What is the marijuana SOG grow technique?

One of the most important factors when growing cannabis indoors is yield production. The more flowers grown, the less self-supply grows you have to carry out, which means saving money and time. This is the reason why plenty of growers use different techniques to maximize their yields, such as the Sea of Green- SOG grow technique.

SOG cultivation, what is it?

This is a cultivation technique that allows to obtain very good results of production without too much difficulty, it is based on covering the whole area of cultivation with a multitude of marijuana cuttings from the same mother plant, thus managing to reduce to the maximum the time of growth and to assure us specimens with a totally homogeneous development.

SOG cultivation offers some features that make it perfect for indoor use, by reducing the total cultivation period to the maximum, we also reduce the chances of suffering from pests and nutritional disorders. This is very important for growers who are starting out and have greater difficulty in detecting and combating the various pests that can affect cannabis, as well as problems arising from excesses and nutrient deficiencies.

SOG cultivation step by step

In order to carry out a SOG cultivation with a minimum of guarantee, the preparations and the approach of the same one are very important. To do this, the main thing is to select a mother plant that is known and that adjusts in structure, development and time to our needs, making things much easier. It is necessary to know the nutritional requirements of the variety that we are going to cultivate, allowing us to plan and anticipate them, thus minimizing the possible problems of deficiencies and excesses of fertilizers.

SOG method of indoor and outdoor cultivation

In a space of one square meter, you can put 25 well-rooted cuttings of a size close to 20 cm, in pots of 7L. With 2 weeks of growth, at the most, it will pass to the phase of bloom, being able to be finished this second phase in a period of 8 weeks. This would give us a total cultivation time of about 10 weeks, if we get an average of 20 g per plant we will obtain a harvest of 500g, something excellent for the time and space used. There are many different configurations, this will depend on the possibilities and needs of each grower.

It’s important to consider several factors before deciding on the number of plants and the size of the pots to use. The more plants you grow per square meter, the smaller the pots will need to be. For example, in a 1m² space, you can place up to 25 plants in 7L pots (20 x 20 cm), arranged 5 x 5, which will fully occupy the space. If you want to grow more plants in the same area, you’ll need to reduce the pot size. Some more experienced growers manage to fit 49 plants in a 7 x 7 arrangement using 3L pots, achieving an average yield of 10 grams per plant, resulting in a total harvest of 490 grams per square meter, which is a respectable production.

Planning a grow using the SOG technique

Before starting a grow under the Sea of Green (SOG) technique, there are a few key points to keep in mind:

• Smaller pot capacity increases the risks. With smaller pots, you may need to water daily or even multiple times a day. This requires both time and effort, so it’s important to factor these considerations into your grow plan.

• The plant’s genetics matter. The structure of the strain you choose is crucial because more branching will require fewer plants. For the SOG technique, it’s ideal to use strains with a columnar structure that tend to develop a large central flower.

• Temperature and humidity conditions must be considered. A dry climate may not be suitable for growing a large number of plants in small pots, as environmental stress can lead to water-related issues.

• Understand how the strain will behave during the grow. This is essential for estimating the plant’s growth during the first weeks of the 12/12 light cycle. When growing a large number of plants, rapid early growth could overwhelm your space if you’re unprepared for how the plants will stretch during the flowering phase.

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SOG grow inconveniences

One of the problems of SOG grows is that it’s difficult to water the plants once they are fully developed. Sometimes, two simple actions can make things easier, such as staking the plants and using a watering lance. Being comfortable and safe while handling the grow is always going to pose a benefit towards the yield.

A water tank with a pump hooked to a watering lance makes things way easier for grows of up to 10 meters. For larger ones, it would be more convenient to install a drip irrigation system, although not easy, once done, it facilitates irrigation by a lot. 

Another inconvenience is that you need to have a separate area where to keep your mother plants and clones. Although you can do the SOG technique with seeds, it is a more complex task because of the uneven and strong growth of the plants in the weeks previous to flowering. 

SOG growing is one of the most cost-effective techniques. Cutting the growth period so short means a lot of money saved on lighting and fertilizers. Using a high quality substrate, such as All Mix Boom Nutrients, is always a good idea, as well as adding 10% of hummus if you opt for a light substrate. Choose healthy clones with a properly developed root system to ensure a perfect start; this way you’ll only need to focus on the flowering period.

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