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Strong odor indoors
Not a plant health issue, but the top practical complaint for indoor growers — flowering stage is when this becomes noticeable.
Causes, how to tell, and fixes
- 1
Normal flowering-stage terpene production
Normal — not a problem
How to tell
Smell intensifies over the flowering stage as buds develop — this is expected, not a sign of a problem
Fix
Carbon filters on the exhaust airflow are the standard, most effective solution for serious odor control
- 2
Inadequate ventilation
How to tell
Smell builds up and lingers in the room rather than being carried away
Fix
Increase exhaust airflow so odor is actively removed rather than accumulating