A cultivation technique used to manipulate the light cycle of cannabis plants in greenhouses to induce early flowering. By controlling and limiting the amount of light the plants receive each day, growers can mimic the natural transition from summer to fall, which signals cannabis plants to enter the flowering stage earlier than they would under natural conditions. Light dep is especially popular in greenhouse cultivation, where growers use blackout tarps or covers to block light, creating an artificial dark period. This method allows outdoor growers to fit in more harvests, making for a more profitable growing season.
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In the Wild — Example
Light deprivation greenhouses let small farms compete with indoor operations by controlling their harvest timing.
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