A type of microscopic, worm-like organism that exists in soil and water environments. In cannabis cultivation, nematodes can be either beneficial or harmful to plants. Beneficial nematodes help control pests by feeding on harmful insects, while harmful nematodes, like root-knot nematodes, attack plant roots, causing damage that can stunt growth or reduce yield.
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In the Wild — Example
I released beneficial nematodes into the soil to handle the fungus gnat larvae without any chemicals.
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