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Glossary

Aeroponics

Aeroponics is an advanced plant cultivation method. It involves growing plants with roots suspended in the air and provided with a mist containing nutrients and water - without using soil or an aggregate medium. This technique is regularly used in the cultivation of medical cannabis, allowing for controlled and efficient plant growth.

What are the benefits of using aeroponics for medical cannabis?

 

Aeroponics offers several benefits for medical cannabis cultivation, including faster growth rates, higher yields, and less water usage compared to traditional soil methods. It also reduces the risk of soil-borne diseases and pests, resulting in healthier plants.

 

How does aeroponics differ from hydroponics in cannabis cultivation?

 

Both aeroponics and hydroponics do not use soil, but aeroponics mists the roots with nutrients, while hydroponics submerges them in a nutrient solution. Aeroponics generally allows more root oxygen exposure and can lead to faster growth, more cannabinoids and terpenes, and larger yields than traditional cultivation methods.

 

Are there any drawbacks to aeroponics for medical cannabis?

 

While aeroponics has many benefits, it also has drawbacks, such as higher initial setup costs and complexity. The system relies heavily on technology, which means any failure in the misting system can quickly affect the plants' health.

 

Should you discuss aeroponics with your prescribing specialist when considering medical cannabis?

 

While your prescribing specialist may not be an expert in cultivation methods, discussing all aspects of your medical cannabis, including cultivation methods like aeroponics, can help you understand the quality and sourcing of your medication.

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If you would like to learn more about medical cannabis in the UK, Releaf is here to help. In addition to this medical cannabis glossary, we have an extensive blog and education hub to explore, both filled with resources that UK medical cannabis patients, prescribers, and educators have been asking for.