BC Grown
BC-grown cannabis means cannabis grown in British Columbia.
It does not automatically tell you:
- whether it was indoor or outdoor;
- whether it was hydroponic;
- THC level;
- flower category;
- cure;
- aroma.
Weed & Flower Education
BC Grown, Indoor, Hydro, Greenhouse and Outdoor Weed Explained
These cannabis terms answer different questions.
BC grown describes origin.
Indoor, outdoor and greenhouse describe growing environments.
Hydroponic describes a cultivation method.
A single crop can fit more than one label.
Indoor
Indoor cultivation happens inside a controlled building.
Growers can manage:
- light;
- temperature;
- humidity;
- airflow.
Outdoor
Outdoor cultivation uses natural sunlight and outdoor environmental conditions.
Outdoor does not automatically mean lower quality.
Greenhouse
Greenhouse cultivation uses a protected structure and usually natural light.
Some operations also use supplemental lighting or environmental controls.
Hydroponic
Hydroponic cultivation generally uses managed water and nutrient systems rather than traditional field soil.
Hydroponic systems can be used indoors or in greenhouses.
Indoor Does Not Automatically Mean Hydro
Indoor growers can use:
- soil;
- soilless media;
- hydroponic systems.
No Method Automatically Wins
The finished flower also depends on:
- genetics;
- plant health;
- harvest timing;
- drying;
- curing;
- storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BC bud always indoor?
No.
Can hydroponic cannabis be grown indoors?
Yes.
Is outdoor Weed automatically lower quality?
No.
Is greenhouse the same as indoor?
No.
What matters besides cultivation method?
Genetics, cultivation quality and post-harvest handling all matter.