Should I Add More Nutrients if My Plants Are Budding in Nitrogen-Rich Soil?Updated 23 days 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.