What is the difference between Indica and Sativa?
The main difference of the two main types of varieties of cannabis is the effect on the human body, because Indica and Sativa have fundamentally other affect to the smoker. These two types of plants differ among themselves, both external and internal properties, despite the fact that, in fact, they are one and the same culture.
The main reason for such profound changes in these species was their growth and development in different parts of the world with different climate conditions. In our article, you will know any detailes about the origin of Sativa and Indica, and their main differences.
Variety of Indica
The first mention of Indica begins in 1783, and India is its homeland, which is easy to guess from the name of the species. Nowadays, the Indica plants can be found in Lebanon, Pakistan, Tibet, India and other countries of the world. The first plants of Indica were in the Hindu Kush mountain system, which was famous for hard climatic conditions, so in order to survive; Indica culture had to acquire a strong immunity, which has remained and today. Indica is famous for its stress resistance and unpretentiousness, resistance to temperature differences. The plant grows rapidly, and the flowering period is aproximatelly 36-60 days.
Variety of Sativa
The main countries where are the largest clusters of sativa cannabis are located in Thailand, Jamaica, Mexico, Colombia and Indonesia. The full period of repening, it will take from 70 to 120 days, which is due to the warm climatic conditions of these countries. These flowering periods are not the same for our country; therefore, sativa is most often grown in an artificial environment in our country. Among these regions is the Crimea or the Montenegrin coast. Sativa is not afraid of drought and heat, but the low temperatures affect negative its flowering, and for productivity.
Sativa and Indica Vegetation Stage
Indica grows exclusively on the vegetative phase of development, but Sativa continues to grow at the flowering stage, which allows it to grow up in height to 2-3 meters, as well as form a huge amount of green dense crown. Sativa's life cycle is much longer than of Indica, which is inherent in nature. Both cultures, at the vegetative stage of growth, need N, P and K. The need for lighting is also the same. The best mode can be 18/6.
The average temperatures are 25 ° C, but the lower and upper frames are differents. It is important that during Indica cultivations, the temperature data does not fall below +15 and does not rise above + 27 ° C, while for sativa, the optimum temperature will be +18 ... + 35 ° C. The humidity level of Indica is 40-60%, Sativa 55-65%.
Flowering phases of Indica and Sativa
In order for your plants go into the flowering phase, it is necessary to make shortly the lighting period. When growing two types of crops in an artificial environment, it is necessary to set the light mode 12/12. At this stage of development, Indica plants stops to grow, all the forces go to the formation of inflorescences. Sativa is growing rapidly. The temperature values do not change, only the humidity must be reduced to 40% for sativa. Phosphorus has a positive effect to the formation of inflorescences, so its concentration in the soil should be increased.
The most important differences between Indica and Sativa
External Indica is: stocky, resistant and sprawling. Some growers find a similarity to the New Year tree. The height can be between 60 cm and 180 cm. The green crown is with wide and voluminous leaves.
Sativa is fundamentally different from Indica, it is a tall, slender plant, the height of which can be up to 4-5 meters. Due to the long growth life cycle, sativa cultures forms a huge number of side branches, where grows dense light green leaves.
Inflorescences of Indica and Sativa.
Harvest Inflorescences of Indica are massive and large, which grow on the small lateral branches of the plant. A remarkable feature of round and dense cones is the abundant secretion of thick and aromatic resin. Sativa inflorescences and cones differ on their structure and shape, because they are longer and loose inside, but no less high-quality.
Harvesting of these crops is carried out in an identical way, with the exception of high plants, which are harvested by cutting thick branches. Sativa and indica bring a decent amount of tasty and high-quality cones, but Indica comes at times less, since the mass of the crop will be 500-800 g / m2. Sativa is capable to producing between 700-1500 g / m2, but experienced growers can collect 2.5-4 kg of cannabis. Despite the fact that the fertility of sativa plants is high, the cones sometimes lose weight after drying, due to their loose internal structure. Impact of Indica and Sativa
Of course, the main difference between these 2 vareties is the different effect on the human body.
The impact of Indica is called Stone, which is a powerful sedative effect on the physical and mental state of the smoker. The smoker seems to plunge entirely into his world, which he creates for himself. His body is relaxed and bedridden. It is most often used after a hard working day to feel a relaxing atmosphere and gain strength in the morning. Sativa gives the smoker a surge of positive emotions and feelings, raises his mood and invigorates.
The influence of sativa is called high, because you will feel ease and moral satisfaction. After smoking, a person sees the world in new bright colors, everything around becomes colorful and joyful. The smoker will start to laugh, talk on different topics. Self-confidence will appear, self-esteem will rise, and you will be so courageous. It is best to apply the strain in a noisy company of friends and close people to you, where you can boast of your energy and talent.
