Cultivar

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Cannabis plant

Cultivar[Cultivar]

Definition:

The term “cultivar” refers to a “cultivated variety.” This is a horticulture term for a plant that has been selected and modified by humans. It can be a hybrid (deliberate or not) or a wild plant that has been cultivated and is distinct enough to be named.

Sour diesel is a perfect example of a cannabis cultivar. In growing sour diesel, one must observe certain environmental factors to the letter. One known factor to consider is training the plant with “low-stress training,” a specific method designed to produce better yields.

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