Preliminary fertilization test for the cultivation of Cannabis indica L.: Preliminary fertilization test for the cultivation of Cannabis indica L.
The use of cannabis dates back to a time close to that of other cultural crops such as corn, wheat or rice, among others. Initially, the fiber was used to make textiles, however, medicinal and recreational uses were quickly discovered due to the phytocannabinoids present in the plant's flower. Nowadays these elements have become relevant in human and veterinary medicine and even in zootechnics. Unfortunately, this has implied greater cannabis production under the industrial scheme with excessive use of toxic agrochemicals that can affect the health of consumers. In the present work, three soil nutritional treatments were evaluated for cannabis cultivation: NPK ultrasol fertilizer (15-30-15) leached from worms and compost. The effect of these treatments on plant development was measured based on plant height. It was found that organic alternatives (compost and leachate) present results similar to commercial fertilizer, without environmental impact and with lower economic cost. It is important to highlight that production techniques must consider health and safety, guaranteeing agroecological alternatives free of agrotoxics in all crops for human and animal consumption.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | spa |
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UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA
2024
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| Online Access: | http://e-cucba.cucba.udg.mx/index.php/e-Cucba/article/view/325 |
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| Summary: | The use of cannabis dates back to a time close to that of other cultural crops such as corn, wheat or rice, among others. Initially, the fiber was used to make textiles, however, medicinal and recreational uses were quickly discovered due to the phytocannabinoids present in the plant's flower. Nowadays these elements have become relevant in human and veterinary medicine and even in zootechnics. Unfortunately, this has implied greater cannabis production under the industrial scheme with excessive use of toxic agrochemicals that can affect the health of consumers. In the present work, three soil nutritional treatments were evaluated for cannabis cultivation: NPK ultrasol fertilizer (15-30-15) leached from worms and compost. The effect of these treatments on plant development was measured based on plant height. It was found that organic alternatives (compost and leachate) present results similar to commercial fertilizer, without environmental impact and with lower economic cost. It is important to highlight that production techniques must consider health and safety, guaranteeing agroecological alternatives free of agrotoxics in all crops for human and animal consumption. |
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