Should I Add More Nutrients if My Plants Are Budding in Nitrogen-Rich Soil?Updated a month ago

If your cannabis plants are starting to flower and they’re planted in soil rich in chicken manure (high in nitrogen), you’ll want to adjust your feeding strategy — not necessarily by adding more nutrients, but by shifting the nutrient balance.

🌼 Flowering Stage Needs Less Nitrogen

During the budding phase, cannabis plants need:

• Lower nitrogen (N)

• Higher phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)

Chicken manure is great for early vegetative growth, but too much nitrogen during flower can lead to:

• Lush leaves but fewer buds

• Nutrient lockout or burnt tips

• Fluffy or underdeveloped flowers

✅ What to Do Next

• Do not add more nitrogen-heavy fertilizer.

• Instead, feed with a bloom nutrient formula that’s lower in nitrogen and higher in P and K.

• Consider using organic bloom boosters (like bat guano or compost teas) to balance your soil.

• Monitor for signs of overfeeding — your soil may still be "hot" from the chicken manure.

🧪 Bonus Tip

If you’re unsure how rich your soil is, consider a quick soil test kit to check nutrient levels before feeding more.

Properly transitioning your plant’s nutrients at the start of flower is key to a successful harvest. If you need help picking a bloom nutrient, we’re happy to recommend a few beginner-friendly options.