly used in cannabis cultivation to control odours and pests.

Organic inputs are natural substances used in cannabis cultivation to enhance growth and health without synthetic chemicals.

An oscillating fan is a device used to circulate air in growing environments, ensuring even distribution of temperature and humidity.

Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) is the range of light wavelengths that plants use for photosynthesis, typically 400-700 nanometres.

Peat is a natural material formed from decomposed organic matter, commonly used as a growing medium for cannabis cultivation.

Perlite is a lightweight, volcanic glass used in horticulture to improve drainage and aeration in growing media.

Definition: pH is a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is, ranging from 0 (strongly acidic) to 14 (strongly basic).

Photoperiod 12/12 refers to a lighting cycle used to initiate flowering in cannabis plants by providing 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness.

A photoperiod of 18/6 is a lighting schedule used in cannabis cultivation, providing 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness daily.