For decades, growing cannabis was done with either organic nutrients and soil, or hydroponic nutrients and a soilless growing medium. Did you know that there is an even better and cleaner way to grow cannabis plants using veganic cannabis nutrients? If you want to take your organic grow game to a whole other level using plant-based cannabis nutrients, then keep reading to learn about veganic weed growing.
We Explain what veganic plant-based growing is all about, why you should choose Atami’s VGN line to grow veganic cannabis and the benefits of using veganic cannabis nutrients. As well as practices and principles, common mistakes to avoid, comparing veganics to soil and seeing if veganic weed growing is for you!
What Is Veganic Cannabis?
Veganic cannabis is produced when the nutrients used to grow a cannabis plant are made entirely of plant-based matter and contain zero animal products. So everything is basically made from plant extracts, so technically it is organic vegan cannabis as it is grown using plant-based cannabis nutrients.
 This means no manures or guanos are used, and everything from our VGN line is a fully veganic, plant-based formula designed for sustainability-focused growers and cultivation principles.
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Why Choose Atami’s Veganic Cannabis Nutrients?
Not only does growing veganic cannabis using plant-based cannabis nutrients produce the best-tasting and smelling flowers, but this plant-based cannabis growing method also enhances the longevity and fertility of your growing medium. Below are the reasons our VGN line is superior and why you should consider using it.
- They are a 100% plant based cannabis nutrients
- Made exclusively from residual plant matter and contains no animal-derived inputs
- Veganic system aligned with ethical and sustainability-focused cultivation principles
- High Proportion of directly plant-available nutrients
- VGN provides nutrients in directly plant-available forms
- A quicker response when correcting imbalances or deficiencies
- Supports soil biology. and the soil food web
- Biodegradable chelating agents (IDHA) to keep micronutrients available for uptake
- Supports nutrient efficiency without leaving harmful residues
- VGN products contain nitrogen-free Calcium and Magnesium
The 5 Benefits of Veganic Cannabis Cultivation
If you are already a long-time soil grower, then you will be familiar with the soil food web and how important healthy microbiology is for plant health, nutrient uptake and availability. Plant-based cannabis growing is one of the easiest ways to provide the soil with a nutrient-rich tonic that beneficial microorganisms thrive on. Below are the benefits of veganic weed growing.
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Incredible Aroma and Flavour
I have grown cannabis crops using the VGN products with soil, and the results were phenomenal. The aroma from the abundance of trichomes and terpenes meant my outdoor crop could be detected a quarter of a mile down the road. The taste of the buds was extremely refined and enhanced the smoking experience significantly.
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Nutrient Uptake and Availability
Organic growers well-versed in soil biology will tell you that you do not feed the plant but the soil itself. This is because the millions of soil bacteria present are working to convert micro- and macronutrients for the roots. Veganic cannabis nutrients provide optimal levels of humic acids, sugars and carbon to support soil food web health, ensuring ideal nutrient uptake and availability for plants.
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Extreme Trichome Production
One thing that many other growers and I, who have produced veganic cannabis using the VGN line, can all testify to is how unbelievably the trichome production becomes during flowering. Your plants will be frosted from top to bottom, with clusters of bright white trichomes that create a frostbite look. Hash makers will benefit greatly from using our veganic cannabis nutrients!
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Exceptional Vitality and Health
I love to see my plants happy and healthy. When using VGN, their leaves will point to the sky at 45-degree angles and have a bright green, metallic, luminous glow. This is a clear indication that my plants are as healthy and robust as they can be, and that everything below the plants is also in great shape.
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Super-Charging Soil
Aerobic bacteria present in the soil require carbon and amino acids, as well as humic and fulvic acids, to complete their role. They form a symbiotic relationship with the roots of a cannabis plant. Veganic weed growing keeps the soil supercharged and nutrient-rich. You can also top-dress with Worm Delight for incredible results.
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Veganic Weed Growing: Principles and Practices
Growing organic and veganic cannabis is a mindset that allows us to grow chemical-free and clean cannabis. Growers rooted in permaculture or Korean Natural Farming methods will understand the correlation between maintaining the correct balance in the soil food web. Recycling soil over and over is common practice and has many benefits, ranging from financial to soil fertility and health.
- No animal-derived products are used
- No chemical nutrients are used
- All liquid inputs are 100% plant based cannabis nutrients
- Soil is recycled after every harvest
- The soil food web network is self-sufficient
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Soil Preparation for Veganic Cannabis – Janeco Light Mix
We recommend using our Janeco Light Mix combined with our VGN veganic cannabis nutrients. It is a lightly fertilised peat substrate with perlite, creating an airy substrate with optimum water management.
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Feeding Schedule for Veganic Cannabis Plants
Growing veganic cannabis is a very forgiving experience. However, to make sure that your journey as a veganic cannabis grower is smooth sailing, below are some pointers to consider to get the best results and yields possible.
- Start at 50–70% strength
- Increase gradually every 7–10 days
- Monitor new growth closely
- Follow the VGN feeding guide
- Don’t mix multiple brands with VGN
- Maintain a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0
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Common Mistakes in Veganic Weed Growing
Whilst plant-based cannabis growing can be straightforward and produce stellar results, there are a few ways things may go wrong. Below are some of the most common mistakes a beginner grower can make, along with how to avoid them.
#1 – Don’t chase the perfect EC
One habit that you will develop when growing veganic cannabis will be to follow the ml/L guidelines. Less is more when using veganic cannabis nutrients. Gradually increase nutrient strength starting at 50-70% and monitor new growth.
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#2 – Not using water with a pH of 6.0–7.0
Cannabis plants require a very specific pH level to access the full range of micro- and macro-nutrients. Mixing your VGN nutrients without checking the pH of the nutrient solution afterwards can result in nutrient lockout or nutrient burn.
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#3 – Cold soil
When the grow room temperature drops below 15°C, the soil will become cold. Resulting in slow and stunted growth, transpiration issues, nutrient deficiency and wilting plants. The optimal soil temperature range is 20°C – 28°C.
Is Veganic Cannabis Growing Right for You?
If you are looking for a clean and environmentally friendly way to grow cannabis, then veganic cannabis nutrients are advantageous and beneficial. Veganic weed growing uses principles and practices that allow a grower to cultivate a thriving soil food web without using any animal-derived products, such as manure or guano.
Plant-based cannabis growing is a lifestyle for the conscious grower who dedicates all their time and energy to growing the cleanest crop possible. Once you see how resinous and terpene-rich your veganic cannabis plants become, you will be amazed and will never look back!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Veganic Cannabis
Below are the most frequently asked questions about veganic cannabis and growing veganic weed.
What are veganic cannabis nutrients?
Liquid plant based nutrients that contain no animal inputs
Is plant-based cannabis growing expensive?
Not at all, as you only need healthy soil and our VGN line.
Where can I find a veganic cannabis growing guide?
Simply follow the mixing ratio for the VGN lines as a growing guide.
Is organic vegan cannabis better than organic?
Both are the same and are chemical free and have been grown using soil.
